Facebook: News
Founded by Mark Zuckerberg, fellow Harvard students and his college roommates on February 4th, 2004, Facebook has now grown to 1.94 billion monthly active users as of March 2017. Facebook is the most popular social media site worldwide and also owns other popular social media sites such as Instagram, Whatsapp and Messenger. This multi-billion dollar company has its headquarters in Menlo, California, USA.
18 Mar 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI-generated breastfeeding images used to circumvent Facebook's content moderation policy
A shocking revelation has come to light, about a Facebook page's attempt to circumvent the platform's strict rules on nudity.
15 Mar 2024
MetaCritics miffed as Meta restricts access to content monitoring tool
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced plans to replace its data tool, CrowdTangle, with a new one named Meta Content Library this August.
05 Mar 2024
MetaFacebook, Instagram, and Threads face global outage
Meta's popular platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, are facing technical glitches, leaving many users unable to access their accounts.
01 Mar 2024
MetaMeta to stop paying news publishers on Facebook: Here's why
Meta has revealed plans to phase out the Facebook News tab in the US and Australia by April 2024.
21 Feb 2024
MetaFake funeral livestream scams are duping loved ones on Facebook
Scammers are creating fake funeral livestreams on Facebook, targeting grieving friends and family members, according to a 404 Media investigation.
16 Feb 2024
MetaMeta charging 30% fee on boosted posts in iOS apps
Meta has announced that starting later this month, advertisers will face a 30% fee when boosting the visibility of their posts, on Facebook and Instagram's iOS apps.
11 Feb 2024
MetaInstagram, Threads to soon limit political content recommendations
American technology conglomerate Meta has announced that Instagram and Threads will no longer suggest political content to users unless they specifically choose to see the same.
09 Feb 2024
MumbaiWho was 'Mauris Bhai'? Man who shot Shiv Sena leader
Abhishek Ghosalkar, former corporator of Shiv Sena (UBT), was shot dead in Mumbai during a Facebook live on Thursday, allegedly by his old rival Mauris Noronha, who later shot himself fatally.
07 Feb 2024
MetaMeta to label AI-generated images across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
Meta is stepping up its game to help users spot AI-generated images on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
26 Jan 2024
Garena Free Fire MAXFree Fire MAX codes for January 26: How to redeem
Garena Free Fire MAX, a widely embraced battle royale game, has received praise for its lively graphics and captivating gameplay.
25 Jan 2024
MetaMeta introduces new safety measures for minors on Instagram, Facebook
Meta is taking steps to enhance the safety of young users on Instagram and Facebook Messenger.
22 Jan 2024
MetaMeta to let EU users unlink Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger
Meta is making some changes for European Union (EU) users ahead of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) implementation in March.
19 Jan 2024
Meta100K children being sexually harassed daily on Facebook, Instagram
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing allegations that around 100,000 children using its platforms encounter online sexual harassment daily.
18 Jan 2024
MetaSheryl Sandberg steps down from Meta's board after 12 years
Sheryl Sandberg, who held the position of Meta's Chief Operating Officer (COO) for 14 years and served as a board member for 12 years, has decided to step down from the company's board of directors.
10 Jan 2024
MetaLawsuit alleges Meta runs content sexualizing minors besides corporate ads
Facebook and Instagram are facing accusations of profiting from corporate ads placed next to content, that may promote child sexual exploitation.
04 Jan 2024
Hollywood'The Social Network' to 'Unfriended': Hollywood movies on social media
In the world of ever-evolving sources of communication and connectivity, Hollywood has embraced the pervasive influence of social media, weaving captivating narratives around the digital age.
13 Dec 2023
MetaHow Meta's fact-checking program will work on Threads
Meta is gearing up to launch its fact-checking program on the Threads platform, ahead of the major elections in the US and India next year.
09 Dec 2023
Indian GovernmentOver 36,800 URLs blocked by Indian government since 2018
Over the past five years, the Indian government has blocked a whopping 36,838 URLs, as revealed by Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar.
07 Dec 2023
MetaYour Facebook Messenger chats are now end-to-end encrypted
Meta has started introducing end-to-end encryption for Messenger and Facebook users.
05 Dec 2023
MetaDisinformation researcher accuses Harvard of firing her on Meta's orders
Dr. Joan Donovan, a well-known disinformation expert, has accused Harvard University of ending her project and forcing her out to protect its ties with Facebook's parent company, Meta.
