Bomb threats: Govt asks social media platforms to act

Amid a spate of hoax bomb threats to multiple airlines, the IT ministry has asked social media platforms to observe due diligence obligations and promptly remove or disable access to misinformation......

Internet suspended, 34 held after communal clashes in Bengal's Mothabari

Thirty-four people were arrested and internet services suspended in the Mothabari area and surrounding regions of West Bengal's Malda district after clashes between two communities took place a day......

Who Will Define What Is Negative News?

The government resolution does not spell out what action would be taken, if any, against those writing and publishing 'negative' news. Nor does it define negative' news and 'misinformation',......

Cash row: HC probe report, SC video cast doubt on Delhi fire chief's claim

The Delhi high court's inquiry report and a video uploaded on the Supreme Court website have cast doubt on the Delhi Fire Services' claim that fire fighters found no cash while dousing flames at......

Ratan Tata continues to be in Breach Candy hospital

Veteran industrialist and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata continues to be in Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital for age-related ailments, said people aware of the situation. Photograph: Danish......

Ratan Tata admitted to hospital, says no cause for concern

Veteran industrialist and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata on Monday said there was no cause for concern regarding his health and he is undergoing check-ups for age-related medical......

NSE warns investors against deepfake videos of its chief recommending stocks

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday cautioned investors against deepfake videos of its MD and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan giving investment advisories. Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/Reuters In......

Sebi Cracks Whip At Finfluencers

Sebi's mandate restraining mutual funds, stock brokers, and other intermediaries from associating with finfluencers who do not come under the Sebi ambit will impact the earnings of finfluencers......

Bhagwan Bharose Review: Innocence Collides With Hate

Jawan is disproportionately extolled for making political comments, but it is a small film like Bhagwan Bharose that usually sticks its neck out, notes Deepa Gahlot. With television and social......

Murders! Ghosts! Lust! Your OTT Menu

The pilot of Vishal Bhardwaj's much-anticipated adaptation of Agatha Christie's The Sittaford Mystery is here. Aditya Roy Kapur's hotel manager takes on Anil Kapoor's all-powerful arms dealer.......

Afwaah Review: Thrilling Take On Rumour Mongering

Afwaah is a sum of Sudhir Mishra's thought-provoking reflections and appeal to question what’s real, what’s rumour, notes Sukanya Verma. Living in an age where the world is at......

Prayer or Conversion? Jemimah's father refutes claims amidst controversy

IMAGE: Khar Gymkhana revoked Jemimah's membership during its Annual General Meeting (AGM), following complaints from several members that Ivan allegedly misused the privileges. Photograph: BCCI......

Vinesh Phogat: The Warrior Princess

IMAGE: IMAGE: Vinesh Phogat of India reacts after winning the match against Yusneylis Guzman Lopez of Cuba. Photograph: Kim Kyung-Hoon / Reuters Months before her long-cherished dream of winning......

Tendulkar Falls Prey To Deepfake!

Photograph: Kind courtesy Sachin Tendulkar/Instagram Sachin Tendulkar on Monday dismissed as 'fake' the video in which he is seen promoting a gaming application that lures users for easy money.......

Tendulkar deepfake video: Mumbai police file FIR

IMAGE: A deepfake video, carrying a digitally manipulated clip and voice of Sachin Tendulkar, was shared on Facebook in which it was falsely shown that the former ace batsman was promoting a......

Bajrang justifies use of facilities as wrestlers accuse police of misleading

IMAGE: After pictures emerged on social media, Bajrang Punia said the women need to use the facilities and can’t bathe on the streets. Photograph: PTI Bajrang Punia on Wednesday justified......