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Rahul Gandhi demands probe into operations of Facebook, WhatsApp in India
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called for an investigation into the operations of social media giants, Facebook and WhatsApp, in India and asserted that no one can be allowed to interfere in our nation's affairs.He claimed that international media have fully exposed Facebook's and WhatsApp's brazen assault on India's democracy and social harmony."International media have fully exposed Facebook's & WhatsApp's brazen assault on India's democracy & social harmony. No one, let alone a foreign company, can be allowed to interfere in our nation's affairs. They must be investigated immediately & when found guilty, punished," he tweeted while citing a media report.Earlier, the Congress leader had alleged that the BJP has a hold over WhatsApp and said the platform now needs the approval of the Central government to launch its payment services in India."America's Time magazine exposes WhatsApp-BJP nexus: Used by 40 Cr Indians, WhatsApp also wants to be used for making ...
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Congress writes to Facebook again, alleges 'quid-pro-quo' nexus with BJP
Congress party, in the letter, wants to know about steps Zuckerberg's company is planning to take to investigate these matters
CCI rejects petition alleging WhatsApp using clout to enter payment space
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) had granted permission to WhatsApp in February to operate its payment service to 10 million users in India in the first phase
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CCI throws out antitrust complaint against WhatsApp regarding pay feature
The order will come as a relief for WhatsApp, which is seen close to a full launch of its payments service, but where it has for months struggled to get required clearance
Tried to raise content manipulation issue with Facebook, WhatsApp: Congress
The party said that a meeting with Facebook officials took place on May 15, but the social media company did not take any action
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Congress alleges Facebook, WhatsApp helping BJP in polls, demands JPC probe
On the basis of a report published in an American newspaper, The Wall Street Journal, Rahul Gandhi has alleged that Facebook and WhatsApp are controlled by BJP and RSS in India
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Changing times: Social puts the zing into e-commerce in tier-2, 3 cities
Investors pouring big bucks into social commerce to tap India's large lower income group market
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SpiceJet offers automated customer service, check-in facility on WhatsApp
The automated agent will also resolve customer's queries on WhatsApp, the airline said, adding that it is also available on its website and mobile app
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Play ShareChat videos in WhatsApp soon on iOS, Android (Ld) smartphones
Facebook-owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature to allow ShareChat users to play videos within its main app via the picture-in-picture (PIP) mode
Facebook plans to expand footprint, steps up product testing in India
Plans to export JioMart-WhatsApp model
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WhatsApp adds 'Search the Web' feature to curb fake news spread: Know more
The 'Search the Web' option is currently being rolled out in Brazil, Italy, Ireland, Mexico, Spain, UK and the US
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In a bid to integrate, Facebook unveils Messenger Rooms on WhatsApp for web
People can now access Messenger Rooms which allow group video calls of up to 50 people with no time limit via WhatsApp on the desktop
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WhatsApp brings in new limit on animated stickers to curb irresponsible use
In a bid to curb irresponsible use of animated stickers, WhatsApp has introduced a new limit on sharing these stickers, according to WABetaInfo, a fan website that tracks WhatsApp beta.
Huge opportunity in India to buy and sell through WhatsApp: Zuckerberg
Facebook wants to use the Jio deal to get thousands of small businesses on-boarded onto WhatsApp to do commerce in India
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US lawmakers skewer Zuckerberg with Facebook emails, allege monopoly
Democrat Representative notes that a 2014 email showed Facebook's CFO referring to the company's acquisition strategy as 'land grab'
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Telegram lets users adds profile videos, send two GB files, and more
WhatsApp's closest rival Telegram has rolled out a substantial update, adding Profile Videos along with improved People Nearby features, unlimited file sharing with up to 2GB per file and more
Google Messages gets emojis, voice message, other WhatsApp-like features
Take a look the Google Messages new features and how they work
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WhatsApp to partner with more Indian banks in financial inclusion push
WhatsApp will also expand pilot projects with banking and other partners to cover financial services such as pensions and insurance
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From WhatsApp to websites, goat sales for Bakri Eid go digital amid Covid
Buyers say they are getting quality animals at cheaper rates online; many platforms also allow exchanges and refunds
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Retail arm to attract next set of global investors, says Mukesh Ambani
Company ranks among top 100 global retailers
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