Mamata Banerjee govt recommends suspension of several accounts from Twitter, YouTube and Facebook, for criticising her: What we know
3 years, 6 months ago

Mamata Banerjee govt recommends suspension of several accounts from Twitter, YouTube and Facebook, for criticising her: What we know

Op India  

The West Bengal elections 2021 saw Mamata Banerjee return to power with a thumping majority. Now, sources in the West Bengal administration indicate that the Mamata Banerjee government has instructed a large number of social media accounts and posts, talking about the violence in Bengal, to be deleted. Sources in West Bengal administration indicate that the Government of West Bengal recently recommended large number of social media posts for blocking under section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. These social media posts comprised of posts critical of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, posts about the murder of BJP workers and various communally sensitive posts showing disrespect to Hindu and Muslim religions. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerje on Thursday said the Central government is trying to bulldoze Twitter as it can’t control the microblogging platform anymore in the country.

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West Bengal: TMC holds state-wide protest against Amit Shah’s Ambedkar remark
3 weeks, 2 days ago

West Bengal: TMC holds state-wide protest against Amit Shah’s Ambedkar remark

Hindustan Times  

The ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal held state-wide protests on Monday accusing Union home minister Amit Shah of making derogatory remarks against BR Ambedkar in Parliament. Protests are going on in various municipal wards, blocks, villages and districts,” Shashi Panja, state woman and child development minister, told the media while leading a protest march at Girish Park in north …

Mamata Banerjee calls for state-wide protests over Ambedkar issue on Dec 23
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Mamata Banerjee calls for state-wide protests over Ambedkar issue on Dec 23

Hindustan Times  

Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee has called for a state-wide protest on December 23 against the remarks made by Union home minister Amit Shah about BR Ambedkar. Their vitriolic remarks against the Father of our Constitution, BR Ambedkar, are a reflection of the culture of hate and intolerance that is being incubated,” Banerjee wrote in a social media post. “If …

'You will occupy Bengal... and we will have lollipops?': Mamata takes Bangladeshi leaders to task after provocative statements
1 month ago

'You will occupy Bengal... and we will have lollipops?': Mamata takes Bangladeshi leaders to task after provocative statements

Firstpost  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday strongly responded to provocative remarks made by certain Bangladeshi politicians, who claimed that Bangladesh could occupy Bengal within days West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday strongly responded to provocative remarks made by certain Bangladeshi politicians, who claimed that Bangladesh could occupy Bengal within days. While addressing the West Bengal Assembly, …

Mamata Banerjee's 'lollipop' jab over Bangladesh leader's 'occupy Bengal' claim
1 month, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee's 'lollipop' jab over Bangladesh leader's 'occupy Bengal' claim

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday spoke about the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh, urging all communities in the state to maintain peace and avoid any provocation. Addressing the West Bengal state Assembly, she also reacted sharply to a recent remark by a leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party that the country has legitimate rights over Bengal, Bihar, …

Mamata Banerjee on Bangladesh's territorial claims including Bengal: Will we have lollipop?
1 month, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee on Bangladesh's territorial claims including Bengal: Will we have lollipop?

India TV News  

In a fiery speech in the West Bengal Assembly, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee responded to provocative remarks made by Bangladeshi politicians who claimed their country had legitimate territorial rights over parts of India, including Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha. Banerjee, not one to shy away from stirring words, quipped, “When external forces come to occupy Indian land, would Indians be handed …

'Will we have lollipops while you occupy land?' Mamata's dig at Bangladeshi politicians' remarks
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1 month, 1 week ago

'Will we have lollipops while you occupy land?' Mamata's dig at Bangladeshi politicians' remarks

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday strongly reacted to provocative statements by a section of Bangladeshi politicians that Bangladesh could occupy Bengal within days, calling them "absurd" and dismissing it by saying, "you will occupy Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha, and we will have lollipops?" While addressing the West Bengal Assembly, Banerjee, without naming anyone, condemned the circulation …

Doesn't match our culture: Minister for laws to curb social media vulgar content
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Doesn't match our culture: Minister for laws to curb social media vulgar content

India Today  

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday called for laws to curb objectionable content on social media and hoped that the Opposition would have a discussion on the same. The government has urged social media platforms to be more proactive in content moderation, especially when it comes to harmful or illegal content. It said that social media companies …

