Ranveer Allahabadia Controversy: Govt To Take Action Under IT Rules
YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, has come under fire for making inappropriate remarks on Samay Raina’s show India’s Got Latent. Amid multiple FIRs filed against him, the Supreme Court criticized his conduct while hearing a plea to stay the cases. The court granted him interim protection from arrest but ordered him to surrender his passport. This controversy has ignited discussions on social media regulation in India.
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Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issues an advisory to OTT platforms to regulate the alleged spread of obscene content
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) has issued an advisory to OTT platforms because of numerous complaints, urging compliance with the 2021 IT Rules, which mandate age-based content classification and restricted access to ‘A’ rated content. The advisory aims to reinforce the need for content creators and platforms to adhere to existing guidelines.
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Parliamentary Panel in New Delhi has urged the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to propose amendments to existing laws
Taking note of the controversy caused by the airing of offensive content involving influencers Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina, a Parliamentary Panel has directed a review of the existing framework to ensure that OTT and Social Media platforms do not allow such content to proliferate. In its representation to the Parliamentary Panel, the Ministry highlighted the societal concern that “freedom of expression is being misused to showcase obscene and violent content on digital platforms
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Gatishakti Sanchar Portal Now Open for Online Applications to Resolve Goa's Internet Disruption
The Department of Telecommunication (DoT) has launched the Gatishakti Sanchar Portal for online applications from February 15 to address Goa’s internet disruption caused by cable-cutting issues. Under the Telecommunications (Right of Way) Rules, 2024, Facility Providers must apply online for using the Electricity Department’s infrastructure, with applications assessed on merit after fee payment.
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Telecom department tells social media platforms to take down Caller ID spoofing content
The DoT issued an advisory on February 18, directing social media and application hosting platforms to remove content that facilitates Caller ID spoofing, citing its potential for fraud. In reference to Section 42 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023, it has been highlighted that tampering with telecommunication identification is prohibited as a cognizable and non-bailable offence.
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TRAI announces major overhaul of regulations to battle spam
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has amended the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR) to curb spam calls and messages, holding telecom operators and telemarketers accountable. Key changes include easier complaint logging via the DND app, mandatory opt-out options for promotional messages, restrictions on telemarketing numbers, and penalties of up to ₹10 lakh for repeated violations.
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India Expands Collaboration with UK in Key Areas of Telecom, AI, and Emerging Technologies
The DoT and the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), UK entered a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at increasing collaborative efforts for the transformation of the telecom infrastructure, enhancement of privacy and telecom security, along with joint contributions towards the International Telecom Union for emerging telecom technologies.
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IT Ministry issues official notice on extension of time for draft DPDP Rules feedback
In light of numerous representations from various stakeholder, the Ministry of Information and technology has decided to extend the last date for receipt of feedback/comments on the draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 till 5th March 2025. The Ministry had originally invited feedback or comments from the stakeholders were invited until 18th February, 2025.
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Competition Commission of India Introduces Draft Regulations on Predatory Pricing
The Competition Commission of India released the Draft Competition Commission of India (Determination of Cost of Production) Regulations, 2025, seeking input from stakeholders until 19th march. The regulation attempts to address lapses in the framework regulating predatory pricing with the rise of e- commerce companies.
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The Competition Commission of India frames regulations to specify the manner of recovery of monetary penalty
The CCI has framed and enforced The Competition Commission of India (Manner of Recovery of Monetary Penalty) Regulations, 2025 to specify the norms and regulations pertaining to recovery of monetary penalty imposed by the CCI on the 25th of February 2025. The framework specifies rules pertaining to issuance of extensions, demand notice, levying of interests and modes of recovery of penalty.
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 Budget for Ministry of Information and Broadcasting sees a slight decrease
The Government has announced that Rs. 4358.38 crores have been allocated to the MIB, seeing a reduction of nearly Rs. 300 crores from Rs. 4626.71 crores allocated in the last budget. 500 crores have been allocated for the development of the broadcasting infrastructure.
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MeitY and LEGO Group Collaborate to Strengthen India’s Indigenous Electronic Toy Industry
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) signed a Letter of Intent for the ‘Development of electronics and IT-based Control and Automation Solutions for Consumer Electronic Goods (Toy Industry)’ to offer engineers across India a training program to engage in design and development of electronic toys and prototype development aligning with market demands.
MeitY, IIT Indore unveil AgriHub: A Center of Excellence for Agritech
(MeitY) and IIT Indore have launched AgriHub, a new AI-driven Center of Excellence aimed at integrating artificial intelligence with agricultural practices. AgriHub seeks to address challenges faced by farmers, NGOs, and agribusinesses by fostering a sustainable ecosystem where technological innovations translate into practical solutions for stakeholders in the agriculture industry.
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The Bureau of Indian Standards has implemented guidelines to regulate the Ed-tech industry
The BIS has published Online Coaching Services- Requirements norms to regulate the ed-tech sector, establishing guidelines to be followed by private educational institutes and coaching institutes that provide professional course content through online platforms or apps. Stand- alone educational videos published by individuals on social media platforms and channels are exempted from complying with the standards.
