Social Media
- Health
Viral violent videos on social media skewing young people’s sense of world
Sydney: When news broke last week that US political influencer Charlie Kirk had been shot at an event at Utah Valley University, millions of people around the world were first alerted to…
- Middle East
Yemen’s Houthis say Israel launches air attack on port city of Hodeida
Aden: Yemen on Tuesday activated its air defences after Israel launched strikes on the country, a spokesperson for the Houthi military group said on social media. “Our air defences are currently confronting…
- India
UP man held for derogatory social media post against Prophet Muhammad
The Muslim community in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur strongly protested after a Hindu man allegedly used derogatory language against Prophet Muhammad and the Quran on his Facebook post. The incident occurred on Saturday…
- Telangana
Telangana HC bars police from filing mechanical FIRs online criticism
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has made it clear that police cannot register cases on social media posts without conducting a preliminary inquiry. The court ruled that harsh criticism or political commentary…
- Photos
Photos: Anti-government protests in Nepal
Nepal reeled under a serious political crisis on Tuesday as Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned in the face of massive protests for a second day, with the demonstrators storming many government…
- World
After violent protests, Nepal government lifts ban on social media
Kathmandu: The Nepal government on Monday announced that it has withdrawn its earlier decision to ban social media sites amid violent protests by youths that left at least 19 people dead and…
- World
Nepal: 14 killed as citizens clash with police over social media ban, home minister resigns
Kathmandu: At least 14 people were killed and dozens were injured on Monday as violent protests by youths rocked the Nepalese capital and certain other areas over the government’s decision to ban…
- World
Curfew in Nepal amid protest over social media ban; PM defends decision
Kathmandu: Youths belonging to Gen Z held protests in Nepal on Monday against alleged corruption and the government’s decision to ban social media platforms, leading to curfew, local media reported. Protesters gathered…
- India
Man kills wife over her social media activity, attempts suicide
New Delhi: A man attempted to end his life after allegedly killing his wife following frequent clashes over her social media activity in Delhi’s Najafgarh area, the police said on Tuesday. According…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Man held for communally sensitive post on social media
Hyderabad: A man was arrested in Hyderabad on Saturday, August 23, for allegedly uploading a communally sensitive post on social media. According to the cybercrimes unit of the Hyderabad police, the complainant…
- Offbeat
Khan sir gets 15000 Rakhis from female students; internet reacts
Popular educator Faizal Khan, who is fondly known as Khan sir has gone viral once again for receiving 15,000 rakhis from his female students on the occasion of Rakshabandhan on Saturday, August…
- India
Woman held for promoting Al-Qaeda urged Pak Army chief to invade India: ATS
Ahmedabad: A Muslim woman who was arrested last week for allegedly promoting the banned Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), a banned terror outfit on social media, had appealed to the Pakistan…
- Middle East
Influencers in UAE must now obtain ‘advertiser permit’
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Media Council on Wednesday, July 30, announced the launch of the ‘Advertiser Permit’ for individuals who publish promotional content on social media platforms. The permit…
- Featured News
Handwritten letters were an art form; their absence is being missed
In these days of WhatsApp and emails, the art of letter writing has almost died out. There are probably very few people who have the ability to write well composed letters using…
- Offbeat
Train passenger uses luggage rack as berth; internet reacts
A picture of a train passenger using the luggage rack of train as a berth has gone viral. Most social media users were amused at the picture. The image shared on Reddit…