‘Tragic, disrespectful’: Rajnath Singh's sharp reaction to Kolkata doctor rape-murder, slams CM Mamata Banerjee
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Tragic, disrespectful’: Rajnath Singh's sharp reaction to Kolkata doctor rape-murder, slams CM Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday slammed the West Bengal government and chief minister Mamata Banerjee over their handling of the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital saying that “a lot remains to be done” in light of the ongoing atrocities and crimes against women in the country. Speaking at an event …

Bengal govt deaf: BJP slams CM Mamata Banerjee for mishandling protests
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengal govt deaf: BJP slams CM Mamata Banerjee for mishandling protests

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: A day after Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gaurav Bhatia called West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee a “dictator who targeted students instead of criminals”, party spokesperson and MP Sudhanshu Trivedi accused Banerjee of using manipulative language to intimidate doctors, potentially jeopardising their careers. BJP spokesperson and MP Sudhanshu Trivedi In a press conference at the BJP headquarters in …

Suvendu Adhikari says Mamata Banerjee Police unleashing sinister toolkit to undermine protests
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Suvendu Adhikari says Mamata Banerjee Police unleashing sinister toolkit to undermine protests

Op India  

On Saturday, the Leader of the Opposition and senior BJP leader, Suvendu Adhikari, accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of unleashing a ‘sinister’ toolkit to undermine the ‘Nabanna Abhiyan’. On Saturday, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari charged CM Mamata Banerjee with using a ‘sinister toolkit’ to stop protesters from marching towards Nabanna. The post further stated, “Along with this, URLs of …

TMC supporter told she is Hindu and BJP supporter, denied residential certificate; BJP shares testimony
5 months, 3 weeks ago

TMC supporter told she is Hindu and BJP supporter, denied residential certificate; BJP shares testimony

Op India  

West Bengal BJP on Tuesday, July 23 shared a video testimonial of a Hindu woman detailing how Mamata Banerjee led TMC in West Bengal is depriving Hindus of their fundamental rights based only on their religious identity. Jodi asohai manush banglar dorja thokthokai, amra tader asroy debo.” Atrocities on Hindus a new normal in West Bengal: villagers accuse TMC leader …

Mamata abusing Hindu organisations to appease Muslim fundamentalists: PM Modi at West Bengal's Bishnupur
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Mamata abusing Hindu organisations to appease Muslim fundamentalists: PM Modi at West Bengal's Bishnupur

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lambasted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday over her remarks over ISKCON, Ramakrishna Mission and Bharat Sevashram Sangha. “In their desperation, TMC leaders have started hurling abuses at prestigious organisations like ISKCON, Ramakrishna Mission, and Bharat Sevashram Sangha. Earlier in the Purulia rally also the PM made a similar mention saying, “Modi said the …

Kolkata Police deletes "summons" to X user for sharing a popular meme featuring West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee after online backlash
8 months, 1 week ago

Kolkata Police deletes "summons" to X user for sharing a popular meme featuring West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee after online backlash

Op India  

The Kolkata Police has deleted its tweet seeking details of an X user for sharing a popular meme featuring West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee after drawing online flak. Kolkata Police deletes tweet after online backlash Many social media users shared the video quoting the police’s tweet seeking details of the X user who had shared the meme featuring Mamata Banerjee. …

'Disclose Your Identity': Kolkata Police Probes Spoof Video Of Bengal CM Mamata; BJP Reacts
8 months, 1 week ago

'Disclose Your Identity': Kolkata Police Probes Spoof Video Of Bengal CM Mamata; BJP Reacts

News 18  

Kolkata Police on Monday demanded a social media user to disclose their identity after a spoof video went viral depicting West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dancing to a song. BJP Reacts Reacting sharply to Kolkata police’s demand for the removal of spoof video, BJP’s IT cell chief Amit Malviya said the state police has “more pressing issues on hand, …

‘Provocative statement’: BJP moves Election Commission against Mamata Banerjee
8 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Provocative statement’: BJP moves Election Commission against Mamata Banerjee

