Supreme Court Questions Meta, WhatsApp on Privacy Policy

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

Technology

The Supreme Court questioned Meta Platforms and WhatsApp over their privacy policy, expressing concern about how user data is collected and shared in India. The court said it would not allow any practice that undermines the right to privacy of Indian citizens, especially through policies that

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Communal Tensions Flare in Pune’s Yavat Village

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

Communal unrest broke out in Yavat village of Pune’s Daund taluka following a social media post by a non-local resident that allegedly hurt religious sentiments. The incident led to vandalism, arson, and a large-scale police response. What Triggered the Violence The conflict began after a youth from Nanded, residing in Yavat, shared a WhatsApp status […]

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WhatsApp Enforces Massive Account Ban in India

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2025

In a significant crackdown on misuse, WhatsApp has banned over 8.4 million accounts in India within a single month. This decisive action aims to combat the rising instances of scams, misinformation, and illegal activities on the platform. Details of the Account Ban According to Meta’s transparency report for August 2024, WhatsApp banned approximately 8.45 million

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NCLAT Suspends CCI’s Data Sharing Ban Between WhatsApp and Meta

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2025

In a significant development, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has temporarily suspended the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) directive that prohibited WhatsApp from sharing user data with its parent company, Meta Platforms. This suspension offers substantial relief to Meta, which had expressed concerns that the ban could adversely affect