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Compliance, moderation in focus as govt, Meta hold talks after PM reel row

The meetings and Meta’s apology follow unease within the government and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the action on Modi’s post.
Updated on Aug 07, 2026 05:56 pm IST

'Error restricting PM Modi's post': What top Meta executive said in apology

Members of the Meta delegation arrive at Rail Bhawan to meet Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
Updated on Aug 06, 2026 11:59 am IST

Meta could lose ‘safe harbour’ protection over PM Modi reel row: What it means

If Meta loses its "safe harbour" protection under Section 79 of the IT Act, the company could face much bigger legal risk in India.
Updated on Aug 06, 2026 10:49 am IST

‘Apologise in 3 days or...': Parl panel warns Zuckerberg over PM Modi reel row

Parliamentary panel chief Nishikant Dubey had warned Mark Zuckerberg that Meta may lose "safe harbour" protection available to intermediaries under Section 79 of the IT Act.
Updated on Aug 06, 2026 10:49 am IST

Amid PM Modi video row, Meta’s global executives to meet MeitY officials today

Dubey stated that failure to issue an apology could result in Meta losing its safe harbour protection under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act
Updated on Aug 05, 2026 03:00 pm IST