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday filed a complaint against West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee with the Election Commission, alleging that the Trinamool Congress chief tried to incite violence during a public meeting. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a public meeting in Assam. The party, in its complaint, referred to Mamata Banerjee's alleged remark on …

Mamata Banerjee alleges that BJP will cause riots in West Bengal on 17th April
9 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee alleges that BJP will cause riots in West Bengal on 17th April

Op India  

On Sunday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party will “riot” two days before the first phase of Lok Sabha voting on 19th April in the state. Voting is on 19 April and they will riot on 17 April.” #WATCH | Purulia: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says, "Hold rallies and meetings but do …

Mamata Banerjee slams PM Modi over comments on atrocities on Sandeshkhali women
9 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee slams PM Modi over comments on atrocities on Sandeshkhali women

The Hindu  

Jalpaiguri West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on April 5 hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks about atrocities against women and corruption, asserting that the Trinamool Congress and her government had taken stern action against the culprits involved in alleged sexual abuse of women in Sandeshkhali. While addressing a rally in Jalpaiguri, Ms. Banerjee said the …

BJP's unique protest: 'Feeds' honey to Mamata Banerjee's photo over offensive remark on PM Modi | VIDEO
11 months, 1 week ago

BJP's unique protest: 'Feeds' honey to Mamata Banerjee's photo over offensive remark on PM Modi | VIDEO

India TV News  

In a distinctive form of protest, BJP supporters gathered in Kolkata to express their discontent with Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's alleged derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During a rally organised by the BJP's youth wing in Kolkata, party supporters took an unusual approach to protest Mamata Banerjee's offensive language against PM Modi. Reminder of Bengal's rich language …

TMC accuses Bengal BJP chief of inciting violence against Mamata Banerjee: ‘Misogynistic hooligans’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

TMC accuses Bengal BJP chief of inciting violence against Mamata Banerjee: ‘Misogynistic hooligans’

Hindustan Times  

The Trinamool Congress on Monday accused West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar of inciting “physical violence” against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar addresses party workers in North 24 Parganas on January 11. Pandering to his puppet masters in Delhi has blinded him and made him so devoid of values that he now shamelessly …

Didi Slams BJP After Delhi Police Lifts TMC Stir
1 year, 3 months ago

Didi Slams BJP After Delhi Police Lifts TMC Stir

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has attacked the BJP after her MP nephew Abhishek Banerjee and other Trinamul Congress leaders were forcibly removed by the Delhi police personnel from Krishi Bhavan in New Delhi during their sit-in demonstration on Tuesday night. An angry TMC supremo tweeted, "Today is a dark, sinister day for democracy, a day when @BJP4India …

World Press Freedom Day | How free speech in India is compromised by government control over platforms: Book excerpt from ‘Caged Tiger: How Too Much Government is Holding Indians Back’ by Subhashish B
1 year, 8 months ago

World Press Freedom Day | How free speech in India is compromised by government control over platforms: Book excerpt from ‘Caged Tiger: How Too Much Government is Holding Indians Back’ by Subhashish B

The Hindu  

Published : May 03, 2023 07:00 IST - 6 MINS READ In December 2004, the Delhi Police arrested Avnish Bajaj, the CEO of Baazee.com, because someone in Kharagpur, West Bengal, tried to sell through the website video copies of two Delhi-based students having sex. Social media companies, a term left vague and expansive, need to take down content within 36 …

Mamata Banerjee says encounters in UP became 'normal', suggests people to protest
1 year, 8 months ago

Mamata Banerjee says encounters in UP became 'normal', suggests people to protest

Hindustan Times  

Encounters have become ‘normal’ for people in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged as she doubled down her attack against the Yogi Adityanath government after gangster-turned politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf were shot dead at point-blank range on Saturday. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a press conference at Nabanna, in Howrah, …

West Bengal violence: Internet services remain suspended, prohibitory order still in force in Hooghly's Rishra
1 year, 9 months ago

West Bengal violence: Internet services remain suspended, prohibitory order still in force in Hooghly's Rishra

India TV News  

West Bengal violence: Amid heavy deployment of the police force in the violence-hit Hooghly district in West Bengal, the internet services continue to remain suspended and the prohibitory order was still in force in Rishra town. Police arrest several people The police officer also said that several people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in Sunday's violence. Bengal governor …

