Social Media

September 15, 2021

India world's top source of social media misinformation on COVID-19

The study, 'Prevalence and Source Analysis of COVID-19 Misinformation in 138 Countries', was published in Sage's International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions journal.

September 08, 2021
Actor Nimisha faces probe for violating customs by stepping on special boat with footwear

The officer said no arrests have been made presently and any such step would be taken after further investigation.
August 19, 2021
Writing about Taliban on social media? Kerala Police is watching you

The state police's intelligence and Cyber cell have launched thorough monitoring of Taliban-related content, according to multiple sources.
August 15, 2021
Radicals hijack Wikipedia's Onam page, online slug-fest ensues

Of late, Wikipedia had been besieged by extremists to weave a narrative on topics that range from Delhi riots 2020 to Subash Chandra Bose and even the origins of chicken tikka masala.
August 13, 2021
Twitter India MD Manish Maheshwari moves to US in new role amid political storm

The departure of Maheshwari comes as Twitter has blocked accounts of Rahul Gandhi and many Congress leaders for violating their policy. Congress has alleged that it was being done on the behest of the BJP government.
August 12, 2021
Know the latest safety features for kids on Google, Facebook & other social media platforms

During the pandemic, technology has helped kids and teens stay in school through lockdowns and maintain connections with family and friends. As kids and teens spend more time online, parents, educators, child safety and privacy experts, and policy makers are concerned about how to keep them
August 10, 2021
SC takes exception to parallel debates over Pegasus snooping row

It observed that instead of having a parallel proceeding or parallel debate, whatever the petitioners want to say, they can file affidavit in the court.

Social Media

India world's top source of social media misinformation on COVID-19

Actor Nimisha faces probe for violating customs by stepping on special boat with footwear

Writing about Taliban on social media? Kerala Police is watching you

Radicals hijack Wikipedia's Onam page, online slug-fest ensues

Twitter India MD Manish Maheshwari moves to US in new role amid political storm

Know the latest safety features for kids on Google, Facebook & other social media platforms

SC takes exception to parallel debates over Pegasus snooping row

Coach Arthur plays down argument with captain Shanaka

Centre asks states not to file cases under axed Section 66A of IT Act

Facebook can polarise public debate, says SC