Social Media: News
06 Apr 2025
Shreya GhoshalShreya 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
London250 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 PadwaRaj 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
ChinaVideo: 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
ChinaChinese 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 KingdomEpstein, 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
LifestyleHere'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
InstagramRanveer 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
ComedyStand-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
AmazonInterview-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 HealthSelena 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
TollywoodWho 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
TechnologyInternet 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
MelbourneNeha 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 Safety22-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-ColaCoca-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
NetflixNetflix'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
NetflixKarla 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 StudiosDisney 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 RadcliffeDid 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
XTwitter'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
CanadaSamay 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 YadavBihar 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
DelhiBritish woman raped by Delhi man she met on Instagram
A British woman was allegedly raped at a hotel in Delhi's Mahipalpur area.
07 Mar 2025
National Commission for Women (NCW)'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
YouTubeNCW 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 WarnerHow 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
CelebritySana 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 BhattDid 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
ChhattisgarhFeared 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
BlueskyBluesky'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
XShreya 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.
28 Feb 2025
Preity ZintaNo, Preity Zinta isn't joining politics
Actor Preity Zinta recently conducted an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on X (formerly Twitter), where she spoke about everything from politics and her Indian Premier League team Punjab Kings to upcoming projects.
28 Feb 2025
Amitabh BachchanAmitabh Bachchan retiring from acting & 'KBC'? Actor breaks silence
Amitabh Bachchan recently set a storm of speculation among his fans with a mysterious tweet that read, "Time to go."
28 Feb 2025
Tanmay BhatHas Tanmay abandoned 'friends' Ranveer, Samay?
Comedian-ad writer Tanmay Bhat is well aware of facing flak for objectionable comedy. So, when his colleagues and friends, Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia, got caught in the eye of the storm of India's Got Latent (IGL) controversy, fans expected Bhat to speak up.
26 Feb 2025
Elon MuskAshley Clair brags about having Musk 'wrapped around her finger'
Conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair has been in the spotlight after alleging that she is the mother of Elon Musk's 13th child.
24 Feb 2025
MetaHow social media is tackling child-abuse? Modi government seeks report
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has sought a detailed report from social media platforms within two weeks, outlining their work to curb child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
23 Feb 2025
Hrithik Roshan'Developed thick skin'—Saba on constant trolling over relationship with Hrithik
Actor-singer Saba Azad has spoken about how she deals with online trolling, specifically over her longtime relationship with actor Hrithik Roshan.
23 Feb 2025
HoliPakistan: University issues notice to Hindu students for Holi celebrations
The Dawood University of Engineering and Technology in Karachi, Pakistan has faced criticism for serving a show-cause notice to its Hindu students who celebrated the festival of Holi on campus.
21 Feb 2025
Narendra ModiPreity Zinta slams trolls after being labeled an 'Andh Bhakt'
Bollywood actor Preity Zinta recently took to social media to vent out her anger at online trolls and cynics.
21 Feb 2025
Rakhi SawantRakhi Sawant summoned by Maharashtra cyber cell over 'IGL' controversy
Actor Rakhi Sawant has been summoned by the Maharashtra cyber cell to record her statement on February 27, in connection with controversial comments made by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia on the show India's Got Latent (IGL).
21 Feb 2025
Farah KhanFarah Khan slammed for calling Holi a 'chhapri festival'
Bollywood director-choreographer Farah Khan recently faced backlash for a controversial remark on the popular cooking reality show Celebrity MasterChef.
21 Feb 2025
BollywoodVeer Pahariya says trolling helped him get more work
Veer Pahariya, the 30-year-old actor who recently made his Bollywood debut with Sky Force, has taken online trolling in the right spirit.
21 Feb 2025
Bollywood'Mismatched' star Prajakta Koli to marry fiancé Vrishank this month
YouTube sensation-turned-actor Prajakta Koli, who is known for her role in Netflix's Mismatched, is ready to tie the knot with her long-time boyfriend and now-fiancé Vrishank Khanal.
20 Feb 2025
CelebrityVlogger Shenaz blames Ranveer Allahbadia controversy for losing brand deal
The latest controversy over podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia's lewd comments on YouTube's popular show India's Got Latent has allegedly affected India's influencer economy.
20 Feb 2025
InstagramRebel Kid Apoorva unfollows everyone after 'India's Got Latent' controversy
Amid the ongoing India's Got Latent controversy, social media influencer and YouTuber Apoorva Mukhija, aka "The Rebel Kid," has unfollowed everyone on her Instagram account.
20 Feb 2025
InfluencersHow 'India's Got Latent' controversy is changing influencer marketing
The influencer marketing space is in shambles after YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's inappropriate comment on the show India's Got Latent.
20 Feb 2025
SwiggyWhat is Swiggy seal badge? Why should you care?
In the digital age, ensuring food safety and hygiene is crucial for restaurants to succeed.
20 Feb 2025
Meghan MarkleAfter logo, Meghan Markle gets accused of copying brand name
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently launched her new lifestyle brand called As Ever.
20 Feb 2025
KathmanduIndian man arrested after balloon explosion injures Nepal's deputy PM
An Indian national, Kamlesh Kumar, has been arrested in Nepal after a balloon exploded at a tourism event, injuring Deputy Prime Minister Bishnu Paudel.
19 Feb 2025
PeruShakira's medical records leaked days after emergency hospital visit
In a shocking incident, the medical records of Colombian pop star Shakira were leaked on social media after her emergency hospital visit for an abdominal condition.
19 Feb 2025
Amit ShahTeenager poses as Amit Shah's son, extorts money from MLAs
A 19-year-old man has been arrested for impersonating Union Home Minister Amit Shah's son Jay Shah.
