Meta officials meet govt over PM Modi video takedown; panel seeks Zuckerberg apologyA parliamentary panel has demanded Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologise within three days. The panel recommended losing safe harbour protecti...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Nvidia bets on Sarvam AI; Sidbi eases fund rules for VCsHappy Wednesday! Sarvam’s Pratyush Kumar has confirmed adding Nvidia to the AI startup’s captable. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning ...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
After Meta reply to its notice, Child protection panel to probe alleged violation of rules concerning sexual contentAmid growing concerns highlighted in a BBC Eye report, the NCPCR will begin an inquiry into the contested CSEAM ads. Meta responded to the ...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Nykaa’s strong Q1; Activate backs SarvamNykaa reported strong quarterly growth, on the back of healthy sales across its businesses. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
04 Aug, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Meta to meet MeitY officials over CSAM, AI content, compliance with Indian laws: S KrishnanMeta executives will meet Indian IT ministry officials this week. They will discuss child abuse material and AI-generated content issues. T...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
India summons Meta global team on Aug 5-6 over PM Modi post, CSAM concernIndia's government will meet Meta's global team on August 5 and 6. Officials will question the company regarding child abuse material and a...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Explained: PM Modi's FB post, Meta's content filter 'glitch' and why top co execs are being summonedIndia summoned a top Meta executive after Prime Minister Modi's post was briefly restricted. The company cited an AI glitch, but the govern...
29 Jul, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Government says social media platforms must follow SOPs on child abuse materialSocial media platforms must follow child abuse material reporting standards. Timely reporting and law enforcement coordination are key resp...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Meta reply to Government notice on CSAM ads received; appropriate action after examination: IT SecretaryMeity has received Meta's response regarding child sexual abuse material ads. The IT Ministry is currently examining the company's detailed...
13 Jul, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Meta's reply over child sexual abuse material notice is under review: IT SecretaryMeta's response to a government notice regarding child sexual abuse material ads has been received. The Ministry of Electronics and Informa...
13 Jul, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Meta’s Muse in trouble within days of launch; government to review legal complianceThe government will examine whether Meta's Muse Image feature complies with India's legal framework after concerns emerged over privacy, co...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Government awaits Meta's reply on Whatsapp username, CSAM concerns: IT secretaryWhile Whatsapp is set to revert on Thursday, Instagram still has time to respond to a separate notice on the proliferation of child sexual ...
09 Jul, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Meta removed four million accounts, 36 million posts over child exploitationAddressing the controversy directly for the first time, Meta said it had already begun taking action before the issue was flagged publicly.
08 Jul, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Meta CSAM breach triggers calls for digital safety rules overhaulThe notice to Meta has put the spotlight on India’s intermediary liability framework, triggering the question whether it is equipped to dea...
07 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
ETtech Explainer: Inside the Instagram child sexual abuse ad controversyInstagram has come under fire after a BBC investigation revealed it approved paid ads promoting child sexual abuse material, directing user...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Govt issues notice to Meta over Instagram child abuse adsThe government sought a detailed explanation on the advertisements from the US-based social media firm Meta, which also owns Instagram. The...
05 Jul, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Ashwini Vaishnaw directs MeitY to summon Meta regarding Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse materialIndia's IT Ministry has summoned Meta over allegations that Instagram ads promoted child sexual abuse material. Officials are also concerne...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.44 AM IST