Social Media
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US: 17-year-old rapper accidentally shoots himself while filming video on social media
World | May 21, 2024, 01:36 PM ISTPolice confirmed that the 17-year-old rapper died due to an "accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound" while filming a social video. While police did not disclose the identity of the individual, separate footage on social media identified him as the rapper Rylo Huncho.
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FACT CHECK: Actor Chiranjeevi's old video jumping queue during election misleadingly circulated
Fact Check | May 15, 2024, 09:58 AM ISTA video purportedly showing actor and former politician Chiranjeevi being reprimanded by a voter for attempting to skip a queue at a polling booth has been circulating on social media, implying it to be a recent incident during the ongoing general election.
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BJP Karnataka social media cell convenor summoned over controversial post
Karnataka | May 09, 2024, 10:55 PM ISTThe convenor of BJP Karnataka's Social Media Cell, Prashant Makanur, was summoned by city police over a social media post allegedly targeting SC and ST communities. Makanur was released on bail, while BJP President J P Nadda and IT cell head Amit Malviya were also summoned.
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Fact Check: Did Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi visit a temple during election campaign?
Fact Check | May 09, 2024, 06:32 PM ISTA social media post alleging that Asaduddin Owaisi visited a temple during his election campaign has been debunked. The claim, accompanied by a photo showing Owaisi with a garland next to a priest, was found to be misleading.
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CBI arrests 4 traffickers who lured Indians through social media, forced them to join Russian Army
News | May 09, 2024, 12:11 PM ISTThe CBI has arrested four accused in the case related to the trafficking of Indian nationals to the Russia-Ukraine war zone. The two accused Arun & Yesudas Junior alias Priyan, were arrested from Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. Watch to know more!
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Special cell's pan India operation nets terrorist designates and criminals: 10 arrested
India | May 08, 2024, 05:31 PM ISTIn a coordinated effort spanning seven Indian states, the Special Cell dismantled a criminal syndicate linked to designated terrorists Goldy Brar and Lawrence Bisnoi, resulting in the arrest of nine criminals and one juvenile.
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PM responds to animated video with humor amidst poll season, says 'I enjoyed seeing myself dance'
India | May 06, 2024, 11:49 PM ISTAn animated video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi dancing surfaced on social media, eliciting a light-hearted response from him. PM Modi's humorous reaction to the video, shared by 'Atheist_Krishna', countered accusations of authoritarianism.
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Karnataka: 3 Booked for posting fake obscene image allegedly depicting DK Shivakumar
Karnataka | May 01, 2024, 11:29 PM ISTAccording to the police, the post on Facebook was allegedly shared by an account named "BSY" supporters and it was allegedly defamatory towards the Deputy Chief Minister.
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Lok Sabha polls: Delhi BJP to hold influencers' meet to increase voter outreach through social media
Delhi | Apr 20, 2024, 05:15 PM ISTLok Sabha elections 2024: Delhi's seven Lok Sabha seats will go to the polls in the sixth phase on May 25 (Monday). The BJP won all seven seats in the 2014 and 2019 elections.
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X withholds some political posts in India after Election Commission's takedown order
India | Apr 16, 2024, 11:55 PM ISTThe Lok Sabha polls are scheduled to take place in seven phases, commencing on April 19. While the ruling NDA aims to maintain power with Prime Minister Modi at the helm, the I.N.D.I.A bloc is seeking to unseat the BJP-led alliance.
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Elon Musk's X set to implement fees for new users' social engagement
Apps | Apr 16, 2024, 08:11 AM ISTElon Musk defended the fee introduction, citing the necessity to tackle spam bots that have plagued the platform. He argued that charging new users for writing access is crucial to reducing fake accounts and automated bots.
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X bans more than 2 lac Indian accounts in March, enforces strict policies
Technology | Apr 14, 2024, 12:16 PM ISTIt has been reported that X Corp has removed 1,235 Indian accounts which have been promoting terrorism on its platform. the action highlights the commitment of X towards combating the online threats, and further ensuring the user's safety.
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Why British PM Rishi Sunak's choice of sporting Adidas sneakers has created a furore?
World | Apr 11, 2024, 01:23 PM ISTSunak sported the trendy $100 Adidas Sambas sneakers during an interview over his tax policies at 10 Downing Street. However, social media users were displeased by his latest fashion statement, saying he has ruined the look of the well-known footwear.
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Bellary Lok Sabha Election 2024: Congress's E Tukaram to take on BJP’s B Sriramulu
Karnataka | Apr 25, 2024, 06:56 PM ISTHot seats in Lok Sabha Elections 2024: As the political atmosphere heats up in Bellary Lok Sabha Constituency in Karnataka, politicians are tuning into a new campaign tactic – personalised songs showcasing their achievements and pledges.
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'Rarest of rare metastasis': Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife undergoes lengthy surgery for breast cancer
India | Apr 05, 2024, 02:58 PM ISTNavjot Singh Sidhu's wife, Dr. Navjot Kaur Sidhu, recently underwent a lengthy surgery for breast cancer, lasting over three hours. Sidhu shared details of the surgery on social media, describing it as a "rarest of rare metastasis" operation.
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Nurses' heroic efforts: Protecting babies amid Taiwan's deadly earthquake | WATCH
Trending | Apr 05, 2024, 10:43 AM ISTTaiwan earthquake: Amidst the chaos of Taiwan's devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake, nurses in a neonatal unit demonstrated incredible courage as they protected vulnerable infants. Their swift response, captured in viral surveillance footage, showcased selfless actions amidst perilous conditions.
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FACT CHECK: Amit Shah's remarks on Mukhtar Ansari's freedom circulate as current| Here's the truth
Fact Check | Apr 03, 2024, 02:57 PM ISTIndia TV’s Fact Check team confirmed the video’s earlier context, highlighting the importance of verifying information before sharing it online. The incident underscores the prevalence of misinformation and the need for responsible engagement on social media platforms.
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FACT CHECK: Alleged 'savage' courtroom exchange between Delhi CM Kejriwal and ASG Raju proven fake
Fact Check | Apr 01, 2024, 02:58 PM ISTThe viral quote, suggesting Kejriwal questioning ASG Raju about arresting PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, was found to be fabricated. Investigative efforts revealed no such exchange during Kejriwal’s recent court appearance related to the ED’s probe into the liquor policy case.
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'Click Here' trend: A deep dive into X's latest social media phenomenon
Trending | Mar 31, 2024, 10:00 AM ISTClick Here trend: Since Saturday evening, X users have been inundated with a flood of posts featuring a minimalist image: a plain white background adorned with the phrase “click here” in bold black font accompanied by a diagonally downward pointing arrow.
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Man shares propaganda post on social media: 'Lockdown will be declared to tamper with EVMs'; held
India | Mar 30, 2024, 07:29 AM ISTThe man was identified as MV Sharafuddin, hailing from Kerala. He shared a misleading post on social media that a lockdown will be imposed in the country to tamper with the EVMs for the Lok Sabha polls. He was arrested by the Kerala Police.