03 Dec 2023
WhatsAppWhatsApp to soon let users share statuses directly to Instagram
WhatsApp has constantly been exploring innovative methods for users to share status updates on various platforms.
02 Dec 2023
MetaMeta platforms failing to stop child abuse content, says report
Meta has reportedly dedicated months to addressing child safety issues on its platforms, Instagram and Facebook. However, it is still encountering challenges in preventing its own systems from promoting an extensive network of accounts associated with pedophilia.
26 Nov 2023
MetaMeta accused of targeting under-13s, deceiving public about age-verification measures
A freshly unsealed complaint in a lawsuit against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has claimed it knowingly allowed and even pursued children under 13 to use its platforms.
13 Nov 2023
MetaHow to stop auto-sharing of Threads' posts to Instagram, Facebook
Meta has introduced a new option for Threads users to prevent their posts from being automatically shared on Instagram and Facebook.
07 Nov 2023
MetaMeta restricts generative AI ad tools for political campaigns
Meta, Facebook's parent company, has decided to prohibit political campaigns and advertisers from utilizing its upcoming generative AI advertising tools, according to Reuters.
06 Nov 2023
Garena Free Fire MAXGarena Free Fire MAX redeem codes for November 6
Garena Free Fire MAX players can now get free pets and skins using redeem codes.
02 Nov 2023
MetaMeta's new API makes sharing Facebook stories effortless
Meta launched a new API, enabling creators to produce and share Facebook Stories straight from third-party desktop or web apps.
30 Oct 2023
MetaMeta launches paid ad-free subscription for Facebook, Instagram in Europe
Meta has unveiled a new subscription plan that eliminates ads on Facebook and Instagram for users in the European Union, EEA, and Switzerland.
16 Oct 2023
IsraelUP cop suspended over pro-Palestine post on social media
A cop in Uttar Pradesh was reportedly suspended on Monday over his pro-Palestine social media post as the war between Israel and Palestinian terror outfit Hamas continues.
03 Oct 2023
MetaMeta's paid plan will remove ads from Instagram and Facebook
Meta Platforms is said to be considering ad-free subscriptions for Instagram and Facebook users in Europe, with a price tag of around $14 (nearly Rs. 1,165) per month.
30 Sep 2023
AppleApple might remove Facebook, X/Twitter from App Store in China
Due to new regulations, Apple might soon be required to remove several popular social media apps from its App Store in China.
29 Sep 2023
MetaMeta's AI assistant trained on public Instagram, Facebook posts
A top executive at Meta has revealed that the company's new Meta AI assistant was trained using public Facebook and Instagram posts while steering clear of private posts and chats to respect user privacy.
25 Sep 2023
Garena Free Fire MAXGarena Free Fire MAX: Redeem codes for September 25
Garena Free Fire MAX, a popular multiplayer battle royale game, allows players to obtain in-game items such as diamonds, pets, skins, and special outfits for free using redeem codes.
24 Sep 2023
Garena Free Fire MAXGarena Free Fire MAX September 24 codes: How to redeem
Garena Free Fire MAX has introduced a new event called Guild Battle, available on the Indian server from September 21 to October 10.
22 Sep 2023
MetaFacebook allowing users to make five profiles using one account
Facebook has unveiled a new multi-profile feature, allowing users to create up to four additional profiles on the platform, besides their existing one.
20 Sep 2023
MetaMeta now offers a paid verification badge for business accounts
Meta has announced the expansion of its Meta Verified program to businesses, following its initial launch for creators in March.
03 Sep 2023
MetaHow to stop Meta from using data in AI training
Meta, Facebook's parent company, has been under fire for using data scraped from third-party websites to train its AI algorithms.
22 Aug 2023
MetaMeta releases chronological feed for Instagram Reels, Stories in Europe
Meta is updating its recommendation algorithms for European Facebook and Instagram users in response to the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA).
08 Aug 2023
MetaMeta's Messenger to drop SMS support after September 28
Meta is set to drop SMS support in Messenger from next month.
04 Aug 2023
MetaHow Instagram, Facebook creators are influencing shopping habits of Indians
Meta-owned platforms like Instagram and Facebook are playing a significant role in shaping customers' buying choices, especially during festive seasons like Diwali.
