X: News
Twitter is an American microblogging-style social networking platform where users can post messages called "tweets" and interact with the community by liking, retweeting, and sharing tweets. Users who haven't signed up can only read tweets and not interact with them. Interestingly, prior to April 2020, Twitter could also be accessed via SMS. Now, it is a mobile-centric application that can be accessed on a website as well. It is called a microblogging platform because the length of tweets was originally restricted to 140 characters. In 2017, the limit was doubled to 280 characters. Time-limited audio and video tweets can also be posted. Further, Twitter has earned notoriety as a microblogging service because most tweets are written by a small minority of users. As of 2019, Twitter boasted 330 million monthly active users. Following the viral success of the audio-based social networking app Clubhouse, Twitter launched a rival service known as Twitter Spaces where users could create audio-based discussion rooms called "spaces". In this format, the host and few speakers can host discussions and address several listeners. Monetization options for creators are also available on Spaces and the Twitter app.
24 Apr 2025
Jammu And KashmirPakistani government's X account withheld in India
The official X (formerly Twitter) account of the government of Pakistan has been withheld in India following the Pahalgam terror attack.
23 Apr 2025
InstagramInstagram's 'Teen Accounts' are not as safe as you think
Instagram's Teen Accounts, aimed at providing better protection and control to young users, may not be as safe as previously thought.
23 Apr 2025
JaipurWas Pahalgam attack during Vance's India visit planned or coincidental?
The terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, that killed 26 tourists took place while US Vice President JD Vance was in Jaipur as part of his four-day visit to India.
22 Apr 2025
Elon MuskMusk warns against 'hot girl' crypto scam: What is it?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently posted a meme on X to caution his followers against cryptocurrency scams.
21 Apr 2025
Pope FrancisPM Modi mourns Pope Francis, calls him 'beacon of compassion'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed profound sorrow at the death of Pope Francis, who died at 88.
20 Apr 2025
Indian GovernmentBeware of fake messages about 'PM Modi AC Yojana 2025'
A hoax social media message has caused a ruckus, falsely claiming that the Indian government is giving away free 5-star ACs under a scheme called 'PM Modi AC Yojana 2025.'
19 Apr 2025
Social MediaKushboo Sundar's X account hacked, actor seeks help
Famous actor-turned-producer, politician Kushboo Sundar, revealed that her X account was hacked on Friday.
17 Apr 2025
Elon MuskMusk's X to replace DMs with XChat: What is it?
Elon Musk-owned X is said to be planning a major overhaul of its direct messaging (DM) feature.
17 Apr 2025
Elon MuskMusk's Grok now offers personalized answers based on past conversations
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) venture, xAI, has introduced a new 'memory' feature for its Grok chatbot.
16 Apr 2025
ChatGPTGrok's new Studio feature offers ChatGPT-like capabilities for developers, creators
Grok, the AI chatbot from Elon Musk's xAI, has launched a new feature called Grok Studio. The new tool will help users create and edit documents and even basic apps.
16 Apr 2025
Elon MuskOpenAI is developing social media platform to rival Musk's X
OpenAI, the AI research organization behind ChatGPT, is said to be working on its own social media platform.
14 Apr 2025
ChinaCan't afford a Birkin bag? The Chinese have a solution
Chinese suppliers are offering products similar in quality to those made for high-end brands like Birkin, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Bobbi Brown on social media, but without the brands' logos.
12 Apr 2025
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)UPI down: Google Pay, PhonePe users unable to make payments
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), India's most popular digital payment system, is facing a major service disruption at the moment.
12 Apr 2025
Social MediaJaaved Jaaferi's X account hacked; actor urges fans to complain
Renowned actor Jaaved Jaaferi has revealed that his X account has been hacked.
08 Apr 2025
Elon MuskHow Musk's X is cracking down on parody accounts
Elon Musk-owned social media platform X is cracking down on parody accounts.
