News Summary: Tech companies adopt self-regulatory code to tackle harmful online content in New Zealand Tech companies Meta, Google, TikTok, Twitch,and Twitter have adopted a self-regulatory code to tackle harmful online content in New Zealand Sarvesh MathiAugust 3, 2022
News Delhi Police arrests 5 behind Chinese loan app for extortion The instant loan app's privacy policy had trouble written all over it. Aihik SurApril 18, 2022
News Concerned about well-being, Delhi Court grants bail to alleged creators of Bulli Bai and Sulli Deals The apps had led to widespread outrage for auctioning off several Muslim women online. Anushka JainMarch 30, 2022
News Exclusive: MobiKwik accused of using tactics similar to Chinese loan apps for securing repayment Researchers tracking loan apps indicate that this isn't an isolated incident given that there are no regulations in place. Aihik SurFebruary 9, 2022
News Four arrested by Delhi and Mumbai Police for lewd comments in Clubhouse room The arrests come after two FIRs were filed and the chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women wrote to the police Anushka JainJanuary 24, 2022
News Delhi Police lodges FIR over sexist, communal remarks made in Clubhouse chat room A recent spate of such online incidents targeting Muslim women have led to calls for swift police action. Anushka JainJanuary 19, 2022
News Order enquiry into Bulli Bai and Sulli Deals apps, IFF urges IT parliamentary committee It also asked the IT committee to hear from the victims who were targeted through these apps, among other suggestions. Aihik SurJanuary 18, 2022
News Monitor the investigation into Bulli Bai app, lawyers association asks Chief Justice of India The letter calls on CJI NV Ramana to ensure that the police investigate the money trail and other unknown aspects of the app. Anushka JainJanuary 11, 2022
News IT Minister’s words and actions don’t match: MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Sulli Deals app Depicting the government's lukewarm response to apps that harassed Muslim women, the Rajya Sabha MP talks future steps. Anushka JainJanuary 11, 2022
News Fourth person arrested in Bulli Bai app case alleged to be ‘mastermind’: Report The app sparked outrage as it targetted Muslim women by uploading their photographs without their knowledge. Anushka JainJanuary 6, 2022