Top news of the day: Government issues stern notice to Meta on child sexual abuse material in Instagram ads; VHP asks SIT to verify claims made by Opposition leaders on Ram temple donation case; and more
The Indian government has issued a notice to Meta regarding child sexual abuse material on Instagram, demanding immediate action. Meanwhile, the VHP has requested an investigation into opposition leaders' claims about temple donations, and political developments continue in Bihar and Manipur.
Why it matters
These events reflect significant regulatory pressure on big tech and ongoing political tensions regarding religious institutions and electoral processes in India.
The government has issued a stern notice to Meta on Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) in paid advertisements on Instagram , sources said on Sunday (July 5, 2026). The government has issued the notice on Saturday (July 4) evening. “The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has ordered Instagram to disable all ads and content promoting and facilitating access to CSEAM,” the sources said. The Ministry has also demanded a detailed explanation within seven days.
The article provides a summary of multiple disparate news items without editorializing the government's or the political parties' actions.
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