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Delhi women's panel summons Twitter, Delhi police over child porn videos

Delhi women's panel summons Twitter, Delhi police over child porn videos

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has issued summonses to Twitter and the city police over the alleged availability of child pornography videos on the microblogging website.

Cavallo criticises Casillas for deleted 'I'm gay' Twitter post

Cavallo criticises Casillas for deleted 'I'm gay' Twitter post

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

"It's a difficult journey that any LGBTQ+ ppl have to go through. To see my role models and legends of the game, make fun out of coming out and of my community, is beyond disrespectful," Cavallo said.

Elon Musk says he 'killed' Twitter's 'official' label just hours after rollout

Elon Musk says he 'killed' Twitter's 'official' label just hours after rollout

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, said he has "killed" the new 'official' label for certain verified Twitter accounts just hours after the feature was visible on multiple handles of governments, politicians, officials and media houses. Just hours after the feature went live, he hinted that it simply didn't work. "I just killed it," he said in a tweet replying to a web video producer Marques Brownlee's tweet of the 'official' label vanishing after a brief appearance.

Is It Thumbs Up For Kamala?

Is It Thumbs Up For Kamala?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Glimpses of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Devi Harris at her final campaign rally at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, November 4, 2024.

'Atiq's son is alive, revenge will be taken': Threat post on Twitter

'Atiq's son is alive, revenge will be taken': Threat post on Twitter

Rediff.com8 May 2023

According to the FIR, the tweet posted by the Twitter handle 'The Sajjad Mughal', said, "The breed is not over yet. Atiq's son Ali is still alive. Insha Allah condition - time - power will change. The city will be called Allahabad. The revenge will be taken."

Karnataka HC sets aside lower court bar on Congress's Twitter handles

Karnataka HC sets aside lower court bar on Congress's Twitter handles

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

A division bench of the high court of Karnataka has set aside an order of a designated economic court that ordered blocking of @INCIndia and @BharatJodo Twitter handles calling it "punitive action."

Rahul's Twitter account temporarily suspended: Congress

Rahul's Twitter account temporarily suspended: Congress

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

This comes a day after Twitter removed a controversial post of Gandhi with a picture of him meeting the family of a nine-year-old Dalit girl who died following an alleged sexual assault. A message from Twitter read that the tweet had violated its rules.

Poll tweets: HC rejects Delhi minister Kapil Mishra's plea to stay trial

Poll tweets: HC rejects Delhi minister Kapil Mishra's plea to stay trial

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The Delhi High Court has refused to stay the trial court proceedings against Delhi Law Minister Kapil Mishra for allegedly posting objectionable tweets during the 2020 assembly elections. The court rejected Mishra's plea challenging a sessions court order dismissing his petition against the summons of a magisterial court in the case. The court said there was no need to stay the trial court proceedings and that the trial court was at liberty to proceed further with the matter. The high court granted four weeks to the police to file its response to the petition and posted the hearing on May 19. The hearing is slated to come up in the trial court on March 20.

Is Kunal Kamra obsessed with controversies?

Is Kunal Kamra obsessed with controversies?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has once again found himself at the center of a controversy, this time for his comments about Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Kamra has been a controversial figure for years, with his comedy often targeting politicians and other public figures. This latest incident has led to a backlash from Shinde's supporters, who have vandalized the venue of Kamra's show. Kamra has a history of making controversial remarks, including heckling a TV anchor on a flight and making comments about the judiciary.

Hate speech on X spiked 50% after Musk takeover: Study

Hate speech on X spiked 50% after Musk takeover: Study

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

A new analysis has shown that hate speech on the social media platform 'X' spiked by almost 50 percent in the months following Elon Musk's purchase, compared to the months prior. Researchers found that the number of bot and bot-like accounts did not decline during Musk's tenure as CEO, until June 2023. The study, published in PLOS One, also revealed a heightened engagement with hate-related content, with about a 70 percent increase in the average number of 'likes' on such posts.

Insecure, not happy person: Sam Altman jabs Elon Musk

Insecure, not happy person: Sam Altman jabs Elon Musk

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

If completed, this deal would place OpenAI among the most valuable private companies globally, alongside Musk's SpaceX and ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, according to The New York Times.

