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Be cautious of how you use social media: Cyber experts to Noida teens

There has been a rise in online frauds and blackmailing during the lockdown, cyber experts said here on Wednesday, as they cautioned teenagers to be careful with how they use social media platforms

BJP files complaint against Digvijaya Singh for posting 'Traitor rate card' on social media

Bharatiya Janata Party has filed a complaint against Congress Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh with Bhopal Crime Branch after the latter posted a 'traitor rate card' on his social media account

We provide platform; won't appear before Delhi assembly panel: FB to SC

The Delhi Assembly's Peace and Harmony Committee is probing the social media giant's alleged failure to track down hate speech

How real is the change that social media and TV news cacophony exhibits?

The cacophony on TV would have us believe that the character of India has changed, but this narrative too is distorted

FB appoints Sunil Abraham to shape its stance on tech policy in India

Abraham joins FB as the Public Policy, Director for Data and Emerging Tech

Sena MP writes to Shah, demands social media firms be held accountable

The Shiv Sena raised the issue of social media platforms being used to target Mumbai Police in connection with the Sushant Singh Rajput case, and demanded that the Centre hold these firms accountable

Instagram most preferred social media platform among Indian youth: Report

Instagram has emerged as the most preferred social media platform among the Indian youth while YouTube garnered most attention amid pandemic, with 98% of those surveyed installing it in their phones

58% young females on social media have faced harassment, abuse: Survey

More than half of young females who are on some social media platforms have faced online harassment or abuse, reveals a new survey

Marking 10-year anniv, Instagram to hide offensive comments, expand warning

Facebook-owned Instagram that completed 10 years with over one billion users announced fresh updates to make its platform safer like hiding potentially offensive comments and expanding nudge warnings

Best of BS Opinion: Not labour's love alone, BJP's new star in Bihar & more

Four labour legislations aim to attract investment and make it easier for companies to do business in India. Our opinion pieces talk about their impact, Bihar elections, and central banking.

To click or not

What makes social media platforms the default go-to for millions of people looking to kill time, seek validation, or distract themselves from their loneliness?

Check Point says critical vulnerability found in Instagram, issue fixed

Check Point added that the patch for this vulnerability has already been available for six months now

ShareChat raises $40 mn from investors including Twitter, Lightspeed

The latest funds will be used to drive growth for ShareChat's short-video app Moj, the company said in a statement, a platform which is similar to TikTok

No coercive action against FB VP till Oct 15: SC to Delhi Assembly panel

Mohan had challenged the notice from the Delhi Assembly's 'Peace and Harmony' committee in the Supreme Court

Formulated guidelines for empanelment of social media platforms: Govt

The Centre in May formulated policy guidelines for the empanelment of social media platforms

After Facebook, Twitter announces new measures to empower US voters

Twitter has announced new measures to empower more people to join in the conversation, participate confidently and make their voices heard before the US presidential election on November 3

Facebook India head approaches SC against Delhi Assembly Panel's notice

Facebook executives had earlier skipped the hearing of Delhi Assembly's 'Peace and Harmony' committee

FB neutral, non-partisan, says India chief; defends handling of hate speech

Mohan rejected charges of Facebook India's decisions being influenced by political leanings of individuals

Facebook says it will no longer show health groups in recommendations

The social media giant said it was crucial that people get health information from "authoritative sources"

FB, Coursera to launch social media marketing professional certificate

Facebook has partnered with online learning platform Coursera to help learners of all backgrounds enter the growing field of social media marketing