Social Media
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Canadian school boards sue social media platforms over effects on students
World | Mar 29, 2024, 04:50 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 25, 2024, 05:26 PM ISTAlthough 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 | Mar 21, 2024, 06:38 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 20, 2024, 12:36 AM ISTZomato 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 | Mar 13, 2024, 08:33 PM ISTAt 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 | Mar 12, 2024, 11:44 PM ISTThe 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 | Mar 11, 2024, 11:35 PM ISTIndia 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 | Mar 08, 2024, 10:53 PM ISTA 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.
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Saudi Arabia's first male robot touches female reporter inappropriately, controversy erupts | VIDEO
Trending | Mar 07, 2024, 10:58 PM ISTThe debut of Saudi Arabia's first male robot sparks controversy online as a viral video alleges inappropriate behavior towards a female reporter. Mixed reactions flood social media, with some attributing the incident to a malfunction while others defend the humanoid.
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'Abhi thik karke deta hun': Internet hit with hilarious memes as Facebook, Instagram face outage
Technology | Mar 05, 2024, 11:18 PM ISTSome users shared the pictures of social media giant founder Mark Zuckerberg wherein he could be seen fixing the issue with pliers. Even Musk took to X and shared a meme where he compared his platform with Facebook, Instagram and Threads.
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Facebook, Instagram services restored after global outage, says Meta
Apps | Mar 05, 2024, 11:15 PM ISTMeta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, announced on Wednesday that services have been fully restored following a widespread global outage. The disruption, which affected millions of users, resulted in issues with accessing and using both platforms.
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Pakistan to take up resolution seeking ban social media including Facebook, TikTok and X I KNOW WHY
World | Mar 03, 2024, 10:54 AM ISTA senator said that there were concerns about the use of social media platforms against the interests of the country “through negative and malicious propaganda against the armed forces of Pakistan.”
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TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh alters social media bio: Removes party's name from X, later clarifies
Kolkata | Mar 01, 2024, 07:31 PM ISTTrinamool Congress (TMC) national spokesperson and senior leader Kunal Ghosh stirred speculation on Friday by removing the party's name from his official X handle.
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Man poses as girl online, traps minor into sharing her private pictures in ‘truth or dare’ game
Crime | Feb 29, 2024, 11:09 PM ISTSubhan Ali, the accused hailing from Uttarakhand, created a fake account impersonating a girl and befriended the girl on social media. He trapped her into sharing her private pictures and videos with him during a 'truth or dare' game.
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Burger Singh's website hacked by Pakistani group, check out company's 'hot and crispy' message
Trending | Feb 29, 2024, 08:58 PM ISTA Pakistani hacking group called Team Insane PK hacked Burger Singh's website on February 27 and defaced it with digital graffiti. Instead of strong words, the company responded in a hilarious manner and kept the graffiti for a day as an "open mic night for hackers".
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FACT CHECK: Old photo of MS Dhoni at Gurudwara falsely linked to farmers' protest | Here's the truth
Fact Check | Feb 29, 2024, 02:56 PM ISTThe viral photo purportedly showing MS Dhoni at a gurudwara amid the farmers' protests is actually from 2022, taken in London. Fact-checking reveals that the claim linking it to the ongoing protests is false.
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Free audio and video calls now available on Elon Musk's X: Here's how to get started
Technology | Feb 29, 2024, 10:19 AM ISTElon Musk's social media platform, X, now offers users the ability to make audio and video calls for free. This new feature is available to all users, making communication easier. Here's how you can use it.
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Educate to Active Monitoring: 5 strategies to cultivate safe social media habits for kids
Lifestyle | Feb 28, 2024, 11:01 AM ISTHelp your child navigate social media safely by educating them early, setting clear rules and leading by example. Create a positive online environment together.
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FACT CHECK: Fake circular spreads misinformation on Lok Sabha election dates | CHECK HERE
Fact Check | Feb 27, 2024, 02:51 PM ISTThe India TV Fact Check team confirmed the circular's inauthenticity, emphasising that the ECI has not disclosed any election dates. The Commission reiterated this stance on X, denouncing the misleading message and urging the public to verify information before sharing.
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Pakistani users struggle as social media platform 'X' remains offline
Technology | Feb 24, 2024, 02:24 PM ISTFor almost a week, the social media platform 'X' has been inaccessible in Pakistan, leaving users unable to share information.