Twitter sues Elon Musk for backing out of $44 bn buyout

Twitter sues Elon Musk for backing out of $44 bn buyout

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

As per The Verge, the lawsuit was filed in Delaware's court of chancery on Tuesday, accusing Musk of hypocrisy.

This MP Wants Ban On Online Betting Apps

This MP Wants Ban On Online Betting Apps

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

'The pressure from these betting games, coupled with financial ruin, is becoming unbearable for many, and tragically, some even resort to extreme measures like suicide.'

Elon Musk plans layoff at Twitter before Nov 1, seeks staffers' list: Report

Elon Musk plans layoff at Twitter before Nov 1, seeks staffers' list: Report

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Citing people with knowledge of the situation, the report said that some managers were being asked to "draw up lists of employees to cut."

Twitter complies with govt's final notice, now site liable for posts

Twitter complies with govt's final notice, now site liable for posts

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The ministry of electronics and IT had set a deadline of July 4, failing which Twitter could have lost the intermediary status, which means it will be liable for all the comments posted on its platform.

Want a 'blue tick' on Twitter? Get ready to pay $20 a month

Want a 'blue tick' on Twitter? Get ready to pay $20 a month

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Under the current plan, verified users would have 90 days to subscribe or lose their blue checkmark.

Ola Electric: Can It Spark EV Adoption?

Ola Electric: Can It Spark EV Adoption?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Why has the shift from ICE to electric slowed down despite initial enthusiasm?

The $44-billion Twitter deal temporarily on hold: Elon Musk

The $44-billion Twitter deal temporarily on hold: Elon Musk

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday said that the deal to buy the social media platform Twitter is put on hold due to the calculation of fake accounts in it. "Twitter deal temporarily on hold pending details supporting calculation that spam/fake accounts do indeed represent less than 5 per cent of users," Musk tweeted. Media reports said Twitter shares fell by 20 per cent in early trading after this announcement.

'Why Would Govt Be Scared Of Cartoonists?'

'Why Would Govt Be Scared Of Cartoonists?'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

'Journalists must ask the Mumbai police why are they sending notices via X to cartoonists.' 'The Mumbai police must come clean. Who is giving them such orders?'

PM Modi's Twitter account briefly hacked, restored

PM Modi's Twitter account briefly hacked, restored

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

The tweet, after Modi's personal handle was hacked, also claimed that India has officially bought 500 BTC and is distributing them among its residents and shared a link, asking people to hurry up.

Gukesh at Freestyle Grand Slam: A new chess frontier

Gukesh at Freestyle Grand Slam: A new chess frontier

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

World Champion D Gukesh began his campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour with a mixed bag of results, including three draws and a lone loss, signaling that he is adapting to the new format.

Parliamentary committee summons Twitter on June 18

Parliamentary committee summons Twitter on June 18

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information and Technology has called on Twitter to appear before the panel in Parliament Complex on June 18 at 4 pm and give representation on how to prevent misuse of social media and online news.

Shilpa Shetty's Kids Celebrate Bhai Dooj

Shilpa Shetty's Kids Celebrate Bhai Dooj

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Film folk of all ages celebrated Bhai Dooj on Sunday.

Elon Musk asks shareholders to decide on his Twitter bid

Elon Musk asks shareholders to decide on his Twitter bid

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

The large share purchase would give the corporate raider significant voting rights, which could then be used to push changes in the company's leadership and management. This would increase share value and thus generate a massive return for the raider. "Taking Twitter private at $54.20 should be up to shareholders, not the board," Musk tweeted with the opinion poll with two options 'Yes' and 'No' . Implying that shareholders have to decide as they own the company, not the board of directors.

Who will blink first? Govt or Twitter?

Who will blink first? Govt or Twitter?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Twitter can probably afford to wait it out. But would it have the moral courage to do so? asks Devangshu Datta.

Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account

Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them -- specifically how they are being received and interpreted on and off Twitter -- we have permanently suspended the account due to the risk of further incitement of violence,' Twitter said in a statement on Friday.

Child rights body seeks probe against Raut, Chadha for kids' photos on Twitter

Child rights body seeks probe against Raut, Chadha for kids' photos on Twitter

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

In its letter, the commission also observed that the image allegedly uploaded by the leaders was in order to divert attention in the ongoing/pending investigation by Central Bureau of Investigation against Manish Sisodia".

