Social Media: News
04 Jan 2025
IndiaE-commerce, gaming, social media platforms to delete personal user data
The draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act have proposed that e-commerce, online gaming, and social media platforms must erase personal user data three years after it is no longer required.
04 Jan 2025
Indian GovernmentIndia: Minors will need parental consent to access social media
The Indian government has released the draft of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules, which suggest that children under 18 years will require parental approval to create social media accounts.
03 Jan 2025
Blinkit'Must meet...': Piyush Goyal cautions Blinkit regarding 10-minute ambulance service
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has asked quick commerce firm Blinkit to ensure that its newly launched 10-minute ambulance service in Gurugram meets all legal requirements.
03 Jan 2025
Guru RandhawaIs Guru Randhawa caught up in a feud with T-Series
Renowned Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa has recently hinted at a possible tiff with music label T-Series.
02 Jan 2025
Sachin TendulkarSachin Tendulkar's praise transforms life of Rajasthan's cricket prodigy
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar has once again highlighted India's untapped rural cricket talent.
02 Jan 2025
Armaan MalikArmaan Malik marries influencer Aashna Shroff! See wedding pictures
Renowned singer Armaan Malik and content creator Aashna Shroff are officially husband and wife now.
02 Jan 2025
Ajith KumarNo, 'Vidaamuyarchi' makers didn't receive ₹150cr plagiarism notice from Hollywood
In a recent interview with Zoom, a source close to the production of Ajith Kumar's upcoming film Vidaamuyarchi denied having received any plagiarism notice from Hollywood's Paramount Pictures.
01 Jan 2025
AnimalUnni Mukundan's 'Marco' falls prey to piracy; HD version leaked
Unni Mukundan's latest action thriller, Marco, has fallen prey to piracy as it has been leaked on several piracy websites. This comes even as the movie continues to perform well in theaters since its release on December 20.
01 Jan 2025
NoidaNoida woman tries to kill friend for rejecting marriage proposal
A 21-year-old Noida man, Dheeraj, was allegedly attacked by a woman he met on social media after he rejected her marriage proposal.
01 Jan 2025
Allu ArjunUnstoppable: 'Pushpa 2' Hindi crosses ₹1,000cr worldwide
The Hindi version of Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna's blockbuster film, Pushpa 2: The Rule, has crossed the ₹1,000cr mark at the worldwide box office on its 27th day.
31 Dec 2024
United KingdomMillionaire influencer is victim of ₹111cr jewelry heist in UK
Millionaire influencer and art collector Shafira Huang has been named as the victim of a £10.4 million (approx. ₹111 crore) jewelry heist in Primrose Hill, North London.
26 Dec 2024
BlueskyX-rival Bluesky trials 'trending topics' feature to improve user engagement
Popular social network Bluesky has started beta testing a new 'trending topics' feature. The update is available on both desktop and mobile versions of the platform.
25 Dec 2024
GoogleGoogle's 'ugly sweater' contest: Sundar Pichai's cricket-themed pullover goes viral
Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, recently took part in the company's first-ever "ugly sweater" holiday contest.
24 Dec 2024
Elon MuskAI 'slop' flooding your social media? How to avoid it
The fast-paced evolution of technology has led to the emergence of a new phenomenon called 'slop' - a term that refers to low-quality, AI-generated content on social media.
24 Dec 2024
Google MapsWhy Google Maps fails to work in West Bank
Google Maps, the world's most popular navigation app, is creating problems for users in the West Bank, as per WIRED.
21 Dec 2024
Mathura10-year-old spiritual orator files complaint against YouTubers for trolling him
Ten-year-old spiritual orator Abhinav Arora has filed a lawsuit against a few YouTubers for allegedly trolling him and Sanatana Dharma on social media platforms.
