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Three new cascade frog species discovered in northeast India; one named in honour of Kerala social worker Padmini Varkey

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Three new cascade frog species discovered in northeast India; one named in honour of Kerala social worker Padmini Varkey

[ad_1] Ammachi’s Cascade Frog (Amolops ammachi). The name honours the late Kerala social worker and philanthropist Padmini Varkey, affectionately known as ‘Ammachi’ (or mother). | Photo Credit: special arrangement Scientists have discovered three new species of cascade frogs from the biodiverse-rich forests of Northeast India and documented five other species in the country for the … Read more

‘Apology’ for caste will fall short in India. Instead, reparations can help rethink social justice

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‘Apology’ for caste will fall short in India. Instead, reparations can help rethink social justice

[ad_1] “Why should I have to pay for something my ancestors did?” That is a refrain frequently heard from members of the upper castes during discussions about casteist violence and prejudice or reservations in India. This belief has found renewed expression in the “Reservation Hatao Movement”, a social media campaign that gained visibility in late … Read more

‘A morning I will cherish’: Raghav Chadha’s first social media post with PM Modi | India News

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‘A morning I will cherish’: Raghav Chadha’s first social media post with PM Modi | India News

[ad_1] Chadha’s post on X after meeting NEW DELHI: AAP turncoat and now BJP leader Raghav Chadha on Saturday shared pictures of his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it as a “detailed and enriching interaction”.His remarks came in an X post featuring his first pictures with PM Modi since he joined the BJP … Read more

Cesar Gastelum cause of death: How did Mexican social media influencer die? Chilling livestream video goes viral

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Cesar Gastelum cause of death: How did Mexican social media influencer die? Chilling livestream video goes viral

[ad_1] Cesar Gastelum’s cause of death: A social media influencer was tragically shot and killed during a livestream. Amidst escalating violence in Sinaloa, TikTok star Cesar Gastelum was killed during a livestream in Culiacán when two armed individuals approached him on a motorcycle, drawing attention to the region’s cartel turmoil. (TikTok) Cesar Gastelum, a Mexican … Read more

Take down ‘defamatory’ AI videos about Nitin Gadkari, HC tells social media platforms

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Take down ‘defamatory’ AI videos about Nitin Gadkari, HC tells social media platforms

[ad_1] The Bombay High Court on Wednesday directed social media platforms to take down artificial intelligence-generated deepfake videos linking Union minister Nitin Gadkari to a row about the government’s ethanol-blending programme, Live Law reported. Justice Arif Doctor ordered that the posts be removed, finding that the material Gadkari had cited in his suit was “per … Read more

How ICE Is Weaponizing Social Media Against Its Critics

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How ICE Is Weaponizing Social Media Against Its Critics

[ad_1] Tired_Thumb is far from alone. The latest disruption comes after another major outage on Sunday that affected Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. (REUTERS) In recent months, ICE has deployed a round-the-clock digital dragnet to scour the public internet—from Facebook to Instagram to X—for speech that could endanger the agency’s mission. The government has paid millions … Read more

Delhi police move against social media handles over misleading Jantar Mantar protest videos

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Delhi police move against social media handles over misleading Jantar Mantar protest videos

[ad_1] RAF Security personnel deployed during members and supporters of NSUI stage a protest against violence against students in New Delhi on August 3, 2026. | Photo Credit: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar The Delhi police have initiated legal action against social media handles accused of circulating misleading videos falsely suggesting that protests are continuing at Jantar … Read more

Noida woman booked for ‘objectionable’ remarks about Modi in social media video

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Noida woman booked for ‘objectionable’ remarks about Modi in social media video

[ad_1] A Noida woman was booked on Thursday for making purportedly objectionable remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a social media video during the youth protests at Jantar Mantar, The Indian Express quoted the police as saying. A first information report has been registered against 25-year-old Ruchika Singh under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya … Read more

अनंत सिंह ‘छोटे सरकार’ ने सिर्फ 5 सेकंड और 5 शब्दों में खत्म कर दिया भाषण! नारों से गूंज उठी सभा, अब इंटरनेट पर छिड़ी बहस – anant singh chote sarkar viral 5 second speech mokama jdu mla social media reaction lcln

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अनंत सिंह ‘छोटे सरकार’ ने सिर्फ 5 सेकंड और 5 शब्दों में खत्म कर दिया भाषण! नारों से गूंज उठी सभा, अब इंटरनेट पर छिड़ी बहस – anant singh chote sarkar viral 5 second speech mokama jdu mla social media reaction lcln

[ad_1] बिहार की राजनीति में अपने दबंग अंदाज और अनोखी बयानबाजी के लिए हमेशा सुर्खियों में रहने वाले मोकामा विधायक अनंत सिंह उर्फ ‘छोटे सरकार’ एक बार फिर सोशल मीडिया पर छाए हुए हैं. इस बार वजह उनका कोई विवादित बयान नहीं, बल्कि उनका ‘इतिहास का सबसे छोटा राजनीतिक भाषण’ है. और पढ़ें एक जनसभा … Read more

Kerala man’s death: Trial by social media

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Kerala man’s death: Trial by social media

[ad_1] Trigger warning: This article contains references to sexual abuse and suicide. Please use your discretion in deciding if, when, and where to read. It was U. Deepak’s birthday on January 17. The 42-year-old sales executive, who worked at a garment company, lived with his parents in a two-storey house in Govindapuram, a couple of … Read more