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24 Arrested For Meghalaya Lynching Over Kidnapping Rumours
Politics

24 Arrested For Meghalaya Lynching Over Kidnapping Rumours

The incident is a grim reminder of the lynching of two Assamese men in May 2018, due to WhatsApp rumours.

11 March 2020 2:51 PM GMT
Social Media Spreads Panic About Gas Attacks In Zambia
World

Social Media Spreads Panic About Gas Attacks In Zambia

Multiple dubious claims related to gas attacks arise online; amid riots, lynchings and pervading political unrest.

25 Feb 2020 8:54 AM GMT
How Does India Fare In Internet Freedom?
Fact File

How Does India Fare In Internet Freedom?

While Comparitech's scoring system focuses entirely on accessibility, it fails to take internet shutdowns into account.

17 Jan 2020 12:11 PM GMT
TV Show Image Shared As ISIS Plot To Kill Kerala IPS Officer
Fake News

TV Show Image Shared As ISIS Plot To Kill Kerala IPS Officer

A still from popular Malayalam TV Show 'Parasparam' used to claim that an IPS officer and her husband were killed by...

3 Sep 2018 9:22 AM GMT
Did PM Modi Disrespect Gandhi At Sabarmati Ashram?
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Did PM Modi Disrespect Gandhi At Sabarmati Ashram?

In a messy social media war, one photo doesn't capture the entire picture.

14 Sep 2017 7:59 AM GMT
U.S Envoy: Megacities More Vulnerable To Terror Attacks
World

U.S Envoy: Megacities More Vulnerable To Terror Attacks

In the wake of recent terror attacks in Paris, U.S Ambassador to India Richard Verma admits that megacities are more vuln...

30 Nov 2015 6:40 AM GMT
#PutOutYourBats Trends As Tributes Pour In For Phil Hughes
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#PutOutYourBats Trends As Tributes Pour In For Phil Hughes

The demise of Australian cricketer Phil Hughes after a freak accident on field marked a tragic day in the world of...

28 Nov 2014 9:03 AM GMT