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The Bengal labour department issued a notification to stop selling tea with toxins banned by FSSAI
The Bengal labour department has issued directions to authorities to ensure that pesticides prohibited by the FSSAI are not made available for sale within the state. Authorities have been directed to create awareness among farmers to refrain from using such pesticides in their crops and take measures to ensure that vehicles carrying tea over interstate and international borders are compliant with the standards.
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  Department of Telecommunications takes Measure to Combat Telecom Related Frauds
The DoT has introduced measures to combat telecom fraud, including the Sanchar Saathi portal for reporting fraud, the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) for secure data sharing, and the AI-powered ASTR tool to detect fake mobile connections. These initiatives aim to enhance telecom security and prevent financial fraud.
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Busting of illegal usage of Telecom Resources by Department of Telecom
The DoT conducted a joint operation, collaborating with the Telangana Police in Hyderabad, seizing two 512-slot SIM boxes and 130 SIM cards used for illegal activities such as social engineering, financial fraud, and unsolicited commercial communication. A Vodafone Idea agent was implicated in the fraudulent sale of 500 SIM cards to unregistered telemarketers, facilitating bulk SMS transmissions via SIM boxes.
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Starlink submits acceptance on key licence norms in India
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is in the process of finalising the methodology for allocating and pricing spectrum for satellite services as Elon Musk’s Starlink has formally accepted the Indian government’s key conditions to obtain a license for launching satellite-based broadband services in India. This acceptance brings Starlink closer to offering its satellite internet services in the country
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TRAI tightens rules against spam; introduces provision of stricter penalties
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) amended the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), 2018, strengthening consumer protection against unsolicited commercial communications. The revisions include stricter penalties for violations, enhanced spam reporting mechanisms, and measures to curb misuse of telecom resources. Telecom operators are now required to monitor and analyze communication patterns to ensure compliance.
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 ASCI Report: 69% of India’s Top Digital Stars fail to meet Influencer Advertising Guidelines
TheAdvertising Standards Council of India’s (ASCI) Top Influencer Compliance Scorecard, has revealed that 69% of India’s top 100 digital influencers fail to adhere to mandatory disclosure guidelines in their promotional content. The study analyzed posts from influencers featured in Forbes India’s Top 100 Digital Stars 2024 across Instagram and YouTube between September and November 2024, revealing that only 29% included proper disclosures, while 56.8% lacked disclosure labels and 43.2% had disclosures buried in hashtags.
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 Income Tax Bill 2025 to redefine taxation on online gaming
The proposed Income Tax Bill 2025 introduces a clear definition for ‘online game’ as any game offered on the internet and accessible via a computer or telecom device. It proposes taxing net winnings from online gaming at a 30% rate, with Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) applicable on amounts exceeding ₹10,000 per transaction. The bill also stipulates that losses from online gaming cannot be offset against other income or carried forward to subsequent years.
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The MeitY has launched the Aadhaar Good Governance Portal for ease of Aadhaar authentication requests
In accordance with the Aadhaar Authentication for Good Governance (Social Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Amendment Rules, 2025, the MeitY has launched the Aadhar Good Governance Portal to help streamline the approval process for Aadhaar authentication requests across various public and private sector services, including e-commerce, travel, tourism, hospitality and healthcare to offer services more efficiently.
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CDSCO revamps NOC process for unapproved drug exports to boost efficiency & reduce manpower pressure
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has updated its policy for granting No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for the export of drugs not approved in India. Previously, exporters had to obtain an NOC specific to the drug’s quantity and the exporting entity. Under the new policy, approvals will be granted based on the exporter’s track record and the drug’s approval status in the destination country, streamlining the process for pharmaceutical exports.
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Ministry of Home Affairs deliberating on stricter laws to regulate online gaming, gambling
The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre to prepare a report on online gaming, gambling, betting, and lotteries. This direction comes in the backdrop of the Home Ministry assessing the need for a central law to regulate these online activities, signaling a potential shift towards stricter oversight of the online gaming industry from the MietY.
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 DPIIT and KoTI Sign Agreement for Infrastructure Development
The Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Korea transport Institute (KoTI) have signed an MoU to further collaborate on logistics and infrastructure development. The initiative seeks to enhance logistics efficiency and promote the utilization of Geographic Information System (GIS)- based data technology to enhance infrastructural development.
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 India, US to finalize broad contours of trade agreement: Commerce Ministry
India and the USA will work upon finalizing the nature of the Multi- sector Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), announced by Prime Minister Modi and President Trump, in early 2025. It was announced that the countries are working to increase the commercial undertakings between India and USA to USD 500 billion by 2030.
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ASCI joins hands with online gaming federations to monitor offshore betting ads
In January, the ASCI had undertaken the initiative to crackdown upon offshore betting ads, collaborating with the All India Gaming Federation (AIGF), Federation of Indian Fantasy Sports (FIFS) and the E-Gaming Federation (EGF) to form a cell to screen and process real- gaming advertisements that are noted to be violating the ASCI Code. The cell has flagged more than 400 advertisements to the MIB and 12 have been found to be violative of the legal framework.
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 FSSAI to release norms for pesticide residue levels in spices, other food
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) shall be releasing guidelines specifying the permissible level of pesticide that can be allowed in food commodities. This attempts to further the FSSAI’s goal to standardize and grow the Indian spice market.Â
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