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Can Facebook’s ‘secretive’ image be altered? Its Oversight Board could make a difference

The first-ever 'transparency report' into Facebook could be a golden opportunity for the board to put its foot down on the social media giant's chronic secrecy.

Uttarakhand High Court issues notice to Facebook, Modi govt over cyber blackmailing plea

The court has also issued notice to the Uttarakhand govt & directed all three to file their replies within 3 weeks on PIL related to obscene videos made using hacked Facebook IDs.

‘Likes’ & ‘shares’ on social media teach people to express more moral outrage, study says

The study by a team of researchers at Yale University says positive feedback on social media appeared far more salient than negative feedback.

Took action against 33.3 million content for violation in India: Facebook compliance report

The company said it had received 1,504 user reports for Facebook and 265 reports for Instagram through its Indian grievance mechanism between 16 June to 31 July.

Facebook, Xiaomi, Google — India’s $1 trillion digital loan market draws all the big names

India's online transactions surged during pandemic as traditional lenders turned cautious following rise in bad debt. Experts estimate digital lending to treble to $350 billion by 2023.

Delhi HC asks Centre to respond to Facebook, WhatsApp’s pleas challenging new IT rules

A bench of Chief Justice DN Patel & Justice Jyoti Singh asked MeitY to file reply to the application to stay IT rules and listed the matter for further hearing on 22 October.

Locked profiles, hidden friend lists — Facebook unveils measures to protect Afghan accounts

In a Twitter thread, head of Facebook's security policy Nathaniel Gleicher explained how Afghans can protect their accounts from Taliban scrutiny.

Facebook launches loans programme for small businesses across 200 cities in India

Partner Indifi will offer credit to firms that advertise on Facebook. The loans will range from Rs 5 to Rs 50 lakh with 17 to 20% interest rates, potentially without collateral.

Facebook removes Rahul Gandhi’s post with family of Dalit girl who was raped, killed

According to sources, Facebook has informed Gandhi and the NCPCR about the removal of the posts from Facebook and Instagram for policy violation.

Facebook bans all content supporting Taliban, deems it terrorist organisation, says report

According to a BBC report, Facebook has dedicated a team of Afghanistan experts, who have knowledge of local context, to alert them of emerging issues on the platform.

On Camera

Lower oil prices lead to 4x profits for oil firms, bonanza for govt, but no relief for aam aadmi

Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then. This has boosted profitability of OMCs and dividend payouts to govt.

Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet visits Manila, strengthens ties with Philippines

The port call witnessed subject matter exchanges between the Indian Navy and the Philippine Navy personnel. There were also sports fixtures, cross-deck visits, and cultural exchanges.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?