Govt looks at ways to block FB, WhatsApp in emergencies

The department of telecom (DoT) has sought the industry's views on technical measures that can be deployed for blocking popular mobile apps under Section 69A of the IT Act, which spells out powers to issue directions for blocking public access to any information through a computer resource.

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