ICANN posts proposal to end US oversight of Internet

Last Updated: Monday, August 3, 2015, 23:48

The overseers of the Internet on Monday published a keenly anticipated proposal to step out from under US oversight.

ICANN chief Fadi Chehade stepping down in early 2016

Last Updated: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 18:49

Fadi Chehade sent notice to the board of the nonprofit Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) on Thursday telling them that he would leave after an annual meeting to be held in Morocco in March.

Looking at India to take leadership in Internet gov: ICANN

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 11, 2015, 18:40

Being the world's largest democracy, India can take a leadership role in governance of the web at a global level with its heritage of "frugal" innovation and education, Internet body ICANN's India head said Wednesday.

Global internet authority ICANN's internal systems hacked

Last Updated: Saturday, December 20, 2014, 10:51

The unsuspecting employees gave up their credentials after they received emails from the organization's own domain after it was hacked.

London city launches own domain to boost online presence

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 18:10

London will join a handful of cities launching their own internet domain names next year to build a greater online presence and promote the British capital, the mayor`s office said on Friday.

UK capital gets approval to use .london domain

Last Updated: Saturday, November 16, 2013, 15:18

London has reportedly got the approval to use the .london domain name in a bid to have its own identity in the world of the www.

India questions US dominance over critical internet resources

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 23:02

Deputy National Security Advisor Nehchal Sandhu said internet has become a global phenomena and therefore its management must reflect this universality and diversity.

Brazil to host global meet on Internet oversight

Last Updated: Thursday, October 10, 2013, 10:59

Brazil plans to host an international Internet governance meeting in April next year, with participation of representatives of governments, civil society and industry, the government announced Wednesday.

Web industry officials fear `expanding domains` could cause `widespread disruption` on net

Last Updated: Monday, July 15, 2013, 14:13

Web industry officials have reportedly said that the plan of expanding the existing domains and the addition of a number of new domains is likely to cause `widespread disruption` to internet operations.