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Iranian Embassy Flags Fake Social Media Accounts Undermining India-Iran Relations
The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi has issued a stern warning about a series of fake social media accounts impersonating official Iranian entities, allegedly aiming to disrupt the diplomatic relationship between Iran and India.
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Trump Ramps Up Trade War, Slaps 30% Tariffs On European Union, Mexico
US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he's levying tariffs of 30 per cent against the European Union and Mexico.
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X Slashes Subscription Fees In India By Up To 48%
Social media platform X has slashed subscription fees for account holders in India by up to 48 per cent, according to updates on its portal.
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Pakistani Father Kills Daughter For Refusing To Delete Tiktok Account
According to a police report shared with AFP, investigators said the father killed his 16-year-old daughter on Tuesday "for honour". He was subsequently arrested.
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"X Exploited Technicalities...": Centre Refutes "Press Censorship" Charge
The government today refuted microblogging platform X's claim that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued a fresh blocking order on July 3 against 2,355 accounts including international news agency Reuters and Reuters World.
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Centre Responds After News Agency Reuters' X Account Withheld In India
There has been "no requirement" from the Indian government to withhold the Reuters' X handle, the Centre has said, denying any role in the international news agency's social media account being withheld in the country.
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Meta Verified Users Claim ‘Useless’ Customer Support Amid Account Bans Despite Paying for Subscription
Meta Platforms has been on a banning spree which is affecting users across the many social media apps under its umbrella. Amidst the ongoing mass bans, even those who are paying a premium for the Meta verified subscription have been left disappointed by tech giant’s customer support. Users have deemed the service “useless”, despite Meta claim...
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Why Pak Actors, Cricketers' Social Media Accounts Were Briefly Unblocked
The social media accounts of several Pakistani actors and cricketers have been banned once again, briefly after they were made accessible in India on Wednesday.
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Delhi Man Arrested For Morphing Woman's Photos, Uploading Them Online
A 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly using AI tools to morph a college student's photos into explicit images and uploading them using fake social media accounts created in her name, police said on Wednesday.
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Global Matcha 'Obsession' Drinks Japan Tea Farms Dry
At a minimalist Los Angeles matcha bar, powdered Japanese tea is prepared with precision, despite a global shortage driven by the bright green drink's social media stardom.
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Why US Wants Access To All Social Media Accounts Of Visa Applicants: Explained
The United States has mandated that all visa applicants, including Indians, set their social media accounts to public for enhanced screening of tourists and immigrants in view of "national security and public safety."
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Should Treat Visa Applications On Merit: India On US Social Media Scrutiny
The US Embassy in India, in a social post had asked Indian students to list all social media usernames or handles of every platform they have used in the last five years on their application form.
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US Tightens Visa Rules: Social Media Handles Must Be Disclosed by Applicants
Outlining each visa adjudication as a "national security decision", the US has asked applicants to reveal their social media usernames or handles of each platform they have used in the last five years.
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US To Screen Social Media Accounts Of Visa Applicants In These Categories
In a move aimed at strengthening visa screening procedures, the United States has announced that effective immediately, all individuals applying for an F, M, or J non-immigrant visa are required to adjust the privacy settings on all of their social m
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Brazil's Top Court Votes to Hold Social Media Platforms Accountable for User Posts
Brazil's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that social media firms are responsible for certain user-posted content in the country. This could result in fines against social media companies in Brazil. The decision could impact the business of platforms including Meta's Facebook and Instagram, as well as TikTok, Elon Musk's X and other internet giants, s...
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Iranian Embassy Flags Fake Social Media Accounts Undermining India-Iran Relations
The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi has issued a stern warning about a series of fake social media accounts impersonating official Iranian entities, allegedly aiming to disrupt the diplomatic relationship between Iran and India.
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Trump Ramps Up Trade War, Slaps 30% Tariffs On European Union, Mexico
US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced he's levying tariffs of 30 per cent against the European Union and Mexico.
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X Slashes Subscription Fees In India By Up To 48%
Social media platform X has slashed subscription fees for account holders in India by up to 48 per cent, according to updates on its portal.
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Pakistani Father Kills Daughter For Refusing To Delete Tiktok Account
According to a police report shared with AFP, investigators said the father killed his 16-year-old daughter on Tuesday "for honour". He was subsequently arrested.
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"X Exploited Technicalities...": Centre Refutes "Press Censorship" Charge
The government today refuted microblogging platform X's claim that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology issued a fresh blocking order on July 3 against 2,355 accounts including international news agency Reuters and Reuters World.
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Centre Responds After News Agency Reuters' X Account Withheld In India
There has been "no requirement" from the Indian government to withhold the Reuters' X handle, the Centre has said, denying any role in the international news agency's social media account being withheld in the country.
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Meta Verified Users Claim ‘Useless’ Customer Support Amid Account Bans Despite Paying for Subscription
Meta Platforms has been on a banning spree which is affecting users across the many social media apps under its umbrella. Amidst the ongoing mass bans, even those who are paying a premium for the Meta verified subscription have been left disappointed by tech giant’s customer support. Users have deemed the service “useless”, despite Meta claim...
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Why Pak Actors, Cricketers' Social Media Accounts Were Briefly Unblocked
The social media accounts of several Pakistani actors and cricketers have been banned once again, briefly after they were made accessible in India on Wednesday.
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Delhi Man Arrested For Morphing Woman's Photos, Uploading Them Online
A 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly using AI tools to morph a college student's photos into explicit images and uploading them using fake social media accounts created in her name, police said on Wednesday.
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Global Matcha 'Obsession' Drinks Japan Tea Farms Dry
At a minimalist Los Angeles matcha bar, powdered Japanese tea is prepared with precision, despite a global shortage driven by the bright green drink's social media stardom.
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Why US Wants Access To All Social Media Accounts Of Visa Applicants: Explained
The United States has mandated that all visa applicants, including Indians, set their social media accounts to public for enhanced screening of tourists and immigrants in view of "national security and public safety."
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Should Treat Visa Applications On Merit: India On US Social Media Scrutiny
The US Embassy in India, in a social post had asked Indian students to list all social media usernames or handles of every platform they have used in the last five years on their application form.
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US Tightens Visa Rules: Social Media Handles Must Be Disclosed by Applicants
Outlining each visa adjudication as a "national security decision", the US has asked applicants to reveal their social media usernames or handles of each platform they have used in the last five years.
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US To Screen Social Media Accounts Of Visa Applicants In These Categories
In a move aimed at strengthening visa screening procedures, the United States has announced that effective immediately, all individuals applying for an F, M, or J non-immigrant visa are required to adjust the privacy settings on all of their social m
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Brazil's Top Court Votes to Hold Social Media Platforms Accountable for User Posts
Brazil's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that social media firms are responsible for certain user-posted content in the country. This could result in fines against social media companies in Brazil. The decision could impact the business of platforms including Meta's Facebook and Instagram, as well as TikTok, Elon Musk's X and other internet giants, s...