West Bengal violence: Home Ministry seeks report
1 year, 9 months ago

West Bengal violence: Home Ministry seeks report

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Union home ministry on Tuesday sought a report from the Mamata Banerjee government on the violence during Rama Navami in Howrah, Hooghly and nearby areas. Sources said the home ministry has sought a detailed report from the state government over the violence that broke out between two groups when a Rama Navami procession was taken out in …

Twitter Blocked a Country
1 year, 9 months ago

Twitter Blocked a Country

Slate  

On Wednesday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a virtual address at the second-ever Summit for Democracy, hailing his country as the “best example of democracy in the world.” As Modi’s words were beamed out to dozens of other nations, the Indian government was cracking down on its citizens’ digital rights—again. Indian authorities, who have still not caught Singh, have …

‘Tughlaqi Orders Won’t Be Tolerated’: Oppn Flays Punjab Govt for Social Media Curbs on State Employees
1 year, 10 months ago

‘Tughlaqi Orders Won’t Be Tolerated’: Oppn Flays Punjab Govt for Social Media Curbs on State Employees

News 18  

Giving fresh ammunition to the Opposition, the Punjab government has started tracking social media accounts of its employees, and will send them notices for commenting on or criticising the government and its policies. All administrative secretaries have been asked to monitor social media networks of employees for commenting adversely on government policies, according to the directions issued by Chief Secretary …

West Bengal: BJP slams Mamata Banerjee after Kolkata Police brutally remove protesting job seekers
2 years, 2 months ago

West Bengal: BJP slams Mamata Banerjee after Kolkata Police brutally remove protesting job seekers

Firstpost  

Thousands of candidates who had passed the Teacher Eligibility Test have been protesting at the headquarters of the West Bengal education department at Karunamayi in the Salt Lake area of Kolkata for several days now Kolkata: BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari slammed West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday over alleged corruption by the ruling Trinamool Congress in the education …

Mamata scared, says BJP as TMC chants 'time for India to reject them' day after violent protests
2 years, 4 months ago

Mamata scared, says BJP as TMC chants 'time for India to reject them' day after violent protests

India Today  

Kolkata and its neighborhood turned into a battleground as the Bharatiya Janata Party took to the streets over alleged corrupt practices of the Trinamool Congress on Tuesday. TIME FOR INDIA TO REJECT BJP: TMC TMC claimed that eye-witnesses saw people carrying lathis and BJP flags pelting stones and setting fire to police cars during the protest. pic.twitter.com/zH7IZnEoK1 — Abhishek Banerjee …

On TMC's Martyrs Day, Mamata takes on Centre, says 'BJP trying to break government everywhere'
2 years, 5 months ago

On TMC's Martyrs Day, Mamata takes on Centre, says 'BJP trying to break government everywhere'

India TV News  

Highlights Mamata Banerjee slammed BJP saying it's trying to break the government everywhere West Bengal CM said it has become BJP's job to break government Mamata Banerjee was addressing TMC's Martyrs Day rally in Kolkata Martyrs Day: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday lashed out at BJP saying they are trying to break government everywhere which has become …

Twitter may play a partisan role in general elections 2024: Suspended Twitter handles argue in Delhi HC
2 years, 9 months ago

Twitter may play a partisan role in general elections 2024: Suspended Twitter handles argue in Delhi HC

Op India  

On Tuesday 12th of April, the Delhi High Court heard a plea by popular Twitter handles ‘Wokeflix‘ and ‘Bharadwaj speaks’ over their suspension by the social media platform. Exposing the anti-Hindu bias of Twitter The petitioners argued that Twitter often perpetuates “Double Standards”, in a policy where “Hindu sentiments are allowed to be ridden roughshod over whereas sentiments of other …

West Bengal: Governor takes dig at Mamata Banerjee, says she applauded disorder in the House
2 years, 10 months ago

West Bengal: Governor takes dig at Mamata Banerjee, says she applauded disorder in the House

Firstpost  

High drama was witnessed on the first day of the West Bengal Assembly’s budget session when Jagdeep Dhankhar was forced to cut short his inaugural speech amid protests by BJP MLAs over the alleged violence in the recently-concluded civic elections Kolkata: West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday took a dig at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee saying she has applauded …