06 Apr 2025
Shreya GhoshalShreya Ghoshal's X account restored after being hacked in February
After almost two months of being hacked, famous singer Shreya Ghoshal's X (formerly Twitter) account has finally been restored.
06 Apr 2025
Berlin'Hands off!': Thousands rally across US against Trump, Musk's policies
A series of protests titled "Hands Off!" were held across the United States of America on Saturday, against President Donald Trump and his adviser, Elon Musk.
04 Apr 2025
Elon MuskEU plans whopping $1B penalty against Elon Musk's X—Here's why
The European Union (EU) is said to be mulling a hefty fine of over $1 billion on Elon Musk's social network, X.
03 Apr 2025
Elon MuskMusk's X sues Modi government as Tesla eyes India entry
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, has launched a legal battle against the Indian government.
01 Apr 2025
BusinessSBI outage: Banking services hit by technical glitches
State Bank of India's (SBI) mobile banking services are facing technical glitches at the moment, affecting users across the country.
01 Apr 2025
Elon MuskMusk claims he paid $2.5M child support despite paternity doubts
Elon Musk (53) has publicly denied claims of retaliating against author and columnist Ashley St. Clair and their infant.
29 Mar 2025
Elon MuskMusk's AI firm just acquired X—Musk's social media company—for $33B
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, has acquired X, the social media platform owned by the tech billionaire himself.
28 Mar 2025
AmazonInterview-bypassing AI tool lands student developer in hot water
Chungin Lee, a second-year computer science student at Columbia University, has been suspended for creating an AI tool to cheat in tech job interviews.
28 Mar 2025
Elon MuskMusk pressured Reddit CEO to remove posts he didn't like
Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, privately reached out to Reddit's CEO Steve Huffman over content moderation concerns, according to The Verge.
28 Mar 2025
RedditReddit services restored after global downtime—Here's what caused the outage
Reddit has resolved a widespread outage that left thousands of users unable to access the platform on Thursday.
26 Mar 2025
Elon MuskKangana v/s Hansal Mehta: Elon Musk's Grok joins the debate
A political storm over stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's jibes aimed at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde prompted a social media spat between actor-politician Kangana Ranaut and filmmaker Hansal Mehta.
24 Mar 2025
BusinessIconic Twitter bird sign sold for $35,000 at auction
The iconic Twitter bird sign, once gracing the company's former San Francisco headquarters, has been sold for almost $35,000.
22 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpElon Musk offers $100 to Wisconsin voters ahead of election
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, known for his association with Donald Trump, has launched a cash reward scheme for Wisconsin voters.
20 Mar 2025
Elon MuskMusk's Grok AI under Modi government's radar for offensive language
The Indian government is now examining Elon Musk's X-owned AI chatbot, Grok, according to India Today.
20 Mar 2025
Indian GovernmentMusk's X sues Modi government over content blocking orders
X has challenged the Indian government's content-blocking process in Karnataka high court, as per Hindustan Times.
19 Mar 2025
Elon MuskElon Musk-owned X rebounds to original valuation of $44B
Elon Musk's social media platform X has regained its original $44 billion valuation.
18 Mar 2025
Social MediaTwitter's 250kg bird logo is up for auction (shipping extra!)
The iconic 12-foot-tall bird logo, a former fixture at Twitter's San Francisco headquarters, is up for auction.
15 Mar 2025
Elon Musk'Oi bh—iwala': Musk's Grok hurls Hindi expletives at X user
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) bot, Grok, has sparked controversy by using Hindi expletives on X.
13 Mar 2025
Elon MuskMusk's Grok AI can create memes in seconds
Elon Musk has revealed that Grok, the AI chatbot developed by his company xAI, can create memes in under a minute.
11 Mar 2025
Donald TrumpElon Musk claims cyberattack on X came from 'Ukraine area'
Billionaire and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk has alleged that his social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) was hit by a "massive cyberattack" originating from the "Ukraine area."
10 Mar 2025
Elon MuskMassive cyberattack by nation or group behind X outage: Musk
Elon Musk, the owner of X, has revealed that his social media platform is dealing with a "massive cyberattack."
