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  Jio, Airtel, Vi frustrated by state governments' recent internet service orders

  Technology | December 08, 2024 14:18 IST

  State governments are regularly imposing bans on the internet to control law and order situations in their state during various events. Telecommunications companies argue that these bans cause significant inconvenience to users and request alternative arrangements.

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  Badlapur sexual assault case: Internet suspended, over 70 held post violence amid massive protest

  Maharashtra | August 21, 2024 18:56 IST

  Badlapur sexual assault case: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ordered a high-level probe into the incident and said that a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the case.

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  Bangladesh violence: Death toll rises to 50 in anti-quota protests, communications disrupted | WATCH

  World | July 19, 2024 17:09 IST

  The violence in Bangladesh dramatically escalated when protesters set fire to the headquarters of the state television network and other government buildings. The Army was called in to help "maintain order" as the country descended into chaos on Thursday.

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  US condemns political violence, restrictions on internet and mobile services in Pakistan

  World | February 09, 2024 11:55 IST

  The elections in Pakistan were marred by political violence, rigging claims and connectivity issues after the government suspended mobile and internet services to foil suspected terror attacks. At least nine people were killed in two dozen incidents of violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

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  Pakistan Elections: Who will be new Prime Minister? Shehbaz Sharif or Nawaz Sharif, latter reveals

  World | February 08, 2024 12:38 IST

  Pakistan Elections 2024: Shehbaz was also asked if he would prefer to become the prime minister instead of putting the burden of the top job on his brother, who may not be able to discharge responsibilities properly due to advanced age and health issues.

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  SC declines urgent hearing of plea challenging internet ban in Manipur

  India | June 09, 2023 12:53 IST

  A vacation bench of justices Aniruddha Bose and Rajesh Bindal said that the Manipur High Court is already hearing the matter and there is no need to duplicate the proceedings.

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  Pakistan: Fault in optic fiber network causes massive internet outage, say officials

  World | August 19, 2022 17:16 IST

  Pakistan news: The Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) said some fault was reported in data networks between South and North which caused internet connectivity issues.

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  Kartik Aaryan requested 'Theek Karo' like most of us after Instagram, Facebook & WhatsApp went down

  Celebrities | October 05, 2021 13:15 IST

  Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan recently caught everyone's attention when he indulged in a Q&A session on Twitter. Several netizens asked him a few questions and even expressed their love for him. Among those was a person who asked him, "what's up?" His answer was quite relatable as it revolved around the disruption in services of Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram.

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  Internet suspended in Telangana town after clashes

  India | January 13, 2020 23:53 IST

  Authorities in Bhainsa town in Nirmal district in Telangana on Monday suspended internet services following communal clashes which left 11 people injured.

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  Delhi Internet Shutdown: Offline messaging app gains popularity amid CAA protests

  Technology | December 20, 2019 12:42 IST

  Internet Shutdown in Delhi on Airtel, Vodafone, Jio amid Citizenship (Amendment) Act protests: How to stay connected with Bridgefy app for Android, iOS.

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  US: Internet shut after ransomware attack hits Baltimore city; hackers demand 76,280 USD

  World | May 26, 2019 13:11 IST

  A note found in one of the computers read, "We won't talk more, all we know is money! Hurry up!"

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  Reports of global internet shutdown false, there will be minimum impact, says top cyber security official

  Internet | October 12, 2018 20:11 IST

  There will be no internet shutdown in India as is being circulated in the media,Gulshan Rai, National Cyber Security Coordinator, said.

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  North Korea calls Obama 'monkey' in hacking row

  World | December 27, 2014 10:54 IST

  Seoul: North Korea called President Barack Obama "a monkey" and blamed the U.S. on Saturday for shutting down its Internet amid the hacking row over the comedy "The Interview."North Korea has denied involvement in a