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Par panel summons Instagram, others over social media platforms regulation
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Fusion42 · 29 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
An Indian parliamentary panel has summoned representatives from Meta, X, Google, and Snapchat, along with officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), to discuss the regulation of social media platforms.
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The Indian government is laying the groundwork for stricter platform regulation, moving beyond just the big tech players. Expect higher compliance costs and government scrutiny if your app has any user-generated content in the Indian market.
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