News Why a new deadline for Aadhaar-Voter ID linkage if it is not mandatory? The Indian government setting deadlines for a voluntary exercise might suggest that non-linking will lead to consequences. Sarasvati NTApril 7, 2023
News An Account Called “Election Commission of India” Asks Google To Take Down Porn Websites As per Google's transparency reports database, the account made 11 separate Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) requests since 2021. Akshit ChawlaJanuary 6, 2023
News You will be able to link voter ID with your Aadhar number starting August 1. Here’s what you need to know. The Indian government has notified the linkage of Aadhar with Voter ID but opposition and civil society flag privacy and free elections as major... MitakshJune 20, 2022
News Government should put an end to Facebook’s interference in Indian elections, Congress President says after reports accused platform of favouring BJP Something similar happened in the last US presidential election when Trump got FB ads at lower rates than his opponent. Sarvesh MathiMarch 17, 2022
News Experts question legality, lack of safeguards if ECI implements a video analytics system at poll booths Serious concerns flow from the analytics-based profiling and monitoring of voters being considered by the Election Commission. Anushka JainFebruary 25, 2022
News Interview: TCIL Chairman talks about video analytics system to profile voters at poll booths Technological interventions in India's voting process have been on the rise since 2020, despite serious concerns. Anushka JainFebruary 25, 2022
News Election Commission wants a system that analyses voter behaviour at poll booths: Report The report suggests that these systems could be introduced for the 2024 LS polls, sparking a range of concerns. Anushka JainFebruary 17, 2022
News Election Commission requests takedown of BJP leader’s tweets promoting religious disharmony Tweets from opposition parties were also listed for takedown, citing poll-related violations. Aihik SurFebruary 15, 2022
News Twitter and Koo adopt certain measures ahead of multiple assembly elections in India The social media platforms have braced for the upcoming polls by agreeing to a set of rules and launching specific initiatives. Aihik SurJanuary 14, 2022
News How Facebook lobbied the Election Commission ahead of the 2019 elections in India The social media company's web of influence changed regulatory winds prior to Election Day, leaked internal files reveal. Nishant KauntiaNovember 26, 2021