From controversies over its alleged role in influencing electoral processes to its purported neglect of hate speech, Meta faces a delicate balancing act in India.
Announcement is seen as a move to improve relations with US President-elect Donald Trump before he takes office later this month. It is unclear when or if this will be implemented in India.
The Competition Commission of India has imposed a five-year restriction on data sharing between WhatsApp and other Meta apps, following an investigation into WhatsApp's privacy policy.
The decision follows a 2021 probe into WhatsApp's privacy policy, highlighting growing regulatory scrutiny on tech giants as India plans stricter digital competition laws.
Global Affairs Canada says that Meta blocked news sharing on its platforms, regardless of outlet, as part of its business strategy since the Online News Act took effect in 2023.
A notice put up by Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration says restrictions are applicable to X, YouTube, Snapchat, LinkedIn & Meta platforms, among others.
The Australian assistant treasurer, who is reviewing company's concerns, says he's still collecting advice but claims Meta 'seems to respect law only when it suits'.
Global media also discusses Opposition's call for caste census, high unemployment among India's educated youth & why US is maintaining close relations with India.
The end-to-end encryption feature will be available for use immediately, Meta said, but it may take some time for all Messenger accounts to be updated with default end-to-end encryption.
I am Trump’s favourite field marshal. Under my wings, he learned how to abduct peacefully yet gleefully. I share my tricks with my new BFFs all the time.
Premier David Eby, the leader of the minerals- and gas-rich province of British Columbia, spoke with executives at Tata Steel and Reliance Industries on a trade mission to India.
The 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path will showcase India’s operational synergy and self-reliance, highlighting combat readiness, indigenous weaponry and joint military operations.
No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.
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