20 Dec 2024
Vijay Sethupathi'National Award loading': Fans praise Sethupathi's performance in 'Viduthalai 2'
The much-anticipated Tamil period crime thriller, Viduthalai Part 2, was released in theaters on Friday. Directed by Vetri Maaran and featuring Vijay Sethupathi, the film is a sequel to 2023's Viduthalai Part 1.
20 Dec 2024
BengaluruUnbelievable—IG account charging ₹99 to show-off Diljit fake concert experience
In the age of social media, an Instagram account called "Get Your Flex" is exploiting users's Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO).
18 Dec 2024
Aamir Khan'Wrong selection': Netizens slam FFI after 'Laapataa Ladies' misses Oscars
The Film Federation of India (FFI) has been slammed by filmmaker Hansal Mehta and Grammy-winning composer Ricky Kej after Kiran Rao's satire drama Laapataa Ladies was left out of the Oscars 2025 shortlist.
17 Dec 2024
Elon Musk'Khloe in WonderLand': Khloe Kardashian's video podcast coming to X
Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian is all set to launch her video podcast, Khloe in Wonder Land, on Elon Musk-owned social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
17 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpNo immunity for Trump in hush money conviction: NY Judge
Former United States President Donald Trump's conviction for falsifying business records in a hush money case has been upheld by a New York judge.
17 Dec 2024
Joe BidenWisconsin school shooting: Suspect identified as gun-toting 15-year-old girl
A 15-year-old student, identified as Natalie "Samantha" Rupnow, opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday.
14 Dec 2024
Vikrant Massey'Social media pressure...': What prompted Vikrant Massey's acting break
Vikrant Massey, who was recently seen in Ektaa Kapoor's political drama The Sabarmati Report, has revealed why he decided to take a break from acting.
13 Dec 2024
Allu ArjunAllu Arjun, arrested in theater stampede case, granted 14-day remand
In a shocking turn of events, Telugu superstar Allu Arjun has been arrested in connection with the Sandhya Theatre stampede case.
13 Dec 2024
GoogleGoogle slammed for 'woke' Christmas ad featuring nonbinary influencer
Google has come under fire for its new Christmas advertisement, starring nonbinary beauty influencer Cyrus Veyssi.
13 Dec 2024
Abhishek Banerjee'Paatal Lok 2' reveals Jaideep Ahlawat's bloody return; see poster
Amazon Prime Video has officially announced the return of its critically acclaimed series, Paatal Lok, for a second season.
13 Dec 2024
HyderabadMohan Babu, charged with attempted murder after assaulting journalist, apologizes
Veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu has apologized to a video journalist he allegedly assaulted outside his Hyderabad residence earlier this week.
12 Dec 2024
HamasIsrael arrests 30 citizens over alleged espionage for Iran
Israeli authorities have arrested nearly 30 people, mostly Jewish citizens, on suspicion of spying for Iran.
09 Dec 2024
Box Office'Amaran': ₹1.1cr lawsuit forces makers to delete this controversial scene
The makers of the Tamil film Amaran, featuring Sai Pallavi and Sivakarthikeyan, have finally deleted a controversial scene from the movie.
08 Dec 2024
HollywoodGirls steered toward acting but...: Olivia Wilde criticizes gender bias
Hollywood actor-turned-director Olivia Wilde recently spoke about gender disparity in the film industry at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia.
08 Dec 2024
IndiGoActivist accuses IndiGo of inaction after mother 'robbed' on flight
Trisha Shetty, founder of SheSays, has accused IndiGo of not coming to the rescue after her mother was allegedly "robbed" on a flight.
06 Dec 2024
Billie EilishBillie Eilish can't quit social media, calls it her 'cigarette'
Grammy-winning singer Billie Eilish recently compared her social media addiction to smoking.
06 Dec 2024
Christopher Nolan'Oppenheimer' star Emma Dumont comes out as non-binary, changes name
Emma Dumont, known for their role in the Academy Award-winning Oppenheimer, has come out as non-binary.
06 Dec 2024
Amber HeardAmber Heard is expecting second child: Report
Amber Heard, the 38-year-old Aquaman actor, is reportedly expecting her second child.
