Meta agrees to pay $25 million to settle Trump's 2021 lawsuit over suspended accounts
Washington, D.C.: Meta, the social media conglomerate led by Mark Zuckerberg, has agreed to pay former U.S. President Donald Trump $25 million (approximately ₹216 crore) as part of a lawsuit settlement.
Trump had sued Meta after his Facebook and Instagram accounts were suspended in 2021 following his incendiary remarks and false claims related to the January 6 U.S. Capitol riots. The lawsuit argued that the ban was unjust and violated his rights.
Zuckerberg, who initially distanced himself from Trump, has since engaged more with him. Reports indicate that Meta has also cut back on its fact-checking mechanisms, replacing them with a system similar to X’s community notes, a move seen as an effort to align with Trump’s interests.
Meanwhile, Meta’s stock performed well despite a broader market decline. On Wednesday, while major indices like Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 closed in red following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates, Meta’s shares ended the day at $676.49, marking a 0.32% gain.
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Syeda Kashmira Simran clears Civil Judge Examinations in first attempt, secures 30th rank
Madikeri: In a major academic feat, Syeda Kashmira Simran, daughter of late Kashmir Simran Syed Nazir Ahmed and Syeda Nikhat Asma, founders of Mountain View School, Virajpet town, has been selected for the post of Civil Judge. She cleared and secured the 30th rank in the first attempt.
Syeda completed her primary and secondary education at Mountain View School, established by her parents in Virajpet, and pursued her pre-university education in Mangaluru.
She later obtained her BBA LL.B. degree from Vidya Vikas College in Mysuru.
In 2023, she began practicing as an advocate in Virajpet under the guidance of I.R. Pramod.
Speaking to Prajavani, Syeda said, “My father and mother gave high priority to education. They also strongly believed that girls should pursue higher education and lead a self-reliant life. I am now satisfied that I have fulfilled their dream.”
So far, four advocates who trained under the guidance of I.R. Pramod has been selected as Civil Judges.
More than 10,000 candidates appeared for the Civil Judge Examination, of whom 83 were selected. Among them, Syeda Kasmira Simran secured the 30th rank.
