Internet To Be Banned From 6AM-6PM For 2 Days In Rajasthan's Bikaner
Rajasthan's Bikaner Divisional Commissioner BL Mehra has ordered to suspend the Internet services in the district in 12 hours on October 23 and 24 from 6 AM to 6 PM. Reportedly, the decision came in view of the scheduled Patwari Recruitment Exam. However, the order made an exception for "Voice calls of all landline, mobile phone, all lease line and as for as possible for hospital, banks and industries."
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Courtesy: ANI
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos In Talks With India To Offer Satellite-Based High-Speed Broadband Internet
Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Starlink's Elon Musk are in separate talks with India’s Department of Telecom and Department of Space to allow them to start satellite-based internet connectivity services. Musk's Starlink has appointed Sanjay Bhargava as India's director. They are set to give Sunil Mittal and Mukesh Ambani tough competition. Besides, Musk also tweeted, ''Just figuring out the regulatory approval process.'' Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos Plans… read-more
Tags: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Starlink, Amazon, Internet Service Providers
Courtesy: The Times of India
Internet Giants Say Pakistan's New Censorship Law Worrisome
Global internet giants have warned Pakistan that they would leave the country over the new 'Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Online Content' legislation. Under the new censorship law, any content defaming Islam, promoting terrorism, hate speech, pornography or alike should be deleted within 24 hours otherwise the company will be fined $3.14 million. The Asia Internet Coalition said they were… read-more
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