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Introduction

The Information Technology (IT) Ministry has tested a new parental control app called ‘SafeNet’ that is intended to be pre-installed in all mobile phones, laptops and personal computers (PCs). The government's approach shows collaborative efforts by involving cooperation between Internet service providers (ISPs), the Department of School Education, and technology manufacturers to address online safety concerns. Campaigns and the proposed SafeNet application aim to educate parents about available resources for online protection and safeguarding their children.

The Need for SafeNet App

SafeNet Trusted Access is an access management and authentication service that ensures no user is a target by allowing you to expand authentication to all users and apps with diverse authentication capabilities. SafeNet is, therefore, an arsenal of tools, each meticulously crafted to empower guardians in the art of digital parenting. With the finesse of a master weaver, it intertwines content filtering with the vigilant monitoring of live locations, casting a protective net over the vulnerable online experiences of the children. The ability to oversee calls and messages adds another layer of security, akin to a watchful sentinel standing guard over the gates of communication. Some pointers regarding the parental control app that can be taken into consideration are as follows.

1.   Easy to use and set up: The app should be useful, intuitive, and easy to use. The interface plays a significant role in achieving this goal. The setup process should be simple enough for parents to access the app without any technical issues. Parents should be able to modify settings and monitor their children's activity with ease.

2.   Privacy and data protection: Considering the sensitive nature of children's data, strong privacy and data protection measures are paramount. From the app’s point of view, strict privacy standards include encryption protocols, secure data storage practices, and transparent data handling policies with the right of erasure to protect and safeguard the children's personal information from unauthorized access.

3.   Features for Time Management: Effective parental control applications frequently include capabilities for regulating screen time and establishing use limitations. The app will evaluate if the software enables parents to set time limits for certain applications or devices, therefore promoting good digital habits and preventing excessive screen time.

4.   Comprehensive Features of SafeNet: The app's commitment to addressing the multifaceted aspects of online safety is reflected in its robust features. It allows parents to set content filters with surgical precision, manage the time their children spend in the digital world, and block content that is deemed age-inappropriate. This reflects a deep understanding of the digital ecosystem's complexities and the varied threats that lurk within its shadows.

5.   Adaptable to the needs of the family: In a stroke of ingenuity, SafeNet offers both parent and child versions of the app for shared devices. This adaptability to diverse family dynamics is not just a nod to inclusivity but a strategic move that enhances its usability and effectiveness in real-world scenarios. It acknowledges the unique tapestry of family structures and the need for tools that are as flexible and dynamic as the families they serve.

6.   Strong Support From Government: The initiative enjoys a chorus of support from both government and industry stakeholders, a symphony of collaboration that underscores the collective commitment to the cause. Recommendations for the pre-installation of SafeNet on devices by an industry consortium resonate with the directives from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO),creating a harmonious blend of policy and practice. The involvement of major telecommunications players and Internet service providers underscores the industry's recognition of the importance of such initiatives, emphasising a collaborative approach towards deploying digital safeguarding measures at scale.

Recommendations

The efforts by the government to implement parental controls a recommendable as they align with societal goals of child welfare and protection. This includes providing parents with tools to manage and monitor their children's Internet usage to address concerns about inappropriate content and online risks. The following suggestions are made to further support the government's initiative:

1.    The administration can consider creating a verification mechanism similar to how identities are verified when mobile SIMS are issued. While this certainly makes for a longer process, it will help address concerns about the app being misused for stalking and surveillance if it is made available to everyone as a default on all digital devices.

2.    Parental controls are available on several platforms and are designed to shield, not fetter. Finding the right balance between protection and allowing for creative exploration is thus crucial to ensuring children develop healthy digital habits while fostering their curiosity and learning potential. It might be helpful to the administration to establish updated policies that prioritise the privacy-protection rights of children so that there is a clear mandate on how and to what extent the app is to be used.

3.    Policy reforms can be further supported through workshops, informational campaigns, and resources that educate parents and children about the proper use of the app, the concept of informed consent, and the importance of developing healthy, transparent communication between parents and children.

Conclusion

Safety is a significant step towards child protection and development. Children have to rely on adults for protection and cannot identify or sidestep risk. In this context, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child emphasises the matter of protection efforts for children, which notes that children have the "right to protection". Therefore, the parental safety app will lead to significant concentration on the general well-being and health of the children besides preventing drug misuse. On the whole, while technological solutions can be helpful, one also needs to focus on educating people on digital safety, responsible Internet use, and parental supervision.  

