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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 Telecommunications (DoT)OTT 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.
