India’s New Surveillance Bill Sparks Uproar

New Delhi
Sreedhar Ozi
Mon, Sep 8, 2025 (UTC)
14:23:37 UTC
Free Speech
India’s New Surveillance Bill Sparks Uproar
India’s parliament is facing criticism after rushing through a controversial bill expanding government surveillance powers. Opposition leaders argue the law undermines civil liberties, while ruling party members defend it as necessary for national security in the digital era. Rights groups have vowed to challenge the legislation in court.

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