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Meta and YouTube ordered to pay $6 million in social media addiction trial. What’s the case?

The Los Angeles case has quickly become a legal flashpoint, closely watched for how it could reshape the trajectory of future lawsuits.

‘Thinking-aloud exercise’—Govt holds informal session with Big Tech on deepfakes, bots, AI content

People familiar with the matter said it was exploratory conversation rather than formal consultation with the government seeking to understand what platforms are already doing.

India’s ‘rise up the league table of economies’ & what its ‘changing hues’ signify

Global media also reports on land disputes in India, detailing how they unfolded, and on the colours of the nation.

Govt refuses to dilute AI content rules; meeting attended by Google, Meta ends in 30 mins with a firm no

ThePrint Exclusive: MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan, ThePrint has learnt, left within roughly 20 minutes after reiterating that the government would not reconsider the notified provisions.

Meta & WhatsApp step back, tell SC they’ll comply with take-it-or-leave-it NCLAT privacy order

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, representing both, told the court that pleas seeking a stay on the tribunal's order would not be pursued.

What top Indian and global companies displayed at AI Summit pavilions

ThePrint brings you a glimpse into the stalls set up by Reliance Jio, Tech Mahindra, OpenAI, and Google.

Telegram, Meta, Google oppose govt proposal for ‘kill switch’ to curb digital arrests. Here’s why

The proposal of a ‘kill switch’ was discussed at a January meeting convened by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology with a committee formed on a Supreme Court directive.

WhatsApp privacy case: Why shouldn’t user sharing personal data not be paid part of ad revenue, SC asks

SC flags gaps in Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025, indicating how it falls short in addressing issues concerning ‘value’ and monetisation of personal data.

Charcha 2025: 6th edition to focus on tech & data for impact, policy & capacity building

Over three days, Charcha 2025 will feature 120+ speakers, bringing together influential voices from stakeholders like Meta, LinkedIn, Atal Innovation Mission & Gates Foundation.

What does NCLAT order mean for data-sharing ban, penalty imposed by CCI on Meta & WhatsApp

On 4 November 2025, NCLAT bench, comprising Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Member Arun Baroka, noted that WhatsApp and Meta are distinct legal entities.

On Camera

Tamil Nadu’s elections are fought on delivery—ideology appears only when needed

Electoral competition now appears dominated by welfare delivery and governance metrics, but ideology has not disappeared in Tamil Nadu. Instead, it has become strategic.

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Army promotes Col Shrikant Purohit, who was acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General. Armed Forces Tribunal has put his retirement on hold.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.