Defence Ministry Bans Live Coverage of Military Ops Amid Tensions
Amid ongoing military operations and heightened national security concerns, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a strong directive prohibiting live coverage and real-time reporting of military actions across media outlets and social media platforms. The move comes after a wave of misinformation and unverified updates surfaced online, some falsely claiming India had declared war on Pakistan. Several high-profile and verified social media accounts contributed to widespread confus
Defence Ministry Bans Live Coverage of Military Ops Amid Tensions
Amid ongoing military operations and heightened national security concerns, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has issued a strong directive prohibiting live coverage and real-time reporting of military actions across media outlets and social media platforms. The move comes after a wave of misinformation and unverified updates surfaced online, some falsely claiming India had declared war on Pakistan. Several high-profile and verified social media accounts contributed to widespread confus
Dangerous Chromebook trend leads to school evacuations and device damage
A disturbing new trend circulating among students on social media is raising alarm across school districts and fire departments in the United States. The so-called “Chromebook challenge” involves students inserting everyday objects like pencils, paper clips, or other metal items into the USB ports of school-issued Chromebooks. This reckless act can cause the laptops to short circuit, overheat, emit smoke, and in some cases even catch fire, forcing emergency evacuations and posing
Dangerous Chromebook trend leads to school evacuations and device damage
A disturbing new trend circulating among students on social media is raising alarm across school districts and fire departments in the United States. The so-called “Chromebook challenge” involves students inserting everyday objects like pencils, paper clips, or other metal items into the USB ports of school-issued Chromebooks. This reckless act can cause the laptops to short circuit, overheat, emit smoke, and in some cases even catch fire, forcing emergency evacuations and posing
Government Seeks Stronger Laws to Control 'Vulgar' Content on Social Media
In response to concerns over abusive and vulgar content on social media and OTT platforms, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament that existing laws need strengthening. He attributed the problem to cultural differences between India and Western countries, where these platforms originate. Vaishnaw emphasized that the lack of an "editorial check" on content, which previously ensured proper oversight, is a key factor contributing to the spread of i
Government Seeks Stronger Laws to Control 'Vulgar' Content on Social Media
In response to concerns over abusive and vulgar content on social media and OTT platforms, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told Parliament that existing laws need strengthening. He attributed the problem to cultural differences between India and Western countries, where these platforms originate. Vaishnaw emphasized that the lack of an "editorial check" on content, which previously ensured proper oversight, is a key factor contributing to the spread of i
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy: Urgent Call to Address Mental Health and Social Media's Impact on Youth
In a recent exclusive interview with NDTV, US Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek Murthy highlighted the critical link between social media use and mental health, particularly among teenagers. With a growing mental health crisis affecting young adults globally, Murthy stressed the importance of prioritizing mental health and addressing the stigma surrounding it. Murthy's advisory aims to foster open conversations about mental health, a topic often shrouded in shame, particularly
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy: Urgent Call to Address Mental Health and Social Media's Impact on Youth
In a recent exclusive interview with NDTV, US Surgeon General Vice Admiral Vivek Murthy highlighted the critical link between social media use and mental health, particularly among teenagers. With a growing mental health crisis affecting young adults globally, Murthy stressed the importance of prioritizing mental health and addressing the stigma surrounding it. Murthy's advisory aims to foster open conversations about mental health, a topic often shrouded in shame, particularly