References

• https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/itministry-tests-parental-control-app-progress-to-be-reviewed-today-101710702452265.html
• https://www.htsyndication.com/ht-mumbai/article/it-ministry-tests-parental-control-app%2C-progress-to-be-reviewed-today/80062127
• https://www.varindia.com/news/it-ministry-to-evaluate-parental-control-software
• https://www.medianama.com/2024/03/223-indian-government-to-incorporate-parental-controls-in-data-usage/

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Executive Summary

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A video was shared on social media showing a woman food delivery agent allegedly being assaulted by a customer. The video showed the woman ringing a house’s doorbell to deliver an order. A man, who appeared to be in an inebriated state, came out, collected the order and left without paying. When the woman rang the doorbell again and asked him to pay for the order, another man, who appeared to be his friend, came out. The two men then appeared to forcibly pull the woman inside the house. She was later seen emerging from the house visibly injured and distressed, suggesting that she may have been assaulted. CyberPeace Research Wing reviewed the viral media and confirmed that the footage is staged. It bears no connection to any actual event and has been circulated on social networks with a misleading context.

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Claim

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On August 21, Facebook user D.K. Sharma shared a video clip asserting that it captures a real instance of a female food delivery partner being assaulted by customers. In the viral footage, a delivery woman knocks on a house door to drop off an order. An apparently intoxicated man receives the package and leaves without making the payment. When she rings the doorbell again to request the payment, a second man joins him. The duo is then seen forcibly dragging the woman inside the residence. Moments later, she emerges from the house visibly distressed and injured, suggesting physical assault.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1326466852646458/ 

https://archive.ph/0P8dx 

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Fact Check

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A Google Reverse Image Search led the Desk to a video posted on a Facebook page named 3RD EYE, which had over 1.1 million followers at the time of publication of this story. The page had shared the same video on June 21, showing a food delivery agent being assaulted, as seen in the viral social media posts. However, upon carefully reviewing the disclaimer accompanying the video, the Desk found that it was scripted and not based on any real-life incident.

The disclaimer clearly stated that the video was intended to raise awareness, entertain and educate viewers. The page caption read: “Thank you for watching! Please note that this page features scripted dramas, parodies, and awareness videos. These short films are created for entertainment and educational purposes only. All characters and situations depicted in the videos are fictional and intended to raise awareness, entertain and educate.”

https://www.facebook.com/reel/764475639236044

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Further inspection of the '3RD EYE' Facebook channel confirmed a routine pattern of posting scripted awareness clips and fictional dramatizations.

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https://www.facebook.com/reel/824802854039405

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Conclusion

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The claim that a female food delivery partner was assaulted by customers in a real-life incident is FALSE. The video in question is a fictional, scripted short drama created for educational/entertainment purposes and has been falsely shared as a genuine occurrence.

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Introduction 

Parliament is about to begin its Monsoon Session from July 20, 2026 to August 13, 2026, and the mood in Delhi already feels charged. Ahead of the opening bell, the government has flagged five new bills for introduction, alongside a couple of pending pieces of legislation it may take up for passage. Predictably, the political oxygen in the run-up has gone almost entirely to what isn't on that list — reports this week noted the conspicuous absence of the long-anticipated Delimitation Bill and a Constitutional amendment for women's reservation in the Lok Sabha, a gap that has already drawn sharp reactions from Congress leaders. What is on the list has generated its own share of noise: a Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill that NGOs are watching warily, a Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill tied to safeguards for the National Flag and Anthem, and a Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill proposing to raise the Court's sanctioned strength from 33 to 37. Every one of these will command its share of prime-time debate. But tucked quietly among the five is a bill that, headline for headline, may end up mattering more to the everyday Indian economy than all the others combined: the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

MSMEs play a foundational role in India’s economic engine, powering employment, entrepreneurship and growth across the country. That makes this Bill one worth watching closely, because even seemingly technical changes to the MSME framework could have very real consequences for millions of businesses and the people whose livelihoods depend on them.

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What the Bill Actually Does

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The MSME sector hasn't seen a structural legal update since the original MSMED Act of 2006 nearly two decades in an economy that looks nothing like it did back then. The new amendment is designed to close that gap. According to the government's own description of the bill, it aims to align the 2006 law with the sector's changed realities, improve ease of doing business, and shift toward what officials are calling "trust-based" regulation rather than a purely compliance-driven approach.

Three provisions stand out. 

