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.
Musk now claims MAGA firebrand Steve Bannon in Epstein list
Elon Musk has made yet another controversial claim—MAGA firebrand Steve Bannon's name is included in the Jeffrey Epstein files.
Musk's Grok restricted to images after chatbot makes pro-Hitler remarks
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, is facing backlash over its AI chatbot, Grok. The bot has been found sharing pro-Hitler and anti-Semitic content on X (formerly Twitter).
Modi government ordered X to block 2,300 accounts, including Reuters
Elon Musk's social media platform X has revealed that the Indian government ordered it to block more than 2,300 accounts on July 3.
Bluesky now notifies you about activity by your favorite accounts
Bluesky, the popular social media platform, has announced three major updates to its notification system.
Canva goes down: Users can't upload images, access saved projects
Canva, the widely-used online design platform, has been hit by an outage today.
Sequoia faces backlash over partner's racist remarks against Zohran Mamdani
Almost 600 people, including tech founders, have signed an open letter to the leaders of venture capital firm Sequoia Capital.
Does Musk's Grok chatbot hate Democrats?
Elon Musk's xAI has updated its AI chatbot, Grok, and its answers to people's queries are certainly raising eyebrows.
Modi government denies ordering X to block Reuters's account
The Indian government has denied issuing any legal order to block the X account of international news agency Reuters.
Elon Musk launches 'America Party' to take on Donald Trump
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political party, the America Party, in the US.
X account of Reuters has been blocked in India
The Indian government has blocked access to the official X account of global news agency Reuters.
X goes down: Users unable to access website, app
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is facing a major outage in the United States.
Musk's X faces heat for 'Tom, Dick...' jibe at officials
Elon Musk's social media company X (formerly Twitter) is facing backlash in India over a controversial courtroom remark.
Musk's X is letting AI bots fact-check your tweets
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has announced a new feature that allows developers to create artificial intelligence (AI) bots for writing Community Notes.
Why Musk's X has taken Modi government to court
Elon Musk's social media platform X has challenged the Indian government's takedown orders in the Karnataka High Court.
Musk slams Trump's 'PORKY PIG PARTY'; threatens launching new party
Elon Musk has threatened to unseat lawmakers who support United States President Donald Trump's budget bill.
X now charges more for taller ads and bans hashtags
Elon Musk has announced a new pricing strategy for advertisers on X (formerly Twitter).
Musk to ban hashtags in X ads starting tomorrow
Elon Musk, CEO of X, has announced a ban on hashtags in advertisements starting tomorrow.
ChatGPT records 29.5M downloads on iPhones in just 28 days
The ChatGPT app has witnessed an extraordinary surge in popularity, racking up over 29.5 million downloads on iPhones globally in the past 28 days.
How to check if your Google, Instagram passwords have leaked
A massive data leak has exposed over 16 billion login credentials, including usernames and passwords, for platforms such as Gmail, Instagram, and X.
Reddit co-founder recreates touching video with late mother using AI
Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of popular social media platform Reddit and husband of tennis star Serena Williams, has created an emotional video with his late mother, Anke Ohanian.
'Operation Sindhu': 285 Indians come home; total 1,713 evacuated
A special flight under "Operation Sindhu," carrying 285 Indian nationals from Mashhad, Iran, landed in New Delhi late Saturday night.
Iran could develop nuclear weapon soon, clarifies Tulsi Gabbard
United States Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has clarified her stance on Iran's nuclear capabilities after President Donald Trump publicly disagreed with her.
Musk's X plans to launch its own debit/credit card
X is gearing up to offer investment and trading services. The move comes as part of efforts to realize Elon Musk's vision for an "everything app."
xAI burns $1B per month as Musk seeks $9.3B funding
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) venture, xAI, is burning through a staggering $1 billion each month.
'Fighting on Twitter?': Modi jokes with Macron at G7
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron shared a light-hearted moment at the G7 Summit in Canada.
Musk's net worth rises after he publicly apologizes to Trump
Elon Musk's net worth has seen a modest gain after he expressed regret over some of his negative social media posts aimed at US President Donald Trump.
'Emotions overtook my expression': Goa minister apologizes after berating doctor
Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Monday apologized to Dr. Rudresh Kuttikar, the Chief Medical Officer of Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), for his "harsh words" during a recent visit.
Pro-Khalistani supporters 'assault' journalist in Canada, threaten him: Details here
Canadian investigative journalist Mocha Bezirgan has alleged he was assaulted and threatened by pro-Khalistan activists in Vancouver.
Did physical fight break out between Musk, Bessent?: Report
According to Stephen K Bannon, right-wing strategist and podcaster, tensions precipitated during a heated dispute between Musk and Bessent over who would lead the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Trump severs ties with Musk, warns of 'serious consequences'
United States President Donald Trump has severed ties with billionaire Elon Musk, warning of "serious consequences" if the Tesla and SpaceX CEO supports Democrats in future elections.
Elon Musk deletes post linking Trump to Epstein files
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has deleted a controversial post on his social media platform, X.
X sees surge in engagement, downloads amid Musk-Trump feud
The ongoing feud between Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump has led to a surge in engagement on X.
Musk's X partners with Polymarket for crypto-based prediction markets
X has announced a strategic partnership with Polymarket, naming the latter as its official prediction market partner.
