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IT ministry to Twitter, Facebook, Google: Help tackle fake news on Covid-19
Apart from genuine advice on hygience practices, plenty of misinformation is also being propagated, even as most platforms have announced strict steps against such content
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Pakistan to set up 23-member media wing to lead digital diplomacy
Media reports on Monday suggested that the digital media wing would be responsible for defending over social media any decision made by the government
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COVID-19 & social media
The latter has been a force multiplier for both good and bad
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DD viewership grew 16% in 2019 riding on network's English news channel
DD Network's total viewership increased from 492 billion minutes in 2018 to 573 billion minutes in 2019, up 16 per cent, the BARC data showed.
 "DD viewership grew 16% in 2019 riding on network's English news channel")
Delhi HC notices to govt, internet cos on removal of hate speech, fake news
The matter is listed next on April 14.
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HC seeks govt's reply over removal of fake news, hate speech; issues notice
The court listed the matter for further hearing on April 14
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From Fanta to Surf Excel, brands walk the emotional plank on Holi
Facebook looks at the power of social media in amplifying celebratory messages, Fanta (Coca-Cola India) invokes the joyous spirit, Fbb asks women to protest against harassment in the name of Holi
 "From Fanta to Surf Excel, brands walk the emotional plank on Holi")
FM Nirmala Sitharaman to review bank merger preparedness on Thursday
Banks likely to set up common call centres and monitoring cells
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Modi 'signs off', hands over social media accounts to 7 'women achievers'
The first to tweet from the PM's Twitter handle was Sneha Mohandoss, founder of Food Bank India
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Facebook to ban face mask ads to prevent exploiting of coronavirus fears
The ban covers advertisements on the social media platform as well as commercial listings on Facebook Marketplace, the company said
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'Inspiring women' to take over PM Modi's social media accounts on Sunday
On Monday night, the PM said he was "thinking of giving up my social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube" this Sunday, setting the internet abuzz
 "'Inspiring women' to take over PM Modi's social media accounts on Sunday")
More action than noise on Women's Day?
The PM's clarion call acted as a starter gun for various governmental agencies, galvanising them to action
 "More action than noise on Women's Day?")
Investigating social media rumours about financial abilities: Future Group
Referring to rumours that have been doing rounds and, specifically, one WhatsApp message portraying names of lenders and debt numbers for Future Group, Biyani said it is impacting its listed entities
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Anand Mahindra praises woman who took on bikers riding on footpath
Days after a viral video with a lady taking on bikers riding on footpaths grabbed headlines, automobile giant Mahindra's Executive Chairman Anand Mahindra lauded the woman in the clip.Mahindra shared the video on the internet and called for the observance of 'International Aunties Day.'"Just saw this & I'm now an instant fan of all 'Aunties!' More power to their tribe. This Aunty should be celebrated on #InternationalWomensDay," he tweeted along with the video."Or maybe we should institute an International Aunties' Day? Smiling face with smiling eyes. The world is a better and safer- place because of them," his tweet further read.In the video which is currently making rounds on the internet, a lady from Pune is seen asking bikers to not ride on the footpath.
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J&K can now use social media, mobile internet speed restricted to 2G
The order said the internet speed on mobile data service will be restricted to 2G only and the post paid SIM card holders would continue to be provided access to the internet.
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Deal with coronavirus, don't waste time on social media: Rahul slams PM
Gandhi's attack came after India on Monday reported two new cases of the novel coronavirus, including one from the national capital
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Modi's tweets on quitting social media are to divert attention: Mayawati
"This step seems to be full of politically vested interest," she alleged
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Is Modi quitting social media? Here's what happened when he hinted he may
Some speculated the PM might be planning to switch to an Indian platform, much like China's Weibo, on which Modi made his debut on May 4, 2015
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PM quitting social media or taking a day off to let women do the talking?
By late Monday, #NoSir, #ModiJi, #NarendraModi were trending on Twitter, and netizens implored him not to quit his profiles
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PM Modi's plan to 'give up' social media accounts: How internet reacted?
The post garnered thousands of likes and retweets within just a few minutes
