Social Media
- Hyderabad
TGCSB cautions people against fake online shopping advertisement
Hyderabad: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has cautioned the public against falling victim to fake online shopping advertisements circulating on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Telegram. According…
- India
Supreme Court bars uploading audio-video of court proceedings
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday, July 24, barred posting, reposting or uploading of audio-video recordings of court proceedings on social media and other digital platforms without prior permission of the…
- Middle East
Turkey sacks governor after cycling shorts spark backlash
Ankara: A cycling-enthusiast governor rode into an unexpected political storm in Turkey when he found himself sacked after photos of him in snug cycling shorts went viral. He has since also become…
- Hyderabad
QNet booked again in Hyderabad for duping fitness professional
Hyderabad: A case has been registered against multi-level marketing firm QNet, its franchisee Vihaan Direct Selling India Pvt Ltd and 11 individuals for allegedly duping a Bengaluru-based fitness professional in the name of…
- India
FIRs filed over false Bantwal murder posts on social media
Mangaluru: Police have registered multiple First Informations Reports against several social media pages and WhatsApp groups for allegedly spreading false and misleading information about the Lavanya murder case in Bantwal. Cases have…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad man beaten to death by friends over ganja dispute
Hyderabad: A dispute over ganja dealings, coupled with allegations of inappropriate messages sent to a woman, allegedly led to the murder of a 22-year-old man under the Hayathnagar police limits on Wednesday,…
- Entertainment
Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar over Satyajit Ray’s Devi? Netizens react
Hyderabad: A resurfaced video of Satyajit Ray has sparked a fresh debate online, but the real shock is not what the legendary filmmaker said – it is what the comment section turned…
- India
Anti-caste educator Lakhshya Lakey floats Cactus Janta Party
Hyderabad: Anti-caste educator Lakhshya Lakey, popularly known as @lakhshya_speaks, has floated Cactus Janta Party, which, according to him, is a “political front for Dalits, Adivasis, Bahujans and every community excluded by caste…
- Kolkata
Religious freedom no excuse to hurt others’ faith: Calcutta HC
Kolkata: A person has the right to profess his religion, but that cannot be construed as permission to hurt others’ faith, the Calcutta High Court has observed while setting aside a man’s…
- Technology
WhatsApp explains username feature amid government concerns
New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp has come out with a detailed set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the controversial username feature, outlining details on how it plans to address concerns around impersonation,…
- Offbeat
Woman takes college exam at 50, internet applauds
A 50-year-old woman has won praise online after appearing for a college examination 35 years after first enrolling, proving that there is no age limit to pursuing education. Manju Narang shared a…
- India
Centre spent Rs 2,586 crore on PM Modi’s ads from 2020-26: RTI
New Delhi: A right to information reply has revealed that the Centre has spent about Rs 2,586 crore in advertisements promoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi between 2020 and 2026. To put the…
- News
Woman claims misuse of personal data by Bengaluru police officer
Bengaluru: A Bengaluru woman has accused a city police officer of alleged harassment by contacting her on WhatsApp using the mobile number she had provided while filing an official police complaint. Janhavi…
- Middle East
UAE becomes first Arab country to set social media age at 15
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, June 18, become the first Arab country to introduce a minimum age requirement for social media use after the Cabinet approved a new…
- World
British leader expected to impose teen social media ban
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce a social media ban for young teenagers Monday, June 15, designed to protect children from harmful content and excessive screen time. Britain…
