India Tops the World in Internet Shutdowns Fifth Year in a Row: Report
India imposed by far the highest number of internet shutdowns in the world in 2022, internet advocacy watchdog Access Now said on Tuesday, as the country topped the list for…
WhatsApp’s Proxy Feature Will Help Users Bypass Internet Shutdowns
WhatsApp announced on Thursday that it is bringing proxy support to the popular encrypted messaging service. Users around the world will be able to continue using WhatsApp even if their…
Supreme Court Asks MeitY if ‘Protocol’ for Internet Shutdown Exists: Report
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to respond to a plea alleging the arbitrary shutdown of Internet access in various states, as…
Supreme Court Asks MeitY if ‘Protocol’ for Internet Shutdowns Exists: Report
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to respond to a plea alleging the arbitrary shutdown of Internet access in various states, as…
Tech, Telco Firms Urge Government To Control Internet Shutdowns: Report
India has led the world in total internet shutdowns in the past four years.NEW DELHI: An industry group for tech and telco giants has urged the central government to control…
Internet Shutdowns Cost $5.45 Billion in 2021 Globally: Report
Internet shutdowns around the world grew 36 percent to over 30,000 hours in 2021, costing the global economy a whopping $5.45 billion (roughly Rs. 40,300 crore), according to a report.…