Read more about Internet firms to fight misinformation in India while respecting rights: US on Business Standard. The Joe Biden administration seeks to work with the Indian government and Internet businesses to ensure that freedom of expression is respected, a senior US official has told lawmakers
Some of the Indian government s actions, including restrictions on freedom of expression, have raised concerns that are inconsistent with the country s democratic values, a top US official has told lawmakers.
Acting assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia Dean Thompson raised concerns about increasing restrictions on freedom of expression and the detention of human rights activists and journalists.