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    HC ruling puts spotlight on secrecy of social media takedown orders

    The government has two main legal ways to get content removed, and they come with very different levels of transparency.
    Ht Explainers
    Published 5 days ago

    Meta's Q3 profits dip nearly 50% after $18 billion legal settlement

    Meta beat revenue estimates in the third quarter, but profit fell after a big legal settlement.
    World News
    Published 6 days ago

    Meta ordered to pay $25 billion after jury finds over 43 million violations

    Meta has been ordered to pay a $25 billion civil penalty to New Mexico.
    World News
    Updated 6 days ago

    Australia to sue Facebook, TikTok over violations of under-16 social media ban

    The logos of social media apps with a prohibition sign.
    World News
    Published 7 days ago

    Singapore man, 71, loses S$21,688 in retirement savings after falling for Facebook lottery scam

    A Singapore man lost his retirement savings after scammers falsely promised him S$300,000 in lottery winnings.
    Trending
    Published 7 days ago

    Centre asks Meta to review content recommendation system over law and order posts

    The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) has asked Meta to ensure that its recommendation systems do not result in showing only a single or limited set of narratives.
    India News
    Updated 10 days ago

    Meta acted on 5.3 mn pieces of child abuse content in H1'26; rolls out new AI tools to check ads

    The disclosure comes amid a government crackdown on child sexual abuse material.
    India News
    Updated 20 days ago

    KC Venugopal targeted in Facebook posts, case registered against five people

    The case was registered by the Alappuzha Cyber Police following a complaint.
    India News
    Published 29 days ago

    How personal AI agents like Meta's Muse work and what they ask of users

    Illustration shows Meta Muse logo, keyboard and robotics hand in this illustration taken September 23, 2026.
    Ht Explainers
    Published 31 days ago

    Srinagar MP’s FB page blocked on law enforcement notice: Meta tells Delhi HC

    Taking note of the submissions, the court also issued notice in the petition and fixed September 20 as the next date of hearing. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 54 days ago

    Meta's US settlement: What it means for teens, rivals, and everyone else

    States' attorneys and Meta lawyers speak with US district judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers after Meta Platforms agreed to pay up to $18 billion over the next decade and strictly limit how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram.
    Ht Explainers
    Updated 60 days ago

    Nancy Guthrie update: Kidnapped woman's Facebook profile goes private

    Nancy Guthrie facebook profile goes private.
    World News
    Updated 60 days ago

    Meta agrees to safety changes on Instagram and Facebook. But only in US, for now

    Meta Platforms will pay up to $18 billion over the next decade and strictly limit how teens use Facebook and Instagram under an agreement with nearly all US states.
    World News
    Updated 61 days ago

    Meta US teen safety deal exposes Australia’s under-16 social media ban struggle

    Meta’s US teen safety deal highlights Australia’s struggle to enforce its under-16 social media ban amid weak age checks and continued child access. (REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo)
    Business
    Updated 61 days ago

    Man claims piranha attack left him injured after viral video sparked fake claims

    A man shared a video on Facebook claiming a piranha attack.
    Trending
    Updated 61 days ago

    Meta settles $18 billion with 29 US states over child safety case

    Meta settles a child safety case with 29 US states for up to $16.7 billion, with new daily limits and nighttime blocks for teenage Facebook and Instagram users.
    Business
    Updated 62 days ago

    Facebook, TikTok promoted Colombian armed groups' content to recruit children: HRW

    Facebook, TikTok promoted Colombian armed groups' content to recruit children: HRW
    World News
    Published 64 days ago

    29 US states are suing Meta. What might it mean for the rest of the world?

    29 US states are suing Meta. What might it mean for the rest of the world?
    World News
    Published 66 days ago

    Union ministers get report card on their Facebook, X, Instagram performance

    The PM has been vocal about using social media platforms.
    India News
    Updated 68 days ago

    The tobacco moment? How the US suit against Meta could rewrite social media

    Signage outside a Meta store in California.
    Ht Explainers
    Updated 69 days ago

    Meta is actively taking down child sexual abuse material: MeitY official

    Meta’s content moderation systems came under scrutiny after a BBC Eye investigation earlier reported observing around 30 unique advertisements on its platforms allegedly promoting CSAM. (REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo)
    India News
    Updated 69 days ago

    Did Lindsay Clancy's lawyer try to join Facebook group discussing case?

    Kevin Reddington and his wife Debbie Reddington had tried to join Facebook groups about Lindsay Clancy's case.
    World News
    Updated 73 days ago

    What's going on with Facebook? Is it down? Users report site not loading

    Facebook appeared to be down for thousands of users in the United States.
    World News
    Updated 75 days ago

    DJ-turned-Meta engineer laid off after 13 years at tech giant

    Despite the layoff, the techie said that he remains optimistic about finding his next opportunity.
    Trending
    Updated 78 days ago

    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.
    India News
    Updated 82 days ago

    '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.
    India News
    Updated 82 days ago

    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.
    India News
    Updated 83 days ago

    ‘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.
    India News
    Updated 83 days ago

    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
    India News
    Updated 83 days ago

    Meta's global team in India tomorrow: Govt amid row over PM Modi's reel removal

    Govt summons Meta global team in India on August 5-6, says IT Secretary S Krishnan.
    India News
    Updated 84 days ago
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