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Centre orders Meta to take down Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse content, seeks response within seven days

The action comes amid the intensified scrutiny by the Ministry of the content on social media to ensure child safety.

Union Govt to summon Meta after BBC Eye probe found that Instagram is showing paid ads for Child Sexual Abuse Materials on Telegram

In a significant move, the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has directed officials in the Ministry of Electronics and Information...

Usernames optional, strict monitoring of scammers, extra layer of security and more: WhatsApp tries to alleviate user safety concerns as Modi govt blocks its...

WhatsApp stated, "When you get a message from someone new, we'll let you know the country origin and a warning for first time outreach."

Union Govt issues notice to Meta directing not to roll out new WhatsApp username feature in India, seeks reply within 3 days on why...

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a formal notice to Meta Platforms Inc, the parent company of WhatsApp, directing it...

Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams moves court, says company used gag order and $50,000 penalties to silence her

Following the book’s publication, Meta had sought an emergency order against Sarah Wynn-Williams, preventing her from promoting her book. Meta had argued that the whistleblower had signed a severance agreement that included arbitration and non-disparagement clauses.

WhatsApp announces usernames: How to reserve yours, hide your number and what concerns are being raised; all you need to know

Reservations are opening gradually before the full 2026 launch. Users can hide phone numbers, claim Meta-linked handles and use an optional username key to block first-time messages from people who do not know the code.

Meta and Reliance announce India’s first AI-enabled data centre in Jamnagar: Here is what we know so far

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani said the project reflects India's growing importance in the global technology landscape.

Is WhatsApp down? Web crashes worldwide, desktop app redirects users to Facebook login

Several users raised concerns on X, Reddit and other platforms after WhatsApp Web and Desktop behaved unusually, with some saying that even Facebook login redirected them to Facebook pages, not WhatsApp chats.

Congress-linked advocate Muhammad Ali Khan gets X users to delete tweets, read why the court should not have issued this order

Court called tweets prima facie derogatory and issued interim restraint without hearing defendants. Plaintiffs cited threats. OpIndia says order is not final and raises concerns about broad restrictions affecting independent reporting and public interest journalism.

USA: New Mexico jury slaps Meta with $375 million penalty for failing to protect children, allowing sexual predators to send explicit content to minors

According to the lawsuit, such features may contribute to anxiety, depression, and even self-harm among teenagers.

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