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Twitter explains why it withheld 250 accounts in India [read here]

The social networking site said that certain accounts tweeting anti-government material were considered to be inciting "genocide", which is a grave threat to public order, and therefore the IT Ministry ordered to block them under Section 69A of the IT Act.

Feb 1, 2021

Twitter withholds Caravan, Kisan Ekta Morcha accounts "in response to a legal demand"

The "legal demand" that has led to such withholding is not immediately clear.

Feb 1, 2021

Fact Check: You don't need liquor license to drink alcohol at home in UP

UP government has issued a new order, mandating state residents to get a liquor license to keep alcohol at home beyond a prescribed limit. Some netizens assumed this means they won't be able to drink at home.

Jan 25, 2021

New robotic, 360-degree cameras to bring Republic Day visuals to your homes this year [Where to watch]

The Republic Day parade this year will be captured using new cameras to be used by Doodarshan network, which will bring better visuals to your homes.

Jan 24, 2021

Ban alcohol in all BJP ruled states, Uma Bharati appeals to party chief JP Nadda

Despite restricting liquor sales as part of the national lockdown announced on March 24, the Centre had reopened liquor sales outside containment zones in May, bringing in much-needed revenues to states in meeting their fiscal crunch.

Jan 21, 2021

Fact check: Is it now mandatory for Govt employees to take 20 days earned leave? Find out

A wrongful claim suggesting that the government employees have to take at least 20 days of earned leave in a year is doing rounds on the Internet. The Centre has issued a clarification on the same.

Jan 15, 2021

Who was Swami Harshananda; Ramakrishna Ashram head seer passes away

Swami Harshananda, aged 91, had reportedly been suffering from age related issues, but never stopped his day-to-day activities of the ashram

Jan 12, 2021

Fact check: No, All India Radio stations are not being shut down in Kerala

An image circulating online claims that AIR radio stations in Kerala are about to be shut down. However, CEO of Prasar Bharati Shashi Shekhar has dubbed it as completely false

Jan 10, 2021

3-yr-old Karnataka girl sent to jail along with her mother, dies

A three-year-old ailing girl, who was sent to jail along with her parents over an election-related clash, died in Kalaburagi on Saturday.

Jan 3, 2021

Nobel laureate Amartya Sen and Visva Bharati University engage in war of words over 'illegal land grab'

In 2006, Prof Sen requested the then vice-chancellor for transfer of the 99-year-old lease-hold land to his name which was accepted by the Executive Council but the excess land was never returned to the university.

Dec 24, 2020

Who was Bengali poet Alokeranjan Dasgupta, the Sahitya Academy recipient who passed away

Sahitya Academy award winner Bengali poet Alokeranjan Dasgupta has passed away at his residence in Germany. He was 87. The news of his demise was confirmed by his wife Elizabeth.

Nov 18, 2020

New television rating system for India in offing amid TRP scam [details inside]

The Centre has formed a four-member committee to assess the current television rating system and propose an alternate one in wake of the TRP scam.

Nov 5, 2020

Regulate minors' access to social media; SC seeks Centre's response on plea

The apex court today sought a response from the Central government on a PIL filed by law students seeking age-based control on access to social media.

Oct 13, 2020

Reliance Naval loses ₹2,500cr contract; Indian Navy waited 9 years for deliveries

Navy signed a contract to acquire five warships way back in 2011 much before Anil Ambani led Reliance Group took over the Gujarat-based shipyard from its former owner Nikhil Gandhi.

Oct 10, 2020

Internet goes gaga over district commissioner for helping old woman; falsely identifies him as judge

After checking facts, International Business Times, India, found out that he is Abdul Haseem and is posted as District Magistrate of Jayashankar Bhupalpally District in Telangana.

Sep 6, 2020

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