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MeitY asks Meta to ensure diverse information
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Fusion42 · 19 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has directed Meta to ensure its recommendation systems promote diverse information and to act swiftly on content that could cause public disorder, with specific demands to control amplified misleading content during sensitive periods.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Social & Community, and 13 sources have reported it between 8 Oct 2026 and 20 Oct 2026.
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You must prepare for stricter content moderation demands from India’s government that go beyond legal orders. Meta’s moves set a precedent that raises risks for social platforms handling public order content in India.
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13 sources · first reported 8 Oct 2026 · latest 20 Oct 2026
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