- India
Keralite vlogger says she escaped arrest threat in Afghanistan
Kochi: A Keralite woman travel vlogger, who had earlier claimed that she was arrested by the “Mujahideen” in Afghanistan, has now said that local authorities threatened to arrest her in Bamyan, citing…
- Telangana
New cyberfraud via dating apps: Telangana cybersecurity bureau
Hyderabad: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has cautioned citizens against a growing form of online investment fraud in which fraudsters use dating and social networking platforms to establish emotional relationships with…
- India
Delhi HC protects personality rights of journalist Rajat Sharma
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has restrained several Facebook and YouTube accounts from infringing the personality and publicity rights of journalist Rajat Sharma and directed the platforms to take down such…
- Featured News
Big houses, empty hearts: The loneliness behind digital lives
Hyderabad: Evenings are usually meant for outings, entertainment, fun, and frolic. But on September 8 evening, a group of thoughtful people gathered for a very different purpose — to reflect on something…
- Technology
Govt mulls social media code of conduct for officials
New Delhi: The government is likely to issue a social media code of conduct for its officers and employees, amid the growing trend of staff posting reels, videos and personal opinions on…
- World
Major lawsuits against Meta, social media firms over child harms
San Francisco: Meta is kicking off a court battle with some of the highest stakes yet. But it is far from the only litigation facing the social media giant and its competitors.…
- India
You fear eggs? Freedom fighters took bullets: SC to Mahua Moitra
New Delhi: The Supreme Court declined to hear Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra’s petition on Friday, August 7, seeking to appear virtually before the police after she was booked for alleged…
- Technology
Zuckerberg ‘apologises’ for temporarily removing PM Modi’s video
New Delhi: Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg reportedly apologised for the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook post as well as for failures ranging from child sexual abuse content to deepfakes…
- World
Russian missile, drone attack kills 15 in Ukraine capital region
Kyiv: Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed at least 15 people and wounded 42 others overnight into Wednesday, August 5, Ukraine’s state emergency service said. The…
- India
Govt to raise CSAM, account issues with Meta global team
New Delhi: The government will raise a number of issues, including lapses in tackling of CSAM as well as wrongful action on prominent account during the upcoming meeting with Meta’s global team,…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad DCP shifted over Meta India cases after BJP pressure
Hyderabad: Hyderabad Cyber Crime Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) V Aravind Babu was relieved of his duties on Friday evening, July 31, and directed to report to the state police headquarters, days after…
- India
Govt to question Meta global team on issues around algorithmic bias
New Delhi: Meta’s global team, which has been summoned by the government after the social media company restricted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook post, will be questioned on issues around algorithmic bias…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad Cybercrime Police summons Meta over AI scam videos
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have summoned Meta and sought a detailed explanation on the measures taken by Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram to detect and prevent investment scams involving artificial intelligence (AI)-generated…
- Top Stories
Meta summoned over PM’s deleted video; says ‘removed in error’
New Delhi: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Tuesday, July 28, summoned Meta’s global head of public policy after the social media company removed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook…
- Middle East
Kashmiri nurse returns after Saudi detention over Khamenei post
Srinagar: A 29-year-old Kashmiri nurse has returned home after spending nearly three months in detention in Saudi Arabia in a case allegedly linked to a Facebook post featuring late Iranian leader Ayatollah…
