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05 Jul

MeitY Seeks Answers from Meta, Orders Removal of Child Sexual Abuse Content Linked to Instagram Ads

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has reportedly taken stringent action against Meta over the alleged circulation of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) through paid advertisements on Instagram. According to sources, the ministry has directed the company to immediately block all advertisements and content found to be promoting or enabling access to such illegal material. Sources familiar with the development said the Centre has expressed serious concern over the issue and has asked Meta to ensure that all such content is taken down without delay. The government has also sought a detailed…

WhatsApp Set to Introduce Advertisements in Messaging App for the First Time

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnologyMeta, Status, Updates tab, WhatsApp ads

New Delhi, June 16, 2025 — In a major shift from its original ad-free promise, WhatsApp is officially preparing to roll out advertisements within its app. The move marks the first time the world’s most popular messaging platform will feature paid promotions, sparking a new era of monetization under parent company Meta.According to the latest announcement, ads will not appear in personal chats or group conversations. Instead, they will be limited to the "Updates" section a space that includes Status updates and Channels. This tab will now host targeted promotions, allowing users to view advertisements between content they follow or…

Meta Boosts Executive Bonuses Amid Layoffs, Plans New India Campus

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTechnologyExecutive Bonuses, Facebook, Layoffs, Meta

(National Times Bureau), February 24, 2025: Meta is under fire after announcing higher bonuses for executives while simultaneously laying off 3,600 employees. In a corporate filing on February 20, the tech giant revealed it had approved an increase in the target bonus percentage for its top executives. Double the Bonus for Executives Previously, Meta’s executive officers had a target bonus of 75% of their base salary. Under the new plan, they can now receive up to 200% of their salary, as reported by CNBC. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is not included in this new bonus structure. Layoffs Despite Growth The…