Topic: facebook
Suspension of Akhilesh Yadav’s Facebook page sparks outrage, restored later
The official Facebook page of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav was unexpectedly suspended on Friday evening, triggering outrage from party leaders, before being restored by Saturday morning.
Meta removes accounts linked to BJP MLA Raja Singh following Hate Speech Report
Meta has removed multiple accounts and pages linked to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator T Raja Singh. The action comes a week after a report by India Hate Lab (IHL) exposed how Singh and his supporters continued to amplify hate speech against Muslims on social media platforms despite an official ban.
Facebook’s failure to curb hate speech fuels anti-Muslim bigotry in India: Report
A damning report has exposed how Facebook's inability to effectively moderate hate speech on its platform in India has allowed extensive networks of pages...
Activists create ‘crime scene’ before Meta’s London HQ protesting its complicity in hate crimes
Meta’s London headquarters was stormed by activists of Indian origin, in protest against its complicity in spreading and profiting from hate-inciting Facebook posts and misinformation ahead of the 2024 Indian general election that starts on Friday.
Rohingya refugees file PIL seeking protection from hate content on Facebook
The Rohingya refugees have filed a Public Interest Petition (PIL) seeking protection of their right to life as members of their community in Delhi...
INDIA alliance writes to Google, Meta, demands neutrality during 2024 Elections
The INDIA Alliance has written letters to social media giants Meta and Alphabet, expressing their concerns regarding the social media platforms’ perceived contribution to social discord in India.
