{
  "id": 93112,
  "title": "Mark Zuckerberg should apologise for removal of PM Modi's video from Facebook: IT panel chief Nishikant Dubey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/mark-zuckerberg-should-apologise-for-removal-of-pm-modis-video-from",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-03T14:58:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Economic Times Tech",
    "slug": "economic-times-tech",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/mark-zuckerberg-should-apologise-for-removal-of-pms-video-from-facebook-it-panel-chief-nishikant-dubey/articleshow/132835148.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi - The head of the IT panel, Nishikant Dubey, has demanded Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally apologize for the removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's video from Facebook. This comes after a lengthy meeting where panelists questioned Meta representatives about the incident. Several members also called for legal action against Meta, citing their refusal to follow government directives and their apparent disregard for Indian law. While Meta admitted the video was taken down for five hours, between 12:30 AM and 5:00 AM, opposition MPs argued that space for dissent on social media is crucial and that anti-government content should not be deemed anti-national. Dubey warned that if Zuckerberg fails to apologize, Meta's safe harbour protection under the Information Technology Act should be revoked. This is not the first time Meta has removed a video, with another incident in 2024 involving objectionable remarks made by Zuckerberg about Parliamentary election results.",
  "summary": "A parliamentary panel demanded an apology from Meta's Mark Zuckerberg for removing Prime Minister Modi's video. Members also sought legal action and accountability for the platform's actions. Meta officials expressed regret and offered an apology for the incident. The panel questioned Meta about algorithmic bias and content moderation practices. They requested a written clarification from Meta…",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Parliamentary panel takes tough stance on removal of Modi’s video from Facebook, seek accountability from Meta officials",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/parliamentary-panel-takes-tough-stance-on-removal-of-modis-video-from",
        "published": "2026-08-03T13:48:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Economic Times Tech",
        "title": "Meta officials meet MeitY Secy S Krishnan, explain reason for erroneous takedown of PM's video",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/05/meta-officials-meet-meity-secy-s-krishnan-explain-reason-for",
        "published": "2026-08-05T08:32:58.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}