Social Media: News

15 Apr 2025

Mumbai

'Latent' row: Samay, Ranveer questioned by Maharashtra Cyber Cell

Comedian Samay Raina and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia recently recorded their statements at the Maharashtra Cyber Office in Mumbai.

14 Apr 2025

China

Trump's MAGA merchandise manufactured in China since 2016: Chinese media

Chinese news channel, China 24, has claimed that a Chinese factory has been producing goods for Donald Trump's 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) campaign since its launch in 2016.

14 Apr 2025

Instagram

Did Rida ditch BFF Apoorva during controversy? Influencer answers

Social media influencers Apoorva Mukhija and Rida Tharana, known for their close friendship, recently faced public scrutiny amid a controversy involving India's Got Latent.

13 Apr 2025

Health & Wellness

'Shipping death': Bryan Johnson slams CEO for promoting 'all-nighter' culture

Bryan Johnson, a millionaire famous for his anti-aging efforts, has taken to social media to slam Indian-origin CEO Karun Kaushik.

13 Apr 2025

New Zealand

New Zealander tricked by 4 into speaking Marathi slurs

Four unidentified men have been booked after a video emerged of them fooling a New Zealand national into using Marathi swear words.

12 Apr 2025

Air India

Over 350 flights delayed at Delhi airport due to weather

More than 350 flights have been delayed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). Heavy traffic congestion, coupled with adverse weather conditions, caused the disruption.

12 Apr 2025

Celebrity

'Latent' row: Ranveer-Apoorva may face legal action due to non-cooperation

Ranveer Allahbadia and Apoorva Mukhija are facing potential legal action from the Maharashtra Cyber Cell for not cooperating in the ongoing investigation in India's Got Latent controversy.

12 Apr 2025

X

Jaaved Jaaferi's X account hacked; actor urges fans to complain

Renowned actor Jaaved Jaaferi has revealed that his X account has been hacked.

08 Apr 2025

Instagram

Apoorva Mukhija returns to Instagram, hits back at trolls 

Apoorva Mukhija (popularly known as The Rebel Kid) has finally returned to social media after India's Got Latent controversy.

08 Apr 2025

Netflix

What is kidfluencer culture, explored in Netflix's 'Bad Influence'

Netflix is releasing a three-part docuseries, Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing, on Wednesday.

08 Apr 2025

Elon Musk

How Musk's X is cracking down on parody accounts

Elon Musk-owned social media platform X is cracking down on parody accounts.

07 Apr 2025

Bihar

Bihar's ₹40L clock tower stops working a day after inauguration

A clock tower hastily made operational in Bihar has stopped working a day after being activated.

07 Apr 2025

Bollywood

Jaya Bachchan refuses selfie, gets rare support from netizens 

Veteran actor Jaya Bachchan was among the many Bollywood stars who paid their respects at the prayer meeting of legendary actor Manoj Kumar in Mumbai.

07 Apr 2025

Bareilly

20-year-old student dies of heart attack mid-speech in Maharashtra

A heart-wrenching incident was reported from a college function in Paranda taluka of Maharashtra's Dharashiv, where a 20-year-old student died of a heart attack while delivering her speech.

06 Apr 2025

Shreya Ghoshal

Shreya Ghoshal's X account restored after being hacked in February 

After almost two months of being hacked, famous singer Shreya Ghoshal's X (formerly Twitter) account has finally been restored.

04 Apr 2025

London

250 passengers on London-Mumbai flight stuck in Turkey for 39hrs 

Over 250 passengers of a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai have been stuck at Turkey's Diyarbakir Airport for over 39 hours.

03 Apr 2025

Gudi Padwa

Raj Thackeray party workers thrash banker for defending Hindi usage 

A bank employee in Lonavala was assaulted by workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for defending the use of Hindi in daily business transactions.

01 Apr 2025

China

Video: Myanmar earthquake survivors share harrowing experiences from under rubble 

A deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on Friday, killing over 2,000 people and causing massive destruction.

01 Apr 2025

China

Chinese doctor fired for selling placentas as traditional medicine ingredients

A Chinese obstetrician was sacked after being caught on camera taking placentas from new mothers.

01 Apr 2025

United Kingdom

Epstein, Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre given days to live 

Virginia Giuffre, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein and also an alleged victim of Prince Andrew's sexual abuse, has announced she is dying.

01 Apr 2025

Lifestyle

Here's why you should take that break from social media

In today's digital age, constant connectivity can lead to stress and burnout.

30 Mar 2025

Instagram

Ranveer Allahbadia returns to Instagram, resumes podcast after 'IGL' row

Popular internet personality and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as Beerbiceps, returned to Instagram on Sunday after a month-long break following the controversy over his comments on India's Got Latent.

29 Mar 2025

Comedy

Stand-up comic Swati Sachdeva faces backlash for mother-vibrator joke

Stand-up comedian Swati Sachdeva is facing immense backlash on social media due to her latest joke about how her mother reacted after finding a vibrator at home.

