India's tougher AI social media rules spark censorship fearsIndia has tightened rules governing the use of artificial intelligence on social media to combat a flood of disinformation, but also prompt...
17 Feb, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
Nepal protests: A Nepali citizen shares the real reason why Gen Z is up in arms, and it’s not just about social media banNepal Protests News: Protests in Nepal, initially sparked by a social media ban affecting platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp, have escala...
09 Sep, 2025, 09.29 AM IST
Diljit Dosanjh’s mysterious post fuels fire amid Pakistan's Hania Aamir row in 'Sardaar Ji 3'Diljit Dosanjh faces controversy for casting Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in 'Sardaar Ji 3,' sparking online backlash amid India-Pakistan ...
24 Jun, 2025, 10.31 AM IST
Meta blocks access to Muslim news page in IndiaMeta has banned a prominent Muslim news page on Instagram in India at the government's request, the account's founder said Wednesday, denou...
08 May, 2025, 08.28 AM IST
Hania Aamir, Mahira Khan, Ali Zafar banned on Instagram in India after Pahalgam attack. Full details insideFollowing the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, India has blocked access to Instagram accounts of several Pakistani celebrities, includin...
30 Apr, 2025, 10.23 PM IST
Comedy (is not) Central: Is India still not ready for ‘edgy’ comedy?Mumbai Police is searching for Ranveer Allahbadia after an FIR was filed over his comments on a controversial comedy show. However, the pod...
16 Feb, 2025, 01.19 PM IST
Social media needs moat-buildingMark Zuckerberg's emphasis on global political change, including India, was an error by Meta. With Trump's re-election, Meta alters content...
16 Jan, 2025, 11.31 PM IST
Why facts held Mark Zuckerberg's Meta backMark Zuckerberg announced Meta's cessation of fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram, citing philosophical and resource burdens. Critics a...
15 Jan, 2025, 11.30 PM IST
What lies ahead as TikTok ban looms in USA US federal court rejected TikTok's appeal against a law mandating its sale or shutdown by January 2025 due to national security concerns....
09 Dec, 2024, 06.00 AM IST
Turkey restores access to Instagram after 9-day blockTurkey lifted its nine-day ban on Instagram after the platform agreed to adhere to Turkish laws and regulations, including removing content...
11 Aug, 2024, 04.03 PM IST
Don’t force-fit the Broadcast Bill into an outdated construct of cable televisionIndia's proposed broadcast Bill mandates content creators like MrBeast to register as OTT broadcasters and adhere to stringent content cert...
08 Aug, 2024, 11.40 PM IST
Turkey to meet Instagram officials after access banTurkey planned discussions with Instagram after it was blocked in the country. The platform allegedly censored posts mourning Hamas leader ...
05 Aug, 2024, 03.13 PM IST
US House passes bill to ban TikTok or force sale over national security concernsThe US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could lead to the banning of TikTok or force its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, ...
22 Apr, 2024, 11.18 PM IST
KIFF 2022: Amitabh Bachchan voices concern over ‘repression of civil liberties’, SRK says cinema acts as cultural unifierThe stars addressed some pertinent social concerns without referring to any controversy.
16 Dec, 2022, 04.43 PM IST
TikTok ban not good for rivals, sets a precedent: Adam MosseriThe head of the Facebook unit also said that governments should have a role in regulating content on the platforms while rejecting the cont...
17 Dec, 2020, 01.20 PM IST
Facebook says will remove content to mitigate adverse legal or regulatory impactThe changes in Terms of Service come despite growing criticism of Facebook's content moderation policy that is allegedly influenced by empl...
02 Sep, 2020, 12.04 AM IST
Indian newspapers, websites not accessible in ChinaThe recent action comes amid the ongoing tension between India and China after the violent standoff on June 15 in Galwan Valley area in eas...
30 Jun, 2020, 11.35 AM IST