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  Lok Sabha polls: Delhi BJP to hold influencers' meet to increase voter outreach through social media

  Delhi | April 20, 2024 17:15 IST

  Lok 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 | April 16, 2024 23:55 IST

  The 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

  April 16, 2024 8:11 IST

  Elon 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 | April 14, 2024 12:16 IST

  It 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 | April 11, 2024 13:23 IST

  Sunak 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 | April 25, 2024 18:56 IST

  Hot 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 | April 05, 2024 14:58 IST

  Navjot 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 | April 05, 2024 10:43 IST

  Taiwan 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 | April 03, 2024 14:57 IST

  India 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 | April 01, 2024 14:58 IST

  The 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 | March 31, 2024 10:00 IST

  Click 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 | March 30, 2024 7:29 IST

  The 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.

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  Canadian school boards sue social media platforms over effects on students

  World | March 29, 2024 16:50 IST

  The joint statement of the school boards alleged that the social media giants' products "negligently designed for compulsive use, have rewired the way children think, behave and learn".

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  Did Kate post AI-generated video to reveal she has cancer? Social media again hit with wild theories

  World | March 25, 2024 17:26 IST

  Although Kate clarified the reasons for her absence by posting a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, it seems the netizens were not convinced by her efforts as they tagged it "a deep fake video".

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  Centre cautions influencers against endorsing offshore online betting, gambling platforms

  Technology | March 21, 2024 18:38 IST

  The ministry has emphasized that these advertisements have significant financial and socio-economic implications for consumers, particularly the youth, regarding online betting and gambling.

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  Zomato's new service 'Pure Veg Mode' leaves netizens divided, CEO Deepinder Goyal reacts

  Trending | March 20, 2024 0:36 IST

  Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal clarified that these delivery persons will exclusively deliver orders from pure vegetarian restaurants and won't handle any non-vegetarian meals.

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  China responds to US vote on TikTok ban: 'Resorting to hegemonic moves when one cannot succeed'

  World | March 13, 2024 20:33 IST

  At a daily news briefing in Beijing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin condemned the move. US President Joe Biden has said if Congress passes the measure, he will sign it.

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  FACT CHECK: Misleading video circulates claiming Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's alleged statement

  Fact Check | March 12, 2024 23:44 IST

  The controversy surrounding a video snippet allegedly showing Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressing a desire to be reborn as a Muslim has sparked debate on social media. However, a fact check reveals that the video is misleading and taken out of context.

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  FACT CHECK: Misleading video misattributed to UK's Bradford sparks controversy | Here's the truth

  Fact Check | March 11, 2024 23:35 IST

  India TV's Fact Check team conducted an investigation and determined that the video does not originate from Bradford, UK, as claimed. Instead, it was found to be footage from the Shahi Bazar area in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan.

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  FACT CHECK: Cropped video misrepresents Mallikarjun Kharge's statement on 'Congress dividing India'

  Fact Check | March 08, 2024 22:53 IST

  A viral video clip purportedly showing Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge admitting to the party's role in dividing India along caste lines has sparked controversy online. However, a fact-check by India TV revealed that the video had been cropped to misrepresent Kharge's statement.