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After 'Rs 370 Ki Biryani' Row, 22-Year-Old Man Behind Viral Video Fired From Gurugram Job
After the 'Rs 370 ki biryani' video went viral and backlash intensified, Himanshu Jangra apologised and deactivated his Instagram account. Now the Gurugram company he was working for has terminated him
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149 Million Passwords For Gmail, Facebook, And Netflix Leaked: Report
Login credentials, including usernames, passwords, of over 149 million accounts of internet firms, including Gmail, Instagram, Facebook, and Netflix, have allegedly been leaked, a report said.
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"Deeply Disturbing And Devastating": Sreeleela Slams AI Deepfakes, Speaks Up For Women's Dignity
In recent times, several celebrities, including Rashmika Mandanna and Rakul Preet Singh, have spoken out about the growing problem of AI-generated content
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Women Achievers To Take Over PM Modi's Social Media Accounts To Mark Women's Day
Calling on people to celebrate and respect the indomitable spirit of women, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that he will hand over his various social media accounts to women achievers from different walks of life.
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Social Media Handles Blocked, Centre Trying To Suppress Voices: Farmer Leader
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Friday accused the Centre of trying to "suppress" the voices of protesters, claiming that social media accounts of farmers and YouTubers have been suspended.
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US Bill Seeks To Ban Children Under 13 From Joining Social Media
The bill is a latest effort in protecting the mental health of the youngsters.
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Kerala Governor's Facebook Account Hacked
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan's Facebook account was hacked on Saturday, police said.
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Nigerian Arrested For Cheating Odisha Man Of 30 Lakhs Posing as UK Woman
The cyber wing of the Balasore district police in Odisha has arrested a Nigerian in New Delhi for allegedly extorting Rs 30 lakh from a man through a honeytrap, a senior officer said on Friday.
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Over 600 Government Social Media Accounts Hacked Since 2017: Centre
Over 600 social media accounts of the central government were hacked in the last five years, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
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35 Pak-Based YouTube Channels Blocked For Fake Anti-India News: Centre
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday blocked 35 YouTube channels, two Twitter accounts, two Instagram accounts, two websites and a Facebook account, stated Vikram Sahay, Joint Secretary (P&A), Ministry of Information and Broadcast
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What Parliament Panel Is Considering To Make Social Media Platforms More Accountable
A parliamentary committee recommended widening the scope of proposed data protection legislation to include both personal and non-personal data and sought greater accountability for social media platforms by treating them as publishers.
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Kremlin Critic Navalny's Social Media Accounts Should Be Blocked, Says Russia
The Russian internet watchdog said Wednesday social media accounts linked to jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny should be blocked, as Moscow turns up the heat on the opposition ahead of parliamentary polls.
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Facebook Shuts Dozens Of Myanmar Pages Over "Inauthentic Behaviour"
Facebook said on Friday it dismantled dozens of accounts and pages run in Myanmar by commercial operators because of what it described as inauthentic behaviour, including some it said were using fictitious people to back a political party.
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Man Arrested For Allegedly Hacking Woman's Facebook Account In Noida: Police
A 25-year-old man was arrested in Noida on Saturday for allegedly posting on Facebook a woman's pictures that he had obtained by "hacking" her social media account, police said.
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"Give Your Social Media Account To Unnao Rape Victim": Congress Tells PM Modi
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he will for one day hand over his social media accounts to women who inspire, Congress leader Sushmita Dev suggested that he give away the control of the accounts to the Unnao rape survivor "who deserves to tell her story".
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After 'Rs 370 Ki Biryani' Row, 22-Year-Old Man Behind Viral Video Fired From Gurugram Job
After the 'Rs 370 ki biryani' video went viral and backlash intensified, Himanshu Jangra apologised and deactivated his Instagram account. Now the Gurugram company he was working for has terminated him
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149 Million Passwords For Gmail, Facebook, And Netflix Leaked: Report
Login credentials, including usernames, passwords, of over 149 million accounts of internet firms, including Gmail, Instagram, Facebook, and Netflix, have allegedly been leaked, a report said.
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"Deeply Disturbing And Devastating": Sreeleela Slams AI Deepfakes, Speaks Up For Women's Dignity
In recent times, several celebrities, including Rashmika Mandanna and Rakul Preet Singh, have spoken out about the growing problem of AI-generated content
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Women Achievers To Take Over PM Modi's Social Media Accounts To Mark Women's Day
Calling on people to celebrate and respect the indomitable spirit of women, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that he will hand over his various social media accounts to women achievers from different walks of life.
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Social Media Handles Blocked, Centre Trying To Suppress Voices: Farmer Leader
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Friday accused the Centre of trying to "suppress" the voices of protesters, claiming that social media accounts of farmers and YouTubers have been suspended.
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US Bill Seeks To Ban Children Under 13 From Joining Social Media
The bill is a latest effort in protecting the mental health of the youngsters.
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Kerala Governor's Facebook Account Hacked
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan's Facebook account was hacked on Saturday, police said.
-
Nigerian Arrested For Cheating Odisha Man Of 30 Lakhs Posing as UK Woman
The cyber wing of the Balasore district police in Odisha has arrested a Nigerian in New Delhi for allegedly extorting Rs 30 lakh from a man through a honeytrap, a senior officer said on Friday.
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Over 600 Government Social Media Accounts Hacked Since 2017: Centre
Over 600 social media accounts of the central government were hacked in the last five years, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
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35 Pak-Based YouTube Channels Blocked For Fake Anti-India News: Centre
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday blocked 35 YouTube channels, two Twitter accounts, two Instagram accounts, two websites and a Facebook account, stated Vikram Sahay, Joint Secretary (P&A), Ministry of Information and Broadcast
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What Parliament Panel Is Considering To Make Social Media Platforms More Accountable
A parliamentary committee recommended widening the scope of proposed data protection legislation to include both personal and non-personal data and sought greater accountability for social media platforms by treating them as publishers.
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Kremlin Critic Navalny's Social Media Accounts Should Be Blocked, Says Russia
The Russian internet watchdog said Wednesday social media accounts linked to jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny should be blocked, as Moscow turns up the heat on the opposition ahead of parliamentary polls.
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Facebook Shuts Dozens Of Myanmar Pages Over "Inauthentic Behaviour"
Facebook said on Friday it dismantled dozens of accounts and pages run in Myanmar by commercial operators because of what it described as inauthentic behaviour, including some it said were using fictitious people to back a political party.
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Man Arrested For Allegedly Hacking Woman's Facebook Account In Noida: Police
A 25-year-old man was arrested in Noida on Saturday for allegedly posting on Facebook a woman's pictures that he had obtained by "hacking" her social media account, police said.
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"Give Your Social Media Account To Unnao Rape Victim": Congress Tells PM Modi
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he will for one day hand over his social media accounts to women who inspire, Congress leader Sushmita Dev suggested that he give away the control of the accounts to the Unnao rape survivor "who deserves to tell her story".
