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Committed to supporting democratic values: US on Twitter suspending accoun
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 11 (ANI): Responding to queries on Twitter suspending nearly 500 accounts after receiving orders from the Indian government, the US reiterated its commitment to supporting democratic values including freedom of expression.
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Responsible entities remain committed to compliance to law of land: GOI to
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 11 (ANI): On the request of Twitter, Secretary to Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India held a virtual interaction with Twitter officials on Wednesday and expressed strong displeasure on the way Twitter acted after an emergency or
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Twitter suspends over 500 accounts for breach of policy after Centre's 'le
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 10 (ANI): In response to the ''legal requests'' from the Central government, Twitter on Wednesday informed that it has taken multiple enforcement actions -- including permanent suspension of over 500 accounts for clear violations of Twitter's rules.
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Shared partisanship and social media ties
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], February 10 (ANI): A study examines links between partisanship and ties on Twitter. Many people value partisanship as key to their identity. However, it is unclear whether individuals are more likely to form social connections based entirely on shared partisanship.
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Centre asks Twitter to remove 1,178 Pak-Khalistani handles for posting pro
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 8 (ANI): Amid the 'Toolkit' controversy surrounding the ongoing farmers' protest, the Central government has directed the microblogging platform Twitter to remove 1,178 Pakistani-Khalistani accounts spreading misinformation and provocative content on farmers ag
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Mamata grieves demise of tennis legend Akhtar Ali
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], February 7 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to Twitter to express grief over the demise of legendary Indian tennis player Akhtar Ali.
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Military shuts down internet again after Myanmar coup
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 6 (ANI/Sputnik): Myanmar went into its second nationwide internet shutdown in a week's time on Saturday after the military seized power and arrested the Southeast Asian country's civilian leaders.
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After Facebook, Myanmar Army blocks Twitter, Instagram
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], February 6 (ANI): After blocking Facebook in the name of public interest and state stability, the Myanmar Army further expanded its internet crackdown by ordering a block on Twitter and Instagram, days after seizing power in a coup.
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'Exercise maximum restraint': UN Human Rights Office on farmers' protests
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], February 6 (ANI): The United Nations human rights office on Friday called on Indian authorities and those protesting against the new agricultural laws to exercise maximum restraint stating that it is crucial to find "equitable solutions" with due respect to human rights for al
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Sia deletes Twitter amid controversy over movie 'Music'
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Washington [US], February 5 (ANI): Singer and director Sia has seemingly deleted her Twitter handle amid criticism over her new film 'Music'.
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Twitter users report its dark blue mode is turning to either black or glar
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Washington [US], February 4 (ANI): Some users of American micro-blogging and social networking service Twitter have reported that its desktop dark blue mode has gotten darker and for some even worse, it has been changed to light mode.
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Discussed farmers' protest in team meeting, says Virat Kohli
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], February 4 (ANI): After international pop star Rihanna's tweet on ongoing farmers' agitation sparked controversy in India with several Indian cricketers including legendary Sachin Tendulkar taking to Twitter to voice their opinion, India skipper Virat Kohli on T
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