WhatsApp told the court that it would continue to display the update to its users but would not limit the functionality for those not opting for new privacy policy.
In affidavit submitted Wednesday, Centre said WhatsApp was indulging in 'anti-user' practices and forcing them to accept the updated policy that had earlier raised data privacy concerns.
In new IT rules, govt calls for social media firms with large user bases to enable, when required, identification of original sender of messages, a move that breaks privacy protections.
WhatsApp further clarified that it won't delete the users' accounts if they haven't accepted the update but said that its existing policy related to inactive users will apply.
US District Judge Lucy Koh, who has a history of taking Silicon Valley giants to task about their user data collection, said she’s 'disturbed' by Google’s practices.
With plans to roll out the new policy on 15 May, WhatsApp has changed the design of its in-app notification on the update to a small top-screen banner.
Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
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