DIGIPUB’s statement  on YouTube’s suspension of a digital news platform.

DIGIPUB’s statement regarding the arrest of Republic Bangla journalist Santu Pan.

DIGIPUB’s statement regarding the attacks on senior journalist nikhil wagle and the FIR filed against him.

Telecom Bill 2023: Legalizing Internet Shutdowns Raises Concerns Over Colonial Powers

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3-new legislations give UnionGovt power to censor #NEWS content, imperil encrypted communication, make it easier to shut down internet & intercept communications with minimal accountability; experts@ meet hosted by #Digi pub #Digi
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Writing for DIGIPUB News India Foundation I covered 3 panel discussions on how the telecom bill and the draft broadcast bill aim to restrict and censor online content.

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As #Parliament clears new Telecom Bill, DIGIPUB News India Foundation consultation of top experts reveal its problems: replicates old provisions; gives govt sweeping new powers to shut down any telecom service or Internet; surveil & intercept even encrypted services

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Telecom and Broadcasting Bills Spark Controversy at Digital Dialogues Event

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Report : Ayanabha Banerjee

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'You are now guilty until proven innocent', says Shreya Singhal in our discussion about the #TelecomBill2023 at #DigitalDialogues

'You will now have a complete ban on all communication, that is a grave worry', Shreya Singhal adds. #DigitalDialogues #TelecomBill2023

“If I was on the OTT regulation panel, I would not be concerned about the content, I would wonder why are you in this country still? In our country you just need to catch someone, anyone. The actual law is thus becomes irrelevant.”, says Alok Prasanna at #DigitalDialogues

“Is there any equivalent bill or law that one can look at as best practices, when we look at the Broadcasting Regulation Bill?”, asks Abhinandan Sekhri at #DigitalDialogues

“Scripts are now being looked at for if there’s anything that would offend the Hindutva universe”, says Anna MM Vetticad while discussing the Broadcasting Regulation Bill, 2023 at #DigitalDialogues

'Did you praise Nehru in your film? If yes, then your script will not be passed.' Anna MM Vetticad at #DigitalDialogues

'now scripts are being looked at for if there’s anything that would offend the Hindutva Universe' Anna MM Vetticad on the threats faced by filmmakers and those within the cinema industry in India #DigitalDialogues #TelecomBill2023 #BroadcastBill

“Presumption of change has converted to presumption of criminality in India’s legislative space”, says Vrinda Bhandari about the legislative attitude and the #TelecomBill2023

Tanvir Oberoi at #DigitalDialogues says, 'We'll all have to submit biometrics to utilise services' #TelecomBill2023