Topic: Narendra Modi
The actions of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government have raised significant concerns regarding censorship and surveillance. From expanding censorship powers to blocking critical media content, these measures threaten free expression and privacy rights. The push for digital ID and increased surveillance capabilities further complicates the environment for individual liberties in India.
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X Sues Indian Government Over Expanded Censorship Powers in High Court
The lawsuit challenges a system that X claims allows unchecked government control over online speech.
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Bill Gates Finds “Inspiration” in India’s Controversial Digital ID Program
Gates met with the Prime Minister and the co-founder of the country’s digital ID system.
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X Faces Government Censorship Orders in Pakistan and India
X could ultimately be blocked in the two countries if it refuses to censor.
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BBC is raided in India, leading to allegations of retaliation over documentary critical of Modi
Following online censorship orders.
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India’s Supreme Court to look at government’s YouTube censorship demands
A hearing will take place.
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India blocks YouTube videos and tweets about BBC documentary that criticizes Prime Minister Modi
Officials so they documentary is “malicious.”
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Indian PM urges G-20 leaders to support digital ID efforts at Bali summit
Widespread control of data and access.
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India’s PM says 5G rollout will help boost the use of surveillance
Facial recognition, automatic number plate recognition tech, and drones.
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Twitter sues India over censorship demands
India’s government has been hitting it with censorship orders.
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Facebook says it was a “mistake” to censor criticism of India’s government
It didn’t say how the censorship happened or why.
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Facebook inserts itself into India’s elections
Facebook is playing speech police.
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India launches Elyments, a sovereign social media app, after banning Chinese apps
Are other countries going to be compelled to do something similar?