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How Musk's X is cracking down on parody accounts
Elon Musk-owned social media platform X is cracking down on parody accounts.
Bihar's ₹40L clock tower stops working a day after inauguration
A clock tower hastily made operational in Bihar has stopped working a day after being activated.
Jaya Bachchan refuses selfie, gets rare support from netizens
Veteran actor Jaya Bachchan was among the many Bollywood stars who paid their respects at the prayer meeting of legendary actor Manoj Kumar in Mumbai.
20-year-old student dies of heart attack mid-speech in Maharashtra
A heart-wrenching incident was reported from a college function in Paranda taluka of Maharashtra's Dharashiv, where a 20-year-old student died of a heart attack while delivering her speech.
Shreya 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.
250 passengers on London-Mumbai flight stuck in Turkey for 39hrs
Over 250 passengers of a Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai have been stuck at Turkey's Diyarbakir Airport for over 39 hours.
Raj Thackeray party workers thrash banker for defending Hindi usage
A bank employee in Lonavala was assaulted by workers of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) for defending the use of Hindi in daily business transactions.
Video: Myanmar earthquake survivors share harrowing experiences from under rubble
A deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on Friday, killing over 2,000 people and causing massive destruction.
Chinese doctor fired for selling placentas as traditional medicine ingredients
A Chinese obstetrician was sacked after being caught on camera taking placentas from new mothers.
Epstein, Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre given days to live
Virginia Giuffre, a victim of Jeffrey Epstein and also an alleged victim of Prince Andrew's sexual abuse, has announced she is dying.
Here's why you should take that break from social media
In today's digital age, constant connectivity can lead to stress and burnout.
Ranveer Allahbadia returns to Instagram, resumes podcast after 'IGL' row
Popular internet personality and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as Beerbiceps, returned to Instagram on Sunday after a month-long break following the controversy over his comments on India's Got Latent.
Stand-up comic Swati Sachdeva faces backlash for mother-vibrator joke
Stand-up comedian Swati Sachdeva is facing immense backlash on social media due to her latest joke about how her mother reacted after finding a vibrator at home.
Interview-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.
Selena Gomez says women face more online scrutiny than men
In a recent interview on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast, Selena Gomez voiced her opinion on the increased scrutiny women face on social media compared to men.
Who is Shruthi Narayanan, star linked to casting couch controversy?
Tamil actor Shruthi Narayanan is making headlines after an alleged adult video of her leaked online. This leak exposes the dark side of the casting couch culture in the Tamil film industry.
Internet is obsessed with Saratoga water and bananas—Here's why
Saratoga water has recently been trending on Google searches in the US and India.
Neha Kakkar cries on stage after arriving three hours late
Popular Indian playback singer Neha Kakkar's recent concert in Melbourne turned controversial after she showed up late.
22-year-old influencer receives death threats; files police complaint
Angel Rai (22), a popular social media influencer and actor, has filed a police complaint after receiving death threats via email and Instagram.
Coca-Cola's new hydrogen-powered vending machine runs without a power outlet
Coca-Cola has announced plans to launch the world's first hydrogen-powered vending machines at the upcoming World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
Netflix's 'Adolescence' explores dark world of incels: What are they?
Netflix's latest mini-series, Adolescence, is taking the world by storm by addressing the controversial topic of incels and toxic masculinity.
Karla Sofia Gascon claims targeted campaign ruined her Oscar chances
The star of Emilia Perez, Karla Sofia Gascon, has openly condemned a smear campaign against her after her recent Oscar snub.
Disney announces 'Coco 2' for 2029—but who asked for it?
Pixar has officially announced a sequel to its 2017 hit film, Coco.
Did JK Rowling just brutally mock 'Harry Potter' stars?
JK Rowling, the author of the illustrious Harry Potter series, has sparked controversy with her latest post on X.
'IGL' row: Samay Raina summoned for the third time
The controversy over YouTuber Samay Raina's show, India's Got Latent, continues to snowball. The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has issued a third summons to Raina, who had failed to appear on Wednesday.
Twitter'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.
Samay Raina issued second summons in 'India's Got Latent' row
Popular YouTuber and comedian Samay Raina has been summoned by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell to record his statement in the ongoing controversy of his show India's Got Latent.
Bihar cop removed for dancing at Tej Pratap Yadav's behest
Bihar police officer Deepak Kumar has been removed from service after a video emerged of him dancing at the behest of RJD leader Tej Pratap Yadav during Holi celebrations.
British woman raped by Delhi man she met on Instagram
A British woman was allegedly raped at a hotel in Delhi's Mahipalpur area.
'Latent' row: Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva Mukhija apologize to NCW
Social media influencers Ranveer Allahbadia and Apoorva Mukhija have submitted written apologies to the National Commission for Women (NCW) for their controversial remarks on India's Got Latent.
NCW calls YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva Mukhija over controversial remarks
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has summoned popular YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Apoorva Mukhija over their controversial remarks on Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent.
How David Warner's 'Robinhood' cameo was secretly filmed
Former Australian cricketer David Warner is making his Telugu cinema debut with a guest appearance in director Venky Kudumula's upcoming film, Robinhood.
Sana Khan trolled for jokingly forcing Sambhavna to wear burqa
Former actor Sana Khan has found herself in hot water after a video clip of her interaction with YouTuber-actor Sambhavna Seth surfaced online.
Did BLACKPINK's Jennie copy Alia Bhatt's 'Rani Anthem'?
Jennie Kim, a member of the popular K-pop group BLACKPINK, is currently at the center of plagiarism allegations.
Feared Maoist commander surrenders in Bijapur
Notorious Maoist commander Dinesh Modiyam, who is responsible for the deaths of over 100 security personnel, has surrendered to the police in Bijapur.
Bluesky'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.
Shreya 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.
No, Preity Zinta isn't joining politics
Actor Preity Zinta recently conducted an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on X (formerly Twitter), where she spoke about everything from politics and her Indian Premier League team Punjab Kings to upcoming projects.
Amitabh Bachchan retiring from acting & 'KBC'? Actor breaks silence
Amitabh Bachchan recently set a storm of speculation among his fans with a mysterious tweet that read, "Time to go."
Has Tanmay abandoned 'friends' Ranveer, Samay?
Comedian-ad writer Tanmay Bhat is well aware of facing flak for objectionable comedy. So, when his colleagues and friends, Samay Raina and Ranveer Allahbadia, got caught in the eye of the storm of India's Got Latent (IGL) controversy, fans expected Bhat to speak up.