Asaduddin Owaisi Slams Draft IT Rules as Threat to Independent Journalism

Government Proposes To Bring Social Media Content Creators Under the Ambit of IT Rules

Draft amendment brings creators under government advisories, raising free speech concerns

Asaduddin Owaisi slams draft IT rules as threat to independent journalism

Asaduddin Owaisi slams draft IT rules as threat to independent journalism

IT rules amendments detrimental to independent journalism: Owaisi

Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday, March 31, alleged that the proposed draft amendments to IT rules will allow the government to ban independent journalists’ content and prove detrimental to free press in India. “The draft IT rules are proof that the govt is allergic to free press. If notified, these rules will allow the govt to ban any independent journalist’s online…

Centre proposes IT rules amendment to allow blocking of independent news creators

The draft is a ‘massive expansion of unconstitutional censorship and regulatory power’, advocacy group Internet Freedom Foundation said.

Draft rules empower I&B ministry to censor user-generated news content

According to the government, the move is to strengthen social media platforms’ accountability and stop malicious content from going viral.

Independent news creators on Centre’s radar as it seeks tighter control over content posted online

It will allow the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to recommend issuing of direct blocking orders, and requiring them to apologise, or make changes to the content, if found guilty of any grievances received by an inter-departmental committee.