Facebook and WhatsApp are challenging the new rules requiring the messaging app to trace chats and identify the first originator of the information, on grounds of violating privacy.
Senior advocate Harish Salve, representing WhatsApp, reiterated that the messaging platform won't transfer data to Facebook till the the personal data protection bill isn't passed.
Facebook Pay will open for transactions with participating retailers and the service is similar to Google's stored cards, PayPal integrations and Amazon Pay.
The Cuban govt also blocked access to some social media and messaging sites as President Miguel Diaz-Canel blamed social media for fanning the flames of discontent.
The 2003-5 case, N. Ravi vs. Legislative Assembly and the Facebook vs Delhi Assembly cases deal with the issue of parliamentary/legislative powers and privileges and what constitutes its breach.
In an 188-page judgment that refused to quash summons to Facebook by a Delhi panel on riots, Supreme Court said Facebook has to be held accountable even as an intermediary.
SC bench noted that Facebook VP Ajit Mohan’s request in Delhi riots case was 'premature' as he was just being asked to appear before the panel. Read full order here.
The Supreme Court bench says Peace and Harmony Committee cannot 'don the role of a prosecuting agency' and delve into law & order issue as the 2 are prohibited domains.
Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
COMMENTS