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UK Defends Online Safety Law Amid X's Free Speech Criticisms
The UK government on Saturday defended a new online safety law following harsh criticism from social network X.
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WhatsApp Suspends Over 9.8 Million Accounts In India In June, Cites Harmful Activity
WhatsApp banned more than 98 lakh accounts in India during June, as part of its efforts to curb abuse and harmful activity on the platform, according to WhatsApp's latest India Monthly Report.
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UK Watchdog To Probe 34 Porn Sites For Failing Age-Check Rules Under Online Safety Law
The UK's media watchdog said on Thursday it has launched investigations into 34 pornography websites over their compliance with new age-check requirements to prevent children accessing harmful online content.
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Iconic Pune Cafe Goodluck Temporarily Shut After Customer Finds Glass In Bun Maska
The action against the Pune cafe came after the customer posted a video online claiming he found a piece of glass in his bun maska order.
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Food Authority Warns Online Platforms: Follow Safety Rules Or "Face Action"
All e-commerce players are directed to uphold the highest standards of food safety for the well-being and trust of Indian consumers.
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All 337 Tons Of Union Carbide Waste Burnt To Ashes In Madhya Pradesh
All 337 tonnes of waste of the now defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal has been burnt to ashes at a disposal plant in Pithampur, nearly six months after being brought to the unit, an official said on Monday.
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Google Unveils India-Focused Safety Charter, Shares How It Is Using AI to Combat Online Frauds and Scams
Google unveiled its Safety Charter for India, highlighting how it is using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to identify and prevent instances of cybercrimes across its products. The Mountain View-based tech giant highlighted that with the rise of India’s digital economy, the need for trust-based systems was high. The company is now using A...
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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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UK Defends Online Safety Law Amid X's Free Speech Criticisms
The UK government on Saturday defended a new online safety law following harsh criticism from social network X.
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WhatsApp Suspends Over 9.8 Million Accounts In India In June, Cites Harmful Activity
WhatsApp banned more than 98 lakh accounts in India during June, as part of its efforts to curb abuse and harmful activity on the platform, according to WhatsApp's latest India Monthly Report.
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UK Watchdog To Probe 34 Porn Sites For Failing Age-Check Rules Under Online Safety Law
The UK's media watchdog said on Thursday it has launched investigations into 34 pornography websites over their compliance with new age-check requirements to prevent children accessing harmful online content.
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Iconic Pune Cafe Goodluck Temporarily Shut After Customer Finds Glass In Bun Maska
The action against the Pune cafe came after the customer posted a video online claiming he found a piece of glass in his bun maska order.
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Food Authority Warns Online Platforms: Follow Safety Rules Or "Face Action"
All e-commerce players are directed to uphold the highest standards of food safety for the well-being and trust of Indian consumers.
-
All 337 Tons Of Union Carbide Waste Burnt To Ashes In Madhya Pradesh
All 337 tonnes of waste of the now defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal has been burnt to ashes at a disposal plant in Pithampur, nearly six months after being brought to the unit, an official said on Monday.
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Google Unveils India-Focused Safety Charter, Shares How It Is Using AI to Combat Online Frauds and Scams
Google unveiled its Safety Charter for India, highlighting how it is using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to identify and prevent instances of cybercrimes across its products. The Mountain View-based tech giant highlighted that with the rise of India’s digital economy, the need for trust-based systems was high. The company is now using A...
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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.
