Tag: Social Media

Kunal Kamra moves Bombay HC to quash FIR over ‘gaddar’ jibe at Eknath Shinde

The case stems from a performance earlier this year, where Kamra allegedly mocked Shinde by altering a popular Hindi song from the film Dil To Pagal Hai, using the term "gaddar" in reference to the Maharashtra leader.

Comedian challenges charges, citing violation of his fundamental rights in ongoing legal battle over controversial remark.

Meta fined by Turkey for defying content restrictions on Facebook and Instagram

In a statement, Meta said, "We pushed back on requests from the Turkish government to restrict content that is clearly in the public interest, and have been fined by them as a consequence.

The tech giant faces significant penalties for resisting Turkey’s demands to limit content amid ongoing political tensions.

CCI raids: Cloned data from media agencies puts Big Tech under scanner

A parliamentary standing committee recently directed the CCI to submit its responses on the steps taken to safeguard the interest of small retailers.

The investigation has raised critical questions about whether the digital advertising ecosystem will become more streamlined, especially as the CCI examines the Big Tech angle in the alleged media cartelization and price-fixing case.

Apoorva Mukhija aka ‘The Rebel Kid’ erases Instagram posts after India’s Got Latent controversy

As the drama unfolded, Mukhija, who was also accused of making an inappropriate remark during the episode, found herself at the center of a media storm.

Social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija, known as The Rebel Kid, stuns her 3 million followers by deleting all content from her Instagram after a major fallout from the India’s Got Latent controversy.

WPP’s Mark Read stresses on ‘more efficient operations and strict capital allocation’ amid market pressures

The world’s largest holding company’s CEO is betting big on tech and creativity amid market pressures. In his annual statement, Mark Read said the company plans to increase annual investment in WPP Open from £250 million in 2024 to £300 million in 2025.

Toy Boom: How playtime is powering a $3 billion industry

The toy imports have declined by 52%, while exports have surged by an impressive 239%.

Government initiatives like the Quality Control Order (QCO) and higher import tariffs have boosted local manufacturing, reducing imports by 52% and increasing exports by 239%. E-commerce and quick commerce are reshaping sales, while global giants remain strong competitors.

Over 83k WhatsApp accounts used for digital arrest blocked: Home Ministry

In addition to the blocking of these communication channels, the MHA has also taken swift action to block over 7.81 lakh SIM cards and 2,08,469 IMEIs following police complaints. (Image: Pixabay)

The Ministry of Home Affairs has taken strong action to combat digital arrests and financial fraud, saving over Rs 4,386 crore through the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting System.

Instagram rolls out new school partnership program to address bullying

This move comes amid growing political and public pressure on social platforms to better protect minors online. As state-level age verification bills face legal hurdles in the US.

Instagram’s new “Schools Partnership Program” starts with a pilot open to all US middle and high schools. The initiative allows educational institutions to flag posts and accounts for quicker review, helping tackle harmful content more effectively.