Google removes Parler from Play Store for inciting violence

Internet giant Google has suspended United States-based microblogging platform Parler -- where most of the supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump are shifting their base -- from its app......

Assembly Polls: What Google, Meta Are Up To

'There is a huge risk of misinformation and disinformation, and targeted campaigns that could potentially happen against candidates or to push certain narratives.' IMAGE: Congress leader Rahul......

Follow new IT rules: Parl panel tells Facebook, Google

Facebook and Google representatives on Tuesday deposed before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology over the issue of social media misuse and safeguarding citizens' rights,......

YouTube removes 2.2 mn videos in India over norm violation in Oct-Dec

YouTube removed over 2.25 million videos in India between October and December 2023 for the violation of its community guidelines, with the country topping the list of video takedowns ahead of......

Google introduces global kids safety programme in India

Google on Wednesday launched its global 'Be Internet Awesome' programme for children in India in partnership with Indian comic book publisher Amar Chitra Katha to interweave critical internet......

Google toughens privacy compliance, disclosures for app developers

The tech giant asks developers to give people more information about how apps collect, share and secure users' data. Photograph: Charles Platiau/Reuters Tech giant Alphabet on Monday launched a......

Indian can choose default search engine on Android phones: Google

After failing to get a court order to block an antitrust ruling, Google on Wednesday said it will allow users in India to choose default search engine on Android-based smartphones. Photograph:......

TikTok takes a leaf out of FB, Google

Post elections, the company has been making frequent visits to various ministries, including the IT ministry, commerce ministry, as well as different agencies to get the hang of things in the......