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Nepal lifts social media ban after deadly protests kill 19

The Nepal government on Monday announced that it has withdrawn its earlier decision to ban social media sites amid violent protests by youths that left at least 19 people dead and over 300 others......

The Lessons From Nepal's Social Media Ban Protests

Monday's protests in Nepal may become the forerunner to many more agitations in future since social media interests and national efforts to regulate them will often be in conflict, alerts Biswajit......

How Gen Z And Social Media Are Changing Nepal

From mobilising protests to choosing the interim prime minister -- Discord, Bitchat became virtual control rooms, even as familiar platforms like TikTok, Reddit, Instagram, etc. played their part.......

Sri Lanka imposes curfew, blocks social media amid protests

The Sri Lankan government on Sunday blocked social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram after declaring a nationwide public emergency and imposing a 36-hour curfew......

Protests in UP town over social media post; more than 500 booked

Over 500 persons were booked after protests erupted in Budhana town in Muzaffarnagar over rumours that a youth arrested for allegedly making an "objectionable" social media post against Islam had......

Meta expands safety tools to safeguard older adults from online scams

Meta has announced new anti-scam features and awareness initiatives, including safety tools and tips to protect users, particularly senior citizens from cyber fraud and online scams, as the social......

$282 Billion Indian IT Industry In US Right Wing's Cross Hairs

The US remains the largest market for IT outsourcing, and for Indian giants TCS, Infosys and Wipro, it contributes around 40 per cent of their top line. IMAGE: US President Donald J Trump speaks......

Now, G20 turns to social media

In the serious world of global recession, bail-outs and deficits, networking through the cyber world is probably as important as sitting around a table to hammer out solutions. So, when Canada got......

Securities market fraud: How to avoid being misled

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), in a circular dated April 11, 2025, warned investors about rising fraud and manipulation linked to the securities market on social media......

Gayle says will block 'annoying' Chahal on social media

'I don't wanna see you in my life again. I am gonna block you.' IMAGE: Kings XI Punjab's Chris Gayle, left, speaks to Yuzvendra Chahal of Royal Challengers Bangalore during the IPL last year.......

Social media platforms 'havens for abuse'

Anti-racism organisation Kick It Out said the levels of abuse aimed at footballers had risen in recent weeks IMAGE: Manchester United's Axel Tuanzebe, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial,......

India blocks Babar, Akram, Imran Khan's Instagram accounts

IMAGE: Babar Azam's Instagram account was blocked as India intensified its digital crackdown on influential personalities from Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. Photograph:......

Pak javelin star Nadeem's Instagram blocked in India

IMAGE: Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who won gold at the Paris Olympics, was invited by Indian javelin throw ace Neeraj Chopra to participate in the inaugural NC Classic javelin event, scheduled for......

'Happy Father's Day to me'

IMAGE: Shikhar Dhawan's heartfelt post on Father's Day. Photograph: Kind courtesy Shikhar Dhawan/Instagram Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, in a heartfelt post, wished himself on the......