Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:13pm on 27 Dec 2023,Wednesday Tech Today
The central government has taken a firm stance against fraudulent loan apps, directing social media and online platforms not to host their advertisements. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar emphasized the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's advisory, stating that carrying ads for these apps misleads and exploits users. The move aims to ensure a safe and trusted internet environment, aligning with evolving jurisprudence. The Minister highlighted the government's commitment to enforcing IT rules that prohibit 11 areas of content, emphasizing the crackdown on misleading ads to protect online users.