The Government of India has asked Meta to provide a comprehensive explanation regarding the temporary removal of a Facebook post published from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s verified account. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has instructed the company to appear before government officials within the next seven to ten days to explain the...
The Delhi Police has approached social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, seeking the removal of content that it has described as derogatory and objectionable, allegedly targeting constitutional authorities. The move comes amid growing concerns over the circulation of offensive and potentially inflammatory material on social media platforms, where posts can reach large audiences...
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has defended her controversial remarks about what she described as a “gutter generation”, saying her comments were directed at a section of young people whom she accused of using abusive and vulgar language during recent protests. The actor-turned-politician faced criticism after making strong comments about the behaviour and language...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears to be sharpening its outreach to younger voters by adopting a more contemporary communication style, including the use of Gen Z expressions, youth-oriented messaging and references to popular social media culture. The shift comes amid renewed efforts to understand and engage a generation whose political preferences and modes of...
Author and columnist Shobhaa De has criticised Bollywood actor Salman Khan over a social media post concerning environmentalist and education reformer Sonam Wangchuk. De described the actor’s brief message as “cringe” and questioned the nature of celebrity involvement in public and political conversations. The controversy emerged after Salman Khan shared a post expressing support for...
Vietnam is preparing to introduce tighter restrictions on social media use by children under the age of 16, as authorities seek to strengthen protections for young people in the digital environment and address growing concerns over online safety. The proposed move is part of a broader effort to create a safer online space for children,...
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...
Actor R. Madhavan has come under criticism on social media after a section of students from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) questioned his silence over ongoing student-led protests linked to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and broader concerns surrounding education and public accountability. The criticism emerged after members of the...
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...
Thousands of users across multiple countries experienced significant disruptions after social media platform X suffered a widespread outage, leaving many unable to access their timelines, load posts, or use key features of the platform. The disruption triggered a wave of complaints from users who reported problems with refreshing feeds, viewing new content, and interacting with...