Centre to seek explanation from Meta over Instagram ads linked to child abuse
Published on: July 4, 2026, 5:30 a.m. | Source: The Hitavada
union minister for electronics and information technology ashwini vaishnaw has reportedly directed the ministry of electronics and information technology (meity) to summon officials of meta over advertisements hosted on instagram that allegedly promoted child sexual abuse. according to sources, the ministry will seek an explanation from the us-based technology company over how such advertisements appeared on instagram, one of its social media platforms, and the safeguards in place to prevent the circulation
