The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology announced the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, on November 13, marking a major development in India’s data privacy regime. These new rules aim to strengthen digital governance and safeguard personal information more effectively.
Journalist Rajat Sharma filed a PIL in the Delhi High Court seeking action against deepfake videos. The court issued a notice to the Central Government for a response within four weeks. Sharma’s plea aims for the identification and blocking of platforms creating deepfakes, and the appointment of a nodal officer to handle complaints. He highlighted the dangers and legal gaps associated with deepfakes.
