Signal, the messaging app that keeps your chats private, is making changes to protect your phone number. Now, you can use usernames instead of sharing your number with everyone.
Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney has urged Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur to block social media accounts spreading hate speech against Sikhs.
Clubhouse, the social audio platform, has launched a new feature called 'Custom Voice' in the US, allowing users to send text messages to friends that will be heard as if spoken by the sender.
Satendra Siwal fell victim to a honey trap orchestrated by a woman posing as "Pooja Mehra" on social media, leading to the sharing of classified military documents. While Siwal claims the documents remain on his phone, forensic examination is underway to verify his statement.
The recent claim by an IndiGo passenger of finding a screw in a sandwich served onboard sparked social media attention. While IndiGo addressed the issue, stating it wasn't reported during the journey, the airline expressed regret for any inconvenience caused.
The circulating altered video purportedly showing Rahul Gandhi miscalculating a simple math equation has been debunked by India TV's fact check. The original footage reveals Gandhi accurately discussing the representation of marginalised communities during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.
Viral video: In the video, the rider can be seen exerting considerable effort to push the scooter, highlighting his dedication to completing the journey despite the unexpected setback.
X (Formerly Twitter) introduces a Creator Targeting feature for advertisers, allowing them to place ads alongside specific content creators' videos to regain lost revenue and address concerns over controversial content.
The CBSE has reiterated its commitment to addressing the issue of fraudulent social media handles by assuring the public that appropriate measures are being taken against them. The board has listed out as many as 30 fake accounts on 'X'.
Hyderabad: A resident of Hyderabad made a disturbing discovery when he found a live worm crawling in a bar of Cadbury Dairy Milk Chocolate purchased from a metro station in the city.
National Creators Award: According to sources, the social media influencers, such as those on YouTube and Instagram, will be in contention for the awards as well.
According to reports on X and Downdetector, Snapchat experienced issues today affecting over 4000 users between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
The woman mistakenly depicted as detained in Oman is identified as Deepika Jogi, aged 29, residing in the Khursipar area of Bhilai. She had travelled to the Arab Peninsula's eastern-southern region for employment as a housemaid. However, she was mistakenly detained for employment purposes.
Social media posts falsely claim Indian fencer CA Bhavani Devi has qualified for the Paris Olympics, but India TV's Fact Check team found no official confirmation. The Paris Olympics, set for July 16 to August 11, 2024, are anticipated to be a global spectacle.
Among top opposition leaders on X, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has 27.3 million followers, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi -24.8 million followers and SP leader Akhilesh Yadav 19.1 million followers.
Meta removed millions of pieces of content violating policies on Facebook and Instagram in India, based on user reports through the Indian grievance mechanism.
The India TV Fact Check team conducted thorough research, including keyword searches and reverse image searches, confirming that Zhang Yiming, the primary founder of ByteDance (the parent company of TikTok), does not resemble the person in the video.
The CEOs of five companies - Meta, X (formerly Twitter), Snap, TikTok and Discord were grilled for four hours on failing to protect minors from sexual abuse online. Republican Senator Lindsay Graham said these companies had "blood on their hands" as parents of affected children attended the hearing.
Alwar Police refuted the communal claim, clarifying that the individuals involved are from the same Hindu family. The incident underscores the significance of fact-checking, especially when debunking false communal narratives on social media.
Following the court's consideration of the Delhi Police's status report and the acknowledgment of tweet deletion, the plea was disposed of, with the court expressing satisfaction that the prayers had been addressed.
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