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  UK bans social media for under-16, joins Australia, Indonesia and Malaysia in child safety crackdown

  World | June 15, 2026 13:12 IST

  The UK has announced a ban on social media access for children under 16, becoming the fourth country after Australia, Indonesia and Malaysia to do so. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the move is necessary to protect children's safety.

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  Facebook, Instagram down worldwide: Millions hit by outage as feeds stop loading

  Technology | June 12, 2026 20:02 IST

  Facebook and Instagram suffered a major global outage, leaving millions of users unable to load feeds, refresh content or access accounts. Reports of disruptions emerged from India, the US, Canada, Australia and several other countries.

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  Vi and Meta password-free login for WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram in India

  Technology | June 07, 2026 9:00 IST

  Vodafone Idea (Vi) partnered with Meta to introduce Silent Mobile Verification (SMV) in India, a new network-based authentication technology that allows users to log in to WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook without OTPs or passwords.

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  Meta launches Forum app for Facebook Groups, brings Reddit-style discussions with AI features

  Technology | May 26, 2026 16:29 IST

  Meta has introduced a new standalone app called Forum in the US, aimed at bringing Reddit-style discussions and community conversations to Facebook users. The app focuses on topic-based discussions, advice sharing, and AI-generated answers pulled from Facebook Groups.

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  Facebook not working for some users in India: Browser errors trigger confusion

  Technology | April 27, 2026 19:25 IST

  Facebook seem to be facing some access issues in several parts of India. Users are reporting error messages while trying to open the platform on Chrome and Firefox browsers. Interestingly, Downdetector has not yet shown a major spike in outage reports, suggesting the problem may be regional.

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  No more fake accounts on social media: Centre considering KYC rules

  Technology | March 25, 2026 20:30 IST

  The Indian government may soon introduce mandatory KYC verification for social media, gaming, and dating apps to tackle fake accounts and rising cybercrimes. A parliamentary panel has recommended stricter rules to improve online safety, especially for women and children.

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  Indonesia moves to ban social media for children under 16

  World | March 06, 2026 15:42 IST

  The minister said the government had approved a regulation aimed at protecting young users from potential risks on digital platforms. Under the new measure, minors below the age of 16 will not be allowed to create or maintain accounts on platforms considered high-risk.

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  Meta to buy AMD’s MI450 AI chips in deal worth over $100 billion

  Technology | February 25, 2026 7:25 IST

  Meta Platforms will buy AMD’s latest MI450 AI chips under a 6-gigawatt agreement that could exceed $100 billion. The deal includes a performance-based warrant allowing Meta to acquire up to a 10% stake in AMD, boosting its AI data centre expansion plans.

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  Facebook rolls out AI Animated Profile Photos, Restyle Tool and Fun Text Backgrounds

  Technology | February 11, 2026 21:15 IST

  Facebook has introduced AI-powered animated profile photos, a new Restyle tool for Stories and Memories, and animated backgrounds for text posts. The Meta AI features aim to make profiles more creative and engaging, especially for younger users.

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  Manoj Tiwari, BJP MP, files complaint over fake Facebook ID, Delhi Police launch probe

  India | January 31, 2026 11:36 IST

  Delhi Police have filed an FIR based on Manoj Tiwari's complaint against unidentified suspects and launched an investigation. Efforts are underway to trace and arrest the person running the harmful fake profile.

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  Meta names Trump's ex advisor Dina Powell McCormick as President and Vice Chairman to lead AI push

  Technology | January 12, 2026 23:45 IST

  Meta Platforms has appointed Dina Powell McCormick as President and Vice Chairman to lead its AI and infrastructure projects.

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  Meta AI Ads privacy policy sparks concern: Why are Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users worried?

  Technology | January 04, 2026 13:43 IST

  Several groups have filed complaints with the Federal Trade Commission regarding Meta's new privacy policy. This policy has become a headache for users, as it will allow them to be targeted with personalised ads using artificial intelligence.

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  Meta prepares for layoffs and major budget cuts to metaverse division

  Technology | December 05, 2025 14:02 IST

  While Facebook rebranded as Meta to focus on the metaverse, the technology has not achieved the widespread adoption that the company anticipated.

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  WhatsApp to reportedly allow users to use same usernames as their Instagram and Facebook accounts

  Technology | November 11, 2025 19:10 IST

  WhatsApp users will gain the ability to use their existing Instagram and Facebook usernames, subject to a verification process to confirm ownership.

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  Meta AI can suggest edits to photos on your phone, raising major privacy concerns

  Technology | October 18, 2025 14:42 IST

  Once access is granted, Facebook uploads these photos to its cloud to generate suggested edits. Crucially, Meta AI will then analyse these photos if a user chooses to share the suggested, edited image on Facebook.

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  Nepal Gen Z protest: What led to huge agitation in Kathmandu and what are their demands? Explained

  Explainers | September 08, 2025 14:55 IST

  Nepal: The massive protests erupted after Nepal on Thursday banned social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube among others for failing to register with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology within the given deadline.

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  Facebook, Instagram creators get AI audio translations and lip-syncing for global audience

  Technology | August 20, 2025 12:36 IST

  AI audio translation features will help creators reach a wider audience globally. Creators will also be able to track the performance of their Reels in different languages.

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  Hariyali Teej 2025 captions for Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp

  Events | July 26, 2025 17:25 IST

  Green sarees, glowing mehndi, and timeless vibes — these Teej captions in Hindi and English are perfect for your festive photos, reels, and memories.

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  Russia to replace WhatsApp with MAX App: Putin pushes officials to use state-controlled alternative

  Technology | July 23, 2025 10:29 IST

  Russia is planning to phase out WhatsApp for government use by introducing its messaging app called MAX. Developed by state-owned VK, MAX is expected to become mandatory for officials from September 1. The app gives authorities full control over user data and raising concerns over surveillance.

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  Meta removes over 10 million fake accounts in push to promote original creators

  Technology | July 16, 2025 11:19 IST

  Meta has launched a major global crackdown on fake and spammy accounts impersonating real creators. So far, over 10 million fake accounts and half a million spam profiles have been deleted on Facebook.