Government tightens deepfake rules, mandates AI content labels and three-hour takedown timelineIndia has mandated clear labelling for AI-generated synthetic content. Social media platforms now have only three hours to remove unlawful ...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
After apology over PM Modi post, govt to question Meta on its algorithmsIndia's government will question Meta's global team about its algorithms and safeguards. This scrutiny follows a recent Facebook post remov...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
Mark Zuckerberg apologises to Indian govt over child sexual abuse material and deepfake contentMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to the Indian government over child sexual abuse material, deepfake content and operational errors ...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
- Mark Zuckerberg sorry for child abuse content on Meta platforms, PM video takedown
Sources told ET that during the meeting, Kaplan conveyed apologies from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over the presence of Child Sexual Exploita...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Government puts in place framework to tackle online child sexual abuseIndia's government has established a coordinated framework to combat online child abuse. The 'Sahyog' portal expedites content removal requ...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
Ex-Pakistan minister on UK sexual assault bail wins PoK poll: ReportA former Pakistani minister, arrested in Britain for sexual assault, has won an election in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Rukhsar Ahmed was re...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
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
UK PM Burnham considering inquiry into Epstein's UK activities, minister saysBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering a public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's UK activities. Victims minister Alex Davies-Jone...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
NCPCR begins inquiry into alleged child porn Ads on InstagramThe National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has initiated an investigation into disturbing child pornography ads on Instagram, p...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.44 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
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
Telegram says app restored on Apple's App StoreTelegram announced its messaging application has been restored on the App Store. The app was temporarily unavailable for users worldwide ea...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Indian-origin man among 25 individuals at risk of losing US citizenship due to alleged criminal activitiesUS authorities are revoking citizenship for twenty-five individuals due to alleged fraudulent actions. An Indian-origin man is among those ...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
House panel chairperson seeks Zuckerberg apologyA parliamentary committee demanded a personal apology from Meta's Mark Zuckerberg. This demand followed Facebook's removal of Prime Ministe...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
Was Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who D4vd is accused of killing, pregnant at the time of her death? Prosecutors clear air as singer remains under fireProsecutors confirmed Celeste Rivas Hernandez was not pregnant when she died in April 2025. Singer D4vd, real name David Anthony Burke, wil...
30 Jul, 2026, 07.37 AM IST
Blacksburg man, who kidnapped Wisconsin teen girl, faces 55 new charges after abduction accusation; FBI joins probeA Blacksburg man faces 55 child sexual abuse material charges. He was arrested after holding a Milwaukee teenager captive for nearly four y...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
AI playing a growing role in child sexual abuse, German report warnsGerman authorities warned Tuesday of the "growing influence" of AI and digital technology on the sexual abuse of children, saying in a repo...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.43 PM IST