Rajeev Chandrasekhar

The inaugural day of the 12th edition of "INSIGHT: The DNA of Success" saw resounding success with the participation of over 240 entrepreneurs and business experts from eighteen countries. Notable speakers included Sadhguru, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Abhishek Ganguly, and Dr Krishna Ella

Details awaitedThe government will assign a special officer to look into deepfake videos on online platforms and also to help citizens in filing cases against it, Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday.

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar addressed the global recognition of India as a trusted partner and the need for active participation in global affairs. Chandrasekhar also stressed the dual nature of technology, acknowledging both opportunities and threats, particularly in dealing with deepfakes.

Led by Sadhguru, the program features renowned business leaders and focuses on both professional and personal success. The 12th edition includes speakers like Rajeev Chandrasekhar and resource leaders such as Bhavish Aggarwal, Dr. Krishna Ella, Vinod K Dasari, Abhishek Ganguly, and Mithun Sacheti.

Assuring a robust framework to safeguard the safety and trust of over 1.2 billion Indian internet users, Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar pledged to consider new legislation to address deepfakes and misinformation.

The Narendra Modi government has issued guidelines to address the identification and removal of such misleading content. The guidelines require social media companies to promptly identify and remove deepfake videos within 36 hours, in compliance with the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines) Rules of 2021.

Strongly responding to the deep fake video targeting actress Rashmika Mandanna on social media, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar emphasized the need for digital platforms to promptly address and remove such harmful misinformation. He highlighted the regulations introduced in April 2023, obligating platforms to prevent the circulation of false information and remove reported content within 36 hours

Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar expressed disappointment with Vistara Airlines after sharing a photo depicting a messy cabin on one of their flights. Despite a smooth London to Delhi flight, Chandrasekhar found the cabin's condition, littered with discarded water bottles and leftover food, disheartening.

MoS Electronics & Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar emphasized the Indian government's commitment to citizen privacy and announced an investigation into the notifications and Apple's device security claims. This development follows a controversy involving political leaders alleging hacking of their Apple devices.

The Kerala police on Tuesday (Oct 31) filed a case against Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar accusing him of inciting riots in the state after the blast in Kalamassery, Ernakulam. He has been booked under IPC 153 and 153 A.