Mark Zuckerberg's claim about India's 2024 elections triggers backlash, with Meta issuing an apology and Indian leaders slamming the misinformation.

This feature will be gradually rolled out worldwide over the coming months. Users are encouraged to keep their app updated and check settings for availability. Connecting to the Meta Accounts Centre will not compromise the platform's strong privacy standards.

The past week witnessed significant developments in the tech sector, with Apple's rise to India's top five valuable companies, Meta's job cuts, new product launches from Realme and Noise, changes in visa policies,

Meta may have to "roll back or pause" some features in India due to an antitrust directive which banned its WhatsApp messaging service from sharing user data with Meta for advertising purposes, according to a court filing by the U.

By scaling back its independent fact-checking, Meta has triggered alarm among civil society groups in Asia where misinformation's consequences have proven deadly.

NCLAT chairperson Ashok Bhushan stayed the 5-year moratorium on data sharing but said that WhatsApp will have to pay the 50% of the penalty within two weeks

WhatsApp emerged as a key communication tool, with 48 per cent of buyers using it to connect with dealerships for vehicle availability inquiries.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz Tuesday criticised Elon Musk's support for "extreme-right positions" after the tech mogul backed Germany's far-right AfD party and sparked criticism with a gesture some likened to a Nazi salute.

Food influencer Rebecca Wylie Simms, known affectionately as "Boo" to her friends, has passed away following complications from surgery. Her twin sister, Sarah Simms Hendrix, confirmed the news on social media.

A report, however, pointed out that the confusion could be due to the POTUS, FLOTUS and VP accounts that change following an administration change.

Bangladesh is planning to build closer economic ties with China, and other East Asian economies, at a time when the relationship with India remains strained.