10 Mar 2025
Elon MuskMusk's X crashes again, third global outage today
X (formerly Twitter), the social media platform owned by tech mogul Elon Musk, is dealing with a major global outage. The disruption is the third of the day, according to Downdetector.
10 Mar 2025
Elon MuskX faces global outage, issues reported on website and app
X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, is currently facing a major global outage.
08 Mar 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningX now lets you mention Grok in replies, get explanations
X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has rolled out a new feature allowing users to engage directly with its AI chatbot, Grok.
07 Mar 2025
Tamil CinemaComposer D Imman alerts fans after X account gets hacked
Immanuel Vasanth Dinakaran, popularly known as D Imman, has revealed that his official X (formerly known as Twitter) account (@immancomposer) has been hacked.
05 Mar 2025
TechnologyX updates Communities feature with new filters and sorting options
Just like Reddit's discussion forums, X is also improving its Communities feature.
04 Mar 2025
Elon MuskCould Elon Musk lose his fellowship at UK's Royal Society?
Elon Musk's fellowship at the UK's Royal Society, one of the world's oldest scientific academies, is under doubt. This follows a recent crisis meeting of 150 members.
03 Mar 2025
Elon Musk'Elon-ate-my-cat': Tesla owners using stickers to vent anger at Musk
Tesla owners are taking to "regret stickers" to show their displeasure at CEO Elon Musk's behavior.
03 Mar 2025
Academy AwardsHulu crashes during Oscars 2025 livestream
Hulu's first-ever livestream of the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday night (Monday IST) was plagued by major technical issues.
02 Mar 2025
BlueskyBluesky's user trends mirror larger social media platforms: Study
Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform often seen as an alternative to X, is exhibiting user trends similar to those on larger platforms.
01 Mar 2025
Shreya GhoshalShreya Ghoshal's X account hacked; singer alerts fans
Renowned singer Shreya Ghoshal has alerted her fans about a security breach on her X (formerly Twitter) account, which was compromised on February 13.
27 Feb 2025
FacebookFacebook suffers major outage, thousands of users affected
Meta's popular social media platform Facebook suffered a major outage earlier today.
25 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpVideo of Trump kissing Musk's feet appears at DC building
A controversial AI-generated video aired on television screens inside the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) building on Monday.
24 Feb 2025
Anupam KherAnupam Kher asks Musk why his X account was locked
Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher recently discovered his X (formerly Twitter) account locked, leaving him baffled.
23 Feb 2025
International Women's DayModi to let select women take over X, Instagram accounts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a unique initiative for International Women's Day on March 8.
23 Feb 2025
Elon Musk'Did nothing, was fired': Musk mocks ex-Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal
Elon Musk, the head of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under President Donald Trump's administration, has publicly criticized Parag Agrawal's tenure as CEO of X (formerly Twitter).
23 Feb 2025
GermanyOffer free data access for academic research: Researchers urge X
A group of researchers from Saarland University in Germany, has called for unrestricted access to data from social media platform X.
21 Feb 2025
Elon Musk'Traitorous Dipsh*t!': Stephen King returns to X, slams Trump, Musk
Renowned horror author Stephen King has made an unexpected return to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), after a three-month hiatus.
19 Feb 2025
Elon MuskMusk's X seeking funds at $44B—same valuation as Twitter acquisition
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is in talks to raise funds from investors at a $44 billion valuation.
18 Feb 2025
Elon MuskMusk announces Grok 3 AI model to rival OpenAI's GPT-4o
Elon Musk-owned xAI, has launched its latest flagship AI model, the Grok 3.
17 Feb 2025
Elon Musk'It's weird': Elon Musk's daughter learns about 13th half-sibling online
Vivian Wilson, the estranged daughter of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, recently learned about her possible 13th half-sibling via social media.
17 Feb 2025
BiharOnly 14% Indians confident in building safety, says survey
A 4.0 magnitude earthquake jolted Delhi and the neighboring National Capital Region (NCR) early Monday morning, while another of the same magnitude was reported in Bihar later in the day.
