A new report has raised serious questions about the ability of major social media platforms to prevent the spread of harmful artificial intelligence-generated content, alleging that thousands of advertisements promoting so-called AI “nudify” applications were served on Facebook and Instagram through a China-based advertising partner. The findings have renewed concerns over the growing misuse of...
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s daughter has deactivated her Instagram account after becoming the target of widespread online criticism following the recent controversy surrounding student protests in the national capital. The move came as social media platforms witnessed an intense wave of reactions, with many users directing comments and criticism toward members of the minister’s...
A viral social media claim suggesting that Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone publicly supported climate activist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk has been proven to be false. The alleged Instagram post, which circulated widely across multiple social media platforms, claimed that the actor criticized the government while expressing solidarity with Wangchuk during his ongoing protest. However,...
Content creator and actor Kusha Kapila has firmly denied widespread rumours suggesting that she has reconciled with comedian Samay Raina, stating that the viral photograph fueling the speculation is “fake and altered.” Her clarification came after social media platforms were flooded with discussions claiming the two had reunited following the circulation of an edited image....
Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw has once again found himself at the center of public attention, this time not for his performances on the cricket field but because of a cryptic social media post shared by his fiancée, Akriti Agarwal. The emotional message, which quickly gained traction across social media platforms, has sparked widespread speculation about...
A satirical social media account known as the “Cockroach Janata Party” has emerged as a major online phenomenon after reportedly surpassing 10 million followers on Instagram. The page, which uses humor and political parody to comment on current affairs, has gained widespread traction among young users and digital audiences across India. The account, which does...
Rhea Chakraborty has announced that she is stepping away from social media for a while, sharing a deeply personal note about feeling emotionally overwhelmed and disconnected from herself due to constant online engagement. The actor expressed that the pressure of staying active in the digital space, along with endless scrolling and the need to...
Actor Mouni Roy and her husband Suraj Nambiar have become the centre of online speculation after recent changes on their Instagram profiles sparked rumours of a possible strain in their relationship. The couple, who got married in a much-talked-about ceremony in January 2022, have often maintained a relatively private approach to their personal life. However,...
Actress Kajal Aggarwal has dismissed circulating rumours claiming she was involved in an accident or that she had passed away. Taking to her Instagram story on Monday, September 8, the actress clarified the situation and assured fans of her well-being. Kajal wrote, “I’ve come across some baseless news claiming I was in an accident (and...
Kathmandu witnessed massive unrest on Monday, September 8, as Gen Z-led protesters took to the streets against Nepal’s nationwide ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube. The demonstration escalated when participants vandalised the Parliament gate in New Baneshwar amid a heavy police deployment, resulting in at least nine deaths and...