Tag: Social Media
“Respect India’s legislative process” Google Assures Compliance With New IT Rules
Technology company Google on Tuesday said it aims to “comply with local laws” in India, PTI reported. The comment came close on heels of a similar statement issued by social media giant Facebook. The two companies sought to clarify their stand as Tuesday marked the end… Read More
What next for Facebook, Twitter in India? Social Media to Follow India’s Laws From May 26
If these social media platforms fail to accept govt guidelines, they risk losing status as social media platforms and protections as intermediaries. Government can also take action against them as per the law of the land for not following the rules. According to the new… Read More
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Dalit Children segregated in Uttar Pradesh school, video goes viral
A video of Dalit children having their lunch sitting separately from other children in a school in Uttar Pradesh went viral on social media. Other primary school children in the same school carried their plates from home as they did not want to eat from… Read More
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Cases registered against fake relief funds for Kerala Floods
While several states in the country are dealing with serious floods, certain people have been taking advantage of their suffering. The Kerala Police has identified and registered cases against 19 social media handles that have been running fake relief campaigns for the flood victims. Chief… Read More
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BJP MLA Pranav Singh Champion expelled from the party
BJP MLA Pranav Singh Champion from Khanpur Constituency in Uttarakhand has been expelled from the party after a video of him brandishing guns went viral on social media. The MLA was seen dancing to a Bollywood song while holding guns. Previously he had also used… Read More
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HRD Ministry’s order to link student social media accounts received with skepticism
The HRD Ministry issued an order asking institutions to link students social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and this was received with skepticism by students and teachers. They fear that their political views will be tracked and thereby they will be attacked for differing from… Read More
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PM Modi condemned Akash Vijayvargiya’s act, terms it unacceptable
BJP General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya's son Akash Vijayvargiya had recently physically attacked an officer in an anti-encroachment drive using a cricket bat. The video became viral on social media. Kailash Vijayvargiya had defended his son's act and Akash was released from jail which was celebrated.… Read More
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WhatsApp User Feels Less Lonely Study Claims
Social media as Whatsapp Users feel less lonely and are close to their friends and family. Dr Linga Kaye from Edge Hill University said “The more time people spent on WhatsApp, the more this related to them feeling close to their friends and family and… Read More
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Amitabh Kant to continue as NITI Aayog CEO for 2 more years
The present NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant is going to continue his post for another two year term. Amitabh Kant was posted as the CEO in 2016 for a similar two year term. This decision followed PM Modi's revision of the NITI Aayog's policies. The… Read More
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Journalist couple to adopt an abandoned baby girl in Rajasthan
Journalist couple Vinod Kapri and Sakshi Joshi have decided to adopt a newborn baby girl whose biological parents have abandoned her. A video of the baby girl on a heap of garbage in Nagaur, Rajasthan went viral on social media. The newborn was covered in… Read More
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Whatsapp App Will Pull You To Court For Violating Terms And Conditions
Recent misuse of Whatsapp App has forced to announced legal actions against the wrong use of this social media. Violating terms and conditions including sending of messages to more than one people with unethical messages can force them to take legal actions. Bulk messages with… Read More
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Panic on social media about statistics on missing children in Telangana
Statistics on the increase in the number of missing children in Telangana are making rounds on social media giving rise to a sense of fear among people. Reportedly, 546 people have gone missing in the 10 days between June 1 and June 10. Further, it… Read More
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Social Media Obsession: Facebook live after stabbing family?
The social media obsession is not only turning out to be a disadvantage but it is increasingly becoming a cause for disturbed mental health. Recently a 27-year-old man from Hooghly stabbed his family members and showing no signs of guilt or remorse, he went on… Read More
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Prakash Javadekar encourages ‘selfie with sapling’ on World Environment Day
The Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar launched the #SelfieWithSapling initiative on social media where citizens are encouraged to plant a sapling and share a selfie with it on the occasion of World Environment Day. Prakash Javadekar said that active participation from citizens was imperative to… Read More
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Congress Candidate’s campaign video attracts flak for sexist remarks
K Sudhakaran, Congress candidate from Kannur received flak due to a short campaign video that was posted on Facebook and carried sexist undertones. The video shows a man who regrets educating his daughter and wishes he had educated his son instead. The message conveyed is… Read More
