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Government Issues Advisory to Curb Hoax Bomb Threats on Social Media
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released an advisory outlining the duties of social media platforms, also known as intermediaries, in preventing the spread of hoax bomb threats by various airlines operating in India. The necessity for these intermediaries to adhere to the IT Act, the IT Rules of 2021, and the Bhar...
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DMK Approaches Court Against E Palaniswami For Defamation, Seeks 1 Crore In Damages
The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu on Friday approached the Madras High Court, seeking Rs one crore in damages from AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami for making alleged defamatory allegations against the party on his social media account.
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US Court Rules Meta Must Face Lawsuits Over Teen Addiction To Social Media
Facebook parent company Meta must face lawsuits by U.S. states accusing it of encouraging social media addiction among teens, a federal judge in California ruled on Tuesday.
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Apple Accused of Restricting Workers' Slack, Social Media Use by US Labor Board
Apple has been accused by the US National Labor Relations board of interfering with workers' rights to collectively advocate for better working conditions by restricting their use of Slack. The NLRB complaint also alleges that the iPhone maker illegally fired an employee who advocated for workplace changes on Slack, and made another worker delete a...
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Brazil's Top Court Rules X Must Pay Pending Fines To Resume Service
Brazilian Supreme Court said on Friday that social platform X needs to pay some pending fines in order to resume its service in the country, according to a court document.
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Delhi Police Wishes Google On Its 26th Birthday, Gifts New Road Safety Search Queries
In a creative celebration of Google's 26th birthday on September 4, Delhi Police utilized their social media platform to raise road safety awareness.
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Karnataka High Court Tightens Rules On Live-Streaming Of Proceedings
The Karnataka High Court has introduced strict guidelines for live-streaming of judicial proceedings to prevent unauthorised sharing of clips on social media platforms.
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US Judge Says Elon Musk's X Must Face Class Action Age Bias Claims Over Mass Layoff
A US District Judge has ruled that roughly 150 older workers who were laid off by social media platform X when Elon Musk acquired the company can sue for age discrimination.
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Brazil's Top Court Justices To Vote on Elon Musk's X Ban
A five-member panel of Brazil's Supreme Court will vote on Monday on whether to uphold Justice Alexandre de Moraes' ruling to shut down social media platform X in the country.
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"Nobody Asked Him": Shiv Sena MLA After Cop Seen Washing His Car
A video showing a policeman washing Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad's car went viral on social media, with many questioning if that action was part of the cop's security duty to the ruling party legislator.
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Telegram Founder Arrested: The Global Rise Of Libertarian Chat App
The boss of social media platform Telegram has been arrested in France, accused of allowing the sharing of illegal content.
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Pavel Durov Has "Nothing To Hide", Says Telegram After France Arrest
France held the Russian-born founder of Telegram Pavel Durov in custody for a second day of questioning on Monday over alleged offences related to the popular but controversial messaging app, which insisted he had "nothing to hide".
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Turkey Restores Access to Instagram after Nine-Day Block
Turkey has restored access to Instagram after the company agreed to cooperate with authorities to address the government's concerns. Instagram was blocked in Turkey on August 2 for not complying with the country's laws, rules, and public sensitivities.
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This US School Has Banned All-Black Outfits Over Mental Health Concerns
The new rule was met with widespread criticism on social media, with many questioning the connection between the colour of clothing and children's emotional well-being.
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US Supreme Court Orders Review Of Ruling On Contentious Social Media Laws
The US Supreme Court on Monday ordered lower courts to review a pair of Republican-backed state laws that imposed restrictions on social media companies to moderate content, sidestepping a ruling on their constitutional validity.
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Government Issues Advisory to Curb Hoax Bomb Threats on Social Media
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has released an advisory outlining the duties of social media platforms, also known as intermediaries, in preventing the spread of hoax bomb threats by various airlines operating in India. The necessity for these intermediaries to adhere to the IT Act, the IT Rules of 2021, and the Bhar...
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DMK Approaches Court Against E Palaniswami For Defamation, Seeks 1 Crore In Damages
The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu on Friday approached the Madras High Court, seeking Rs one crore in damages from AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami for making alleged defamatory allegations against the party on his social media account.
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US Court Rules Meta Must Face Lawsuits Over Teen Addiction To Social Media
Facebook parent company Meta must face lawsuits by U.S. states accusing it of encouraging social media addiction among teens, a federal judge in California ruled on Tuesday.
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Apple Accused of Restricting Workers' Slack, Social Media Use by US Labor Board
Apple has been accused by the US National Labor Relations board of interfering with workers' rights to collectively advocate for better working conditions by restricting their use of Slack. The NLRB complaint also alleges that the iPhone maker illegally fired an employee who advocated for workplace changes on Slack, and made another worker delete a...
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Brazil's Top Court Rules X Must Pay Pending Fines To Resume Service
Brazilian Supreme Court said on Friday that social platform X needs to pay some pending fines in order to resume its service in the country, according to a court document.
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Delhi Police Wishes Google On Its 26th Birthday, Gifts New Road Safety Search Queries
In a creative celebration of Google's 26th birthday on September 4, Delhi Police utilized their social media platform to raise road safety awareness.
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Karnataka High Court Tightens Rules On Live-Streaming Of Proceedings
The Karnataka High Court has introduced strict guidelines for live-streaming of judicial proceedings to prevent unauthorised sharing of clips on social media platforms.
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US Judge Says Elon Musk's X Must Face Class Action Age Bias Claims Over Mass Layoff
A US District Judge has ruled that roughly 150 older workers who were laid off by social media platform X when Elon Musk acquired the company can sue for age discrimination.
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Brazil's Top Court Justices To Vote on Elon Musk's X Ban
A five-member panel of Brazil's Supreme Court will vote on Monday on whether to uphold Justice Alexandre de Moraes' ruling to shut down social media platform X in the country.
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"Nobody Asked Him": Shiv Sena MLA After Cop Seen Washing His Car
A video showing a policeman washing Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad's car went viral on social media, with many questioning if that action was part of the cop's security duty to the ruling party legislator.
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Telegram Founder Arrested: The Global Rise Of Libertarian Chat App
The boss of social media platform Telegram has been arrested in France, accused of allowing the sharing of illegal content.
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Pavel Durov Has "Nothing To Hide", Says Telegram After France Arrest
France held the Russian-born founder of Telegram Pavel Durov in custody for a second day of questioning on Monday over alleged offences related to the popular but controversial messaging app, which insisted he had "nothing to hide".
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Turkey Restores Access to Instagram after Nine-Day Block
Turkey has restored access to Instagram after the company agreed to cooperate with authorities to address the government's concerns. Instagram was blocked in Turkey on August 2 for not complying with the country's laws, rules, and public sensitivities.
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This US School Has Banned All-Black Outfits Over Mental Health Concerns
The new rule was met with widespread criticism on social media, with many questioning the connection between the colour of clothing and children's emotional well-being.
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US Supreme Court Orders Review Of Ruling On Contentious Social Media Laws
The US Supreme Court on Monday ordered lower courts to review a pair of Republican-backed state laws that imposed restrictions on social media companies to moderate content, sidestepping a ruling on their constitutional validity.
