As Canada moves to restrict social media for kids under 16, this 21-year-old built an app that wants users to STOP doomscrolling: Lyvio has no ads, algorithms or likesA 21-year-old Canadian student has built Lyvio, a social media app with no ads, algorithms, likes or follower counts. The app is designed t...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
Congress targets Sunetra Pawar with 'gungi gudiya' barb; NCP hits backA political row erupted in Maharashtra after the Congress party insulted Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar. The opposition party labeled ...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
India summons Meta global team on Aug 5-6 over PM Modi post, CSAM concernIndia's government will meet Meta's global team on August 5 and 6. Officials will question the company regarding child abuse material and a...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Candidate asks for Rs 65,000. HR offers Rs 50,000, promising 'learning opportunities'. She accepts. What happens two months later leaves the company with regretsCandidate asks for Rs 65,000 but accepts Rs 50,000 after HR promises learning opportunities. Two months later, after being loaded with extr...
04 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Who is Vismaya Mohanlal? Malayalam superstar's daughter reacts to backlash over support for students' protest, says, 'If the same happened tomorrow...'Vismaya Mohanlal faced online criticism for her support of NEET protest students. She stands firm by her statements, emphasising democratic...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
House panel chairperson seeks Zuckerberg apologyA parliamentary committee demanded a personal apology from Meta's Mark Zuckerberg. This demand followed Facebook's removal of Prime Ministe...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.38 AM IST
Several WhatsApp users say their accounts 'put under review'WhatsApp accounts in India and other regions faced a 24-hour review period. Users reported being blocked from all app features without prio...
03 Aug, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Representatives of social media platforms like Google, Meta appear before parliamentary panel on ITA parliamentary panel convened a meeting with social media platforms to address regulatory matters, which was also attended by government o...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
'Chandigarh mei Delhi jaisa kuch nahi': Employee's resigns calling city "too boring"An executive's LinkedIn post about an employee's resignation has sparked online discussion. The employee cited Chandigarh as "too boring" a...
03 Aug, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Man, who refused US job offer earlier, pays over Rs 1 crore income tax, says 'I'm earning for someone else'; sparks debateA man's Rs 1.14 crore income tax payment sparked debate on taxpayer value in India. He chose to stay in India despite overseas job offers t...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
From reels to real violence: How social media is reshaping crimeOnline platforms increasingly fuel real-world violence, especially among young people. The pursuit of digital validation shapes criminal be...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Santy Sharma launches Arakshan Hatao – August Kranti in Mumbai with actor Puneet Vasishtha, reveals future roadmap for the movementRapper Santy Sharma announced his "Arakshan Hatao – August Kranti" campaign in Mumbai. He addressed social media posts and criticism of a s...
03 Aug, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
“India has a different rulebook”: Polish woman’s 15-point list on life in India sparks reactionsA Polish woman shared fifteen observations about adapting to everyday Indian life online. She noted changes in her behavior, like eating st...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Trump launches $100,000-a-month feed offering early access to market-moving Truth Social postsTruth Social introduces an exclusive service for Wall Street, allowing traders to access Donald Trump's posts for $100,000 each month. This...
02 Aug, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Meta summons: Government to question global team on issues around algorithmic bias, role in public orderMeta's global team will face government questioning next week. They will address algorithmic bias and the company's public order role. This...
31 Jul, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Delhi Police asks X to axe posts against constitutional headsThe latest notice comes after the Delhi Police filed an FIR against “objectionable and defamatory” social media posts targeting PM Narendra...
30 Jul, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
PM Modi’s post to Insta ads: A look at notices sent to Meta in IndiaThe government also raised concerns over Meta-owned WhatsApp’s proposed username feature, asking the company to pause its rollout over fear...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.21 AM IST