From 19-Minute Viral Video To Payal Gaming MMS Row: Why India Urgently Needs Digital Literacy And Strict Legislation | Explained

0 By the end of 2025, the so-called “19-minute viral video” controversy had become one of the most discussed digital scandals in India, sparking debates around online privacy, misinformation, cybercrime, and the unchecked spread of explicit content on social media platforms. The video, which reportedly ran for over 19 minutes, circulated rapidly across Instagram, Facebook, X, and Telegram groups despite repeated warnings from law enforcement agencies. What made the episode particularly alarming was not just the content itself, but the speed at which unverified claims, fake links, and manipulated versions flooded the internet, exposing serious gaps in digital awareness and…