Social Media

Girl Allegedly Gang-Raped In Bihar, Accused Post Photos Online

Cities | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 23, 2019

A girl was allegedly gang raped in Bihar's Begusarai by men who took then took pictures of the heinous act on their phones and circulated them on social media, police said.

Disha Patani's Latest Parkour Video Is The Fitness Inspo You Need Right Now

Entertainment | Friday February 22, 2019

Disha Patani frequently shares posts pertaining to fitness on social media

On Abusive Messages To Ravish Kumar, Other Journalists, Notice To Telcos

India News | Reported by Himanshu Shekhar Mishra, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Friday February 22, 2019

Telecom operators have been asked to explain in 15 days what action they have taken amidst an intense campaign of threats and abuse against several senior journalists, including NDTV's Ravish Kumar, over the last week.

After Twitter, Parliament Panel Summons Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram

India News | Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Friday February 22, 2019

After Twitter, a parliamentary panel has summoned representatives of Facebook, its messaging services WhatsApp and photo-sharing app Instagram to appear before it early next month and discuss concerns over safeguarding "citizens' rights on social media".

Kangana Ranaut's Sister Schools Trolls Mocking Manikarnika Mechanical Horse Video

Entertainment | Friday February 22, 2019

"This is called a mechanical horse and it was used in movies like Gladiator, The Last Samurai and Braveheart," tweeted Rangoli

On First Day Of Exam, Odisha HSC Question Paper Leaked On Social Media

Education | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday February 22, 2019

However, School and Mass Education Minister Badri Narayan Patra rubbished the reports stating that mobile phones were completely prohibited at the exam centres.

IAS Officer Finds Her Fake LinkedIn Account, Lodges Police Complaint

Noida News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 22, 2019

A fake social media account of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer B Chandrakala has been closed, days after she reported the matter with the city police alleging identity theft, say officials.

Facebook Summoned by Parliamentary Panel Over Citizens' Rights Protection

Reuters | Friday February 22, 2019

A parliamentary panel has summoned representatives of Facebook, its messaging services WhatsApp, and photo-sharing app Instagram to appear before it early next month.

Blog: Voters, Please See. A 9-Point Clean Air Manifesto For Elections

Blog | Chetan Bhattacharji | Friday February 22, 2019

The air across many places in India is toxic. Pollution levels, while not at emergency levels like a few years ago, remain lethally high. A glance at social media will show you who are the most worried. "Parents are only obsessing about how to protect their children (from air pollution). We're all terrified" tweeted a mother.

Social Media Outrage After Basketball Star's Nike Shoe Splits

World News | Reuters | Friday February 22, 2019

A Nike Inc sneaker worn by a college basketball superstar split in half less than a minute into a highly anticipated game between Duke University and North Carolina, prompting an outcry on social media as the company sought to figure out what caused the problem.

KJ Alphons Files Complaint Over Trolling For Photo With Soldier's Coffin

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 22, 2019

Union Minister Alphons Kannanthanam Thursday filed a police complaint alleging insult and abuse through social media over a photo of him standing near the coffin of a slain CRPF personnel killed in the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

Robert Vadra Gives Style, Health Tips To Probe Officials On Social Media

India News | Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Thursday February 21, 2019

A day after Robert Vadra was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case, the businessman today posted a post-session photograph on Instagram and captioned it with a tongue-in-cheek message for the officials surrounding him.

Our First Glimpse Into Meghan Markle's Baby Shower, Thanks To Her Friend

Offbeat | NDTV Offbeat Desk | Thursday February 21, 2019

While most guests at Meghan Markle's baby shower followed a strict 'no social media' policy, Daniel Martin treated us to an inside glimpse.

"Mom Made Us Dress The Same": Novak Djokovic's Throwback Pic Is Aww-Dorable

Offbeat | Sanya Jain | Thursday February 21, 2019

Tennis star Novak Djokovic dug out a throwback picture to share on social media this Thursday, and netizens can't stop saying "aww".

PM Narendra Modi: Boman Irani To Play Ratan Tata In Vivek Oberoi's Film

Entertainment | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday February 21, 2019

Boman Irani said, "I have always received comments on social media that I resemble Ratan Tata"