Nice to see significant social media platforms like Google, Facebook and Instagram following the new IT Rules, says Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.
The new IT rules - which came into force from May 26 - mandate large social media companies to publish periodic compliance reports every month, mentioning the details of complaints received and action taken thereon.
The Delhi High Court Monday refused to stay the new Information Technology rules which seek to regulate digital news media.
Parliament Standing Committee on Information and Technology has summoned the representatives of Facebook India and Google India on June 29 to hear their views on safeguarding citizens' rights and prevention of misuse of social online news media platforms.
The source said that Dharmendra Chatur, who was recently appointed as interim resident grievance officer for India by Twitter, has quit from the post.
Though the Twitter account of the minister was visible for public viewing, Twitter did not permit anyone authorized to access this account to log in or make any post.
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