Social media

WhatsApp could change ‘Delete for Everyone’ feature for good: All you need to know

WhatsApp could soon increase the time limit for deleting 'the message for everyone.' 

Jul 15, 2022, 12:48 PM IST

Twitter bans over 46,000 bad accounts in India in May 2022

Twitter banned more than 46,000 accounts of Indian users in May over violation of its guidelines. 

Jul 03, 2022, 17:43 PM IST

Facebook took action on 17.5 million content pieces in India during May: Meta report

Meta-owned Facebook 'actioned' about 17.5 million content pieces across 13 violation categories in India during May. 

Jul 03, 2022, 14:59 PM IST

More than 19 lakh Indian accounts banned by WhatsApp in May, here’s why

WhatsApp banned over 19 lakh Indian accounts in May on the basis of complaints received from users via its grievances channel and through its own mechanism to prevent and detect violations.

Jul 02, 2022, 19:06 PM IST

'Remove content justifying Udaipur beheading OTHERWISE..': Centre warns social media platforms

Taking yet another preventive measure, the Centre on Friday directed the social media platforms to remove content glorifying the brutal Udaipur beheading incident in the name of avenging insult to Islam. A notice issued by the Ministry of Electronics and IT said, “social media platforms need to remove content which encourages, glorifies or justifies brutal murder in Udaipur.”

Jul 01, 2022, 18:15 PM IST

Major's actor Sobhita Dhulipala shares a video of her dubbing days from the film - WATCH!

Sobhita Dhulipala is continuously running busy with the shoots for her films, but there is part of her that is still attached to her past release 'Major'. The audience saw a phenomenal performance by the actress while making a special appearance in the film.

Jun 30, 2022, 21:22 PM IST

Shraddha Kapoor is one of the most loved actors on social media, Here's why!

In a world full of filtered faces, Shraddha Kapoor is one of the real ones and her social media is a replica of the same.

Jun 24, 2022, 18:19 PM IST

Social media destroying civilisation? asks Elon Musk, netizens respond

Meanwhile, Musk recently spoke to Twitter staff for the first time, ostensibly to "assuage worries" about the transaction. 

Jun 19, 2022, 12:09 PM IST

DNA: Trollers will face jail time in Japan, when India will bring such a law?

A big step has been taken against trolling in Japan. A law has now been made under which if a person insults another person on social media or hurt feelings, then such person can be sentenced to one year in jail.

Jun 18, 2022, 01:58 AM IST

Prophet Muhammad row: Man thrashed for supporting ex-BJP leader Nupur Sharma

Nupur Sharma, ex-BJP’s spokesperson made a controversial statement against Prophet Muhammad during a heated television debate.

Jun 13, 2022, 18:14 PM IST

Delhi: Minor girl tied on terrace in scorching heat for 'not doing homework', video goes viral

It has come to light that the mother of the minor girl had tied her on the roof as a "punishment for not doing homework.''

Jun 08, 2022, 20:01 PM IST

India's 1st virtual influencer Kyra: She talks, sings and dance - has thousands of followers on Insta

Have you heard of virtual influencer before? A virtual influencer is a made-up person or character with a social media account.

Jun 05, 2022, 15:35 PM IST

Social media rules are all set to change, Centre to set up grievance appellate committee

The Centre is planning to set up a grievance appellate committee to look into appeals filed by individuals against decisions of grievance officers of social media platforms. 

Jun 02, 2022, 18:09 PM IST

Instagram account disabled? Here’s how to reactivate IG account in simple steps

You can easily reactivate Instagram account by following a few simple steps mentioned below.

May 26, 2022, 23:06 PM IST

Facebook’s updated privacy policy to roll out from July 26

Facebook has started sending out notification to users about privacy policy update.  

May 26, 2022, 21:18 PM IST

Taking break from social media improves mental health: Study

At the beginning of the study, baseline scores for anxiety, depression and wellbeing were taken.Participants reported spending an average of 8 hours per week on social media at the start of the study.

May 12, 2022, 15:35 PM IST

Do aliens exist? Researchers release 'Best-ever UFO picture', netizens baffled

Researchers have released a new high-resolution photo of what is being called 'the best photograph of a UFO ever taken.'

May 09, 2022, 18:21 PM IST

Staying away from social media like Twitter, Facebook for a week may improve wellbeing, anxiety: Study

Participants reported spending an average of 8 hours per week on social media at the start of the study, reports IANS.

May 07, 2022, 13:53 PM IST

Shashi Tharoor turns poet again for Kochi Airport's 'egg water dosa', read his VIRAL tweet

It all started when a Twitter user named Manish Jain took to the platform to complain that the dosa served to him at the Earth Lounge at Kochi airport was made with egg water.

May 06, 2022, 20:39 PM IST

'Terrorists do not dare to cross LOC ': GOC 15 Corps DP Panday

Terrorists do not dare to cross as they know there is no support for them in the line of control as well as in the valley, said General officer command 15 Crops DP Panday.

May 01, 2022, 20:00 PM IST