05 Dec 2024
Taylor SwiftTaylor's 'Eras Tour Book' renamed 'Errors Book' by disappointed fans
Taylor Swift's latest release, The Eras Tour Book, is a hit. It has taken the world by storm, selling 8,14,000 copies in its first week.
04 Dec 2024
Bombay High CourtRupali Ganguly files defamation suit against stepdaughter Esha Verma: Report
Anupamaa star Rupali Ganguly has filed a defamation suit in the Bombay High Court against her stepdaughter, Esha Verma.
03 Dec 2024
Jaipur'Aspirants' actor Naveen Kasturia ties the knot with Shubhanjali Sharma
Naveen Kasturia, who won hearts with his performance in TVF Aspirants, has tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend Shubhanjali Sharma.
03 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Odisha: Actor playing demon kills pig on-stage; eats meat raw
In a shocking incident, a 45-year-old theater actor was arrested for killing a live pig during a performance in Odisha's Ganjam district.
03 Dec 2024
Chandrababu NaiduRGV calls legal case linked to CM Naidu a 'conspiracy'
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma is in legal trouble for a social media post allegedly targeting Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders, including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.
02 Dec 2024
LifestyleOrganizing a scenic nature photography walk event
Planning a scenic nature photography walk unites enthusiasts and fosters a shared love for the natural world.
02 Dec 2024
Vivek OberoiKavita Kaushik remarks reignite Vivek-Salman debate: Here's what she said
Former television actor and Bigg Boss 14 contestant, Kavita Kaushik, recently ignited a debate with her remarks on actor Vivek Oberoi's success.
01 Dec 2024
ChildrenReady to 'engage' with Musk: Albanese on social media ban
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said that he is open to discussing the country's new social media legislation with Elon Musk.
29 Nov 2024
AustraliaMeta criticizes Australia's under-16 social media ban
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has slammed the Australian government for hastily banning social media for people under 16.
29 Nov 2024
PentagonVideo: Eerie lights over Capitol Hill cause UFO panic
An unusual sighting of four bright lights hovering above the Statue of Freedom on the Capitol dome has sparked a flurry of speculation about possible extraterrestrial activity.
28 Nov 2024
Allu Arjun'Pushpa 2': Allu Arjun addresses Fahadh Faasil's absence from promotions
As Pushpa 2: The Rule's release looms, stars Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna have been busy promoting the film. However, co-star Fahadh Faasil has been missing from the promotional events.
28 Nov 2024
John KrasinskiJohn Krasinski avoids internet after 'Sexiest Man Alive' backlash
John Krasinski, who was recently crowned People's Sexiest Man Alive 2024, has reportedly retreated from the internet after being hit by a wave of online trolling.
28 Nov 2024
EducationOrganizing a refreshing watercolor painting retreat event
Planning a watercolor painting retreat is a rewarding endeavor, bringing together artists and enthusiasts for a unique blend of creativity, education, and relaxation.
27 Nov 2024
Pollution Control BoardHyderabad streets flooded with blood-like red liquid, residents panic
The streets of Venkatadri Nagar in Hyderabad were recently inundated by a mysterious blood-red liquid that gushed out from a manhole.
27 Nov 2024
Aditi Rao HydariAditi Rao-Siddharth ties knot again in a dreamy, royal affair
Aditi Rao Hydari and her husband Siddharth recently sent fans into a frenzy by sharing never-before-seen photos from their private wedding ceremony.
27 Nov 2024
Akhilesh YadavWedding guests scramble for non-veg food, ignore veg stalls
A video of wedding guests scrambling to get their hands on non-vegetarian dishes has gone viral on social media.
25 Nov 2024
AppleApple users tired of AirPods Max issues. Time for recall?
Apple's premium over-the-ear headphones, the AirPods Max, are facing major backlash from users over ongoing Bluetooth connectivity issues and other operational problems.
