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Delivery executive arrested for flashing at woman in Bengaluru
A 22-year-old delivery executive has been arrested for allegedly flashing a woman in her apartment in Bengaluru's Marathahalli area.
Why Norwegian Air changed its Instagram logo to British Airways
Norwegian Air Shuttle has honored its friendly wager with British Airways after England's victory over Norway in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
Will India ban social media usage for teens?
India is considering age-based restrictions on social media platforms, a move that has gained momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Australia's efforts in this direction.
'Stay-at-home kids': US adults living with parents hits high
A recent report has revealed that nearly 49% of United States adults aged 18-29 live with at least one parent. This is a significant increase from 2019, when only 37% lived at home.
Karan Tacker warns fans about scammers impersonating his manager
Actor Karan Tacker recently warned his fans about a scam where fraudsters impersonate his manager and ask for advance payments in exchange for arranging meetings with him.
Australia's social media ban for teens is not working
A recent study has revealed that Australia's new law mandating age checks on social media platforms is failing at the first hurdle.
'Satluj' and Indian film censorship
This Sunday evening, I was watching the Hindi-Punjabi release Satluj, earlier known as Punjab '95, on the OTT platform ZEE5.
Sunita shuts down Shilpa Shinde's comments on Govinda: 'Jab tumhare...'
Sunita Ahuja, the wife of actor Govinda, is currently a contestant on the reality show Lock Upp. Her candid comments about her marriage and infidelity have been a hot topic since the show's premiere.
ICAI denies data breach claims, calls social media reports baseless
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has rejected claims of a data breach involving its members and students.
Micro dramas are changing brand advertising
Pocket Aces, a digital entertainment company owned by music label Saregama, is witnessing a shift in advertisers' preferences. Brands are now investing more in micro dramas than traditional short-form videos.
Anshula Kapoor to marry beau Rohan Thakkar today: Venue, timings
Social media influencer Anshula Kapoor is all set to tie the knot with her longtime boyfriend Rohan Thakkar on Monday.
E20 fuel not damaging vehicles, claims ARAI
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has debunked claims that the new E20 fuel is damaging vehicles.
After E20 petrol, India eyes 15% isobutanol in diesel
India is gearing up to take a major step in its biofuel transition by introducing a blend of up to 15% isobutanol in diesel.
Nearly 60% of adults back social media ban for under-16s
A recent survey by the Pew Research Center has revealed that nearly 60% of American adults support a ban on social media use for those under 16 years.
FIFA World Cup sees 13x rise in online hate comments
The ongoing FIFA World Cup has witnessed a shocking surge in online hate comments, with a staggering 89,000 abusive posts detected during the group stage. This is a massive 13 times increase compared to the previous edition held in Qatar.
Capgemini shuts Bengaluru daycare after toddlers forced into washing machines
Capgemini has announced the temporary closure of a daycare facility in Bengaluru following reports of alleged abuse of toddlers at its HAL campus.
'Nimbooda Nimbooda' lyrics in Odisha textbook: What's the controversy
A major printing error in an Odisha Class 5 English textbook has sparked controversy after the lyrics of the folk song Nimbooda Nimbooda from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam were included in one of the lessons.
Delhi HC orders removal of 5 documents against Raghav Chadha
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of five documents objected to by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha.
Venezuela's skies turn red amid recent tragedies
The sky over Caracas, Venezuela, turned a shocking red and orange on Tuesday evening, leaving residents astonished.
Why are some people upset with Jr NTR's mythological film?
The first look of an upcoming film starring Jr NTR and directed by Trivikram Srinivas has sparked a controversy.
Why CJP founder won't ever go to 'India's Got Latent'
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), recently opened up about his views on comedian Samay Raina's controversial show India's Got Latent.
'Please...stop': Krishi Thapanda addresses friend's death at her home
Kannada actor Krishi Thapanda has finally spoken up about the tragic death of her friend, Vaishak, at her Bengaluru apartment last week.
Don't politicize our name: Kshatriya Parishad slams Ajay Devgn's 'Chauhaan'
The recently released teaser of the upcoming film Chauhaan, starring Ajay Devgn, has sparked controversy.
'Monsters': Amaal condemns Ketan Agarwal's murder; pens note for women
Singer-composer Amaal Mallik has reacted to the shocking murder of Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal.
'Eat faster or work longer': Viral lunch-break notice angers netizens
A controversial office notice has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread criticism and debate over workplace culture and employee rights.
Amruta Fadnavis's green yoga day outfit draws flak
The International Yoga Day celebrations in Mumbai took an unexpected turn when ex-banking professional Amruta Fadnavis, the wife of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, drew flak for her choice of attire.
5 easy ways to automate your social media posts
Automating social media posts can save you a lot of time and effort, especially if you have multiple accounts to manage.
AI-generated influencers are now promoting products on social media
An investigation by The Guardian has revealed that brands are now using AI-generated influencers on social media to promote their products.
Magazine stops publishing short story prize winners over AI fiasco
Granta, a leading literary magazine, has decided to stop publishing the winning entries of the annual Commonwealth Short Story Prize.
UAE bans social media platforms for under-15s
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a ban on social media use for children under the age of 15.
On camera: Yemen's 'Spider-Man' dies after falling into volcanic crater
A 30-year-old Yemeni adventurer, Al-Qaqa Ibn Antar, popularly known as the "Spider-Man of Yemen," died after falling into a volcanic crater.
Comedian Madhur Virli apologizes for 'cuddle after rape' joke
Stand-up comedian Madhur Virli has issued an apology for a controversial joke about rape that resurfaced online recently.
UK bans social media for under-16s
The UK government has announced a ban on social media platforms for children under the age of 16.
'Daughter is daughter': Adityanath condemns trolls targeting Akhilesh's daughter
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has condemned the online trolling of Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's daughter.
'Improvised story': Himanshu Jangra apologizes for '₹370 biryani' remark
Himanshu Jangra, who's facing backlash for his comments in a crowd-work video from comedian Pranit More's show, has apologized for his remarks.
PIB fact check debunks NEET paper leak rumor
The Press Information Bureau's (PIB) Fact Check unit has dismissed a viral social media claim that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) question paper was leaked again.
KEM Hospital student sent on leave over 'male corpses' joke
Sejal Pawar, a final-year MBBS student at Mumbai's KEM Hospital, has been placed on a 15-day forced leave.
Teacher reinstated after being suspended for attending CJP protest
Sulekha Dalal, a guest teacher from Rohtak, Haryana, was recently suspended for participating in a protest organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Instagram down! Users reporting app crashes, DM issues, login problems
Instagram appears to be facing a widespread outage, with users reporting app crashes, login troubles, and timeline access issues.
Doctor's male cadaver joke at Pranit More's show sparks backlash
Mumbai-based doctor Sejal Pawar has landed in hot water after she made inappropriate comments about male cadavers' private parts during a stand-up comedy show by comedian Pranit More.
Apple introduces automatic image filtering in parental controls
Apple is enhancing its parental control features with the introduction of automatic image filtering.
POK protests against Pakistan government turn deadly; 11 killed
Eleven people have been killed in violent clashes between protesters and authorities in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK).