Should the Government Be Allowed to Track Our Location Without Consent?
The central government is weighing a proposal to require smartphone manufacturers to keep satellite-based location tracking permanently active on all devices sold in the country. This would allow law enforcement and investigative agencies to access our precise, real-time location data, a step no other country has taken so far.
Your WhatsApp and Telegram Will Soon Lock Without Active SIM
The government has announced a sweeping rule that will affect how you use apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal and others. These apps will stop working the moment you remove your SIM card, switch phones, or try to access them on a second device without the SIM. The rule gives the government the power to link all your communication activity to your physical identity and location at all times, with no clear safeguards.
Tax Bill Allows Govt to Access Emails, Social Media, Bank Accounts
Starting April 1, 2026, the Income Tax Department will have the authority to access individuals’ digital spaces—including social media accounts, personal emails, bank accounts and online investment platforms—if they suspect tax evasion or possession of undisclosed assets.
Must Every Student in India Obtain Apaar ID?
The central government appears to be aggressively promoting the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (Apaar), saying it aims to streamline academic tracking through unique student IDs and a comprehensive database. However, the risks and challenges associated with this system, coupled with the government’s alleged coercive tactics to secure state compliance, cast doubt on its overall benefits.