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Twitter takes down 90-95% of accounts listed by Indian govt

Among those whose accounts have been withheld include Sukhram Singh Yadav, a Rajya Sabha member and Samajwadi Party leader, and several politicians from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress.

Feb 12, 2021

China bans BBC broadcast on pretext of "falsified reporting" [details]

In a shocking development, China has banned BBC across the country on Thursday. The decision was allegedly based on its understanding of BBC's coverage on certain issues including Xinjiang and China's handling of COVID-19.

Feb 11, 2021

Centre denies threat to top Twitter executives over non-compliance issue, says "free to take legal recourse"

In a newly launched social media app, named 'Koo', the IT Ministry accused Twitter of "making commercial and business benefit by allowing the handles of those who were spreading poisonous speech" in the name of freedom of expression.

Feb 11, 2021

Misuse Twitter, Facebook at cost of serious consequences; Centre warns [details]

Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad warned social media platforms against spreading fake news or anything inciting violence, and that there will be consequences.

Feb 11, 2021

Delayed compliance "meaningless"; IT Secy tells Twitter [read full statement]

MeitY IT Secy expressed deep disappointment to Twitter leadership about the manner in which Twitter unwillingly, grudgingly and with great delay complied with the substantial parts of the order.

Feb 11, 2021

Twitter's "unusual" blog hits a nerve; Centre expresses dismay on Koo [details]

The Indian government said it will share its response to Twitter's "unusual" blog soon. Details here.

Feb 10, 2021

Twitter refuses to block journalists, activists, politicians; acts on 500 Indian accounts [details]

Twitter also said that it does not believe that the actions it has been directed to take by the IT Ministry are consistent with the Indian law.

Feb 10, 2021

Munawar Faruqui shares beaming photo after release from jail, industry welcomes him

Munawar Faruqui beams as he shares his first Instagram post after being released from jail.

Feb 10, 2021

Maharashtra to probe if Sachin Tendulkar, Lata Mangeshkar forced to tweet on farmers' protest

Maharashtra government will probe if many prominent celebrities including Bharat Ratna awardees Sachin Tendulkar and Lata Mangeshkar were "arm-twisted" to tweet over ongoing farmers' protest.

Feb 8, 2021

Munawar Faruqui gets freedom; SC grants interim bail

The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui who has been lodged in jail since January 1.

Feb 5, 2021

When Sardar Patel banned RSS [this day in 1948]

As the Sangh is trying to claim Sardar Patel's legacy, one should not forget that Patel had banned the organisation and accused it of indulging in violence, resorting to "terrorist methods to create disaffection against the government and suborn the police and military".

Feb 4, 2021

US remains neutral, says it's for reforms, dialogue and peaceful protests but against internet shutdowns

The official response from the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India is awaited in the matter

Feb 4, 2021

Remove accounts, tweets related to "farmer genocide" or face action; govt warns Twitter of dire consequences

The hashtag had popped up on Twitter just days after the national capital witnessed massive violence during the tractor rally organized by the agitating farmers on the occasion of Republic Day.

Feb 3, 2021

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

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Search Results for: freedom 251

Twitter takes down 90-95% of accounts listed by Indian govt

China bans BBC broadcast on pretext of "falsified reporting" [details]

Centre denies threat to top Twitter executives over non-compliance issue, says "free to take legal recourse"

Misuse Twitter, Facebook at cost of serious consequences; Centre warns [details]

Delayed compliance "meaningless"; IT Secy tells Twitter [read full statement]

Twitter's "unusual" blog hits a nerve; Centre expresses dismay on Koo [details]

Twitter refuses to block journalists, activists, politicians; acts on 500 Indian accounts [details]

Munawar Faruqui shares beaming photo after release from jail, industry welcomes him

Maharashtra to probe if Sachin Tendulkar, Lata Mangeshkar forced to tweet on farmers' protest

Munawar Faruqui gets freedom; SC grants interim bail

When Sardar Patel banned RSS [this day in 1948]

US remains neutral, says it's for reforms, dialogue and peaceful protests but against internet shutdowns

Remove accounts, tweets related to "farmer genocide" or face action; govt warns Twitter of dire consequences

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

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

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]