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Dubai chef faces flak after he posts online threat to rape a woman

A Dubai-based chef made an online post threatening to rape a woman

Mar 2, 2020

Google, Facebook and Twitter oppose new set of internet regulations, threaten to suspend services in Pakistan

Failure by social media giants to comply with the new set of digital regulations imposed by Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaaf government will result in heavy fines and possible termination of services.

Mar 1, 2020

LinkedIn is considering Snapchat-like stories as it wants users to get creative

Stories could allow professionals and companies to get more creative and share key event moments.

Feb 28, 2020

Hyderabad Police files complaint against social media platforms for 'anti-national' activities

Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police has registered an FIR against WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok for damaging national integration and communal harmony.

Feb 28, 2020

Coronavirus: Ads promising cure to Covid-19 banned on Facebook

Facebook is constantly trying its best to support the efforts of the World Health Organization by reducing the spread of misinformation on the novel coronavirus COVID-19.

Feb 27, 2020

Facebook app joins Twitter just like FACEBOOK! Wait, what?

Facebook app is now active on Twitter with its very own account and it's not the same as Facebook company's Twitter account.

Jan 16, 2020

Indian-American professor fired for 'sloppy humour' about Iran bombing 52 US sites

In response to US President Donald Trump's tweet about targeting Iranian sites, Asheen Phansey posted a joke on Facebook about Iran choosing 52 US cultural sites to bomb. He has been fired from the Babson College.

Jan 13, 2020

Karnataka man arrested in Saudi Arabia for derogatory Facebook posts

Harish Bangera hailing from Bejaadi village of Kundapur Taluk in Udupi district of the state was arrested by the police for his derogatory post.

Dec 23, 2019

CAA protests: 3,000 people arrested in UP, internet services suspended in 15 districts

Around 350 people were arrested in Lucknow. The police have registered 19 FIRs against unknown people and security has been beefed up across the state.

Dec 20, 2019

Separated at 4, reunited on Facebook: The story of the 'lost' Andhra girl

The girl - Bhavani - worked as a maid in Vamsi Krishna's house, who searched for her parents and siblings on Facebook.

Dec 10, 2019

WhatsApp invests $250,000 into Indian startup ecosystem

The investment will provide 500 startups approved by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DPIIT) with $500 each of Facebook ad credits.

Nov 26, 2019

Honey and money traps: Army cracks down on WhatsApp, FB use by key personnel

Officers on sensitive missions have been asked to delete Facebook accounts to prevent critical information and movement history from falling in the hands of enemy cyber sleuths.

Nov 23, 2019

What is Facebook Pay? New Payment system for WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger

Facebook Pay will begin rolling out on Facebook and Messenger this week in the US for fundraisers, in-game purchases, event tickets, person-to-person payments on Messenger.

Nov 14, 2019

Facebook deletes posts with Ukraine whistleblower's name; Twitter says no rules violated

Despite Twitter's stating that 'personally identifiable information about any individual, including the alleged whistleblower' is prohibited from sharing, several posts containing the whistleblower's name were reported to be circulating.

Nov 9, 2019

Did Israeli spy agency target WhatsApp users in India? Message app admits breach

Messaging platform WhatsApp admits users in 20 countries were targeted by Israeli surveillance group NSO on behalf of national governments.

Oct 30, 2019

Cryptic Sitharaman reveals little on crypto adoption while China may take lead

Finance Minister Sitharaman reiterated the challenges in adopting blockchain-based cryptos like Bitcoin.

Oct 20, 2019

Linking of Facebook with Aadhaar: SC issues notice to Centre, others on Facebook's plea for transfer of cases

The court sought responses from social media entities Twitter, Google and YouTube on Facebook's plea and listed the matter for further hearing on September 13.

Aug 20, 2019

Denis Piszczek talks about the rise of his viral page Faktglaublich

Denis has left a mark on the meme culture and that was just the beginning. His business started with the sale of a book which has registered over 2000 buys today. He gets paid from Facebook for creating traffic.

Jul 31, 2019

Should we worry if WhatsApp shared payments data with Facebook?

Government is trying to ensure that Mark Zuckerberg's social media platform Facebook does not access data from group entity and chat platform WhatsApp that is set to launch a payments service anytime now.

Jul 27, 2019

Will Facebook battle Murdoch empire for buying ZEE stake from Subhas Chandra?

Mark Zuckerberg-led Facebook sends feelers to buy ZEE stake while Murdoch-backed Comcast-led consortium with Blackstone tie-up begin due diligence to buy a stake in ZEE from Subhash Chandra

Jul 4, 2019

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