Sent to internet service providers for feedback just days after the February 1 military coup, the draft security laws have been described as draconian giving the government sweeping powers to access user data and can undermine Myanmar s offshore data services.
India is restoring 4G internet in Jammu and Kashmir after 18 months
India is restoring 4G internet services in Jammu and Kashmir, a senior government official said Friday evening, 18 months after imposing a sweeping communications blackout in the Muslim-majority region in an attempt to curb the spread of potential backlash over New Delhi’s decision to revoke Kashmir’s semiautonomous status in August of 2019.
Rohit Kansal, principal secretary of the Jammu and Kashmir government, said 4G internet services were being restored in the entire region.
India partially lifted the ban on internet in two districts out of 20 of the state last year but maintained speed restrictions (2G internet), after a ruling from the Supreme Court that found an indefinite shutdown of the internet in the state unwarranted, and demonstrated “abuse of power” by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.
India pushes for National Health ID; what about privacy
India s National Digital Health Mission aims at providing unique health IDs for all medical purposes, which will be the largest centralized health data storage system in the world.
Anil Vij Haryana Health Minister gets a trial dose of Covaxin.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took cognizance of the coronavirus pandemic to announce the launch of the National Digital Health Mission (NDHM) in August during the Independence Day speech. Under this mission, unique health IDs will be created for individuals to maintain their health records. From doctor s appointment to maintaining hospital documents and even depositing money, the NDHM would address all concerns. But is that all the concern that needs addressing?