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- India
Public data not used for intel, no personal information collected: MHA
New Delhi: The home ministry has told a parliamentary panel that security agencies use open-source intelligence from public sources, including social media, to gather information, emphasising that no privacy breach occurs as…
- India
Factchecker Mohammed Zubair’s Ramnavami posts blocked in India
Alt News co-founder and factchecker Mohammed Zubair, who, days ago, shared a series of posts purportedly showing communal violence in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district during Ramnavami processions, said that X took down…
- Featured News
Beware of hate mongers on social media, they are harming Indian cricket
With three ICC T20 World Cup titles in its bag, including the most recent one, India is riding the crest of a wave in white-ball cricket. The Indian empire is at its…
- World
Indonesia starts implementing social media restrictions for children under 16
Jakarta: Indonesia on Saturday, March 28, began implementing a new government regulation approved earlier this month that bans children younger than 16 from access to digital platforms that could expose them to…
- Bollywood
Rs 290 fee, Rs 7 L monthy: Actress’ Instagram earnings go viral
Mumbai: Instagram today is not just a platform for sharing photos and videos but also a major source of income, especially for celebrities. From brand endorsements to exclusive content, stars are increasingly…
- Tollywood News
Pawan Kalyan’s wife makes big move on Insta, ‘Right time now’
Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM and Tollywood star Pawan Kalyan made a rare personal appearance on Instagram to welcome his wife, Anna Konidela, as she officially joined the platform. Known for keeping…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad doctor who fought false ORS labelling battle receives notice
Hyderabad: City-based paediatrician Sivaranjani Santosh, who fought for eight years against the misleading ORS labelling, is now facing notices from pharma companies for allegedly making defamatory statements to gain social media followers.…
- News
Hyderabad police warn girls about rising online exploitation cases
Hyderabad: Hyderabad police have issued a warning to girls following an increase in online exploitation cases. Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar urged young women to be careful while using social media platforms. In…
- Crime in Hyderabad
Report immediately: Hyderabad CP Sajjanar warns women of cyber blackmail
Hyderabad: Amid the rapid rise in smartphone usage and social media penetration, Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar has issued a strong advisory warning about the growing threat of cyber exploitation targeting…
- World
Jury finds Elon Musk misled investors during Twitter purchase
San Francisco: A jury has found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately driving down Twitter’s stock price in the tumultuous months leading up to his 2022 acquisition of the social…
- India
Uttarakhand HC refuses to quash FIR against Mohammed Deepak
Dehradun: The Uttarakhand High Court on Friday, March 20, refused to quash the first information report (FIR) filed against Deepak Kumar, more popularly known as “Mohammed Deepak,” and restrained him from commenting…
- India
Congress targets Centre over ‘Crackdown’ on online platforms
New Delhi: The Indian National Congress on Thursday, March 19, strongly condemned the Central government for what it described as a systematic crackdown on social media platforms, including X, YouTube, Instagram and…
- Technology
X to roll out dislike button following ‘hint’ from product head
X might finally be getting a “dislike” button, and it appears to have started after a simple post from a user on Wednesday, March 18, who suggested the idea. X’s Head of…
- Entertainment
Rashmika Mandanna’s old private audio leaked, actress warns legal action
New Delhi: Actor Rashmika Mandanna on Thursday said she will take legal action against those publishing an “old private conversation” that is being circulated now to create controversy just after her marriage.…
- Hyderabad
LPG shortage rumours spur panic booking among residents in Hyderabad
Asma Sultana and her son Faizan had been sitting at a gas agency in Warasiguda since Wednesday afternoon, March 11, looking visibly anxious. Their spare cylinder was empty, and the one in…