1. First, it strengthens the mechanism for resolving delayed payments to micro and small enterprises, arguably the single biggest complaint MSME owners have voiced for years.
2. Second, it creates a pathway to enforce arbitral awards specifically for micro and small units, giving smaller suppliers real teeth when a dispute is decided in their favor.
3. Third, it gives states more flexibility in deciding the composition of Micro and Small Enterprises Facilitation Councils (MSEFCs) , the bodies that adjudicate payment disputes which should allow more councils to be formed and cut down on case backlogs.

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The Delayed Payment Crisis, in Numbers

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To understand why this matters, look at the scale of the problem the bill is trying to fix. The MSME Ministry's Samadhaan portal, which lets small enterprises file delayed-payment complaints online, had received close to 2.57 lakh applications as of June 2026, involving claimed dues of roughly ₹55,244 crore. Of these, only about 58,000 cases had actually been resolved by facilitation councils. That's a resolution rate that leaves the vast majority of small businesses waiting often for money already owed to them for goods or services delivered.

The government did tighten the screws somewhat in 2024 through Section 43B(h) of the Income Tax Act, which denies large buyers a tax deduction if they don't pay MSME suppliers within the 15-to-45-day window mandated by law. Enforcement, however, has remained patchy, and industry bodies like Assocham have continued to flag delayed payments including from PSUs and government departments as a core source of financial stress for small firms, with high interest charges on overdue statutory dues compounding the problem.

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Why This Is Bigger Than One Bill

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A regulation targeting the payments practices of India's micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises is more than just paperwork and procedural wrangling; the stakes for the Indian economy and society are enormous. According to the 2025-26 Economic Survey, MSMEs now contribute about 31.1% of India’s GDP, 35.4% of its manufacturing output, and 48.58% of its exports, while employing 33 to 39 crore people and providing India’s second largest source of employment after agriculture. The official Udyam database of MSMEs crossed the 8.7 crore mark by June 2026, underscoring a clear trend towards the sector’s formalisation in the last few years. Access to finance is the second pillar of MSME empowerment.  The Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises has authorised several lakh crores in guarantees, and most recently, the government increased its loan guarantee cover ceiling from Rs 5 crore to Rs 10 crore to facilitate more collateral-free loans to businesses. However, the actual credit gap remains estimated in the tens of lakh crores, with the biggest gaps faced by women-led and medium enterprises. While the MSME Bill doesn’t directly address access to finance, improved and quicker payment settlement mechanisms are expected to relieve some working-capital stress and dissuade small firms from falling into expensive informal credit markets. The MSME Bill also adds to a wave of recent measures to de-regulate smaller enterprises, such as the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill that was passed earlier in 2026.  That Bill modified or deleted criminal offences with a more lenient civil equivalent across numerous central acts, a change industry lobby FISME called a significant move towards ease of doing business.

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The Data Protection Clock Is Already Ticking - The Gap Payment Reform Won't Close

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It's also worth noting that India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 is now in force, with rules notified in November 2025 and full compliance — including breach notification, security safeguards. With nearly half of Indian small businesses already reporting cyber incidents each year, MSMEs have a narrowing runway to build the security practices this regime will expect of them. Given that scale of exposure, there's a real case for the MSME Amendment Bill, or a companion policy, to go further — mandating baseline cyber-hygiene standards for Udyam-registered firms or tying credit-guarantee schemes to demonstrated security practices. Payment reform alone protects an MSME's right to be paid; it does little to protect what happens to that money, or that data, once it arrives.Payment reform alone protects an MSME's right to be paid; it does little to protect what happens to that money, or that data, once it arrives. CyberPeace calls on relevant agencies to issue clearer advisories and introduce additional, cost-friendly cybersecurity safeguards tailored to MSMEs' limited budgets and IT capacity. 

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What to Watch For

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Whether the MSME Bill gets the attention it deserves during this session is an open question. With the Opposition expected to spend political capital on delimitation, the Vande Mataram bill, unemployment, inflation, and the NEET paper-leak controversy, a technical amendment to an enterprise development law is unlikely to dominate floor debate even though it may end up affecting more households than any single headline bill this session.

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Conclusion

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For India's roughly 7-8 crore MSMEs, most of them family-run and thinly capitalised, the details that get finalised in the coming weeks how MSEFCs are reconstituted, how arbitral awards get enforced, how "trust-based" regulation is actually defined will matter far more than who wins the argument over delimitation. It's worth watching this one closely, even if the cameras are pointed elsewhere.

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Sources

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1. https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/vande-mataram-bill-among-five-new-legislations-listed-for-monsoon-session-126071601319_1.html
2. https://www.prokerala.com/news/articles/a1780267.html 

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