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Page 5 - Internet Shutdown

8,927 hrs of blackout: Worst internet shutdowns cost India $2.8 bn in 2020

India -- the second-worst-hit nation by the Covid-19 pandemic in terms of overall confirmed infections -- accounted for about three-quarters of the $4 billion lost worldwide to internet curbs

8,927 hrs of blackout: Worst internet shutdowns cost India $2.8 bn in 2020
Updated On : 06 Jan 2021 | 12:07 AM IST

Cancel panel meeting on J&K internet suspension: Dubey to Tharoor

Member of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology Nishikant Dubey appealed to Congress leader Shashi Tharoor to cancel a meeting on suspension of Internet services

Cancel panel meeting on J&K internet suspension: Dubey to Tharoor
Updated On : 26 Aug 2020 | 5:43 PM IST

4G to be restored on trial basis in one district each of J&K: Centre to SC

A bench headed by Justice N V Ramana was told by Attorney General K K Venugopal, appearing for the Centre, that the committee has decided that trial will be done in one district

4G to be restored on trial basis in one district each of J&K: Centre to SC
Updated On : 11 Aug 2020 | 11:00 PM IST

2G mobile services to be restored today, except in Pulwama, Shopian: J&K

Internet services were suspended in J-K in August last year after the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the erstwhile state into two Union Territories

2G mobile services to be restored today, except in Pulwama, Shopian: J&K
Updated On : 12 May 2020 | 10:59 AM IST

Meghalaya violence: Toll in clashes reach three, situation remains tense

After the clashes, curfew was imposed at noon in the two police station areas in Shillong while night curfew was imposed in the entire city

Meghalaya violence: Toll in clashes reach three, situation remains tense
Updated On : 06 Mar 2020 | 3:09 PM IST

J&K lifts ban on social media, access to 2G internet services till Mar 17

Earlier, only access to white-listed sites was allowed after the services were restored for a week on January 25 and subsequently extended from time to time.

J&K lifts ban on social media, access to 2G internet services till Mar 17
Updated On : 05 Mar 2020 | 1:36 AM IST

Internet shutdowns cost India $3 billion from 2012-2017: Rajan Mathews

Mathews, an industry veteran, has worked in the Indian and US telecom sector in operations, business development and human resources over his 41-year-long career

Internet shutdowns cost India $3 billion from 2012-2017: Rajan Mathews
Updated On : 20 Feb 2020 | 11:34 AM IST

Syed Ali Shah Geelani unwell, internet snapped in Kashmir over rumours

Geelani's family said he has has been ill for some time but his condition is stable

Syed Ali Shah Geelani unwell, internet snapped in Kashmir over rumours
Updated On : 13 Feb 2020 | 9:45 AM IST

2G mobile internet services to be restored in Kashmir from midnight

Data services shall be available on post-paid as well as pre-paid sim cards

2G mobile internet services to be restored in Kashmir from midnight
Updated On : 24 Jan 2020 | 11:46 PM IST

Situation in Kashmir violates human rights: US Congresswoman Debbie Dingell

The situation in Kashmir violates human rights, a US Congresswoman has said, as she joined as cosponsors to a resolution urging India to end restrictions on communications and mass detentions in the newly-created Union Territory. The resolution No 745 that was introduced in the House of Representatives last year by Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal now has 36 cosponsors, of whom two are Republicans and 34 from the opposition Democratic party. "The situation in Kashmir violates human rights. Thousands have been detained unjustly & millions are without access to the internet & telephones," Congresswoman Debbie Dingell said in a tweet Monday night. "That's why I signed onto House Resolution 745 so the US can let the world know we will not stand by while these violations happen," she said. Dingell represents 12th Congressional District of Michigan. The Congressional resolution is currently before the House Foreign Affairs Committee for necessary action. Congressman ...

Situation in Kashmir violates human rights: US Congresswoman Debbie Dingell
Updated On : 14 Jan 2020 | 9:36 AM IST

Govt gets wiggle room in Kashmir, but it may not be enough for calm

Foreign diplomats' visit and Supreme Court ruling may give government ways to create some semblance of a return to 'normalcy' in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Updated On : 14 Jan 2020 | 7:49 AM IST

Net freedom

SC constraints on govt actions are welcome

Net freedom
Updated On : 13 Jan 2020 | 9:31 AM IST

Letter to BS: SC order on internet lockdown in J&K a whiff of fresh air

It was proof that left to itself, the apex court is capable of pronouncing fair, impeccable and stellar judgments

Letter to BS: SC order on internet lockdown in J&K a whiff of fresh air
Updated On : 13 Jan 2020 | 1:06 AM IST

J&K restrictions: Freedom of speech, biz via Net are basic rights, says SC

Orders J&K curbs review in a week; says Sec 144 can't be used as a curb on democratic rights

J&K restrictions: Freedom of speech, biz via Net are basic rights, says SC
Updated On : 11 Jan 2020 | 2:45 AM IST

Experts hail SC judgement on internet access in Jammu and Kashmir

The court had held that complete suspension of services should be considered only if "necessary" and "unavoidable"

Experts hail SC judgement on internet access in Jammu and Kashmir
Updated On : 11 Jan 2020 | 12:22 AM IST

Freedom of speech constitutionally protected: SC on J&K internet shutdown

SC said that complete blocking or prohibition cannot be accepted by the court and achievement of peace and tranquillity within the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir requires multi-faceted approach

Freedom of speech constitutionally protected: SC on J&K internet shutdown
Updated On : 10 Jan 2020 | 10:26 PM IST

Restoration of mobile internet in J&K would help ease situation: NC

In a significant ruling on Friday, the Supreme Court said access to the Internet is a fundamental right under Article 19 of the Constitution

Restoration of mobile internet in J&K would help ease situation: NC
Updated On : 10 Jan 2020 | 4:55 PM IST

How internet shutdowns cost India more than $1.3 billion in 2019

Government-led internet shutdowns cost the global economy $8 billion in 2019. India lost $1.3 billion due to 4,196 hours of no internet. 122 major shutdowns took place in 21 countries during the year

How internet shutdowns cost India more than $1.3 billion in 2019
Updated On : 10 Jan 2020 | 2:52 PM IST

India lost over $1.3 billion to internet shutdowns last year, says study

Study pegs global loss at $8 billion, says India third-most impacted country

India lost over $1.3 billion to internet shutdowns last year, says study
Updated On : 10 Jan 2020 | 1:35 AM IST

West Bengal: Violence in North 24 Parganas, Sec 144 imposed, internet shut

In addition to imposition of section 144 of the CrPC, Internet services have been stopped in Duttapukur, Amdanga and Deganga areas of the district, a senior police officer said

West Bengal: Violence in North 24 Parganas, Sec 144 imposed, internet shut
Updated On : 02 Jan 2020 | 3:52 PM IST