28 Mar 2025

Amazon

Interview-bypassing AI tool lands student developer in hot water

Chungin Lee, a second-year computer science student at Columbia University, has been suspended for creating an AI tool to cheat in tech job interviews.

27 Mar 2025

Mental Health

Selena Gomez says women face more online scrutiny than men 

In a recent interview on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast, Selena Gomez voiced her opinion on the increased scrutiny women face on social media compared to men.

27 Mar 2025

Tollywood

Who is Shruthi Narayanan, star linked to casting couch controversy? 

Tamil actor Shruthi Narayanan is making headlines after an alleged adult video of her leaked online. This leak exposes the dark side of the casting couch culture in the Tamil film industry.

26 Mar 2025

Technology

Internet is obsessed with Saratoga water and bananas—Here's why

Saratoga water has recently been trending on Google searches in the US and India.

25 Mar 2025

Melbourne

Neha Kakkar cries on stage after arriving three hours late 

Popular Indian playback singer Neha Kakkar's recent concert in Melbourne turned controversial after she showed up late.

24 Mar 2025

Women Safety

22-year-old influencer receives death threats; files police complaint 

Angel Rai (22), a popular social media influencer and actor, has filed a police complaint after receiving death threats via email and Instagram.

22 Mar 2025

Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola's new hydrogen-powered vending machine runs without a power outlet

Coca-Cola has announced plans to launch the world's first hydrogen-powered vending machines at the upcoming World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

22 Mar 2025

Netflix

Netflix's 'Adolescence' explores dark world of incels: What are they?

Netflix's latest mini-series, Adolescence, is taking the world by storm by addressing the controversial topic of incels and toxic masculinity.

21 Mar 2025

Netflix

Karla Sofia Gascon claims targeted campaign ruined her Oscar chances

The star of Emilia Perez, Karla Sofia Gascon, has openly condemned a smear campaign against her after her recent Oscar snub.

21 Mar 2025

Walt Disney Studios

Disney announces 'Coco 2' for 2029—but who asked for it? 

Pixar has officially announced a sequel to its 2017 hit film, Coco.

20 Mar 2025

Daniel Radcliffe

Did JK Rowling just brutally mock 'Harry Potter' stars? 

JK Rowling, the author of the illustrious Harry Potter series, has sparked controversy with her latest post on X.

20 Mar 2025

YouTube

'IGL' row: Samay Raina summoned for the third time

The controversy over YouTuber Samay Raina's show, India's Got Latent, continues to snowball. The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has issued a third summons to Raina, who had failed to appear on Wednesday.

18 Mar 2025

X

Twitter's 250kg bird logo is up for auction (shipping extra!)

The iconic 12-foot-tall bird logo, a former fixture at Twitter's San Francisco headquarters, is up for auction.

17 Mar 2025

Canada

Samay Raina issued second summons in 'India's Got Latent' row

Popular YouTuber and comedian Samay Raina has been summoned by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell to record his statement in the ongoing controversy of his show India's Got Latent.

16 Mar 2025

Lalu Prasad Yadav

Bihar cop removed for dancing at Tej Pratap Yadav's behest

Bihar police officer Deepak Kumar has been removed from service after a video emerged of him dancing at the behest of RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav during Holi celebrations.

13 Mar 2025

Delhi

British woman raped by Delhi man she met on Instagram

A British woman was allegedly raped at a hotel in Delhi's Mahipalpur area.

'Latent' row: Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva Mukhija apologize to NCW

Social media influencers Ranveer Allahbadia and Apoorva Mukhija have submitted written apologies to the National Commission for Women (NCW) for their controversial remarks on India's Got Latent.

06 Mar 2025

YouTube

NCW calls YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva Mukhija over controversial remarks 

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has summoned popular YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Apoorva Mukhija over their controversial remarks on Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent.

06 Mar 2025

David Warner

How David Warner's 'Robinhood' cameo was secretly filmed 

Former Australian cricketer David Warner is making his Telugu cinema debut with a guest appearance in director Venky Kudumula's upcoming film, Robinhood.

05 Mar 2025

Celebrity

Sana Khan trolled for jokingly forcing Sambhavna to wear burqa 

Former actor Sana Khan has found herself in hot water after a video clip of her interaction with YouTuber-actor Sambhavna Seth surfaced online.

05 Mar 2025

Alia Bhatt

Did BLACKPINK's Jennie copy Alia Bhatt's 'Rani Anthem'? 

Jennie Kim, a member of the popular K-pop group BLACKPINK, is currently at the center of plagiarism allegations.

04 Mar 2025

Chhattisgarh

Feared Maoist commander surrenders in Bijapur

Notorious Maoist commander Dinesh Modiyam, who is responsible for the deaths of over 100 security personnel, has surrendered to the police in Bijapur.

02 Mar 2025

Bluesky

Bluesky's user trends mirror larger social media platforms: Study

Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform often seen as an alternative to X, is exhibiting user trends similar to those on larger platforms.

01 Mar 2025

X

Shreya Ghoshal's X account hacked; singer alerts fans

Renowned singer Shreya Ghoshal has alerted her fans about a security breach on her X (formerly Twitter) account, which was compromised on February 13.