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Business Standard
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Parl panel seeks action plan against 'anti-national' social media platforms
A parliamentary panel has sought details from two key ministries overseeing information flow on the action they have planned against social media platforms and influencers who "seem to be working against national interest", following the Pahalgam terror parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, headed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey, has noted that some social media influencers and platforms in the country seem to be working against national interest, which is likely to incite violence, sources READ: SC puts assets, appointment process of judges in public for transparencyThe committee, in a communication to the ministries of Information and Broadcasting and Electronics and Information Technology, has sought details of the "contemplated action to ban such platforms under IT Act, 2000 and Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021".The letter, the sources said, has been sent to the secretaries of the two ministries and they have been asked to submit the details by May READ: No Pakistan-related issues discussed: ADB on meeting with FM SitharamanSeveral social-media handles have been banned on different platforms after they allegedly posted content against national-security people, mostly tourists, were gunned down by terrorists in south Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22, with India blaming terror groups linked to Pakistan for the horrific READ: UNSC begins closed door talks on situation between India, PakistanTrinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale, who is a member of the panel, said in a post on X that he had not received any communication related to the issue quoted in the memorandum. He claimed that according to rules, the chairperson cannot issue a statement without the approval of the however, deleted his post later.
The Print
05-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Par panel seeks details of action planned against social media platforms ‘working against national interest'
The committee, in a communication to the ministries of Information and Broadcasting and Electronics and Information Technology, has sought details of the 'contemplated action to ban such platforms under IT Act, 2000 and Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021'. The parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, headed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey, has noted that some social media influencers and platforms in the country seem to be working against national interest, which is likely to incite violence, sources said. New Delhi, May 5 (PTI) A parliamentary panel has sought details from two key ministries overseeing information flow on the action they have planned against social media platforms and influencers who 'seem to be working against national interest', following the Pahalgam terror attack. The letter, the sources said, has been sent to the secretaries of the two ministries and they have been asked to submit the details by May 8. Several social-media handles have been banned on different platforms after they allegedly posted content against national-security interests. Twenty-six people, mostly tourists, were gunned down by terrorists in south Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22, with India blaming terror groups linked to Pakistan for the horrific incident. Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale, who is a member of the panel, said in a post on X that he had not received any communication related to the issue quoted in the memorandum. He claimed that according to rules, the chairperson cannot issue a statement without the approval of the committee. Gokhale, however, deleted his post later. PTI KR AO RC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Parliamentary panel seeks details of action planned against social media platforms 'working against national interest'
Following the Pahalgam terror attack, a parliamentary panel is demanding information from the Information and Broadcasting and Electronics and Information Technology ministries regarding planned actions against social media platforms and influencers. The committee suspects some entities are acting against national interests and inciting violence. Details on potential bans under the IT Act and related rules are requested by May 8. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: A parliamentary panel has sought details from two key ministries overseeing information flow on the action they have planned against social media platforms and influencers who "seem to be working against national interest", following the Pahalgam terror attack. The parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology , headed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey, has noted that some social media influencers and platforms in the country seem to be working against national interest, which is likely to incite violence, sources committee, in a communication to the ministries of Information and Broadcasting and Electronics and Information Technology, has sought details of the "contemplated action to ban such platforms under IT Act, 2000 and Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021".The letter, the sources said, has been sent to the secretaries of the two ministries and they have been asked to submit the details by May social-media handles have been banned on different platforms after they allegedly posted content against national-security people, mostly tourists, were gunned down by terrorists in south Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22, with India blaming terror groups linked to Pakistan for the horrific Congress MP Saket Gokhale, who is a member of the panel, said in a post on X that he had not received any communication related to the issue quoted in the memorandum. He claimed that according to rules, the chairperson cannot issue a statement without the approval of the however, deleted his post later.
News18
05-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Parliament Panel Seeks Report On Action Against Social Platforms Over 'Anti-National' Content
A parliamentary panel has sought details from two key government ministries on the action they have planned against social media platforms over 'anti-national' content A parliamentary panel has sought details from two key government ministries overseeing information flow on the action they have planned against social media platforms and influencers who "seem to be working against national interest" following the Pahalgam terror attack. Parliament's Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology headed by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has noted that some social media influencers and platforms in the country seem to be working against the interest of the country which is likely to incite violence, sources said. The Committee in its communication to the ministries of Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology has sought details of the "contemplated action taken to ban such platforms under IT Act 2000 and Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021". The letter, the sources added, has been sent to the respective secretaries of the two ministries and they have been asked to submit details by May 8. Several social media handles have been banned on different platforms after they allegedly posted content against national security interests. At least 26 civilians, mostly tourists, were gunned down by terrorists in Pahalgam on April 22, with India blaming terror groups linked to Pakistan for the horrific incident. In a post on X, Gokhale said, "To make it clear — the Parliament IT Committee has not said this. As a member, I have neither received any communication nor have I signed anything saying this." "Under Parliamentary Rules, a Chairman cannot issue any letter he wants without seeking approval of the committee. Parliamentary Committees are sacrosanct and should not be hijacked for political agendas," he said. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) First Published: May 05, 2025, 23:43 IST
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Some influencers working against national interest after Pahalgam attack: Parliament panel
The Parliament's Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology has said that some social media influencers and social media platforms appear to be working against the interest of the country after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. The panel, led by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, has sought details from two ministries overseeing information flow on the action they have planned against such influencers and platforms, according to PTI. The Committee in its communication to the ministries of Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology has sought details of the "contemplated action taken to ban such platforms under IT Act 2000 and Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021". According to sources cited by PTI, the letter has been sent to the respective secretaries of the two ministries, and they have been asked to submit details by May 8. Tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 persons, mostly tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. India has vowed to hunt down the perpetrators of the attack and has announced a raft of punitive measures against Pakistan, including suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, shutting down of the land border crossing at Attari and downgrading of diplomatic ties. The Central government has cancelled all types of visas granted to Pakistani nationals and closed Indian airspace for flights operated by Pakistan Airlines. In retaliation, Pakistan announced the suspension of all trade with India, including to and from any third country through Pakistan and barred Indian airlines from using its airspace. Pakistani forces have also been violating the ceasefire along the border continuously for the last 10 days. At a key security meeting after the terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said the armed forces have full operational freedom to determine the mode, targets, and timing of India's response to the attack.
