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Twitter launches measure to tackle state polls-related misinformation

Twitter launches measure to tackle state polls-related misinformation

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

The measures include an information search prompt with the Election Commission of India (@ECISVEEP) and State Election Commissions to provide reliable information around the elections, a custom emoji to encourage participation, a series of pre-bunks and debunks to tackle election-related misinformation, and a youth discussion series titled #DemocracyAdda aimed at voter literacy and civic participation among young Indians for the upcoming elections.

Twitter loses 'safe harbour' shield in India over non-compliance to IT rules

Twitter loses 'safe harbour' shield in India over non-compliance to IT rules

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Sources further said that Twitter is the only social media platform among the mainstream that has not adhered to the new laws.

Pakistan Ahead Of India In WTC Points Table

Pakistan Ahead Of India In WTC Points Table

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

As a result of the drawn second Test, India currently stands below Pakistan with a 66.67 percentage of points earned on the WTC points table.

NZ bring out big guns for India, Sri Lanka tour

NZ bring out big guns for India, Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

New Zealand on Monday named a strong squad, which includes five spin bowling options

Don't know what direction Twitter will go in: CEO Parag Agrawal

Don't know what direction Twitter will go in: CEO Parag Agrawal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Twitter's India-born CEO Parag Agrawal has told worried employees that he doesn't know "what direction this company will go in" once the whopping $44 billion deal, which will take the social media giant private, closes with new owner billionaire Elon Musk.

Tata Steel Chess India: Praggnanandhaa ends joint third

Tata Steel Chess India: Praggnanandhaa ends joint third

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

In the most awaited contest of the tournament, Gukesh took on Praggnanandhaa in the penultimate round.

How India sealed ODI series vs Sri Lanka

How India sealed ODI series vs Sri Lanka

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

KL Rahul (64 not out) helped India chase down their target with 40 balls remaining

India's Fixtures Unveiled: Boxing Day, New Year Tests in SA

India's Fixtures Unveiled: Boxing Day, New Year Tests in SA

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

India to play all three formats on South Africa tour

Vote! India vs Sri Lanka: Who Will Win?

Vote! India vs Sri Lanka: Who Will Win?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The third Super 4 game in the Asia Cup will be played between India and Sri Lanka at the Dubai international stadium starting 1930 IST.

Asian U-20 C'ship: Sandila add another gold to India's kitty

Asian U-20 C'ship: Sandila add another gold to India's kitty

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

On the opening day on Sunday, fast-rising Rezoana Mallick Heena and Bharatpreet Singh clinched a gold medal each in women's 400m and men's discus throw respectively.

'No Champions Trophy matches outside Pakistan'

'No Champions Trophy matches outside Pakistan'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

The Pakistan cricket board (PCB) will not stage matches of the 2025 Champions Trophy outside the country if India do not travel for the tournament, chairman Mohsin Naqvi said.

'NIA yet to receive Nijjar death certificate from Canada'

'NIA yet to receive Nijjar death certificate from Canada'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

According to NIA sources, the Canadian government asked for the reason for NIA behind its request to seek the death certificate of Nijjar.

Coldplay Is Back In Mumbai! Here's Your Ultimate Concert Guide

Coldplay Is Back In Mumbai! Here's Your Ultimate Concert Guide

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Everything you need to know about Coldplay's concert at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on January 18, 19 and 21.

India vs Pakistan: I liked Rohit's wicket better: Afridi

India vs Pakistan: I liked Rohit's wicket better: Afridi

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Shaheen Shah Afridi returned with a four-wicket haul, but picked Rohit Sharma's wicket as his prized scalp.

Twitter launches 'Lite' version for India

Twitter launches 'Lite' version for India

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

It will be available in 42 languages, including six Indian languages - Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, Gujarati and Marathi.

Pak hockey team arrive in India for Asian Champions Trophy

Pak hockey team arrive in India for Asian Champions Trophy

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

India and Pakistan are the most successful teams in the tournament with three titles each.

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.