Mamata Banerjee asks West Bengal govt officials to defy Governor
2 years, 11 months ago

Mamata Banerjee asks West Bengal govt officials to defy Governor

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday sent out a stern message to her government's bureaucrats not to work under the instructions of governor Jagdeep Dhankhar and political pressure of the BJP and reminded them of their present attachment. At an administrative review meeting, Ms Banerjee looked for K Amarnath, a young IPS officer posted as superintendent of …

Bengal Police flags tweet with images of vandalised temple in Bangladesh, terms it 'violation of Indian law'
3 years, 1 month ago

Bengal Police flags tweet with images of vandalised temple in Bangladesh, terms it 'violation of Indian law'

Op India  

On December 2, Twitter user MrSinha_ got an email from Twitter that they have received a complaint against one of his posts on their platform. In an August 9, 2021 report, Free Press Journal published a report titled “Watch Video: After Pakistan, now miscreants attack Hindu temples in Bangladesh” that had the same image that Sinha used. From there, they …

Facebook undermining India’s democracy, alleges Congress
3 years, 2 months ago

Facebook undermining India’s democracy, alleges Congress

The Hindu  

The Congress on Monday said Facebook was “compromising” India’s democracy and influencing elections, and demanded a probe by a joint parliamentary committee. While it’s obvious Govt of India won’t do anything about it, it’s unacceptable that @Facebook has one set of standards for USA and another for India,” stated former Union Minister Jairam Ramesh in a tweet. Raising media reports …

Twitter Suspends ISKCON Bangladesh Account, Protests To Be Held In 700 Temples Across 150 Nations
3 years, 2 months ago

Twitter Suspends ISKCON Bangladesh Account, Protests To Be Held In 700 Temples Across 150 Nations

ABP News  

New Delhi: Micro-blogging site Twitter has suspended ISKCON Bangladesh and other Twitter handles. Radharaman Das, ISKCON in-charge and spokesperson, said that the radical Islamists in Bangladesh have not just killed the minority Hindus but have “killed the voices of the people of Bangladesh”. In around 700 temples covering 150 countries, a protest is going to be held where various people …

Aurangzeb fans in Osmanabad get offended by Facebook post, start stone pelting and injure 4 policemen
3 years, 2 months ago

Aurangzeb fans in Osmanabad get offended by Facebook post, start stone pelting and injure 4 policemen

Op India  

As many as four policemen have been injured after an unruly mob of around 150 people in Maharashtra’s Osmanabad took to the streets to protest against a social media post that allegedly criticised Mughal bigot Aurangzeb. As per the police, the mob expressing their anger over a Facebook post pelted stones on vehicles and vandalized banners and hoardings. Four policemen …

Bengal alerts district administrations against social media misuse after Durga puja violence in Bangladesh
3 years, 2 months ago

Bengal alerts district administrations against social media misuse after Durga puja violence in Bangladesh

India Today  

The West Bengal government has alerted its district administrations, particularly those bordering Bangladesh, against the misuse of social media and circulation of fake news related to the recent spate of attacks during Durga puja in the neighbouring country, and urged them to take measures to maintain law and order, a top official said on Monday. "The government has asked district …

Facebook censors user for sharing news about post-poll violence in Bengal
3 years, 6 months ago

Facebook censors user for sharing news about post-poll violence in Bengal

Op India  

West Bengal saw the return of Mamata Banerjee as their undisputed leader and she won a thumping majority in the elections that took place in 2021. Neha, who is a Mumbai based lawyer and has been regularly raising her voice on social media for various causes woke up today to realise that Facebook had restricted her account for 30 days …

India says Twitter knowingly not complying with local laws
3 years, 7 months ago

India says Twitter knowingly not complying with local laws

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — The standoff between the Indian government and Twitter escalated Wednesday when the country’s technology minister accused the social media giant of deliberately not complying with local laws. Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said Twitter has chosen “the path of deliberate defiance” when it comes to following new internet regulations that digital activists have said could curtail online …

Twitter vs Govt of India: Importance of SM and what is the road ahead
3 years, 7 months ago

