Social Media
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What is 'Thinspo'? Know how this harmful social media trend distorts body image, ways to stop it
Lifestyle | Aug 11, 2024, 03:47 PM ISTWitness the dangerous world of 'Thinspo,' a harmful social media trend that promotes unrealistic body standards and can severely impact self-image and mental health. Learn how this trend distorts perceptions and the importance of positive body image.
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Social media has impact on sleep patterns, finds study
Health | Jul 25, 2024, 06:55 AM ISTThe US Surgeon General suggests warning labels for social media due to potential impacts on youth mental health, linking usage to poor sleep. A study reveals screen habits for better sleep, urging phone-free bedrooms and managing notifications.
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Mumbai-based reel star Anvi Kamdar dies after falling into gorge while making video
Maharashtra | Jul 17, 2024, 11:54 PM ISTThe art of reel making brought fame and adulation for Mumbai-based chartered accountant Anvi Kamdar, but it also proved fatal in the end as she died during a shoot.
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Meta to ease restrictions on Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts
Technology | Jul 14, 2024, 06:08 PM ISTMeta's decision to lift restrictions on Trump's accounts marks a significant development in the ongoing debate over political speech and social media regulation. It reflects Meta's evolving policies regarding the balance between allowing political expression and maintaining community standards.
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'Kutta pagal ho gaya hai’: Jaipur Municipal Corporation's website draws social media attention
Trending | Jul 11, 2024, 09:32 PM ISTThe Jaipur Municipal Corporation's website has garnered widespread attention for its unconventional approach, featuring complaints in colloquial Hindi that resonate with local residents.
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FIR against Mahua Moitra under new criminal law for making derogatory remarks against NCW chief
India | Jul 07, 2024, 10:13 PM ISTNCW in a statement said that a formal complaint has been filed with the Delhi Police and a letter has been sent to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the Parliament stating that Moitra's remarks are condemnable in strongest possible words and being a Member of Parliament, it is unbecoming of her stature.
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FACT CHECK: Woman falling into 'Ram Path' pothole in Ayodhya? Here's the truth behind viral video
Fact Check | Jul 05, 2024, 11:33 PM ISTInvestigations by India TV and local authorities revealed the viral video is from Brazil, not Ayodhya. The Ayodhya police and residents have confirmed the video's inauthenticity, advising caution against spreading misinformation.
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FACT CHECK: Truth behind viral video of leaky train roof during rain
Fact Check | Jul 04, 2024, 11:25 PM ISTIndia TV's fact check revealed that the video is from November 2023 and is being shared with misleading captions. Users are urged to verify such posts to avoid spreading misinformation.
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Meaningful social interactions lower feeling of loneliness, improve well-being: Study
Health | Jun 30, 2024, 02:07 PM ISTKnow how meaningful social interactions can significantly reduce feelings of loneliness and boost overall well-being, according to a recent study. Learn how prioritising deep conversations and in-person connections can have a lasting impact on mental health and happiness.
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World Social Media Day 2024: Funny wishes, images, quotes, WhatsApp and Facebook status to share
Lifestyle | Jun 30, 2024, 11:53 AM ISTCelebrate World Social Media Day 2024 with funny wishes, messages, and quotes to share on WhatsApp and Facebook. Spread joy and laughter with your buddies through these witty and heartfelt statuses!
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Bengaluru woman discovers live cobra in Amazon package, company responds | VIDEO
Trending | Jun 19, 2024, 01:22 PM ISTA woman in Bengaluru discovered a live cobra in her Amazon package, which was supposed to contain an Xbox controller. The venomous snake, stuck to the packaging tape, couldn't harm her. She captured the incident on video and shared it on social media, showing the cobra struggling to escape.
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WATCH: Ticketless passengers overcrowd Vande Bharat Express, railways react
Trending | Jun 12, 2024, 10:32 AM ISTPhotos and videos circulating on social media show ticketless passengers crowding reserved coaches on the Vande Bharat Express, causing frustration among paying passengers. Archit Nagar's video captured the chaos on a train from Lucknow to Dehradun, with passengers packed tightly in the aisles.
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PM Modi, PMO's X accounts profile and cover photos changed as his third term begins
India | Jun 11, 2024, 11:06 PM ISTNarendra Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister on June 9 for a record-equalling third term, heading a 72-member Union Council of Ministers in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government.
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PM Modi requests supporters to remove 'Modi Ka Parivar' from their social media handles
India | Jun 11, 2024, 07:25 PM ISTSeveral people, including BJP leaders, showed support for Prime Minister Modi by adding 'Modi ka parivar' to their social media handles. This move came in response to a controversial remark made by RJD president Lalu Prasad, who stated, 'tell why you do not have any children or family.'
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All Eyes On Reasi: Why is it trending on social media platforms? I Know truth behind viral picture
World | Jun 11, 2024, 03:39 PM ISTSocial media platforms have been inundated with images of the killings under the hashtag #AllEyesOnReasi, reminiscent of the #AllEyesOnRafah movement that emerged after the tragic deaths of 45 individuals, including children, in the Gaza refugee camp.
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India cautions against fake jobs in Myanmar, advises not to accept employment offers on social media
World | Jun 03, 2024, 07:57 PM ISTThe Indian embassy in Myanmar has issued a warning to Indian citizens seeking employment in the country, advising them to be vigilant against falling prey to fraudulent or unlawful job opportunities.
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Fact Check: Fake screenshot claims PM Modi shared 'All Eyes On PoK' on Instagram
Fact Check | May 31, 2024, 11:55 PM ISTA screenshot allegedly showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Instagram story with the message "All Eyes on PoK" has been widely circulated online. However, Newschecker has verified that the image is fake, with no evidence of such a post on the Prime Minister's social media accounts.
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'All Eyes on Rafah': What does it mean and why millions are sharing the viral pic I EXPLAINED
Explainers | May 30, 2024, 10:43 AM ISTIn Rafah, Gaza, Israeli airstrikes have led to the tragic loss of life, claiming the lives of at least 45 Palestinians, among them many innocent children. Consequently, a wave of condemnation against Israel surged across various social media platforms with the hashtag- "All eyes on Rafah".
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YouTuber Bobby Kataria arrested for allegedly sending people abroad illegally
India | May 27, 2024, 11:05 PM ISTPolice raided Kataria's flat and office in Sector 109 and recovered many suspicious documents and cash from there. It is alleged that Bobby used to send people abroad illegally by luring unemployed young men and women through Instagram.
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'Is this a joke': Why UK's royal fans are infuriated with Kate Middleton's new portrait?
World | May 24, 2024, 01:34 PM ISTThe painting of Kate Middleton was drawn by British-Zambian artist Hannah Uzor and will appear in the July edition of the Tatler magazine. Uzor said she researched several pictures of the princess to honour her "courage and dignity" amid her cancer battle, but the painting drew intense backlash.