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Sejal Sharma

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When Modi's reel briefly vanished: How Meta moderates VVIP accounts

A Facebook Reel posted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 23 briefly disappeared from his official page. Meta later apologised for the error.

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 08:19 IST

‘Wake-up call for govts, MPs’: NDA ally defends student protests in Lok Sabha

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha MP Indra Hang Subba speaking in Lok Sabha on Wednesday. (Sansad TV)

Updated on Jul 30, 2026 01:27 IST

Govt summons Meta’s global head after PM Modi's Facebook reel removed

Meta's global executives have been called by the Centre over compliance concerns related to content moderation, child safety and India's digital regulations.

Updated on Jul 29, 2026 01:51 IST

Non-compliance, synthetically generated content: Centre summons Meta officials

Hours after Meta allegedly restricted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Instagram video, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology summoned Meta's global affairs president, Joel Kaplan, and Instagram's chief, Adam Mosseri

Updated on Jul 28, 2026 09:05 IST

Why wasn’t child sexual abuse content reported to police, NCPCR asks Meta

The NCPCR sought an explanation on whether Meta fulfilled its reporting obligations.

Updated on Jul 28, 2026 05:46 IST

Longest mobile internet curb in Delhi's history eases as CJP withdraws protest

The restoration came well before the scheduled midnight deadline for the suspension.

Updated on Jul 26, 2026 01:37 IST

India issued takedown notice on Bluetooth chat app ‘Bitchat’, says Dorsey

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey on Friday claimed that the Indian government wants his Bluetooth-based messaging app Bitchat taken down.

Updated on Jul 25, 2026 02:19 IST

In sixth order, govt extends mobile internet suspension till midnight

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters shout slogans at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 24, 2026 during the ongoing protest to demand the resignation of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET exam irregularities. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 24, 2026 10:39 IST

MeitY to consult civil society on child safety, study social media harms

The exercise is intended to gather evidence before any policy decisions are taken. (Representative Image)

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 14:01 IST

Mobile internet suspended across central Delhi on July 20 till 6pm

Chaos after the protest turned violent in Delhi on Monday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 21, 2026 03:10 IST

‘Govt ordered mobile internet shutdown till 6 pm around Jantar Mantar’

The government order was sent to telecom service providers (TSPs) such as Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea, the people said (Hindustan Times/Sanchit Khanna)

Updated on Jul 20, 2026 13:19 IST

Cabinet approves ₹62,500 crore push to boost phone manufacturing in India

Over the five-year scheme period, the government expects the MPMS to create 60,000 direct jobs in mobile manufacturing and associated sectors.

Updated on Jul 16, 2026 01:33 IST

MeitY reviews Meta response on child sexual abuse content

The deadline for Meta’s response was July 11. (Reuters)

Updated on Jul 12, 2026 12:09 IST

After username row, MeitY eyes uniform standards for messaging apps

India News

Updated on Jul 11, 2026 03:12 IST

Centre plans uniform rules for messaging platforms after WhatsApp username row

The ministry of electronics and information technology has formally opposed WhatsApp’s proposed username feature over concerns that it could fuel impersonation.

Updated on Jul 11, 2026 02:58 IST

WhatsApp, Telegram send MeitY responses on username feature

The deadline for submitting the response had ended on Thursday.

Updated on Jul 10, 2026 01:37 IST

Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj was taken off Zee5 over pro-Khalistani content: Official

A still from Satluj .

Updated on Jul 8, 2026 05:33 IST

‘Categorically inaccurate’: Meta responds to Instagram child abuse ads in India

The Centre had in a notice directed Meta to immediately disable Instagram advertisements.

Updated on Jul 8, 2026 01:08 IST

Centre refers Diljit Dosanjh's 'Satluj' to panel after OTT takedown

The film depicts the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, who was abducted in 1995 and never seen again.

Updated on Jul 7, 2026 01:21 IST

15-day govt notice for Telegram to act on piracy channels

The ministry has sought an action taken report within 15 days.

Updated on Jul 5, 2026 06:40 IST

Centre to summon Meta over Instagram ads ‘promoting’ child sexual abuse in India

Updated on Jul 4, 2026 01:20 IST

Centre moves against e-rickshaw BMS apps

India News

Updated on Jul 4, 2026 03:19 IST

Govt orders Apple and Google to remove 7 mobile apps that stall e-rickshaws

E-rickshaw drivers wait for passengers at a stand in New Delhi. (Bloomberg File)

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 14:42 IST

Battery management apps turn smartphones into ‘kill switch’ for e-rickshaws

HT downloaded Lossigy from the Google Play Store, located a nearby e-rickshaw, and disabled it with a single tap.

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 06:42 IST

After WhatsApp, Centre's notices to Telegram, Signal today over username feature

The trigger was the company beginning to let users reserve usernames ahead of a planned year-end launch.

Updated on Jul 3, 2026 03:47 IST

Centre issues notice to Meta over new WhatsApp feature, flags ‘fraud' concerns

The directive comes amid concerns within the government over the feature's potential implications.

Updated on Jul 2, 2026 02:34 IST

Govt flags fraud risks in WhatsApp username feature; MeitY to call Meta

The government said the feature may allow users to adopt usernames resembling those of bona fide agencies and other entities, potentially enabling impersonation and fraud,

Updated on Jul 1, 2026 14:10 IST

MeitY tells ministries to tighten AI cyber defences, issue OEM guidelines

Krishnan urged to implement the blueprint’s recommendations. (Representative Photo/iStock)

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 11:57 IST

IIT-IIM alumnus Prabhjeet Singh to be OpenAI's Managing Director for India

Prabhjeet Singh is an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur and IIM Ahmedabad.

Updated on Jun 26, 2026 18:12 IST

‘Confidential’: Dipke says govt refused to show order to block CJP’s X handle

NEW DELHI, INDIA - JUNE 24:Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke speaks to reporters at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi (HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 24, 2026 15:46 IST

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