18 Feb 2025
Mumbai PoliceRanveer Allahbadia summoned for third time by Mumbai Police
Mumbai's Khar Police have sent a third summons to YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, aka BeerBiceps, in the ongoing India's Got Latent controversy.
18 Feb 2025
Celebrity'Jodha Akbar' actor Ravi Bhatia narrowly escapes horrific accident
Television actor Ravi Bhatia, recognized for his roles in hit shows such as Ishq Subhan Allah, Jodha Akbar, and Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se, recently escaped a car accident.
17 Feb 2025
YouTubeNCW reschedules hearing after Allahbadia, Mukhija cite 'death threats'
Popular Indian YouTubers Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia, and Apoorva Makhija, aka 'The Rebel Kid,' were set to appear before the National Commission for Women (NCW) via video conference on Monday at 12:00pm.
17 Feb 2025
YouTubeSamay Raina's request for virtual testimony denied; must appear in-person
The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has denied comedian Samay Raina's plea to record his statement through a video call in the ongoing India's Got Latent controversy.
17 Feb 2025
BiharWatch: Flower pots placed for Bihar CM's visit stolen
A video of locals in Buxar, Bihar, running to snatch flower pots kept along the road outside the district guest house for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's visit has gone viral.
16 Feb 2025
Cape TownWorld's 'first openly gay imam' shot dead in South Africa
Muhsin Hendricks, the world's first openly gay imam, was shot dead near Gqeberha, South Africa.
16 Feb 2025
YouTubeYouTuber Lakshay alleges murder attempt by influencers Aman Baisla-Harsh Vikal
Prominent YouTuber Lakshay Chaudhary has accused social media influencers and his rivals, Aman Baisla and Harsh Vikal, of trying to kill him.
14 Feb 2025
BusinessRanveer Allahbadia's Monk-E nears ₹100cr revenue, profit surges to ₹7.2cr
Monk Entertainment, the digital media agency co-founded by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps) and Viraj Seth, has clocked nearly ₹100 crore in revenue for the fiscal year 2024.
14 Feb 2025
Vishal DadlaniVishal Dadlani cancels Pune concert following minor accident
The much-awaited Vishal-Sheykhar Pune concert, set for March 2, has been postponed after a minor accident of noted musician Vishal Dadlani.
14 Feb 2025
Chief Justice of India'Latent' controversy: Ranveer Allahbadia moves SC against multiple FIRs
Prominent YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, has moved the Supreme Court (SC) seeking relief against several First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against him in various states.
13 Feb 2025
YouTube'Latent' row: Ashish Chanchlani withdraws from hosting 'Captain America' screening
Popular YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani has withdrawn from hosting a special screening of Marvel's Captain America: Brave New World in Mumbai on Valentine's Day.
13 Feb 2025
The Kashmir FilesVivek Agnihotri trolled for 'Kashmiri Pandit' take on Samay controversy
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, renowned for movies like The Kashmir Files and The Vaccine War, has been facing a lot of backlash on social media lately.
12 Feb 2025
Assam Police'India's Got Latent' is unscripted, claims Apoorva in police statement
The controversy over the YouTube show India's Got Latent has taken a new turn with influencer Apoorva Mukhija (The Rebel Kid) denying the show was scripted.
12 Feb 2025
YeHilary Duff's husband launches anti-Ye shirts to protest rapper's antisemitism
Matthew Koma, musician and the husband of Hollywood actor Hilary Duff, has taken a bold stand against rapper Ye's latest antisemitic controversy.
12 Feb 2025
CelebrityWho's Apoorva Mukhija? Influencer caught in 'Latent' controversy
Apoorva Mukhija, aka The Rebel Kid, is a popular social media influencer with 2.7 million Instagram followers and over 500K YouTube subscribers.
12 Feb 2025
ChiranjeeviChiranjeevi is 'scared' of another granddaughter; wants grandson for 'legacy'
Megastar Chiranjeevi is facing backlash from netizens for his recent comments at the pre-release event of RVS Nikhil's film Brahma Anandam.
12 Feb 2025
GoogleGoogle's top safety tips to avoid online fraud
In a bid to protect users from online scams, Google has released a set of guidelines.
12 Feb 2025
XTrisha's X account hacked! Fraudsters use it for crypto scam
Renowned actor Trisha Krishnan recently alerted her fans about the hacking of her official X/Twitter account.
11 Feb 2025
Deepika PadukoneBeerBiceps to Deepika's joke: 'India's Got Latent's 5 biggest scandals
Comedian Samay Raina's talent show, India's Got Latent, has been mired in controversies—thanks to its unfiltered content.
11 Feb 2025
National Human Rights CommissionRanveer Allahbadia row: YouTube removes controversial 'India's Got Latent' episode
After massive backlash online, the controversial episode of India's Got Latent (IGL) featuring YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's objectionable remarks has been taken down by YouTube.
11 Feb 2025
Devendra FadnavisB Praak cancels podcast appearance over Ranveer Allahbadia's 'sex' remarks
YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia aka BeerBiceps is facing intense backlash over controversial remarks made on India's Got Latent.
10 Feb 2025
Devendra FadnavisRanveer Allahbadia loses 2M subscribers amid 'Latent' show controversy
Ranveer Allahbadia, the popular YouTuber behind BeerBiceps, has been dealt a major backlash after a controversial incident on Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent.
10 Feb 2025
YouTubeNHRC orders YouTube to remove 'vulgar' content from 'Latent' show
The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) has ordered YouTube to take down certain episodes of the roast show India's Got Latent, hosted by comedian Samay Raina.