30 Jul 2023
Pakistan NewsIndia's Anju converts to Islam, receives gifts from Pakistani businessman
A married woman from India named Anju, who recently traveled to Pakistan to meet her Facebook lover Nasrullah, has reportedly gotten married to the latter and left her Indian husband in Rajasthan's Alwar.
24 Jul 2023
RajasthanIndian woman crosses border to meet Facebook lover in Pakistan
In yet another cross-border love story, a married woman from the Bhiwadi district in Rajasthan has reportedly traveled to Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to meet her alleged Facebook lover.
20 Jul 2023
StartupsDunzo in more trouble: Facebook serves notices over unpaid dues
Dunzo's troubles see no end. It was only yesterday the quick commerce start-up deferred the salaries of its staffers to September.
12 Jul 2023
MetaHow to create Meta avatar for Instagram, Messenger video calls
Want to attend a video call but not camera-ready? No problem.
03 Jul 2023
MetaWhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram: How they dealt with Indian users' grievances
India is a massive market for Meta. The country has one of the company's largest user bases globally.
14 Jun 2023
Swastika MukherjeeSwastika Mukherjee withdraws from 'Shibpur' trailer launch amid harassment incident
The trailer for Arindam Bhattacharya's highly-anticipated political thriller, Shibpur, was released on Tuesday.
08 Jun 2023
MetaMeta Verified launched in India: Check subscription price and benefits
Meta Verified, the paid verification program from Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram's parent company, has reached India.
22 May 2023
MetaEU data regulator fines Meta record-breaking $1.3 billion: Here's why
Meta has been slapped with the biggest fine under Europe's data protection regime.
17 May 2023
MetaMeta India's partnership head Manish Chopra quits the company
Manish Chopra, who led Meta's partnership efforts in India for four-and-a-half years, has decided to step down from the company.
27 Apr 2023
WhatsAppUpcoming WhatsApp features for Android: Lock chats, privacy checkup, more
Imagine if you could lock your chats on WhatsApp and they could only be accessed using a passcode. The app might soon allow you to do that. This option has been spotted in testing on the beta channel.
27 Apr 2023
MetaMeta's Q1 earnings aren't too exciting but road ahead is
Meta has had a tumultuous time over the past year. Falling revenue, multiple rounds of layoffs, and restructuring defined a frenzied year for the firm.
19 Apr 2023
MetaMeta's efficiency drive may see another 4,000 employees getting fired
Social media giant Meta is set to begin a new round of layoffs today. The job cuts are part of Mark Zuckerberg's quest to make 2023 the "year of efficiency," one that involves a broader restructuring of the organization.
11 Apr 2023
LotusLotus drummer Chuck Morris, son's bodies found after a month
Bodies of Lotus drummer Chuck Morris and his son Charley, who went missing last month while kayaking, were found on Monday. Per reports, the bodies of the deceased were found in a lake in Arkansas. They went missing almost a month ago, on March 16.
30 Mar 2023
InstagramHere's how much Instagram, Facebook blue tick cost in India
Meta Verified, the subscription service from the Facebook and Instagram parent, was first launched in February. The company has now opened the waiting list for Meta Verified in India.
29 Mar 2023
MetaAfter two massive layoff rounds, Meta now lowers staff bonuses
Meta terminated the services of 10,000 employees earlier this month. Now, Facebook's parent company has decided to reduce bonus payouts to certain staff and conduct employee performance assessments more frequently.
24 Mar 2023
ColoradoUnited Airlines trans stewardess dies after sharing emotional post
A transgender woman flight attendant, who gained popularity after appearing in a commercial for United Airlines, was allegedly found dead in her Colorado home on Monday, reported The Independent.
22 Mar 2023
MetaIs Meta doing enough to fight sex trafficking and exploitation
Few Meta shareholders have filed a lawsuit against CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other executives for not doing enough to stop sex trafficking and child sexual exploitation on Facebook and Instagram.
18 Mar 2023
Donald TrumpDonald Trump is 'BACK' on Facebook, YouTube after 2 years
Former United States (US) President Donald Trump has returned to Facebook and YouTube over two years after he was banned from the platforms.
07 Mar 2023
Malayalam MoviesMalayalam actor Bala Kumar hospitalized due to liver-related ailments
Actor Bala, popularly known for playing supporting roles in films such as Big B, Veeram, and Lucifer was hospitalized on Tuesday following liver-related ailments.
