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Operation Sindoor: Important Dos and Don'ts Shared by IT Ministry to Prevent Misinformation
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released online safety guidelines for citizens in the wake of Operation Sindoor. The advisory aims to educate users about the risks of misinformation and emphasises the need for cybersecurity precautions. Users have been urged to report any misinformation to the PIB via WhatsApp and...
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TikTok's 'Chromebook Challenge' Sparks School Laptop Fires In US, Prompting Safety Concerns
A viral TikTok challenge known as the "#ChromebookChallenge" is prompting students to insert metal objects into their school-issued Chromebooks' USB ports.
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Viral: Woman Uses Toilet To Dye Easter Eggs, Sparks Hygiene Debate Online
The video shows an unhygienic way of colouring Easter eggs by placing them into a toilet bowl.
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Meta Expands 'Teen Accounts' to Facebook, Messenger Amid Children's Online Safety Regulatory Push
Meta's expansion of safety features for teens comes as some lawmakers say they plan to press ahead with proposed legislation, such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), seeking to protect children from social media harms. Meta users under 16 will also not be allowed to disable a feature that automatically blurs images potentially containing nudity ...
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Video: Dog's Near-Death Experience On Railway Station Sparks Heated Debate On Pet Safety
A viral video shows a dog nearly being hit by a train after its owner rushes to catch the train. The incident sparked online debates about pet responsibility, with some criticizing the owner, while others defended him for his efforts to save the dog.
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India, Meta Launch "Be An Empowered Consumer" Campaign For Digital Safety
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs on Tuesday announced a partnership with tech company Meta to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer" aimed at enhancing digital literacy and protection for online consumers.
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Video: Man Dangles From Moving Train Window While Performing Stunt, Rescued By Passengers
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious concerns about safety and the reckless pursuit of online fame.
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Watch: After Worms Found In "The Good Bowl" Meal, Swiggy And Company Respond To Viral Video
A viral reel on Instagram has called out the popular cloud kitchen The Good Bowl as well as the delivery platform Swiggy for a dish that allegedly arrived with worms in it.
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Tinder Dating Safety Guide Released in Four Indian Languages Ahead of Safer Internet Day
Tinder released its Dating Safety Guide in four Indian languages on Friday. The Match Group-owned dating app said that the regional language version of the guide was created in collaboration with the non-profit institution Centre for Social Research (CSR) ahead of the Safer Internet Day, which is observed on February 11. The company said that the g...
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Uber Sacks Driver After He Sends "Jaldi Aao Babu" Text To Delhi Woman
Following the online backlash, the driver was reportedly banned from the platform.
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Mahindra BE 6's First-Ever Crash Pics Surface Online, Shows-Off Its Build Quality
Mahindra BE 6, launched last year has got 5 star rating by Bharat NCAP and now the car is in the news again due to its first ever accident, with Datsun Go.
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IIT Bhilai Unveils Anti-Fraud Device, Aiming To Secure UPI, E-Commerce, And Banking
Resembling a pen drive, the device acts as a secure dongle, ensuring no online transactions can occur without its connection and a password.
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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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FBI Issues Urgent Warning For Chrome, Safari And Edge Users: Scammers Are Targeting You
The FBI has issued a warning to online shoppers as holiday season scams surge, with an 89% increase in fraudulent websites reported.
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Meta Launches Campaign With Centre To Combat Online Scams In India
Meta has launched its safety campaign 'Scam se Bacho' in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, to educate people on how to stay safe from online scams and promote safer digital practices.
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Operation Sindoor: Important Dos and Don'ts Shared by IT Ministry to Prevent Misinformation
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released online safety guidelines for citizens in the wake of Operation Sindoor. The advisory aims to educate users about the risks of misinformation and emphasises the need for cybersecurity precautions. Users have been urged to report any misinformation to the PIB via WhatsApp and...
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TikTok's 'Chromebook Challenge' Sparks School Laptop Fires In US, Prompting Safety Concerns
A viral TikTok challenge known as the "#ChromebookChallenge" is prompting students to insert metal objects into their school-issued Chromebooks' USB ports.
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Viral: Woman Uses Toilet To Dye Easter Eggs, Sparks Hygiene Debate Online
The video shows an unhygienic way of colouring Easter eggs by placing them into a toilet bowl.
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Meta Expands 'Teen Accounts' to Facebook, Messenger Amid Children's Online Safety Regulatory Push
Meta's expansion of safety features for teens comes as some lawmakers say they plan to press ahead with proposed legislation, such as the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), seeking to protect children from social media harms. Meta users under 16 will also not be allowed to disable a feature that automatically blurs images potentially containing nudity ...
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Video: Dog's Near-Death Experience On Railway Station Sparks Heated Debate On Pet Safety
A viral video shows a dog nearly being hit by a train after its owner rushes to catch the train. The incident sparked online debates about pet responsibility, with some criticizing the owner, while others defended him for his efforts to save the dog.
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India, Meta Launch "Be An Empowered Consumer" Campaign For Digital Safety
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs on Tuesday announced a partnership with tech company Meta to launch a consumer awareness campaign called "Be an Empowered Consumer" aimed at enhancing digital literacy and protection for online consumers.
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Video: Man Dangles From Moving Train Window While Performing Stunt, Rescued By Passengers
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious concerns about safety and the reckless pursuit of online fame.
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Watch: After Worms Found In "The Good Bowl" Meal, Swiggy And Company Respond To Viral Video
A viral reel on Instagram has called out the popular cloud kitchen The Good Bowl as well as the delivery platform Swiggy for a dish that allegedly arrived with worms in it.
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Tinder Dating Safety Guide Released in Four Indian Languages Ahead of Safer Internet Day
Tinder released its Dating Safety Guide in four Indian languages on Friday. The Match Group-owned dating app said that the regional language version of the guide was created in collaboration with the non-profit institution Centre for Social Research (CSR) ahead of the Safer Internet Day, which is observed on February 11. The company said that the g...
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Uber Sacks Driver After He Sends "Jaldi Aao Babu" Text To Delhi Woman
Following the online backlash, the driver was reportedly banned from the platform.
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Mahindra BE 6's First-Ever Crash Pics Surface Online, Shows-Off Its Build Quality
Mahindra BE 6, launched last year has got 5 star rating by Bharat NCAP and now the car is in the news again due to its first ever accident, with Datsun Go.
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IIT Bhilai Unveils Anti-Fraud Device, Aiming To Secure UPI, E-Commerce, And Banking
Resembling a pen drive, the device acts as a secure dongle, ensuring no online transactions can occur without its connection and a password.
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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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FBI Issues Urgent Warning For Chrome, Safari And Edge Users: Scammers Are Targeting You
The FBI has issued a warning to online shoppers as holiday season scams surge, with an 89% increase in fraudulent websites reported.
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Meta Launches Campaign With Centre To Combat Online Scams In India
Meta has launched its safety campaign 'Scam se Bacho' in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, to educate people on how to stay safe from online scams and promote safer digital practices.
