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.
The price of the Indian rupee is determined by the market and there has been no decline in its va
Google Pixel 11 Series Launch on August 13: 8-Inch Foldable, 50MP Camera and Pixel Watch 5
Google is preparing to unveil its next-generation smartphone lineup in India, with the Google Pix
Nepal Protests: Nepal PM KP Oli resigns, hundreds of protesters enter office
The government has bowed down to the Gen-Z protesters who took to the streets against the social
Jitesh Sharma's brilliant captaincy innings led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a 6-wicket w
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju introduced the Waqf Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha o
Chhath, the great festival of folk faith, is starting today (5 November). Starting with Nahai-Kha
Veteran Maharashtra leader Sharad Pawar met the Prime Minister in Delhi on Wednesday along with t
BJP has strongly countered the opposition's Election Commission march over the Bihar SIR case. Un
Based on the brilliant innings of captain Shubman Gill (90) and Sai Sudarshan (52), Gujarat Titan
Adani Group Rejects Airline Launch Reports, Calls Aviation Entry Speculation 'Baseless'
Adani Enterprises has officially denied reports suggesting that the Adani Group is planning to la
