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WhatsApp username feature row: Meta replies to govt notice
New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp has submitted its reply to the government’s notice on the “username” feature, and the response is being examined, sources said on Thursday, July 9. The Centre issued a…
- Mobile
WhatsApp username feature: Meta gets three more days to respond
New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp has been granted more time to submit its response on the contentious ‘username’ feature and assured the government that it will not roll it out in India until…
- India
Govt asks Telegram to curb pirated content, warns legal action
New Delhi: The Centre has served a notice to popular messaging app Telegram, directing it to crack down on the “widespread dissemination” of pirated films, OTT (over-the-top) content and other audio-visual material…
- India
Instagram ran ads promoting child sexual abuse videos in India
Hyderabad: Instagram carried paid advertisements that promoted child sexual abuse material in India, directing users to Telegram channels selling such content for as little as Rs 99, a BBC investigation has revealed. The report said…
- Technology
WhatsApp denies popular username reservation claims
New Delhi: WhatsApp has asserted that username reservation relating to well-known public figure names is restricted only to their legitimate account owners, and termed as “false” any claims that people are reserving…
- Technology
WhatsApp explains username feature amid government concerns
New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp has come out with a detailed set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the controversial username feature, outlining details on how it plans to address concerns around impersonation,…
- India
Govt seeks explanation from Meta on WhatsApp username feature
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday, July 1, slapped a notice on Meta over the controversial username feature on WhatsApp in India and warned it not to roll it out until consultations…
- India
Why has WhatsApp rolled out usernames by ditching phone numbers?
New Delhi: WhatsApp on Monday, June 29, began allowing users worldwide to reserve usernames, a feature that will let people connect on the messaging platform without sharing their phone numbers, the Meta-owned company…
- Technology
Former executive sues Meta over attempts to silence her memoir
A former Meta executive whose memoir, “Careless People,” provides an explosive insider account of her time at the social media giant, has sued the company for attempting to “silence” her. The lawsuit,…
- News
NEET: NTA issues advisory; shares admit card updates on WhatsApp
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday, June 19, said that it is sending reminder SMS messages, emails, and WhatsApp notifications to candidates, urging them to download their admit cards…
- India
Telegram CEO claims Reliance, WhatsApp behind ban push in India
New Delhi: Messaging app Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has alleged that Reliance Group, in which Meta has a partial stake, may have lobbied, along with its competitor WhatsApp, to impose a ban…
- Top Stories
523 Hindutva pop songs of hate streamed across YouTube, Spotify
Hyderabad: As many as 523 Hindutva pop hate songs were streamed across various platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music and Meta, that promoted hatred, dehumanisation and incitement to violence against religious minorities…
- World
Facebook and Instagram down, users report issues globally
New Delhi: Users of Facebook and Instagram across several countries reported widespread disruptions on Friday, June 12, with thousands complaining that the Meta-owned platforms were either not loading properly or failing to…
- Business
Meta, FPEL partner on 88 MW renewable energy projects in India
New Delhi: Fourth Partner Energy (FPEL) said on Wednesday, June 10, it has partnered with Meta Platforms Inc. on 88 megawatts alternating current (MWac) of renewable energy projects across India, as the…
- India
Education Minister reviews NEET-UG re-exam security, orders crackdown
New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a high-level meeting with central security and intelligence agencies on Wednesday, May 20, to review preparations for the upcoming NEET-UG re-examination, officials said. He…
