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The Central government has ordered Meta to take down Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse material after a BBC investigation found numerous paid ads offering access to such content. Despite moderation technology, these ads were approved and directed users to messaging apps like Telegram, raising concerns about the platform's practices and reliance on ad revenue.

Government orders Meta to disable Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse material and demands explanation within seven days.

India's IT Ministry (MeitY) has intensified its crackdown on Big Tech, summoning Meta over allegations that Instagram algorithms promoted child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

According to official data, nearly 1.9 million reports of suspected child sexual abuse material linked to India were received through the US-based National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's reporting system in 2025.

The Ministry of Electronics and IT has issued notices against Meta, parent company of Instagram in a matter related to ads being run on the photo sharing platform showing child sexual abuse based content., Technology & Science, Times Now

Meta is facing renewed scrutiny after a BBC investigation found that Instagram approved and displayed advertisements linked to child sexual abuse material (CSAM) in India. , Technology & Science, Times Now

Government summons Meta over Instagram ads for child abuse material and questions WhatsApp's new feature amid cybercrime concerns.

Government officials conveyed concerns around impersonation risks linked to WhatsApp's proposed username feature, with Meta asked to provide a detailed explanation within the stipulated timeline.

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday directed officials in his ministry to summon Meta over Instagram advertisements allegedly promoting child sexual abuse ma

The central government, as directed by Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, has decided to summon Meta officials after a media report claimed that Instagram promotes advertisements promoting child sexual abuse in India.