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NCPCR summons Meta India chief over alleged child sexual abuse material ads

In response to alarming discoveries from a BBC investigation, the National Commission for Child Rights has called upon the leader of Meta India. This summons is part of a broader inquiry into potential child sexual abuse material being advertised on the platform. The government had already issued a warning to…

The Economic Times

WhatsApp launches bill payments in India to tap into country's UPI craze

WhatsApp launches bill payments in India to tap into country's UPI craze

WhatsApp launched bill payments in India on September 3, 2026. This feature allows users to pay household and utility bills directly within the app. The service is powered by the Bharat Bill Payment System network. Users can access over 22,000 billers across 30 categories for payments. Meta India aims to…

The Economic Times

Meta officials meet MeitY Secy S Krishnan, explain reason for erroneous takedown of PM's video

Meta officials meet MeitY Secy S Krishnan, explain reason for erroneous takedown of PM's video

Meta officials met with India's IT Ministry secretary regarding a video takedown. The parliamentary committee demanded an apology from Meta's CEO for this action. They warned of losing legal immunity if an apology was not provided. The committee also addressed online safety for women and children. Stern action was urged…

The Economic Times

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India summons Meta global team on Aug 5-6 over PM Modi post, CSAM concern

India's government will meet Meta's global team on August 5 and 6. Officials will question the company regarding child abuse material and account safeguards. The meeting follows a temporary restriction of Prime Minister Modi's Facebook post. Meta representatives offered an apology for the Prime Minister's post incident. The government seeks…

The Economic Times

Telangana Police book Meta India head, social media account operators over alleged objectionable posts targeting PM Modi

Telangana Cyber Crime Police have filed two cases against social media account operators and Meta India's head. These cases stem from complaints alleging morphed and objectionable content targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BJP supporters reported manipulated videos and images circulated on Facebook and Instagram platforms. Police have invoked relevant provisions…

The Economic Times

WhatsApp head, public policy director in India quit as Meta churn continues

Days after Ajit Mohan, the vice president and managing director of Meta India, announced his departure from the company, Meta India has confirmed the resignations of two other senior executives. Abhijit “Bobby” Bose, the head of WhatsApp India, and Rajiv Aggarwal, the public policy director of Meta India, have resigned…

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