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Meta’s love-hate relationship with Modi govt and its politics

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.

Meta replacing fact-checks with ‘untested’ community notes in US sparks fears of misinformation spike

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.

Meta to appeal India’s CCI order on data sharing restrictions, faces $25.4 million fine

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.

CCI bars WhatsApp from sharing user data with other Meta apps for 5 years, imposes $25.4 million fine

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.

Australia Today not banned, blocked by Meta due to business strategy to ‘de-emphasise news’, says Canada

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.

Who is Nahid Islam, Bangladeshi student leader & fiery orator at centre of stir that toppled Hasina

Dhaka University student, 26, plans to be involved in the formation of the caretaker govt and has rejected role for army in governance.

‘No videos, reels on LBSNAA without permission’ — IAS academy lays down social media rules for trainees

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.

Meta to block Facebook news content in Australia over licensing fee issue

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'.

‘Shadow ads’ spreading hate on Facebook & Canadian report on India ‘imposing agenda on Trudeau’

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.

Meta to begin labelling ‘Made with AI’ audio, video & image content starting May 2024

Meta’s new policy is a response to feedback from its independent Oversight Board, which urged an update to the current policy.

On Camera

India-China conflict began in 1947, not 1962 war. Its lessons still haunt New Delhi

Indian political leaders will have to prepare their public for the prospect of concessions India never really held—just as Chinese leaders must admit Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh were never theirs.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

India’s multi-layer ADS maiden test successful, what is Integrated Air Defence Weapon System

The DRDO-developed system integrates QRSAM, VSHORADS and high-power lasers, allowing kinetic and non-kinetic layers work hand in hand.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.