Social Media
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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.
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Biden stumbles twice while boarding Air Force One, netizens say 'this does not look good' | WATCH
World | Feb 22, 2024, 10:13 AM ISTBiden will be 82 after the November elections and 86 if he gets to serve another term, and majority of Americans in many polls believe he is too old to run for another term. Some Republican lawmakers have appealed the Vice President to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove him from office.
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Keep your number private: Signal rolls out usernames to safeguard phone number privacy
Technology | Feb 22, 2024, 08:02 AM ISTSignal, the messaging app that keeps your chats private, is making changes to protect your phone number. Now, you can use usernames instead of sharing your number with everyone.
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MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney appeals to I&B minister to block anti-Sikh social media accounts | VIDEO
India | Feb 20, 2024, 01:43 PM ISTRajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney has urged Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur to block social media accounts spreading hate speech against Sikhs.
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Clubhouse launches feature to convert texts into customised voice messages
Technology | Feb 17, 2024, 11:54 AM ISTClubhouse, the social audio platform, has launched a new feature called 'Custom Voice' in the US, allowing users to send text messages to friends that will be heard as if spoken by the sender.
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Indian embassy employee falls victim to honey trap, shares military secrets: UP ATS
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 15, 2024, 11:25 AM ISTSatendra Siwal fell victim to a honey trap orchestrated by a woman posing as "Pooja Mehra" on social media, leading to the sharing of classified military documents. While Siwal claims the documents remain on his phone, forensic examination is underway to verify his statement.
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IndiGo passenger claims screw found in Sandwich; airline responds
offbeat | Feb 14, 2024, 07:29 AM ISTThe recent claim by an IndiGo passenger of finding a screw in a sandwich served onboard sparked social media attention. While IndiGo addressed the issue, stating it wasn't reported during the journey, the airline expressed regret for any inconvenience caused.
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FACT CHECK: Altered video claims Rahul Gandhi's math error | Here's the truth
Fact Check | Feb 13, 2024, 02:51 PM ISTThe circulating altered video purportedly showing Rahul Gandhi miscalculating a simple math equation has been debunked by India TV's fact check. The original footage reveals Gandhi accurately discussing the representation of marginalised communities during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.
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Hyderabad Rapido rider seen pushing scooter with passenger onboard. Know full story here | VIDEO
Trending | Feb 13, 2024, 10:59 AM ISTViral video: In the video, the rider can be seen exerting considerable effort to push the scooter, highlighting his dedication to completing the journey despite the unexpected setback.
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Elon Musk's X introduces profile ad placement feature for advertisers: How it works
Technology | Feb 13, 2024, 09:45 AM ISTX (Formerly Twitter) introduces a Creator Targeting feature for advertisers, allowing them to place ads alongside specific content creators' videos to regain lost revenue and address concerns over controversial content.
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CBSE releases names of 30 fake 'X' handles ahead of board exams, asks not to follow: Check full list
Education | Feb 13, 2024, 08:05 PM ISTThe CBSE has reiterated its commitment to addressing the issue of fraudulent social media handles by assuring the public that appropriate measures are being taken against them. The board has listed out as many as 30 fake accounts on 'X'.
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BIZARRE! Man discovers live worm 'crawling' in chocolate, sparks public outcry | VIDEO
offbeat | Feb 11, 2024, 10:05 AM ISTHyderabad: A resident of Hyderabad made a disturbing discovery when he found a live worm crawling in a bar of Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate purchased from a metro station in the city.
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Government set to announce national creators' awards to recognise new-age influencers, creators
India | Feb 09, 2024, 06:47 PM ISTNational Creators Award: According to sources, the social media influencers, such as those on YouTube and Instagram, will be in contention for the awards as well.
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Snapchat faces server outage, users experience difficulty sending snaps and messages | DEETS inside
Technology | Feb 09, 2024, 04:44 PM ISTAccording to reports on X and Downdetector, Snapchat experienced issues today affecting over 4000 users between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.