Page 24 - Latest Updates on Elon Musk
Elon Musk's Indian-origin adviser defends $8 fee for Blue tick verification
In his Twitter thread, he further mentioned that charging for blue tick would bring consistency to the platform
 "Elon Musk's Indian-origin adviser defends $8 fee for Blue tick verification")
Why pay $8 when you get everything free on our platform: Koo co-founder
In a Q&A, Aprameya Radhakrishna, who is also the CEO of the made-in-India microblogging platform, says Koo is even open to hiring those Twitter sacked and that verification on Koo is free for life
 "Why pay $8 when you get everything free on our platform: Koo co-founder")
LIVE: Court orders blocking Congress' Twitter for copyright infringement
From Delhi air pollution restrictions being lifted to Musk's threat to Twitter account impersonators, catch all the live updates from across the globe here
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How to apply for Twitter blue tick: Step-by-step guide on verifying account
Users who get verified on Twitter receive a blue checkmark next to their name. The blue tick tells people that an account of public interest is authentic and is not a spammer, troll, or bot
 "How to apply for Twitter blue tick: Step-by-step guide on verifying account")
Twitter fires more than 90% of India staff, leaving just a dozen
India is a key growth engine for global internet companies such as Twitter, Meta Platforms Inc. and Alphabet Inc.'s Google, which are relying on its large potential pool of new online users
We condemn the decision, says Ashwini Vaishnaw on Twitter firings
According to sources, the hit was even more strident in India, as nearly 180 of its 230 employees were given the pink slip with immediate effect
 "We condemn the decision, says Ashwini Vaishnaw on Twitter firings")
'$8 for all': Elon Musk on fees for blue-tick Twitter verification
'Power to the people', says social media platform about subscription for verified status
 "'$8 for all': Elon Musk on fees for blue-tick Twitter verification")
Musk warns impersonating Twitter accounts may lead to permanent suspension
Over the weekend, several Twitter accounts had changed their name to "Elon Musk" or to usernames that suggested those handles were of the tech billionaire
 "Musk warns impersonating Twitter accounts may lead to permanent suspension")
Twitter delays launch of Blue subscription service after US midterms
Twitter has delayed the roll out of its much-anticipated Blue subscription service with verification tag for $8 after the US midterm elections on Tuesday, the media reported.
 "Twitter delays launch of Blue subscription service after US midterms")
Elon Musk suspends comedian Kathy Griffin's Twitter account permanently
Griffin had changed her profile name to Musk, following which she seems to have been promptly banned from the social media site, as per Fox news reports.
 "Elon Musk suspends comedian Kathy Griffin's Twitter account permanently")
Is Elon Musk rewriting the HR rulebook at Twitter?
Elon Musk is facing backlash for unceremoniously expelling so many employees from Twitter. Is Musk setting a new trend where owners can brush aside the HR rulebook and write their own edicts?
 "Is Elon Musk rewriting the HR rulebook at Twitter?")
Top headlines: Meta prepares for mass-layoff, Musk calls back fired workers
Business Standard brings you the top headlines at this hour
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Elon Musk threatens to permanently suspend Twitter account impersonators
While Twitter previously issued warnings before suspensions, now that it is rolling out widespread verification, there will be no warning.
 "Elon Musk threatens to permanently suspend Twitter account impersonators")
Indians likely to use 'Twitter Blue' in a month, says Elon Musk
Musk has now said that Twitter Blue rollout can be expected in India within a month, clearing the air around when the chargeable service will be available in this key market
 "Indians likely to use 'Twitter Blue' in a month, says Elon Musk")
$8 Twitter Blue with verification in India within a month: Elon Musk
Elon Musk on Sunday confirmed that the new Twitter Blue subscription service with verification (blue badge) for $8 will be available in India in less than a month.
 "$8 Twitter Blue with verification in India within a month: Elon Musk")
Twitter losing $4 million a day, India revenue a small percentage
The microblogging site's business in the country has managed to make a profit for the past seven fiscal years
 "Twitter losing $4 million a day, India revenue a small percentage")
Twitter's blue tick fee: Revenue stream or can of worms for media-tech cos
The microblogging service is making a bid for pay revenues as advertising declines
LIVE news: Smog continues to envelop Delhi-NCR amid worsening air pollution
From PM Modi's upcoming rally in poll-bound Gujarat to Musk's Twitter charging $8 for blue tick, catch all the live updates from across the globe here
 "LIVE news: Smog continues to envelop Delhi-NCR amid worsening air pollution")
UN rights chief urges Musk to ensure human rights in Twitter management
Respect for our shared human rights should set the guardrails for the platform's use and evolution: Volker Turk
 "UN rights chief urges Musk to ensure human rights in Twitter management")
Musk's Twitter updates app to start charging $8 for blue checkmark
The billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of electric car maker Tesla cut half the staff at Twitter and has vowed to start charging users more
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