Amid the arrest of Pavel Durov, the head of the instant messaging service Telegram, in France, the Ministry of Information and Technology (IT) has sought information from the Home Ministry on whether any violation has been done by the app in India as well. At present, the IT Ministry has not given any clear answer on this issue.
It is worth noting that Telegram founder and CEO Durov was detained at Paris Airport in France. It is alleged that his platform was used for crimes like money laundering and drug trafficking. According to reports, 39-year-old Durov, who holds dual citizenship of France and Russia, was detained at Paris-Le Bourget Airport on Saturday after landing in France from Azerbaijan.
Meanwhile, keeping in mind the developments in France, the IT Ministry has asked the Home Ministry to investigate the pending complaints against Telegram and take note of possible action. According to news agency sources, the IT Ministry is not an investigating agency in such cases and the CERT-In formed under the ministry also focuses on cyber security crimes and not on cyber crimes.
Sources said, "The real question here is, are there any complaints? Is there a similar situation in India? And what is the situation? And what action is required?"
Asked if Telegram, being a messaging app, can cite the haven provision, the sources said that in that case, they will have to cooperate with law enforcement agencies, provide information when required, and assist in any investigation.
A 5-Test series will begin between India and England on June 20. Before this series, bad news has
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday, January 3 imposed Graded Response Act
The report of the survey conducted on Sambhal's Shahi Jama Masjid will be presented in Chandausi
iPhone 18 Pro Leaks: Design, Battery, Camera and AI Features Revealed Ahead of Apple's Big Launch
Apple's next-generation flagship smartphone, the iPhone 18 Pro, is already generating significant
In the holy city of Haridwar, a sea of devotion surged today on the auspicious occasion of
Amidst the ongoing power struggle between the ruling BJP and Shiv Sena over the Mumbai mayoral po
The Cannes Film Festival is currently underway. Amidst the festivities, a 4K restored version of
Bangladesh connection has been revealed in the violence that broke out in Nagpur, Maharashtra on
President's Rule, which had been in effect in Manipur for nearly a year, has been lifted. The Uni
Smriti Mandhana's father discharged from hospital, no update on her wedding with Palash Muchhal
Indian women's cricket team star Smriti Mandhana's father, Srinivas Mandhana, has been discharged
