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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

Is Kamra final authority on free speech? Both critics & supporters can’t see beyond him

In circles dominated by liberals and the Opposition, there is a volley of support for Kamra. YouTube comments are filled with messages varying from awe-inspired to urgent.

ATM withdrawals to get costlier from 1 May. What you need to know

RBI lifted ceiling on interchange fee on ATM withdrawals through circular issued Friday. Interchange fee is amount one bank pays another to facilitate ATM transactions.

704 BRO personnel, 575 casual paid labourers killed in last five years, MoD tells Parliament

New Delhi: Between 2020 and 2024, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) recorded fatalities of a total of 704 BRO personnel and 575 casual paid...

Trump tariffs are a gun to India’s head. That may just be the best thing yet

Trump threatening to pull the trigger might be just what is needed to wake up India’s self-congratulatory establishment from its headline-managing fantasies.