WhatsApp banned over 3 million Indian accounts in 46 days between June-July
New Delhi: Social media giant WhatsApp has released its monthly report for the period of 46 days from June 16 – July 31 this year, adding that it has banned accounts of over 3 million Indian users during the period. It also added that it received 594 user reports spanning across accounts that have been suspended based on various complaints.
WhatsApp, in its latest report, said it received 594 user reports spanning across account support (137), ban appeal (316), other support (45), product support (64), and safety (32) during June 16-July 31. During this period, 74 accounts were "actioned", as per the report.
WhatsApp explained that "Accounts Actioned" denotes reports where it took remedial action based on the report. Taking action denotes either banning an account or a previously banned account being restored as a result of the complaint, as PTI reported.
The new IT rules - which came into effect on May 26 require large digital platforms (with over 5 million users) to publish compliance reports every month, mentioning the details of complaints received and action taken.
Over the years, the WhatsApp platform has consistently invested in Artificial Intelligence and other state of the art technology, data scientists and experts, and in processes, in order to keep its users safe on the platform, a WhatsApp spokesperson said.
"In accordance with the IT Rules 2021, we've published our second monthly report for the 46-day period of - 16 June to 31 July," the spokesperson added.
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I have no involvement in case filed against Dingaleshwar Swamiji: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Hubbali: Union Minister Prahlad Joshi has denied any role in the registration of a case against Dingaleshwar Swamiji, stating that he has not influenced any officials in the matter.
Addressing reporters in Hubballi today, Joshi clarified, "I have not interfered with any officials regarding Dingaleshwar Swamiji's case. With the Congress government in power, it's unrealistic to assume any influence from our end. Even during the BJP's tenure, we respected the autonomy of the police."
Joshi continued, "The responsibility of filing a case against Dingaleshwar Swamiji in Navlagunda and Hubbali doesn't fall on me. It's disheartening that some individuals habitually blame me for incidents in Hubli-Dharwad. Despite the transfer of officials by the Congress government, attributing blame to us is baseless."
