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Super spreader events may be behind COVID Surge: Experts

For the past one week, the increase in Covid-19 cases in India especially in states of Maharashtra, Punjab, Kerala, Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu, is raising concerns about whether the spurt in new cases is linked to new variants of SARS-CoV-2.

Feb 27, 2021

Had to run from pillar to post to avoid arrest: Ali Abbas Zafar on Tandav row, OTT guidelines

After Tandav row, Ali Abbas Zafar is happy with the new OTT guidelines and has also thanked PM Modi. Read to know more.

Feb 26, 2021

India's new Digital Media Ethics Code; what it means for social media, OTT, media [details]

The norm would be applicable to offences under which an offender would be punishable with imprisonment for a term of not less than five years.

Feb 25, 2021

New guidelines for social media, OTT platforms | All you need to know

The Union Government on Thursday came up with new stringent guidelines for social media platforms along with code of ethics for over-the-top (OTT) platforms and digital media.

Feb 25, 2021

Fact-check: Old video of Varanasi bridge collapse falsely shared as Hyderabad incident

An old video of Varanasi flyover collapse has gone viral once again, this time claiming to be a recent incident that took place in Hyderabad.

Feb 24, 2021

Disha Ravi's bail follows landmark judgement; top 8 observations [must read]

Disa Ravi, the 22-year-old climate activist arrested by Delhi Police in the controversial toolkit case, was granted bail on Tuesday on grounds of lack of evidence. Here's a look at the landmark ruling by Delhi Sessions Court.

Feb 23, 2021

Toolkit case: Disha Ravi gets bail nine days after arrest

A Delhi Court on Tuesday granted bail to climate activist Disha Ravi in the Greta Thunberg 'Toolkit' conspiracy case.

Feb 23, 2021

Fact Check: Did Disha Ravi pay Rs 5 lakh to lawyer Akhil Sibal for court appearance? Here's the truth

Several social media users have claimed that environment activist Disha Ravi, arrested in the Toolkit case, paid Congress leader Kabil Sibal's son Akhil Sibal Rs 5 lakhs to Rs 7 lakhs per appearance in court. The claim is false. Read more.

Feb 22, 2021

Chandanavana Film Critics Academy 2020: Dia, Popcorn Monkey Tiger, Gentleman Walk Away with Maximum Honours

Check out the complete winners list of 2nd Chandanavana Film Critics Academy 2020 which was held on 21 February.

Feb 22, 2021

Disha Ravi, a 21-year-old climate activist,

Khalistani organisations used Disha as a front, claims police

The Delhi Police have contended that the Google document tweeted by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg to back the farmers' protest and then deleted, was created by Ravi and two other activists -- Nikita Jacob and Shantanu Muluk.

Feb 20, 2021

Hope England don't go into siege mentality after loss: Nasser Hussain

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has advised the England team to avoid going into siege mentality by blaming the pitch and outside factors, and instead look at their recent overseas record to draw inspiration for the remaining two Tests against India.

Feb 20, 2021

BJP leader calls Siddharth "school dropout"; Rang De Basanti actor wins argument [see how]

Several tweets were exchanged between BJP leader and actor Siddharth after he pointed out on Twitter that toolkits are commonplace for any planned activity. Scroll down to read on:

Feb 19, 2021

Amit Shah slams critics questioning Disha Ravi's arrest; Delhi Police has free hand in case

Union minister Amit Shah said the arrest of the climate activist Disha Ravi in the toolkit case has been explained by the police and factors such as age, gender and profession could not be relevant in assessing culpability in a crime.

Feb 19, 2021

Twitter-rival Koo surpasses 40 lakh users in a jiffy | Details

Homegrown Twitter-like platform Koo has garnered over 10 lakh new users in just one week, surpassing the 40 lakh-figure in nearly 10 months of its arrival, as Twitter was caught in crosshairs with the Indian government over its direction to remove nearly 1,400 controversial accounts.

Feb 18, 2021

Disha Ravi moves Delhi HC to restrain private chats from being leaked, seeks action against three channels

Ravi's plea seeks action against media houses, who, she alleges, attacked her on the basis of 'leaked investigative matter and prejudicial press briefings'