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Pak army faces string of failures amid border tensions, internal crises

Pakistan Army faces mounting failures -- from missile misfires to internal dissent -- raising doubts about its operational readiness and leadership under General Asim Munir

Maha Cyber branch removes 5,000 posts for misinformation amid conflict

Maharashtra Cyber has removed 5,000 posts from social media platforms containing fake news and misinformation about the military conflict between India and Pakistan, an official said on Saturday. According to officials, fake news about the army's movements, strategic operations, or retaliatory measures from neighbouring countries was found on social media. The cybercrime detection agency has also issued an advisory on the circulation of fake news and misinformation related to the military conflict, the official said. He said such unverified and misleading content poses a serious risk to national security and may contribute to the escalation of the conflict. Taking serious cognisance of such fake news and misinformation, the agency issued notices to take down and remove such false narratives from social media and communication platforms, he said. The official said the agency has removed around 5,000 social media posts containing fake news and misinformation about the military ...

Govt asks social media platform X to block over 8,000 accounts in India

X says the Indian government has directed it to block over 8,000 accounts, warning of possible fines and jail time for non-compliance with executive orders

Trump backs full US-UK trade deal in boost for Starmer after weeks of talks

The US President said in a post on his social media platform that Thursday would be an 'exciting day' for the two nations

Parl panel seeks action plan against 'anti-national' social media platforms

A parliamentary panel has sought details from two key ministries overseeing information flow on the action they have planned against social media platforms and influencers who "seem to be working against national interest", following the Pahalgam terror attack. The parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, headed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey, has noted that some social media influencers and platforms in the country seem to be working against national interest, which is likely to incite violence, sources said. The committee, in a communication to the ministries of Information and Broadcasting and Electronics and Information Technology, has sought details of the "contemplated action to ban such platforms under IT Act, 2000 and Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021". The letter, the sources said, has been sent to the secretaries of the two ministries and they have been asked

Behind the filter: Misha Agrawal's death sparks mental health wake-up call

Influencer Misha Agrawal's death has triggered a national reckoning on how online validation, social media pressures, and mental health intersect in the lives of Indian youth and influencers

Videos perform better than static photo posts, says Instagram's Mosseri

At WAVES Summit, Instagram head Adam Mosseri says videos outperform static content on average while emphasising India's role in driving platform trends and engagement

Misha Agarwal suicide: How to shield kids from dark side of social media

Social media influencer Misha Agarwal committed suicide after losing followers on Instagram. Here are some lessons for parents to protect children from social media harm

FIR filed against Folk Singer Neha Singh Rathore over Pahalgam attack posts

An FIR has been filed with Lucknow Police against folk singer Neha Singh Rathore over social media posts questioning the PM Modi-led government on the Pahalgam attack

TikTok to enter online shopping business in Japan to expand outside US

TikTok is trying to grow its business outside the US, where it is still waiting for a final deal that will allow it to continue operating

Brain rot and screen overload: How your phone may be wrecking your focus

Endless scrolling may feel harmless, but experts warn it can erode attention span, memory, and mental clarity-here's how to recognise and reverse the damage

SC to hear plea on April 28 to ban explicit content on OTT, social media

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea seeking a direction to the Centre to take appropriate steps to prohibit streaming of sexually explicit content on over the top (OTT) and social media platforms. The plea has sought laying down of guidelines constituting a National Content Control Authority to prohibit sexually explicit content on these platforms. According to the top court's cause list of April 28, the petition is slated to come up for hearing before a bench of Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih. The plea claimed there were pages or profiles on social media sites that were disseminating pornographic materials without any filter and various OTT platforms were streaming content that also has potential elements of child pornography. "Such sexually deviant material pollute the minds of youth, children and even grown up persons which gives rise to perverted and unnatural sexual tendencies thereby leading to an increase in the crime rate," it said. The p

Massive explosion hits Iran's Bandar Abbas port; 4 killed, over 500 injured

A massive explosion and fire struck the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday, state media reported. It wasn't immediately clear if there were any casualties from the blast, which appeared to be at Rajaei port in the city. Social media videos showed a huge plume of black smoke. Authorities offered no immediate cause for the blast. Rajaei port is one of the seaports of Iran.

Bengal Police warns of fake social media profiles spreading disinformation

The West Bengal Police has cautioned people to be alert of fake social media profiles claiming to be residents of Murshidabad district and spreading disinformation. Police said that they found these fake profiles posting "anti-national comments and inciting communal hatred". "We have noticed that some fake profiles on Facebook and other social media are claiming to be from residents of Murshidabad by mentioning various places there and are making anti-national comments and spreading communally provocative messages," West Bengal Police posted on Facebook. "Appropriate legal action is being taken against all such profiles. Many accounts have been and are being blocked. We earnestly request everyone not to share or forward any such provocative message that spreads division and hatred among people," it added. At least three people, including a father and son, died, and several were injured in the riots over the anti-Waqf (Amendment) Act protests that engulfed these Muslim-majority area

Adobe launches app for digital creators to secure attribution for work

Adobe said that for creator's work online, there's a need for secure attribution with greater transparency, accountability and protection

Will launch our flagship product Ray Ban Meta glasses in India soon: Meta

The social media conglomerate is also rolling out a live-translation feature for all Ray-Ban Meta glass users across the globe

Instagram introduces 'Blend' for reels recommendations in DMs, groups chats

Instagram's new Blend feature lets users share their entire reels feed with each other in group chats and direct messages, showing reels based on recommendations of each member

Digital fault lines, real consequences explored in Graham's 'Adolescence'

This faux democratisation, concentration of economic power, and the polarisation it has created raises valid questions about the "social good" that social media has done

Meta to replace fact-checking with Community Notes, announces Joel Kaplan

Joel took to X to announce this significant decision, a topic that has been widely debated in recent months. His post stated that there would no longer be any new fact-checkers

Parenting in the time of social media: Lessons from 'Adolescence'

The series Adolescence should make middle-class parents reflect on gendered attitudes, especially those relying on digital shortcuts over real parenting