Meta must follow Indian law, not just global rules, say government sources after MeitY talksIndia's government clarified Meta platforms must follow Indian laws and not just global policies. Officials stressed the need for greater l...
09 Aug, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
MeitY asks Meta to revamp algorithms, curb deepfakes and illegal content on platforms: Government sourcesIndia's MeitY has urged Meta to revise its algorithms and provide a compliance roadmap. The government seeks stronger detection and removal...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
CAS sparks trader backlash as losses mount, Sebi holds firmConcerns are mounting among traders regarding the recent shift to a closing auction system, which has led to significant price volatility. ...
08 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
ETtech Explainer: Why Meta's Zuckerberg may have to publicly bend the knee in IndiaA parliamentary panel sought an apology from Mark Zuckerberg over the removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook post, warning that...
08 Aug, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
In 2013, Croatian scientists trained honeybees with TNT-laced sugar syrup. Years later, it helped restore mine-contaminated landscapes by detecting hidden explosivesHoneybees trained to detect explosives: Researchers are training honeybees to detect explosives using their keen sense of smell. Drones and...
08 Aug, 2026, 03.04 AM IST
Govt-Meta meeting enters technical round on day 3; company lists ways to curb deepfakes, CSAMAfter two days of meetings that saw IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw questioning Meta's team - led by global affairs head Joel Kaplan - on the ...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
Meta promises stronger action on CSAM, deepfakes after meeting with Ashwini VaishnawMeta representatives engaged in discussions with Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to ensure alignment with Indian laws. Key topics included the re...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Oops! They did it again: Meta’s algorithm trips over Modi’s video, but the real glitch is biggerMeta temporarily removed Prime Minister Modi's video, citing a technical error which the government disputed. This incident revealed ongoin...
06 Aug, 2026, 11.56 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
From intuition to intelligence: How AI is redefining the art of executive searchFor most of its history, executive search has been a craft practised in the shadows—driven by Rolodexes, relationships, and the accumulated...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
As Canada moves to restrict social media for kids under 16, this 21-year-old built an app that wants users to STOP doomscrolling: Lyvio has no ads, algorithms or likesA 21-year-old Canadian student has built Lyvio, a social media app with no ads, algorithms, likes or follower counts. The app is designed t...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
Can Wall Street pay to get Donald Trump's posts first? Here's why it mattersTrump Media's new Truth API service offers ultra-fast access to influential posts. This subscription targets Wall Street firms for rapid tr...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Mark Zuckerberg should apologise for removal of PM Modi's video from Facebook: IT panel chief Nishikant DubeyA parliamentary panel demanded an apology from Meta's Mark Zuckerberg for removing Prime Minister Modi's video. Members also sought legal a...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
Representatives of social media platforms like Google, Meta appear before parliamentary panel on ITA parliamentary panel convened a meeting with social media platforms to address regulatory matters, which was also attended by government o...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Meta summons: Government to question global team on issues around algorithmic bias, role in public orderMeta's global team will face government questioning next week. They will address algorithmic bias and the company's public order role. This...
31 Jul, 2026, 05.35 PM IST