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# Meta’s woes deepen in India as child abuse ads on Instagram draw government ire

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**Published:** July 6, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/06/meta-instagram-india-warning-whatsapp.html  

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U.S. social media giant Meta is facing an onslaught of regulatory scrutiny in India, which has the largest user base for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.

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