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Anti-mask, anti-vaccine tweets precede possible Covid outbreak: Study

According to a study, anti-science, politicised tweets like "don't use a mask" or "vaccines are useless" could signal a Covid outbreak in a specific region.

Jun 22, 2021

UN Special Rapporteurs say India's new IT policies do not meet global norms

The UN Human Rights Council Special Rapporteurs have stated that India's new IT policies are in violation of international human rights standards. India's response will be included in the standard report that will be presented to the Human Rights Council.

Jun 19, 2021

Twitter appoints interim chief compliance officer ahead of House panel meet on June 18

Following a final warning to Twitter on its compliance with the new IT guidelines. Twitter has appointed an interim Chief Compliance Officer to ensure that the company complies with the new standards, which will be shared with the IT Ministry in the near future.

Jun 16, 2021

Parliament IT panel summons Twitter over allegations of misuse of its platform

Twitter has been asked to testify before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Technology about how to prevent the platform from being exploited

Jun 15, 2021

Twitter to introduce Super Follows tool for users with 10,000 followers

Twitter is set to soon launch the Super Follows feature that will enable some users with at least 10,000 followers to charge for providing exclusive additional content like extra tweets, joining a community group or receiving a newsletter.

Jun 7, 2021

Can India suspend Twitter if it fails to comply with IT rules: Explained

In India, Twitter is in the eye of storm for not complying to the new IT (intermediary) rules 2021 requires the social media firms to appoint a grievance officer in the country.

Jun 6, 2021

Twitter begins fact checking tweets; introduces Birdwatch [how it works]

Twitter has announced it is rolling out the Birdwatch notes inside tweets for pilot participants across iOS, Android and desktop platforms. Birdwatch is a community-based programme that allows people to identify information in tweets they believe is misleading, and write notes that provide informative context.

Jun 3, 2021

Trump shuts down his blog in less than a month [Details]

Trump shuts down his blog page after less than a month of running it. He is already banned by Twitter and Facebook besides other social media platforms

Jun 3, 2021

Twitter reopens blue badge verification after pause

Twitter on Wednesday reopened its blue badge verification programme after a brief pause, as it has been inundated with verification requests.

Jun 2, 2021

Rahul Gandhi unfollows 50 people, including aides, on Twitter

On Tuesday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi unfollowed over fifty people on Twitter, including his personal aides, social media influencers, and journalists. Gandhi is now mostly following only politicians.

Jun 2, 2021

What is Twitter Blue; new subscription-based service on iOS [how it works]

Although "Twitter Blue" is now listed on App Store, it isn't yet fully enabled for users. Some features include "undo tweet" and "reader mode."

May 30, 2021

Photo of 8-year old girl married to 28-year old man surfaces, family refutes the claim

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has taken cognizance of the matter and asked the police to furnish details of the bride

May 29, 2021

Twitter stops blue badge verification briefly, puts out new policy with clarification

Within a week after its inception, Twitter halted its blue badge verification programme. Twitter tried to clarify the qualifying criteria for verification and established a new policy based on public feedback.

May 29, 2021

China exploiting global social media platforms to influence foreign audience.

Twitter asks IT Ministry for 3-month extension on new rules

With WhatsApp suing the Indian government over the new IT rules for social media platforms, Twitter on Thursday requested the IT Ministry to consider a minimum of three-month extension in order for the company to implement the new intermediary guidelines.

May 27, 2021

How to get blue tick on Twitter; apply for verified badge in simple steps [details]

Twitter has opened up its verification process for accounts belonging to government; companies, brands and organisations; news organisations and journalists; entertainment; sports and gaming; and activists, organisers and other influential individuals.

May 20, 2021

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Twitter

Anti-mask, anti-vaccine tweets precede possible Covid outbreak: Study

UN Special Rapporteurs say India's new IT policies do not meet global norms

Twitter appoints interim chief compliance officer ahead of House panel meet on June 18

Parliament IT panel summons Twitter over allegations of misuse of its platform

Twitter to introduce Super Follows tool for users with 10,000 followers

Can India suspend Twitter if it fails to comply with IT rules: Explained

Twitter begins fact checking tweets; introduces Birdwatch [how it works]

Trump shuts down his blog in less than a month [Details]

Twitter reopens blue badge verification after pause

Rahul Gandhi unfollows 50 people, including aides, on Twitter

What is Twitter Blue; new subscription-based service on iOS [how it works]

Photo of 8-year old girl married to 28-year old man surfaces, family refutes the claim

Twitter stops blue badge verification briefly, puts out new policy with clarification

Twitter asks IT Ministry for 3-month extension on new rules

How to get blue tick on Twitter; apply for verified badge in simple steps [details]

Twitter working with Indian payments providers for Tip Jar [how to use]

Twitter removes 50 tweets criticising Indian govt's COVID management [details]

Twitter working on new feature allowing you to pay tips for great tweets

Twitter appoints new JAPAC region VP as Hari moved to global role

Elon Musk's picture from the early 90's surfaces online

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious