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WhatsApp Hack: Meta Wins Rs 1,400 Crore Case Against Pegasus Maker NSO

Meta has secured a significant legal victory against Israel-based NSO Group, the developer of the infamous Pegasus spyware, with a U.S. federal jury awarding the tech giant Rs 1,400 crore (approx. $167.25 million) in damages. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2019 by Meta (then Facebook), accused NSO Group of illegally targeting 1,400 WhatsApp users, including journalists, diplomats, and human rights defenders, through highly invasive surveillance methods. The ruling also includes Rs

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07 May 2025 06:02 AM

WhatsApp Hack: Meta Wins Rs 1,400 Crore Case Against Pegasus Maker NSO

Meta has secured a significant legal victory against Israel-based NSO Group, the developer of the infamous Pegasus spyware, with a U.S. federal jury awarding the tech giant Rs 1,400 crore (approx. $167.25 million) in damages. The lawsuit, originally filed in 2019 by Meta (then Facebook), accused NSO Group of illegally targeting 1,400 WhatsApp users, including journalists, diplomats, and human rights defenders, through highly invasive surveillance methods. The ruling also includes Rs

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Ireland penalizes TikTok over GDPR violations and China data transfers

TikTok, the popular social media platform owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, has come under major regulatory fire in Europe. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC), which oversees privacy enforcement for TikTok within the European Union, has imposed a substantial fine of €530 million ($601.3 million) for transferring personal data of European users to China in violation of the EU’s strict General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This ruling marks on

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02 May 2025 06:50 AM

Ireland penalizes TikTok over GDPR violations and China data transfers

TikTok, the popular social media platform owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, has come under major regulatory fire in Europe. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC), which oversees privacy enforcement for TikTok within the European Union, has imposed a substantial fine of €530 million ($601.3 million) for transferring personal data of European users to China in violation of the EU’s strict General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This ruling marks on

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Texas House Passes Bill to Ban Social Media for Minors Under 18

In a sweeping move to address growing concerns over the mental health impact of social media on young people, the Texas House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban individuals under 18 from using social media platforms. The bill, known as House Bill 186, passed with a 116-25 vote and now heads to the Texas Senate for further consideration. The bill, authored by Rep. Jared Patterson (R-Frisco), would require social media companies to verify the age of users upo

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01 May 2025 12:23 PM

Texas House Passes Bill to Ban Social Media for Minors Under 18

In a sweeping move to address growing concerns over the mental health impact of social media on young people, the Texas House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban individuals under 18 from using social media platforms. The bill, known as House Bill 186, passed with a 116-25 vote and now heads to the Texas Senate for further consideration. The bill, authored by Rep. Jared Patterson (R-Frisco), would require social media companies to verify the age of users upo

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India’s New Income Tax Bill 2025 Expands Tax Authorities’ Access to Digital Assets and Online Data

The Indian government has introduced the Income Tax Bill 2025, a major overhaul of the country’s tax laws, granting unprecedented investigative powers to tax authorities. While presented as a move to modernize tax compliance, the bill includes provisions that allow tax officers to access digital assets, emails, social media profiles, trading accounts, and cloud storage in cases of suspected tax evasion.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the bill in Parliament, stating that i

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05 Mar 2025 08:09 AM

India’s New Income Tax Bill 2025 Expands Tax Authorities’ Access to Digital Assets and Online Data

The Indian government has introduced the Income Tax Bill 2025, a major overhaul of the country’s tax laws, granting unprecedented investigative powers to tax authorities. While presented as a move to modernize tax compliance, the bill includes provisions that allow tax officers to access digital assets, emails, social media profiles, trading accounts, and cloud storage in cases of suspected tax evasion.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the bill in Parliament, stating that i

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Apple to Pay $95 Million to Settle Siri Privacy Lawsuit

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million in cash to resolve a class action lawsuit accusing its voice assistant Siri of privacy violations. The lawsuit alleged that Siri recorded users' private conversations without their consent and shared this data with third parties, including advertisers. This reportedly began when Apple introduced the "Hey, Siri" command function. Though Apple denied any wrongdoing, the company chose to settle the case, which was filed in federal court

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03 Jan 2025 03:00 AM

Apple to Pay $95 Million to Settle Siri Privacy Lawsuit

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million in cash to resolve a class action lawsuit accusing its voice assistant Siri of privacy violations. The lawsuit alleged that Siri recorded users' private conversations without their consent and shared this data with third parties, including advertisers. This reportedly began when Apple introduced the "Hey, Siri" command function. Though Apple denied any wrongdoing, the company chose to settle the case, which was filed in federal court

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WhatsApp Hack: Meta Wins Rs 1,400 Crore Case Against Pegasus Maker NSO

WhatsApp Hack: Meta Wins Rs 1,400 Crore Case Against Pegasus Maker NSO

Ireland penalizes TikTok over GDPR violations and China data transfers

Ireland penalizes TikTok over GDPR violations and China data transfers

Texas House Passes Bill to Ban Social Media for Minors Under 18

Texas House Passes Bill to Ban Social Media for Minors Under 18

India’s New Income Tax Bill 2025 Expands Tax Authorities’ Access to Digital Assets and Online Data

India’s New Income Tax Bill 2025 Expands Tax Authorities’ Access to Digital Assets and Online Data

Apple to Pay $95 Million to Settle Siri Privacy Lawsuit

Apple to Pay $95 Million to Settle Siri Privacy Lawsuit

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Woman Mistakes Stranger for DBS CEO Piyush Gupta in Bali

Oil Prices Surge as Israel Iran Conflict Disrupts Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz

Iran war escalates as Americans urged to leave Middle East

Federal Judge Upholds Presidential Records Act Against Trump

Amarnath Cave Story: Shiva’s Secret of Immortality

Forest Conservation and Restoration: Preserving Nature's Lifeline

Bonalu 2026 Schedule Released: Ujjaini Mahankali Temple Announces Key Dates

US–Venezuela crisis – Maduro faces U.S. court after capture as Washington asserts control over Venezuela

Trump defends Iran war strategy but offers few new details on next steps

Ayush Shetty Settles for Silver at Badminton Asia Championships, Misses Historic Gold

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WhatsApp Hack: Meta Wins Rs 1,400 Crore Case Against Pegasus Maker NSO

WhatsApp Hack: Meta Wins Rs 1,400 Crore Case Against Pegasus Maker NSO

Ireland penalizes TikTok over GDPR violations and China data transfers

Ireland penalizes TikTok over GDPR violations and China data transfers

Texas House Passes Bill to Ban Social Media for Minors Under 18

Texas House Passes Bill to Ban Social Media for Minors Under 18

India’s New Income Tax Bill 2025 Expands Tax Authorities’ Access to Digital Assets and Online Data

India’s New Income Tax Bill 2025 Expands Tax Authorities’ Access to Digital Assets and Online Data

Apple to Pay $95 Million to Settle Siri Privacy Lawsuit

Apple to Pay $95 Million to Settle Siri Privacy Lawsuit

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Oil Prices Surge as Israel Iran Conflict Disrupts Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz

Iran war escalates as Americans urged to leave Middle East

Federal Judge Upholds Presidential Records Act Against Trump

Amarnath Cave Story: Shiva’s Secret of Immortality

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