Fitness is key, not social media: Dhoni

Fitness is key, not social media: Dhoni

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'I am not worried about who has how many followers, who is doing what because I know if I take care of cricket then everything will else will take care of itself'

Decoded: Twitter's Options and Fate

Decoded: Twitter's Options and Fate

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

'There are already multiple lawsuits against the IT rules.' 'So questions of compliance are like rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic.'

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.

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.

PICS: India set for series sweep; WI need 289 for victory

PICS: India set for series sweep; WI need 289 for victory

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 4 of the second Test between India and West Indies at Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, on Sunday.

How Brand Elon Musk might impact Brand Twitter

How Brand Elon Musk might impact Brand Twitter

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The announcement came late Monday evening - and broke the internet. Elon Musk, the world's richest man, had bought microblogging site Twitter for a neat $44 billion. The little blue bird, which is known to take on many avatars depending on the mood, leanings and interests of who it is chirping for, went into overdrive. While some Twitter users flooded the site with memes and humorous takes on the move, the deal also had a fair share of critics.

India, WI fined for slow over-rate in first T20I

India, WI fined for slow over-rate in first T20I

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

According to an ICC release, Pandya and Powell pleaded guilty to the offences and accepted the proposed sanctions, so there was no need for a formal hearing.

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.

India's fiery World Cup warm-up encounters revealed

India's fiery World Cup warm-up encounters revealed

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India to play against England and Netherlands in World Cup warm-ups

Why India fears Pakistan's pace trio on flat wickets?

Why India fears Pakistan's pace trio on flat wickets?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Pak pace trio a far more potent attack on flat wickets: Dinesh Karthik

Twitter blocks IT minister's account for one hour over 'violations'

Twitter blocks IT minister's account for one hour over 'violations'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Twitter on Friday temporarily blocked IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad's account for alleged violation of the US Copyright Act, a move that the minister slammed as being arbitrary and gross violation of IT rules.

Our one-day team is really different: Dravid after India's series loss

Our one-day team is really different: Dravid after India's series loss

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

India must improve their batting depth with the 50-overs World Cup on the horizon, coach Rahul Dravid said.

India's Borgohain beats Jamaicans to win sprint double

India's Borgohain beats Jamaicans to win sprint double

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

India's Amlan Borgohain bagged a golden double as he stormed to victory in the 100m and 200m.

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.

India's T20I clash with Ireland confirmed for August

India's T20I clash with Ireland confirmed for August

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

According to the ICC, the T20Is will be played on August 18, 20, and 23, all taking place in Malahide.

Paralympics: Nitish-Thulasimathi duo makes winning start

Paralympics: Nitish-Thulasimathi duo makes winning start

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Nitesh Kumar and Thulasimathi Murugesan had little difficulty overcoming country-mates Suhas Yathiraj and Palak Kohli in the opening group stage match of badminton mixed doubles

India win gold, bronze in Para Shooting Worlds

India win gold, bronze in Para Shooting Worlds

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

In the individual event, Rahul Jakhar (21 points) bagged a bronze medal, finishing behind Kim Jungnam of South Korea and Olseken Denysiuk of Ukraine.

Why is Modi angry with Twitter?

Why is Modi angry with Twitter?

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Social media is reflecting a reality that the BJP does not want communicated. More people are saying things on social media that are upsetting the government, asserts Aakar Patel.

India's Aman clinches bronze at Zagreb Open wrestling

India's Aman clinches bronze at Zagreb Open wrestling

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

The 17-year-old Indian defeated Zane Raye Rhodes Richards of the US 10-4 on points in the bronze medal contest.

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.

PIX: Meet India's new captain and coach!

PIX: Meet India's new captain and coach!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Hardik will lead India in two match T20 Series beginning from Sunday.

PIX: Dominant India rout Bangladesh in first Test

PIX: Dominant India rout Bangladesh in first Test

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

India took a 1-0 lead in their two-Test series against Bangladesh after winning the first match in Chattogram by 188 runs.

India's AFC U23 dreams crushed by China in shocking loss

India's AFC U23 dreams crushed by China in shocking loss

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

India concede late goal to lose 1-2 to China in AFC U23 Asian Cup Qualifiers