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A defamation case has been registered against six individuals in Nuh, Haryana, for allegedly posting defamatory remarks against Ferozepur Jhirka MLA Mamman Khan on social media platforms. The MLA had criticized social media influencers at a public meeting, leading to a sharp response from Indian National Lok Dal leader Mohammad
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Researchers in Canada have highlighted the effects of misinformation on social media on the use of contraceptives among younger women. According to a study published in the BMJ, the introduction of universal coverage for contraceptives in British Columbia led to an initial increase in prescriptions, but also revealed steep declines
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The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to the Online Safety Act, despite criticism from social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that the legislation threatens free speech. The act, which came into effect on July 25, requires online platforms to prevent children from accessing harmful content, including pornography and material
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Growing tensions between India and Pakistan, and the lack of concrete evidence against Islamabad for a recent deadly attack in occupied Kashmir, have led to a spike in hate crimes against Muslims in India. A recent incident on an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Kolkata, where a passenger slapped a
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US President Donald Trump's recent announcement on Thursday that the Americans will work with Pakistan to develop the latter's "massive" oil reserves has sparked surprise and skepticism, given Pakistan's limited oil and gas exploration history and dependence on energy imports. Trump'
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The UK government has outlined new measures to crack down on social media content that promotes small boat crossings and fuels organised immigration crime. A new, UK-wide offence will be introduced under the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill to criminalise the creation of material for publication online that promotes
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Online advertisements for migrant crossings, promoted by criminal gangs, are set to be cracked down on under a new offence being introduced to the law. The move comes as the Home Office exposes the widespread use of social media to lure migrants into life-threatening situations. This includes false promises of
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Migrants arriving in the UK via small boats rely heavily on social media to locate or communicate with agents or facilitators associated with organised crime groups, with around 80% using online platforms during their journey, according to Home Office analysis. The government has announced a new crackdown on gangs promoting
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Threndx, a newly launched social media platform, has been gaining attention for its innovative approach to user engagement and privacy. Developed by Nigerian-Canadian entrepreneurs Agbene Ejigah, Arun Ahir, and Ijeamaka (Ijay) Ojeifo, the app offers a range of standard social features, including photo and video sharing, blogging, and group interactions,
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Andrew Garfield's recent on-screen transformation into Sam Altman for his new movie Artificial, directed by Luca Guadagnino, has been generating significant buzz, particularly in light of the ongoing production of the second installment of 'The Social Network.' Garfield's portrayal of Eduardo Saverin in the
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President Bola Tinubu has called on young Nigerians active in the digital media space to use their platforms as tools for promoting national unity, economic growth, and responsible civic engagement. Speaking at the Progressives Digital Media Summit, the President emphasized the importance of verifying information before sharing it, warning that
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As the debate over the UK's Online Safety Act (OSA) intensifies, Elon Musk's X platform has accused the government of prioritizing censorship over free speech. The act, passed in response to concerns about children's online safety, has come under scrutiny after new restrictions on
