"social-media"

Actor Rakul Preet Singh criticized a self-proclaimed doctor on Instagram who claimed she underwent cosmetic procedures. She urged fans not to trust such misleading claims, attributing her appearance changes to weight loss and hard work instead of surgery

Actress Soha Ali Khan shared a fun video showing her gym routine turning into a playful puppy chase. The fitness enthusiast amused fans with her pet parenting moments, workout humour and glimpses from her active lifestyle shared on social media 

Anti-immigrant sentiment is rising across the UK and Europe, fueled by far-right parties, polarizing social media, and international influences. Mainstream politicians are adopting tougher migration policies, while xenophobic rhetoric and incidents of hate crimes continue to escalate

Forest officials in Mancherial have advised villagers to correctly identify tiger and leopard pugmarks to avoid panic. With images often shared on social media, officials explained key differences in size, shape and depth, urging verification before posting.

The Delhi High Court directed social media intermediaries to act within seven days on Sunil Gavaskar’s plea to protect his personality rights, treating his suit as a complaint under IT Rules, 2021. Gavaskar seeks removal of unauthorised online use of his name and likeness

The Delhi High Court asked J&K Deputy CM Surinder Kumar Choudhary to implead uploaders of alleged defamatory social media content in his suit, seeking injunctions against posts with sexual overtones, and directed Meta to provide uploader details

Mumbai: Shanaya Kapoor shared a cozy movie night selfie on Instagram, playfully showing off a tiny cheek pimple. The “Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan” actress embraced the unfiltered moment, keeping it relatable for fans, while also gearing up for her next film, “Tu Yaa Main.”

Meerut police booked Dr. Sheeba Khan for posting an objectionable video on social media related to the 1992 Babri mosque demolition. She was taken into custody, later released on personal bond, while authorities continue technical examination of the clip

A study of over 8,000 children aged 9–14 found that spending more than 30 minutes daily on social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, or Facebook may gradually impair attention, though TV or video game use showed no such effect.

The US has expanded social-media vetting for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants, requiring all profiles be public from December 15. The move tightens immigration scrutiny amid broader restrictions, including paused Green Card processing for 19 countries following a deadly shooting involving an Afghan national

Cyberabad Police issued a public advisory warning citizens of rising digital threats, including deepfake harassment, online betting, identity theft, job scams and investment frauds. Officials urged the public to stay alert, verify links and offers, and report cybercrime immediately.

Women journalists in Hyderabad complained of ongoing online abuse, threats and defamatory videos from coordinated social media groups. After reviewing the evidence, Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar assured strict action, a detailed enquiry, and protection for those facing threats

C.V. Anand clarified that an old emoji reply on his social media, which sparked controversy among Nandamuri Balakrishna fans and critics, was posted by a handler without his knowledge. He apologised to the actor and urged closure of the matter.

A viral six-second video showing a man feeding liquor to a tiger was confirmed fake and AI-generated by Nagpur Rural Police, who issued a legal notice to the Mumbai-based Instagram user behind the misleading post linked to Pench Tiger Reserve

Madhuranagar Police registered a case after a complaint alleged false social media posts claiming that film actresses appeared in Jubilee Hills voter rolls with altered details. Election officials warned against spreading misinformation that could affect the poll process.

A 19-year-old from Sangareddy was arrested for cheating an engineering graduate of Rs.10.33 lakh using a fake social media profile. Cyber Crime police traced the accused to Andhra Pradesh and recovered Rs.3.63 lakh and a mobile phone

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle urged parents to challenge social media companies over harmful algorithms targeting children. At a mental health gala, they highlighted AI dangers, announced partnerships for online safety, and emphasized youth mental health as central to their foundation’s mission

Public trust in social media is declining in Australia and globally, driven by concerns over misinformation and mental health impacts. While podcasts are viewed more positively, they too spread false claims. Critical thinking and accountability across platforms are essential

A 28-year-old man, Edurugatla Sathish, was killed in Rechapally, Jagtial, after posting a photo of a woman on social media. Police arrested four people, including the woman and a minor, following a complaint by Sathish’s father

A Ramagundam cybercrime notice requiring bank statements and identity details went viral on Reddit after the recipient questioned its authenticity. The post sparked debate, but police clarified the notice is genuine, issued to suspected account holders during investigations.