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Pawan Kalyan Slams Sharmistha Panoli’s Arrest in Gurugram

The arrest of law student and social media influencer Sharmistha Panoli in Gurugram by the Kolkata Police has sparked widespread political and public outcry. Panoli was taken into custody over a controversial social media post related to “Operation Sindoor,” which authorities claimed was communally provocative. Although she later deleted the post and issued an apology, several public figures and political leaders condemned the arrest as excessive a

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02 Jun 2025 04:31 AM

Pawan Kalyan Slams Sharmistha Panoli’s Arrest in Gurugram

The arrest of law student and social media influencer Sharmistha Panoli in Gurugram by the Kolkata Police has sparked widespread political and public outcry. Panoli was taken into custody over a controversial social media post related to “Operation Sindoor,” which authorities claimed was communally provocative. Although she later deleted the post and issued an apology, several public figures and political leaders condemned the arrest as excessive a

Political News

Vivek Ramaswamy Faces Racist Attacks Over Anniversary Post

Indian-American entrepreneur and Republican politician Vivek Ramaswamy recently took to social media to share a heartfelt message celebrating his 10th wedding anniversary with wife Apoorva. However, what should have been a touching tribute to their love story quickly turned into a target for online hate, as users posted a barrage of racist and anti-immigrant remarks, many of them telling the couple to “go back to India.” In his anniversary post on X , Ramaswamy shared tw

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30 May 2025 02:30 AM

Vivek Ramaswamy Faces Racist Attacks Over Anniversary Post

Indian-American entrepreneur and Republican politician Vivek Ramaswamy recently took to social media to share a heartfelt message celebrating his 10th wedding anniversary with wife Apoorva. However, what should have been a touching tribute to their love story quickly turned into a target for online hate, as users posted a barrage of racist and anti-immigrant remarks, many of them telling the couple to “go back to India.” In his anniversary post on X , Ramaswamy shared tw

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Social media vetting could disrupt US student visa process

The Trump administration has ordered US consulates worldwide to pause new student visa interviews, as reported by Politico. This directive comes as part of a broader effort to implement social media vetting for all foreign students applying to study in the United States. The move is expected to create significant delays in visa processing and could also put a financial strain on US universities that depend heavily on international student enrolment. According to documents signe

Visa & Immigration

28 May 2025 00:55 AM

Social media vetting could disrupt US student visa process

The Trump administration has ordered US consulates worldwide to pause new student visa interviews, as reported by Politico. This directive comes as part of a broader effort to implement social media vetting for all foreign students applying to study in the United States. The move is expected to create significant delays in visa processing and could also put a financial strain on US universities that depend heavily on international student enrolment. According to documents signe

Visa & Immigration

Colombian Influencer Shot Dead by Fake Delivery Man

Maria Jose Estupinan Sanchez, a 22-year-old rising social media influencer from Cucuta, Colombia, was tragically shot and killed outside her home by a man pretending to be a delivery worker. The horrifying incident took place earlier this week in the La Riviera neighborhood around 1:00 PM, shaking the local community and her thousands of online followers. Sanchez was known for sharing snippets of her life as both a model and a student, as she pursued a degree in Social Communication

Influencers

18 May 2025 23:38 PM

Colombian Influencer Shot Dead by Fake Delivery Man

Maria Jose Estupinan Sanchez, a 22-year-old rising social media influencer from Cucuta, Colombia, was tragically shot and killed outside her home by a man pretending to be a delivery worker. The horrifying incident took place earlier this week in the La Riviera neighborhood around 1:00 PM, shaking the local community and her thousands of online followers. Sanchez was known for sharing snippets of her life as both a model and a student, as she pursued a degree in Social Communication

Influencers

India Blocks X Accounts of Chinese, Turkish State Media

India has blocked access to several X (formerly Twitter) accounts affiliated with Chinese and Turkish state-run media, escalating digital and diplomatic tensions amid growing concern over foreign propaganda. The ban follows a heated exchange earlier this week between the Indian Embassy in Beijing and China’s Global Times over controversial coverage of Operation Sindoor India’s recent military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Among the major accounts restr

Global News

14 May 2025 05:34 AM

India Blocks X Accounts of Chinese, Turkish State Media

India has blocked access to several X (formerly Twitter) accounts affiliated with Chinese and Turkish state-run media, escalating digital and diplomatic tensions amid growing concern over foreign propaganda. The ban follows a heated exchange earlier this week between the Indian Embassy in Beijing and China’s Global Times over controversial coverage of Operation Sindoor India’s recent military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Among the major accounts restr

Global News

Lawmakers push for mental health warnings on social platforms across U.S.

Across the United States, a growing number of lawmakers are pushing to require warning labels on social media platforms to alert teenagers to potential mental health risks. Legislators in states like California, Texas, and New York are introducing measures that could change how platforms present themselves to younger users, with the broader aim of addressing a worsening youth mental health crisis. The proposed legislation aims to inform users, especially teens, about the psycholog

Education & Training

13 May 2025 06:10 AM

Lawmakers push for mental health warnings on social platforms across U.S.

Across the United States, a growing number of lawmakers are pushing to require warning labels on social media platforms to alert teenagers to potential mental health risks. Legislators in states like California, Texas, and New York are introducing measures that could change how platforms present themselves to younger users, with the broader aim of addressing a worsening youth mental health crisis. The proposed legislation aims to inform users, especially teens, about the psycholog

Education & Training

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

Global News

09 May 2025 07:46 AM

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

Global News

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

Education & Training

09 May 2025 03:31 AM

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

Education & Training

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

General

27 Nov 2024 05:56 AM

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

General

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

General

10 Oct 2024 06:28 AM

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

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Pawan Kalyan Slams Sharmistha Panoli’s Arrest in Gurugram

Pawan Kalyan Slams Sharmistha Panoli’s Arrest in Gurugram

Vivek Ramaswamy Faces Racist Attacks Over Anniversary Post

Vivek Ramaswamy Faces Racist Attacks Over Anniversary Post

Social media vetting could disrupt US student visa process

Social media vetting could disrupt US student visa process

Colombian Influencer Shot Dead by Fake Delivery Man

Colombian Influencer Shot Dead by Fake Delivery Man

India Blocks X Accounts of Chinese, Turkish State Media

India Blocks X Accounts of Chinese, Turkish State Media

Lawmakers push for mental health warnings on social platforms across U.S.

Lawmakers push for mental health warnings on social platforms across U.S.

Defence Ministry Bans Live Coverage of Military Ops Amid Tensions

Defence Ministry Bans Live Coverage of Military Ops Amid Tensions

Dangerous Chromebook trend leads to school evacuations and device damage

Dangerous Chromebook trend leads to school evacuations and device damage

Government Seeks Stronger Laws to Control 'Vulgar' Content on Social Media

Government Seeks Stronger Laws to Control 'Vulgar' Content on Social Media

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy: Urgent Call to Address Mental Health and Social Media's Impact on Youth

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy: Urgent Call to Address Mental Health and Social Media's Impact on Youth

2025 Financial Outlook: 6 Key Strategies for a Brighter Future

Alienware Unveils New Area-51 Laptops and Desktop at CES 2025

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Mirabai Chanu Returns With Gold at Commonwealth Championships, Sets Records in Ahmedabad

Google Warns U.S. Retailers of Rising Cyber Threats Linked to Scattered Spider

Asia-Pacific markets fall as Powell warns on equity valuations

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