17 Feb 2025
Elon MuskMusk launching Grok 3 tomorrow: When, how to watch event
Elon Musk, the tech mogul famous for his ambitious ventures, is all set to unveil Grok 3, the latest iteration of xAI's artificial intelligence chatbot.
13 Feb 2025
Elon MuskYe is back on X with a 'sensitive content' warning
Controversial 47-year-old rapper Ye has returned to X (formerly Twitter) just three days after his account was deactivated.
13 Feb 2025
AppleApple resumes advertising on X after year-long boycott
After a break of over a year, Apple has resumed its advertising on social media platform, X.
13 Feb 2025
Ahmedabad'India's Got Latent' controversy: Comedian Samay Raina's Gujarat shows canceled
The ongoing controversy over the YouTube show India's Got Latent has resulted in the cancelation of comedian and YouTuber Samay Raina's upcoming performances in Gujarat.
13 Feb 2025
Elon MuskX to pay Trump $10M to settle account ban lawsuit
Elon Musk's X has agreed to pay President Donald Trump a $10 million settlement.
12 Feb 2025
Twitter IndiaTrisha's X account hacked! Fraudsters use it for crypto scam
Renowned actor Trisha Krishnan recently alerted her fans about the hacking of her official X/Twitter account.
10 Feb 2025
Ashwini VaishnawGuwahati Police register FIR against Ranveer, Samay over 'Latent' controversy
The Guwahati Police have filed cases against five YouTubers, including Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina.
10 Feb 2025
IsraelYe's wife Bianca makes it clear she's against his antisemitism
Bianca Censori, the wife of controversial rapper Ye (formerly Kanye West), has spoken out against his recent antisemitic remarks on social media.
09 Feb 2025
YeDavid Schwimmer urges Musk to ban 'bigot' Ye from X
David Schwimmer, famous for his role in the iconic TV show F.R.I.E.N.D.S, has urged tech mogul Elon Musk to ban rapper Ye (Kanye West) from the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
09 Feb 2025
Elon MuskMusk alleges $50B treasury fraud after DOGE's data access limited
Elon Musk has alleged massive fraud in the United States Treasury's entitlement payments after a federal judge temporarily barred the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing sensitive Treasury data.
08 Feb 2025
FranceMusk's X under investigation in France over alleged algorithmic bias
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is being investigated by French prosecutors. The probe was launched after allegations of algorithmic bias on the platform.
08 Feb 2025
Donald TrumpDonald Trump concludes legal dispute with X over account suspension
US President Donald Trump has settled his legal battle with X after he was suspended from the platform in the aftermath of the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.
07 Feb 2025
Elon Musk'Normalize Indian hate': Musk's DOGE employee resigns over racist tweets
Marko Elez, an employee at Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has resigned after facing backlash for his racist social media posts.
06 Feb 2025
ChatGPTOpenAI's AI chatbot ChatGPT is down for users globally
OpenAI's popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, has been affected by a major global outage today.
05 Feb 2025
Elon MuskMusk effect: Reddit suspends subreddit for doxing DOGE employees
Reddit has temporarily suspended the r/WhitePeopleTwitter subreddit after tech billionaire Elon Musk alleged that users on the platform had broken the law.
04 Feb 2025
Uttar PradeshUP: 2 goods trains collide in Fatehpur
Two goods trains collided and derailed in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district on Tuesday.
02 Feb 2025
Elon MuskUS: Musk-led DOGE gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the US, headed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data.
02 Feb 2025
Elon MuskElon Musk's X expands lawsuit against advertisers over alleged boycott
Elon Musk's company X has widened its legal battle against a number of major advertisers. The firm claims that these companies conspired to boycott advertising on its platform after Musk took over.
31 Jan 2025
Swara BhaskerSwara Bhasker claims her X account is now hacked
Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker is facing serious issues with her X (formerly Twitter) account.