Women We Admire: India's Legal Eagles

Women We Admire: India's Legal Eagles

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

This Women's Day Week, we celebrate the groundbreaking achievements of Justice Anna Chandy, Justice M Fathima Beevi and Justice Leila Seth.

Govt on Musk's Twitter takeover: How does it matter who owns what?

Govt on Musk's Twitter takeover: How does it matter who owns what?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

India's expectation of Twitter complying with the country's rules for social media platforms will not change with its takeover by Elon Musk, according to a senior minister.

'Let that sink in': Musk posts 'White House' picture

'Let that sink in': Musk posts 'White House' picture

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

In a post on the microblogging platform X, Elon Musk shared his photograph along with former US President Donald Trump.

Elon Musk terminates $44bn deal to buy Twitter, faces legal threat

Elon Musk terminates $44bn deal to buy Twitter, faces legal threat

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Reacting to Musk's letter, Twitter's board chair Bret Taylor said on Saturday that they will file a lawsuit against the Tesla chief to 'force him to buy the social media company on the agreed terms'.

Musk ready to quit as Twitter CEO 'as soon as he finds someone foolish enough'

Musk ready to quit as Twitter CEO 'as soon as he finds someone foolish enough'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

'I will resign as CEO as soon as I find someone foolish enough to take the job! After that, I will just run the software and servers teams,' he tweeted Tuesday.

Twitter removes filmmaker Leena Manimekalai's 'Kaali' poster tweet

Twitter removes filmmaker Leena Manimekalai's 'Kaali' poster tweet

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Social media platform Twitter has pulled down filmmaker Leena Manimekalai's tweet about her documentary Kaali, which is currently at the centre of a controversy, in response to 'a legal demand'.

FAQ: IT Dept Can Check E-mail, WhatsApp

FAQ: IT Dept Can Check E-mail, WhatsApp

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Here's what you must know about the new rule, its implications, and whether it affects taxpayers' rights and privacy.

Twitter withholds 35 tweets after Centre's request

Twitter withholds 35 tweets after Centre's request

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Twitter has 'withheld' about 35 tweets following a legal request from the Indian government, as per information on the Lumen database.

Twitter is being defiant of our laws, govt tells Karnataka HC

Twitter is being defiant of our laws, govt tells Karnataka HC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) in its 101-page statement of objections before the Karnataka high court has termed the microblogging platform Twitter of being defiant to the laws of the land.

Two Indian-origin persons among 67 killed in US crash

Two Indian-origin persons among 67 killed in US crash

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Asra Hussain Raza, a 26-year-old daughter of Indian immigrants, was among the 67 people killed in a tragic midair collision between an Army helicopter and a jetliner at Ronald Reagan National Airport in the US. The collision, the deadliest aviation disaster in the US since 2001, happened when American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with the Army helicopter as it approached the airport on Wednesday night. Raza, a consultant, graduated with honors from Indiana University and married her college sweetheart in August 2023.

Ukraine forces capture 2 North Korean soldiers: Zelenskyy

Ukraine forces capture 2 North Korean soldiers: Zelenskyy

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Zelenskyy confirmed that the soldiers, despite being wounded, have been transported to Kyiv and are now in communication with the Security Service of Ukraine.

'Let the good times roll', Elon Musk tweets on 1st morning as Twitter boss

'Let the good times roll', Elon Musk tweets on 1st morning as Twitter boss

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Billionaire Elon Musk has completed his $44 billion takeover of Twitter and fired the social media company's four top executives, including CEO Parag Agrawal and legal executive Vijaya Gadde. The New York Times said that Musk, the world's richest man, closed the deal to buy Twitter on Thursday. Citing people with knowledge of the situation, the report said that Musk "has started cleaning house at Twitter with the firings of at least four top executives". The Twitter executives who were fired include Agrawal, Gadde, chief financial officer Ned Segal and general counsel Sean Edgett.

Govt sets Twitter final deadline of July 4 to comply with orders

Govt sets Twitter final deadline of July 4 to comply with orders

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The government has issued a notice to Twitter to comply with all its past orders by July 4, an official source said on Wednesday.