X now bars training of AI models using its content
Social media platform X has updated its developer agreement to prevent third parties from using the platform's content for training large language models (LLMs).
3 Indians abducted in Iran while traveling to Australia rescued
Three Indian nationals from Punjab, who had gone missing in Tehran on May 1 while traveling to Australia, have been rescued by Tehran police.
Musk unveils XChat, a new DM feature with Bitcoin-style encryption
Elon Musk has announced the launch of a new direct messaging (DM) feature on his platform, X.
Bluesky sees a surge in left-leaning influencers post-US presidential election
A recent analysis by the Pew Research Center has revealed a significant trend among left-leaning social media influencers.
'Tried prescription ketamine...': Musk on drug abuse charge in report
Elon Musk has denied a New York Times report that he used drugs extensively during the 2024 campaign trail for Donald Trump.
You could soon use X's XChat for sending DMs
Elon Musk-owned social media platform X is now testing a new direct messaging (DM) feature called XChat.
Telegram plans to add Grok—but Musk says no deal yet
Telegram is planning to integrate Grok, an AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk's xAI, into its platform this summer.
X pauses encrypted DMs amid rumors of new messaging app
X has announced a temporary halt on its encrypted direct messages (DMs) feature.
Elon Musk leaves Trump administration
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced his departure from the Trump administration, where he served as a special government employee.
US suspends student visa appointments, plans expanded social media vetting
The United States State Department has temporarily halted scheduling new visa interviews for foreign students. This decision comes as the department prepares to expand its social media vetting process for all student visa applicants.
'Back to spending 24/7 at work': Musk after X outage
Billionaire X owner Elon Musk has announced his return to a grueling work schedule after a string of global outages on the platform.
Elon Musk to reduce his political donations
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced that he will be cutting down on his political donations.
Paresh Rawal exited 'Hera Pheri 3' over fee dispute?
The much-anticipated film Hera Pheri 3's veteran actor Paresh Rawal's exit has been attributed to a dispute over his fee demand, instead of any creative differences as previously reported.
IIT Bombay suspends agreements with Turkish universities amid tensions
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has decided to suspend its agreements with Turkish universities.
Aamir Khan Productions changes DP to Tiranga, still faces backlash
Amid the raging controversy over Aamir Khan's upcoming film, Sitaare Zameen Par, the actor's production house has changed its social media display picture to the Indian national flag.
Modi government warns Amazon, Flipkart for selling Pakistani flags online
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has sent notices to top e-commerce platforms, including Amazon India and Flipkart.
Musk's Grok malfunctions, discusses 'white genocide' in South Africa
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, Grok, has been seen going haywire. The bot kept bringing up the topic of "white genocide" in South Africa during unrelated conversations.
Amid boycott calls, Turkish actor's tourism plea gets thrashed online
Cengiz Coskun (43), the Turkish actor famous for his role as Turgut Alp in the hit TV series Dirilis: Ertugrul, recently landed in the eye of a social media storm. His request to visit Turkey amid calls for an Indian boycott has drawn massive backlash.
Lok Sabha speaker's daughter wins case challenging her UPSC passing
The Delhi High Court has confirmed an interim order for the removal of defamatory posts on social media against Anjali Birla, daughter of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
Modi government blocks Turkish news platform TRT World on X
The Indian government has blocked the X account of Turkish public broadcaster, TRT World.
India blocks X accounts of Chinese media 'Global Times,' 'Xinhua'
India has blocked the X accounts of Global Times and Xinhua, Chinese state-run media outlets, over their publication of "disinformation" concerning 'Operation Sindoor.'
'Send suicide bombers to Kolkata': Bangladesh Islamist threatens on camera
A Bangladeshi Islamist has allegedly openly threatened to use Taliban-like tactics, including suicide bombings, to capture Kolkata.
Elon Musk reacts to India-Pakistan ceasefire mediated by US
Elon Musk has welcomed the recent ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, brokered by the United States of America.
'The Wire' website blocked in India on government orders
India's news portal, The Wire, has said that its website has been blocked by Internet service providers (ISPs) across the country.
Pakistan government's X account hacked; begs loans from international partners
Pakistan has claimed that its Economic Affairs Division account on X (formerly Twitter) was hacked.
BBC admits editorial lapse in Prince Harry interview coverage
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has acknowledged a violation of its "usual high editorial standards" during coverage of an interview discussing Prince Harry.
New Zealand PM proposes social media ban for under-16s
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has suggested a law banning children under 16 from using social media platforms.
Musk becomes 'Gorklon Rust' on X—What's behind this new identity?
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has updated his display name on X to "Gorklon Rust" and also changed his profile picture accordingly.
ChatGPT surpasses X in monthly traffic, thanks to Ghibli trend
In a major development in the digital world, ChatGPT has beaten Elon Musk's X in monthly page views.
Musk's SpaceX launch site is now an official city
Elon Musk's SpaceX launch site in South Texas has officially become a city, featuring a galactic name, Starbase.
OpenAI rolls back ChatGPT update that made it 'sycophant-y'
OpenAI has decided to roll back the recent update of its AI model, GPT-4o, which powers ChatGPT.
Kuno welcomes 5 more cubs; total cheetah count now 31
In a big boost for the Kuno National Park's cheetah population, a female cheetah called Nirva has given birth to five cubs.