MediaNama to Host Briefing on Technology and Protests

Indian tech publication and research organization MediaNama is hosting an online briefing on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, focusing on the role of technology amidst the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party protests.

The briefing will address the Indian government's recent measures to curb digital communications during the demonstrations. These actions include localized internet shutdowns, censorship of social media content, orders to disable mesh messaging apps used for coordination, and the deployment of facial recognition technology by Delhi police to identify protestors.

MediaNama plans to scrutinize the legality and implications of these measures, particularly the use of the Sahyog Portal for centralized content moderation notices and the deployment of facial recognition technology, which raises concerns about privacy and state surveillance.

The session will delve into how social media posts are censored, the impact of internet shutdowns, the validity of blocking orders for messaging applications, and the implications of facial recognition technology being used at protests.

The event is scheduled to start at 4 PM IST with a presentation, followed by a question-and-answer session. Registration is required, and confirmation will be sent to selected attendees.