News Topic:Internet
Kashmir
Several Kashmir districts restrict VPNs citing security concerns
Authorities in the Budgam, Pulwama and Kulgam districts of the Kashmir Valley have moved to restrict Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, citing concerns.
Kashmir
Two-month VPN ban ordered in Kupwara; Shopian follows suit
The district administrations of Kupwara and Shopian on Monday ordered the suspension of Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, citing security and cyber-related concerns.
Brand Stories
Digital Banking Adoption: Transforming Rural Financial Access in Jammu & Kashmir
It is already a well-known fact that the digital age continues to transform the ways in which everyday individuals perform financial transactions.
J&K
J-K witnesses dramatic 18x drop in internet shutdowns, setting a global trend in 2023
J&K sets a global trend with an astonishing 18x drop in internet shutdowns in 2023! Discover how the region leads the way in internet freedom.
India
India and 13 other countries violate pledge to uphold free internet, SurfShark study reveals
Surfshark's study reveals how India and 13 other countries violated their pledge to uphold free internet despite supporting a UN resolution on human rights online.
Tutorials
Strategies for finding relevant and reliable sources of information
Research is important for any project, so it is important to make sure you are using reliable sources of information
India
Indians overpay for their internet, as per global study
Surfshark recently released the Global Internet Value index (IVi), which uncovers countries that are overpaying for their internet connection plan.
J&K
J-K: Internet censored 24 times in 2022
Surfshark’s data shows that 4.2 billion people were affected by internet censorship in 2022 globally, while Asia accounts for nearly half of all new cases in 2022.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Nifty 100 Small Cap Stocks
Nifty 100 index consists of 100 top companies in terms of market capitalisation in India, which include large-value companies from all industries.
Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed
AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.
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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.
India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.