Aaj TV English News - News https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:02:40 +0500 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:02:40 +0500 60 Russia fines Google $98 mn over banned content: court https://english.aaj.tv/news/30274439/ <p><strong>MOSCOW: A Moscow court slapped Google with a hefty fine on Friday for failing to remove illegal content as Russian authorities pile pressure on foreign tech giants.</strong></p> <p>The US firm was fined 7.2 billion rubles, ($98 million, 86 million euros), the court's press service said on Telegram. </p> <p>Moscow has increased pressure on Big Tech this year in a campaign that critics characterise as an attempt by the Russian authorities to exert tighter control over the internet, something they say threatens to stifle individual and corporate freedom.</p> MOSCOW: A Moscow court slapped Google with a hefty fine on Friday for failing to remove illegal content as Russian authorities pile pressure on foreign tech giants.

The US firm was fined 7.2 billion rubles, ($98 million, 86 million euros), the court's press service said on Telegram.

Moscow has increased pressure on Big Tech this year in a campaign that critics characterise as an attempt by the Russian authorities to exert tighter control over the internet, something they say threatens to stifle individual and corporate freedom.

]]> https://english.aaj.tv/news/30274439 Fri, 24 Dec 2021 16:29:46 +0500 none@none.com (AFPReuters) The logo of Google is seen in Davos, Switzerland January 20, 2020. Reuters file photo