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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.
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FACT CHECK: Journalist's photo mistakenly used in Oman detention case | Here's the truth
Fact Check | Feb 08, 2024, 06:57 AM ISTThe woman mistakenly depicted as detained in Oman is identified as Deepika Jogi, aged 29, residing in the Khursipar area of Bhilai. She had travelled to the Arab Peninsula's eastern-southern region for employment as a housemaid. However, she was mistakenly detained for employment purposes.
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FACT CHECK: Misleading claims circulating about CA Bhavani Devi's Paris Olympics qualification
Fact Check | Feb 07, 2024, 03:06 PM ISTSocial media posts falsely claim Indian fencer CA Bhavani Devi has qualified for the Paris Olympics, but India TV's Fact Check team found no official confirmation. The Paris Olympics, set for July 16 to August 11, 2024, are anticipated to be a global spectacle.
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Yogi Adityanath becomes India's most popular CM on X with 27.4 followers | Check who is second
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 04, 2024, 06:59 AM ISTAmong top opposition leaders on X, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has 27.3 million followers, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi -24.8 million followers and SP leader Akhilesh Yadav 19.1 million followers.
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Meta removes 26 million pieces of problematic content from FB and Instagram - Here's why
Technology | Feb 02, 2024, 01:24 PM ISTMeta removed millions of pieces of content violating policies on Facebook and Instagram in India, based on user reports through the Indian grievance mechanism.
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FACT CHECK: Misleading video falsely identifies specially-abled man as TikTok founder
Fact Check | Feb 01, 2024, 11:52 PM ISTThe India TV Fact Check team conducted thorough research, including keyword searches and reverse image searches, confirming that Zhang Yiming, the primary founder of ByteDance (the parent company of TikTok), does not resemble the person in the video.
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'I'm sorry': Mark Zuckerberg to families at fiery US Senate hearing on online child safety
World | Feb 01, 2024, 07:22 AM ISTThe CEOs of five companies - Meta, X (formerly Twitter), Snap, TikTok and Discord were grilled for four hours on failing to protect minors from sexual abuse online. Republican Senator Lindsay Graham said these companies had "blood on their hands" as parents of affected children attended the hearing.
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FACT CHECK: Alwar family dispute video falsely portrayed as communal clash | Here's the truth
Fact Check | Jan 28, 2024, 11:48 PM ISTAlwar Police refuted the communal claim, clarifying that the individuals involved are from the same Hindu family. The incident underscores the significance of fact-checking, especially when debunking false communal narratives on social media.