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Right to privacy is not absolute, says govt on WhatsApp's lawsuit

Statement after social media firm moves HC on new rules

Report status on IT rules 'preferably today': Govt tells social media firms

MeitY asks all social media intermediaries compliance details over 'the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Ethics Code) Rules, 2021'

Govt says new digital rules don't violate privacy; seeks compliance report

The government on Wednesday staunchly defended its new digital rules, saying the requirement of messaging platforms like WhatsApp to disclose origin of flagged messages does not violate privacy

India's Koo raises $30 million in funding round led by Tiger Global

Koo was founded by serial entrepreneurs Aprameya Radhakrishna, founder of Taxi For Sure and Mayank Bidawatka who previously founded companies like Media Ant and Goodbox

FB, Google working on complying with social media rules as deadline looms

Large digital platforms Facebook and Google on Tuesday asserted they are working towards meeting the compliance requirements.

Post new IT rules deadline, social media companies' future looks dark

Experts say companies qualifying as social media intermediaries may lose safe harbour protection under existing law

Tips on handling tax matters and digital assets of a deceased person

Legal heirs must file tax returns for income earned in the year the dead passed away

Aim to comply with IT rules, says Facebook as deadline ends today

The social media giant, however, said it continues to discuss a few of the issues which need more engagement with the government

Remove content mentioning 'Indian variant' of Covid: Govt to social media

The government has asked social media companies to immediately remove any content from their platform that uses or refers to the term Indian variant' of coronavirus, to curb misinformation

MeitY objects to Twitter tagging tweet content as 'manipulated media'

Many of the tweets tagged had reference to a toolkit allegedly created by Congress

Blue tick is back: Eligibility, new rules for Twitter account verification

Twitter informed that over the next few weeks, everyone will be able see the new verification application directly in the Account Settings tab. Tune in to learn more about the process

Twitter reopens verification after 3-year hiatus: check eligibility details

A verified profile on Twitter has a blue tick next to the profile name, and usually drives trust in the person or organisation across social media platforms

Twitter re-launches profile verification process after more than 3 years

To apply for verification, users must ensure their profile is complete with a profile name, image, and either a confirmed email address or phone numbers

COAI urges govt to remove fake messages on social media linking Covid to 5G

Telecom industry body COAI has approached the information technology ministry for the removal of fake and misleading messages from social media platforms

US President Joe Biden revokes Donald Trump orders on social media

The White House released an order by Biden revoking several of Trump's executive orders

Instagram is working on update that will let users post from its website

Facebook-owned photo-sharing platform Instagram is reportedly working on an update to its desktop website that will allow users to create posts from there as well.

Koo in talks to raise funds; hopes to close a deal in 3-4 months

Twitter rival Koo is in discussions with investors to raise funding and hopes to close a deal in the next 3-4 months, Koo co-founder Aprameya Radhakrishna said.

Will double headcount; lot of headroom for growing user base: Koo

Koo is planning to double its headcount in the next one year as it significantly scales up its user base on the platform, especially vernacular subscribers, its co-founder said

Asia's youngest entrepreneur Pratulya Sharma shares his thoughts on Digital Marketing

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Donald Trump remains banned on Facebook, oversight board rules

A return to social media would have given Trump a broader platform as he supports state and local candidates who were loyal to him