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.
Latest news
NHRC intervenes in alleged harassment of Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in several states
The NHRC has taken cognisance of alleged incidents of harassment, intimidation and attacks against Kashmiri shawl sellers and students in different parts of the country.
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Govt in J&K will collapse on its own, BJP won’t topple it: LoP Sunil Sharma
Senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday said the present government in the Union Territory would "collapse on its own."
Time to review AFSPA as security situation improved in J&K: Minister Sakina Itoo
Sakeena Itoo on Friday said the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) should be reconsidered in view of an improved security environment in Jammu and Kashmir.
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When a Black Hole Whispers to the World’s Thinnest Material
A black hole and a sheet of graphene seem to belong to completely different worlds. Yet modern physics has taught us a lesson: nature is often more connected than it appears.
Iran rejects US ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as conflict intensifies
Iran has formally rejected a 48-hour deadline issued by US President Donald Trump to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, further deepening the volatility of the conflict.