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Top Court Seeks Social Media Regulation Guidelines, Flags Free Speech Misuse
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to place on record draft guidelines aimed at regulating social media content, stressing that the framework must be prepared in consultation with the News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA).
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Russia Restricts WhatsApp, Telegram Calls, Says Need To Fight Criminality
Russia announced curbs on calls on the WhatsApp and Telegram messenger apps on Wednesday, saying that this was necessary to fight criminality, state media reported.
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3 Judges, 3 Cases, 2 Days: Supreme Court's 'Balance' Message On Free Speech
Three cases, three benches, two days -- the Supreme Court is sending a clear message: freedom of expression is not absolute
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Destroy CCTV Footage Of Process After 45 Days: Election Body To Poll Officers
Fearing use of its electronic data to create "malicious narratives", the Election Commission has instructed its state poll officers to destroy CCTV camera, webcasting and video footage of the election process after 45 days.
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"The News Hits Hard": Internet Reacts To BluSmart Shutting Down Amid SEBI Order
BluSmart remained non-operational across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Mumbai, as SEBI cracked down on its co-founder over alleged misuse of funds at an affiliated company.
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How A Biden Era Software Is Being 'Misused' To Flag Immigrants, Revoke Visas
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that moving forward, it would consider any forms of antisemitic activity on social media and "physical harassment of Jewish individuals" as grounds to revoke or deny immigration benefits.
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"Social Media Platforms Should Follow Law": Sources After X Sues Centre
The government will follow due process and social media platforms must follow the law, sources have said after Elon Musk-owned social media giant X sued the Centre, accusing it of misusing Information Technology laws
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Neelamudi (Blue Hair) OTT Release: Malayalam Film on Casteism Now Streaming on Manorama Max
Neelamudi (Blue Hair), directed by Sharath Kumar V, is a gripping Malayalam film tackling caste-based discrimination in the digital age. Set in a rural village, it follows Sidhu, a vlogger, and his friends, who plan a prank that takes an unexpected turn. The film uses vlogs to highlight the subtle infiltration of casteism in everyday life, addressi...
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WhatsApp Top Among Social Media Platforms Misused By Cyber Criminals: MHA
Social media platform WhatsApp followed by Telegram and Instagram remains one of the favourite hunting grounds for online scamsters, as per the latest report from the Union Home Ministry.
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Anil Kumble Breaks Silence On False 'Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Disgraceful' Comments Attributed To Him
Anil Kumble took to social media to address the misuse of his name in connection to a fabricated comment on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
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US Supreme Court Tosses Case Involving Securities Fraud Suit Against Facebook
The US Supreme Court sidestepped on Friday a decision on whether to allow shareholders to proceed with a securities fraud lawsuit accusing Meta's Facebook of misleading investors about the misuse of the social media platform's user data.
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Watch: Trainee IAS Officer's First Chat With Media After Big Allegations
In her first interaction with the media amid serious allegations of misuse of power, trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar said she was "not authorised" to speak about the matter and added that she is happy to begin her new role in Maharashtra's Washim.
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Profuse Misuse Of Social Media A Matter Of Serious Concern: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has voiced concern over misuse of social media platforms with posting of messages, comments and articles on subjudice matters.
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Social Media Stunned As Sachin Tendulkar Raises Deepfake Alarm
Tendulkar, one of the best cricketers to have graced the game of cricket, posted the video along with a message in which he expressed concern about the misuse of technology.
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Man Fired For Social Media Posts Against Company. What High Court Said.
Freedom of speech and expression cannot be allowed to go beyond the limits of reasonableness otherwise it could lead to disastrous consequences, the Bombay High Court has said.
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Top Court Seeks Social Media Regulation Guidelines, Flags Free Speech Misuse
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to place on record draft guidelines aimed at regulating social media content, stressing that the framework must be prepared in consultation with the News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA).
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Russia Restricts WhatsApp, Telegram Calls, Says Need To Fight Criminality
Russia announced curbs on calls on the WhatsApp and Telegram messenger apps on Wednesday, saying that this was necessary to fight criminality, state media reported.
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3 Judges, 3 Cases, 2 Days: Supreme Court's 'Balance' Message On Free Speech
Three cases, three benches, two days -- the Supreme Court is sending a clear message: freedom of expression is not absolute
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Destroy CCTV Footage Of Process After 45 Days: Election Body To Poll Officers
Fearing use of its electronic data to create "malicious narratives", the Election Commission has instructed its state poll officers to destroy CCTV camera, webcasting and video footage of the election process after 45 days.
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"The News Hits Hard": Internet Reacts To BluSmart Shutting Down Amid SEBI Order
BluSmart remained non-operational across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Mumbai, as SEBI cracked down on its co-founder over alleged misuse of funds at an affiliated company.
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How A Biden Era Software Is Being 'Misused' To Flag Immigrants, Revoke Visas
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that moving forward, it would consider any forms of antisemitic activity on social media and "physical harassment of Jewish individuals" as grounds to revoke or deny immigration benefits.
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"Social Media Platforms Should Follow Law": Sources After X Sues Centre
The government will follow due process and social media platforms must follow the law, sources have said after Elon Musk-owned social media giant X sued the Centre, accusing it of misusing Information Technology laws
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Neelamudi (Blue Hair) OTT Release: Malayalam Film on Casteism Now Streaming on Manorama Max
Neelamudi (Blue Hair), directed by Sharath Kumar V, is a gripping Malayalam film tackling caste-based discrimination in the digital age. Set in a rural village, it follows Sidhu, a vlogger, and his friends, who plan a prank that takes an unexpected turn. The film uses vlogs to highlight the subtle infiltration of casteism in everyday life, addressi...
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WhatsApp Top Among Social Media Platforms Misused By Cyber Criminals: MHA
Social media platform WhatsApp followed by Telegram and Instagram remains one of the favourite hunting grounds for online scamsters, as per the latest report from the Union Home Ministry.
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Anil Kumble Breaks Silence On False 'Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Disgraceful' Comments Attributed To Him
Anil Kumble took to social media to address the misuse of his name in connection to a fabricated comment on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
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US Supreme Court Tosses Case Involving Securities Fraud Suit Against Facebook
The US Supreme Court sidestepped on Friday a decision on whether to allow shareholders to proceed with a securities fraud lawsuit accusing Meta's Facebook of misleading investors about the misuse of the social media platform's user data.
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Watch: Trainee IAS Officer's First Chat With Media After Big Allegations
In her first interaction with the media amid serious allegations of misuse of power, trainee IAS officer Puja Khedkar said she was "not authorised" to speak about the matter and added that she is happy to begin her new role in Maharashtra's Washim.
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Profuse Misuse Of Social Media A Matter Of Serious Concern: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has voiced concern over misuse of social media platforms with posting of messages, comments and articles on subjudice matters.
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Social Media Stunned As Sachin Tendulkar Raises Deepfake Alarm
Tendulkar, one of the best cricketers to have graced the game of cricket, posted the video along with a message in which he expressed concern about the misuse of technology.
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Man Fired For Social Media Posts Against Company. What High Court Said.
Freedom of speech and expression cannot be allowed to go beyond the limits of reasonableness otherwise it could lead to disastrous consequences, the Bombay High Court has said.
