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Facebook takes down 30 million pieces of content in compliance with India’s new IT rules

Major social media intermediaries have bowed down to the Centre and its…
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Facebook’s latest Transparency Report reveals 40,300 requests for user data by the Indian government

As WhatsApp continues to face heat in India due to its controversial…
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Facebook announces Vaccine Finder tool in India, collaborates with NGOs for providing medical supplies

Facebook has found its own creative (and definitely interactive) way to contribute…
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Facebook controversially blocks #ResignModi, unblocks it hours after public outcry

In a strange series of events that unfolded on Wednesday, social media…
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Facebook stalled planned removal of fake accounts when India’s ruling party BJP’s politician was found involved: Report

Social Media, a place which started out as a place for users…
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Facebook India MD terms government move for content moderation a “legitimate scrutiny”

Facebook, the popular American social media and messaging platform has hearkened to…
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Facebook India exec Ankhi Das departs after political content controversy

Facebook has been accused of some pretty shoddy behaviour in the past,…
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Facebook moderators in India were pressured to get back in office despite COVID 19 concerns

While Facebook was quick to implement work from home directives quite early…
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Facebook says that its investment in Jio will involve “limited” data exchange

Facebook has been on the radar of antitrust regulators around the world,…
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Facebook India Head criticized for no show at Delhi state panel hearing

Social network giant Facebook has had a rough 2020, specially within India.…
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Facebook announces a $4.3 million grant for small businesses in India

Facebook is looking to move over the image disaster that it recently…
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Facebook bans BJP MLA from Telangana, T Raja Singh, from all of its platforms for promotion of hate

After facing scrutiny from  politicians across the spectrum for its alleged inaction…
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Facebook news to enter international markets including India over the next 6 months

After a successful run in its home market, Facebook News will soon…
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India’s parliamentary panel to question Facebook execs on September 2nd over content moderation bias

Following the controversy about Facebook’s content moderation policies about Indian politicians, an…

Congress party says Facebook favours India’s ruling BJP when it comes to content moderation

Taking their political rivalry to the social media field, India’s primary opposition…
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India could establish new data regulatory body to curb US dominance in country’s digital space: Report

India has been tinkering with its data policies from some while now,…

Facebook’s $5.7Bn Jio Platforms deal under scrutiny from Indian antitrust watchdog

Facebook’s deal with Jio for a 10% stake in the largest telecom…
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Facebook introduces “Lock Profile” feature in India to further safeguard users from non-friends

An app like Facebook, which has been held accountable for security breaches…