Social Media
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Rahul Gandhi to Delhi HC: 'Removed social media post revealing alleged minor rape victim's identity'
Delhi | Jan 24, 2024, 04:25 PM ISTFollowing the court's consideration of the Delhi Police's status report and the acknowledgment of tweet deletion, the plea was disposed of, with the court expressing satisfaction that the prayers had been addressed.
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12-year-old Bengaluru boy goes missing from coaching centre, found in Hyderabad after 3 days
Karnataka | Jan 24, 2024, 01:08 PM ISTParinav left his coaching centre on January 21 in Whitefield in Bengaluru and never returned home resulting in a fanatic physical and virtual search.
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FACT CHECK: No closure of Ramlala darshan in Ayodhya due to long queue, viral claims debunked
Fact Check | Jan 23, 2024, 11:48 PM ISTSocial media circulated false claims about the temporary closure of Ramlala Darshan in Ayodhya due to a large crowd. India TV's fact-check debunked these narratives, revealing that a misleading video associated with the closure pertained to the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in 2022, not Ayodhya.
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Study finds materialistic users experience stress and unhappiness from social media use: Report
Technology | Jan 22, 2024, 06:55 PM ISTThe research team employed six distinct questionnaires to assess participants' materialistic attitudes, inclination towards social comparison, level of social media activity (active or passive), social media addiction, stress levels, and life satisfaction.
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Viral deepfake video in name of Rajat Sharma; India TV Chairman denounces fake advertisement
Fact Check | Jan 21, 2024, 07:30 PM ISTIn a recent deepfake incident, India TV's Editor-in-Chief, Rajat Sharma, became a victim of a manipulated video endorsing a weight loss drug. The deepfake falsely claimed Sharma's endorsement and featured a fabricated endorsement from Dr. Naresh Trehan, CEO of Medanta Group.
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FACT CHECK: Viral screenshot falsely claims Xi Jinping thanked Rahul Gandhi | Know the truth here
Fact Check | Jan 18, 2024, 11:45 PM ISTFACT CHECK: The viral screenshot is declared fake after verification by India TV's Fact Check team. The Global Times did not post any such statement thanking Rahul Gandhi.
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Trump shares video of 'God made him' to be 'America's caretaker' after winning Iowa caucuses | WATCH
World | Jan 16, 2024, 11:33 AM ISTThe three-minute video shared by Trump shows a picture of his childhood and a montage of scenes from his presidency. The video seemingly taking a dig at former First Lady Melania Trump by implying that he has wait while she is done with "lunch with her friends".
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Truck driver arrested in Gujarat for offering 'namaz' on busy roadside
Gujarat | Jan 14, 2024, 06:10 PM ISTTruck driver Bachal Khan, 37, was arrested in Gujarat's Banaskantha district for offering unauthorized 'namaz' on a busy roadside. The arrest followed a viral video on social media depicting Khan praying in front of his truck near Palanpur city.
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Why Instagram co-founders closing down AI news app Artifact? DETAILS
Technology | Jan 13, 2024, 12:28 PM ISTInstagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger are closing down their AI-powered news app, Artifact, as they find the market opportunity not big enough for continued investment.
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FACT CHECK: False claims link minor's beating in Haryana to Ram Mandir event | Know the truth here
Fact Check | Jan 04, 2024, 11:48 PM ISTIndia TV's fact-check team debunks these claims, revealing the incident occurred during a 'Geeta Jayanti' program in a Haryana school on December 22, 2023. The video shows teachers assaulting the boy for throwing flowers at girls.
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Will FB, Instagram and other social media giants delete data of inactive users? Deets inside
Technology | Dec 29, 2023, 01:46 PM ISTThe rules, if implemented, could reshape how social media, e-commerce, and other platforms handle user data and may introduce more transparency regarding data breaches.
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Government cracking down on fraudulent loan app ads on social media: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
India | Dec 27, 2023, 06:56 PM ISTThe Ministry of Electronics and IT had on Tuesday directed social media platforms to take additional measures to ensure that they don't host advertisements of fraudulent loan apps.
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Govt issues advisory to social media platforms amid growing concerns around deepfakes
India | Dec 26, 2023, 07:18 PM ISTThe latest advisory is the culmination of discussions held by Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar with intermediaries. It emphasises that digital intermediaries must ensure users are informed about penal provisions, including those in the IPC and the IT Act 2000.
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FACT CHECK: Misleading claims circulate about banks adopting 5-day workweek | Know the truth here
Fact Check | Dec 18, 2023, 12:06 PM ISTThe RBI decides bank holidays, observing public holidays on second and fourth Saturdays since 2015. No official transition to a five-day workweek is confirmed, emphasizing the lack of Ministry of Finance support. Access the RBI's 2023 holiday list for accurate information.
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Reduce social media usage by 30 minutes to be happier and more productive: Study
Technology | Dec 17, 2023, 02:28 PM ISTThe researchers have further assumed that, by reducing their social media usage, the participants will have more time to do their jobs, which means they will feel less overworked and will suffer less due to the divided attention.
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MP man crushes puppy under feet, Shivraj assures 'consequences' after Union Minister's intervention
Madhya Pradesh | Dec 10, 2023, 02:54 PM ISTMadhya pradesh: The graphic video prompted Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to call for Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's intervention. Chouhan swiftly responded, deeming the incident horrifying and promising consequences for the perpetrator.
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Polarisation across world, India, marked by social media growth, intolerance among communities: CJI
India | Dec 09, 2023, 10:19 AM ISTThe CJI also noted that India’s pluralistic culture and "ability to engage in dialogue" set it apart from various other countries which got independence during the same period but could not keep democracy.
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FACK CHECK: Muslim students embrace Sanskrit education in Kerala, debunking false claims
Fact Check | Dec 07, 2023, 02:53 PM ISTThe viral video purportedly showing Muslim students learning Sanskrit at the Academy of Sharia and Advanced Studies (ASAS) in Thrissur, Kerala, comes with a misleading claim suggesting they are being trained as Hindu temple priests. However, the India TV Fact Check team has debunked this claim.
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FACT CHECK: Old Vasundhara Raje video wrongly tied to recent Rajasthan Assembly Elections
Fact Check | Dec 06, 2023, 02:54 PM ISTThe viral circulation of an old video featuring BJP MP Vasundhara Raje congratulating athlete Neeraj Chopra is causing false claims, suggesting she was celebrating an independent candidate's victory in the recent Rajasthan state elections.
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Karni Sena chief's murder: Centre to send paramilitary forces to maintain peace in Rajasthan
Rajasthan | Dec 06, 2023, 11:54 PM ISTDirector General of Police Umesh Mishra formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT), to be headed by Additional Director General (Crime) Dinesh MN, to probe the killing while a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh for information leading to the arrest of the two accused was also announced.