
WhatsApp plans to improve communication features, enable more tasks within chats and use AI to save users time while retaining end-to-end encryption.

WhatsApp plans to improve communication features, enable more tasks within chats and use AI to save users time while retaining end-to-end encryption.

Government sources have clarified that journalists and news organisations do not fall under the definition of data fiduciaries under the DPDP Act.

India Considers Ending Blanket Safe Harbour Protection for Social Media Platforms Under IT Act, Algorithm-Driven Content in Focus

Indian Parliament and a smartphone representing Meta as lawmakers scrutinize social media accountability over the temporary removal of the Prime Minister's Facebook post

Government officials hold a meeting with Meta executives to discuss online safety, content moderation and platform accountability.

PM Post Removal Queried Key Highlights The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has summoned Meta’s Global Head of Public Policy after a Facebook post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was temporarily removed from the platform. According to government sources, the ministry has sought an explanation from Meta regarding...

Centre examines Meta’s response after raising concerns over fraud and impersonation risks. Key Highlights New Delhi: The Central government is examining WhatsApp’s response to its notice regarding the messaging platform’s proposed username feature, according to official sources. The notice was issued last week after the Centre raised concerns that the...

Centre examines Meta’s response after raising concerns over fraud and impersonation risks. Key Highlights New Delhi: The Central government is examining WhatsApp’s response to its notice regarding the messaging platform’s proposed username feature, according to official sources. The notice was issued last week after the Centre raised concerns that the...

IT Secretary says further action will be based on Meta’s formal response to the government notice. Key Highlights New Delhi: The Centre will wait for Meta’s formal response to the notice issued over alleged Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) appearing in Instagram advertisements before deciding on further action,...

MeitY seeks explanation after reports alleged Instagram carried ads linked to child exploitation material. Key Highlights New Delhi, July 3, 2026: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is set to summon Meta for an explanation following reports that Instagram allegedly displayed advertisements linked to child exploitation content in...
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