India orders Instagram to remove child sexual abuse content

India's government has issued a formal notice to Meta, demanding the removal of all content from Instagram that allegedly facilitates access to child sexual exploitation and abuse material. Local media, citing official sources, reported that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology gave the tech giant seven days to provide a detailed explanation. The notice, issued Saturday night, requires Meta to clarify how paid advertisements were approved, what corrective actions were taken, and what safeguards will be implemented to prevent its advertising tools from promoting illegal content. The government warned of potential legal action under the Information Technology Act and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act if the company does not comply. The order highlights India's increasing assertiveness in regulating online content and protecting minors.