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H-1B Visa Appointments Postponed For Many Indians Amid US' Social Media Rules
The US Embassy in India warned that any visa applicant arriving at the consulate on a previously scheduled interview date after being notified of a reschedule will be refused entry.
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IndiGo Faces Backlash From Passengers Amid Flight Cancellations: 'Get Your Act Together'
Passengers faced long delays and poor communication at airports, with many stranded for up to 14 hours amid IndiGos operational disruptions.
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MeitY Proposes New Rules to Detect and Track AI-Generated Deepfakes
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed new rules for “synthetically generated information,” such as deepfakes, on Wednesday. These have been proposed as an amendment to the IT Rules, 2021, bringing artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content under the purview of the Indian Government and the legal system.
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Nepal Lifts Ban On Social Media Apps After Deadly Protests
The Nepal government was the first to blink. In a late-night decision, the government lifted the ban on social media apps after protests, led by Gen Z, turned violent, resulting in clashes with the police that led to the death of 19 people.
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A "Nepo Kid" Trend Amid Gen Z-Led Protests Against Nepal's Social Media Ban
Thousands of protesters, led by Generation Z, took to the streets in Kathmandu demanding the government lift the social media ban and tackle corruption. At least 19 people were killed in the protests.
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Meta To Ban Political Advertisements In EU From October, Cites Legal Issues
Meta Platforms will end political, electoral, social issue advertising on its platform in the European Union in early October because of the legal uncertainties due to EU rules targeting political advertising, the US social media company said.
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After Honeymoon Murder, This Meghalaya Region Has New Rule For Tourists
Meghalaya has made it mandatory for tourists to hire authorised and recognised guides while trekking in East Khasi Hills district for safety, the deputy commissioner and chairperson of the District Tourism Promotion Society said.
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Toll Tax for Bikes? Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Issues Clarification Amid Viral Reports
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has shared a post on social media platforms informing that the reports claiming the imposition of toll charges on two-wheelers are false.
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Indian Students Are Deleting Social Media Posts, Accounts For US Visas: Report
Students are not just deleting posts, fearing that their political jokes, views and activism might be misinterpreted during visa interviews, but also entire accounts.
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New US Visa Rules To Ban Foreigners Who "Censor" Americans On Social Media
The United States is introducing a new visa ban rule for those who "censor" Americans posting comments on social media platforms that are owned by US tech firms. The announcement was made by US Secretary of State Maro Rubio.
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UK's Ofcom to Tweak Social Media Rules in Response to Summer Riots
To regulate social media practices, Ofcom said it is planning additional measures for next spring that include new proposals for removing material tied to child sexual abuse and terrorism. It will also introduce “crisis response protocols for emergency events.”
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Delhi Police Wishes Google On Its 26th Birthday, Gifts New Road Safety Search Queries
In a creative celebration of Google's 26th birthday on September 4, Delhi Police utilized their social media platform to raise road safety awareness.
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This US School Has Banned All-Black Outfits Over Mental Health Concerns
The new rule was met with widespread criticism on social media, with many questioning the connection between the colour of clothing and children's emotional well-being.
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What EU Court Said While Rejecting TikTok's Bid To Suspend Tough Curbs
Social media TikTok on Friday lost a court bid to suspend strict new EU rules designating it a market "gatekeeper", pending a final ruling on the video-sharing app's legal challenge to the law.
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Italy's New Rules For Video-Sharing Platforms To Protect Teens
Italy's communication watchdog AGCOM has approved new rules enabling it to order online video-sharing platforms to remove "harmful content" to protect minors and consumers in the country, it said on Thursday.
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H-1B Visa Appointments Postponed For Many Indians Amid US' Social Media Rules
The US Embassy in India warned that any visa applicant arriving at the consulate on a previously scheduled interview date after being notified of a reschedule will be refused entry.
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IndiGo Faces Backlash From Passengers Amid Flight Cancellations: 'Get Your Act Together'
Passengers faced long delays and poor communication at airports, with many stranded for up to 14 hours amid IndiGos operational disruptions.
-
MeitY Proposes New Rules to Detect and Track AI-Generated Deepfakes
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has proposed new rules for “synthetically generated information,” such as deepfakes, on Wednesday. These have been proposed as an amendment to the IT Rules, 2021, bringing artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content under the purview of the Indian Government and the legal system.
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Nepal Lifts Ban On Social Media Apps After Deadly Protests
The Nepal government was the first to blink. In a late-night decision, the government lifted the ban on social media apps after protests, led by Gen Z, turned violent, resulting in clashes with the police that led to the death of 19 people.
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A "Nepo Kid" Trend Amid Gen Z-Led Protests Against Nepal's Social Media Ban
Thousands of protesters, led by Generation Z, took to the streets in Kathmandu demanding the government lift the social media ban and tackle corruption. At least 19 people were killed in the protests.
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Meta To Ban Political Advertisements In EU From October, Cites Legal Issues
Meta Platforms will end political, electoral, social issue advertising on its platform in the European Union in early October because of the legal uncertainties due to EU rules targeting political advertising, the US social media company said.
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After Honeymoon Murder, This Meghalaya Region Has New Rule For Tourists
Meghalaya has made it mandatory for tourists to hire authorised and recognised guides while trekking in East Khasi Hills district for safety, the deputy commissioner and chairperson of the District Tourism Promotion Society said.
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Toll Tax for Bikes? Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Issues Clarification Amid Viral Reports
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has shared a post on social media platforms informing that the reports claiming the imposition of toll charges on two-wheelers are false.
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Indian Students Are Deleting Social Media Posts, Accounts For US Visas: Report
Students are not just deleting posts, fearing that their political jokes, views and activism might be misinterpreted during visa interviews, but also entire accounts.
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New US Visa Rules To Ban Foreigners Who "Censor" Americans On Social Media
The United States is introducing a new visa ban rule for those who "censor" Americans posting comments on social media platforms that are owned by US tech firms. The announcement was made by US Secretary of State Maro Rubio.
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UK's Ofcom to Tweak Social Media Rules in Response to Summer Riots
To regulate social media practices, Ofcom said it is planning additional measures for next spring that include new proposals for removing material tied to child sexual abuse and terrorism. It will also introduce “crisis response protocols for emergency events.”
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Delhi Police Wishes Google On Its 26th Birthday, Gifts New Road Safety Search Queries
In a creative celebration of Google's 26th birthday on September 4, Delhi Police utilized their social media platform to raise road safety awareness.
-
This US School Has Banned All-Black Outfits Over Mental Health Concerns
The new rule was met with widespread criticism on social media, with many questioning the connection between the colour of clothing and children's emotional well-being.
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What EU Court Said While Rejecting TikTok's Bid To Suspend Tough Curbs
Social media TikTok on Friday lost a court bid to suspend strict new EU rules designating it a market "gatekeeper", pending a final ruling on the video-sharing app's legal challenge to the law.
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Italy's New Rules For Video-Sharing Platforms To Protect Teens
Italy's communication watchdog AGCOM has approved new rules enabling it to order online video-sharing platforms to remove "harmful content" to protect minors and consumers in the country, it said on Thursday.