28 Feb 2023
MammoottyMammootty, Lijo Jose Pellissery land in plagiarism controversy, details inside
Indian director Halitha Shameem, who has predominantly worked in Tamil cinema, has recently accused Malayalam filmmaker and actor Lijo Jose Pellissery of plagiarizing the aesthetics of her film Aelay in Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam.
20 Feb 2023
MetaEverything to know about Meta Verified: Requirements, perks, and availability
After Elon Musk's Twitter, Meta has decided to launch its own subscription service. Dubbed 'Meta Verified,' the service will provide users with a blue badge and several other benefits.
17 Feb 2023
Rajasthan PoliceCow vigilantism: Bajrang Dal leader linked to killing Muslim men
Rajasthan Police on Friday charged five persons, including a leader of the right-wing Bajrang Dal, with kidnapping and killing two Muslim men, nearly 100 kilometers from Delhi, NDTV reported.
12 Feb 2023
MetaMeta bracing for another round of layoffs, organizational restructuring
Meta is reportedly planning to further reduce its headcount in the coming weeks.
10 Feb 2023
Donald TrumpDonald Trump is back on Facebook, Instagram after 2 years
Two years after he was suspended, Meta has restored Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts. The tech giant suspended him from its platforms in the wake of the Capitol Hill insurrection on January 6, 2021.
02 Feb 2023
MetaMeta surprises with better-than-expected quarterly results; focus on improving efficiency
Meta aims to make 2023 "the year of efficiency," CEO Mark Zuckerberg said while announcing the company's fourth-quarter earnings report.
29 Jan 2023
Uttar PradeshSwedish woman flies to India to marry Uttar Pradesh man
A woman from Sweden reportedly traveled to India to get married to a man she met online, setting a new example of how love knows no boundaries!
26 Jan 2023
MetaMeta to reinstate Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts
Two years after suspending him from Facebook and Instagram, Meta announced that it will reinstate Donald Trump's accounts on the social media platforms in the coming weeks.
24 Jan 2023
HollywoodZara model Jeremy Ruehlemann dies at 27, industry mourns loss
The fashion industry mourned the death of young model Jeremy Ruehlemann. The news of the passing away of the 27-year-old model was announced by his friend Gianni Simpson on Facebook, reportedly.
21 Jan 2023
Central GovernmentCentre endorses revenue-sharing model for tech giants, news publishers
The Centre on Saturday said that news publishers must get a "fair share" of revenue from the big tech companies for content.
13 Jan 2023
Social MediaHere are 5 ways you can overcome social media addiction
This one's for those glued to their screens all the time.
05 Jan 2023
MetaEU ruling could change how Meta serves Facebook, Instagram ads
The days of targeted advertising are possibly nearing their end in Europe. At least, that's what an EU regulator's ruling on targeted ads by Facebook and Instagram suggests.
22 Dec 2022
MetaYear in review: Meta's highs and lows in 2022
With 2023 fast approaching, it is a good time to take a step back and look at how our favorite companies fared this year.
07 Dec 2022
WhatsAppWhatsApp Avatars launched with billions of customizations: How to use
WhatsApp has just gained Meta's signature "Avatars" feature. This option, inspired by Bitmojis, is already available on Facebook and Instagram.
06 Dec 2022
MetaWhy is Meta threatening to remove news content in US
If there is one issue that gets Meta riled more than Apple's privacy updates, it is governments asking the company to compensate news organizations for news content.
30 Nov 2022
Department of TelecommunicationsOTT players must compensate telcos for using infrastructure: COAI
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has suggested charging over-the-top (OTT) players for using telecom services in a letter to the telecom secretary.
29 Nov 2022
MetaMeta fined €265mn over Facebook data breach by Irish watchdog
Last year, over half a billion Facebook users' personal information was leaked online courtesy of a data breach. The issue was investigated by Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC).
22 Nov 2022
MetaMeta tightens privacy settings for teens on Instagram and Facebook
Meta has announced a new set of privacy updates on Facebook and Instagram aimed at teens.
20 Nov 2022
Jeff Bezos'Postpone large purchases': Amazon founder Jeff Bezos warns of recession
Billionaire entrepreneur and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has warned of economic recession in the world.