Twitter vs Govt of India: Importance of SM and what is the road ahead

Op India  

Today, when the whole world is confronted with an unprecedented crisis due to the COVID19 pandemic, another crisis has emerged over the ‘penetrative’ role of social media platforms in India. Considering the kind of enormous outreach of social media, platforms such as Twitter have started to act arbitrarily to become a state within a state Twitter decided to defy an …

TMC threatening people to socially boycott our party workers, says BJP
3 years, 7 months ago

TMC threatening people to socially boycott our party workers, says BJP

Op India  

On Saturday, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra took to Twitter to share a pamphlet allegedly issued by the Trinamool Congress, wherein it warned shopkeepers against selling anything to 18 BJP workers. This is addressed to the tea sellers to not serve tea to these people… Anyone who tries to sell anything to them without permission of the party will be severely …

Continued post poll violence in unabated fury will put humanity to shame: Dhankar tells Mamata
3 years, 7 months ago

Continued post poll violence in unabated fury will put humanity to shame: Dhankar tells Mamata

India TV News  

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday slammed the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led state government over the issue of alleged post-poll violence adding that the unabated incidents will "put humanity to shame". "Post-poll violence in Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal continues in unabated fury that will put humanity to shame. On May 7, a four-member team deputed by the …

Facebook and Twitter are in a high-stakes standoff with India
3 years, 7 months ago

Facebook and Twitter are in a high-stakes standoff with India

CNN  

New Delhi CNN Business — The biggest names in tech are locked in an increasingly tense stand-off with India over strict new social media rules they fear will erode privacy, usher in mass surveillance and harm business in the world’s fastest growing market. On Monday, Indian police visited Twitter’s offices after it labeled a tweet from a prominent official of …

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Ban in India: Netizens go bonkers with hilarious memes and trolls
3 years, 7 months ago

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Ban in India: Netizens go bonkers with hilarious memes and trolls

India TV News  

Rumours on Tuesday shook the internet that social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter will be banned in India fropm May 26. Picking up hilarious Bollywood dialogues that justify the situation to coming up with creative GIFs, netizens flooded the internet with memes on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp ban in India. Have a look- As per the new …

Aakar Patel | Why Twitter's action on BJP manipulation' is rattling govt
3 years, 7 months ago

Aakar Patel | Why Twitter's action on BJP manipulation' is rattling govt

Deccan Chronicle  

Twitter has marked tweets by Bharatiya Janata Party figures, including its spokesman Sambit Patra, as “manipulated media”. The BJP is upset and has sent another threatening note to Twitter saying that it should remove the “manipulated media” tag because the government was investigating the matter. These are legal notices from the Government of India asking Twitter to either block an …

'Follow constitutional norms': Governor tells Mamata Banerjee as TMC workers go on rampage at CBI office
3 years, 7 months ago

'Follow constitutional norms': Governor tells Mamata Banerjee as TMC workers go on rampage at CBI office

India TV News  

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankar on Monday slammed Chief Minister Mamata Bannerjee over violent protests by the ruling Trinamool Congress workers outside the CBI office in Kolkata. Appeal to you to act and restore law and order.” Earlier today, Bengal ministers Firhad Hakim and Subrata Mukherjee, TMC legislator Madan Mitra, and former minister Sovan Chatterjee were arrested by the CBI …

Mamata Banerjee announces compensation for kin of post-poll violence victims
3 years, 8 months ago

Mamata Banerjee announces compensation for kin of post-poll violence victims

Op India  

After the third time elected Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee played down the brutal post-poll violence on going in her state by the TMC cadre, she has now announced compensation to the kin of the victims who died in the attack. Under law and order by EC, 16 were killed half of whom are from TMC and half …

Bengal political violence: TMC's Mahua Moitra responds to BJP's charges
3 years, 8 months ago

Bengal political violence: TMC's Mahua Moitra responds to BJP's charges

India Today  

India Today TV Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai spoke to TMC MP Mahua Moitra on the political violence in West Bengal. Excerpts: Q: The charge is that Mamata Banerjee hasn't done enough to stop this political violence. 95 percent of what is going in social media about Bengal violence is fake, says @MahuaMoitra, TMC MP.#NewsToday with @sardesairajdeep pic.twitter.com/G1OEDn8w5O — IndiaToday May …

Kangana Ranaut After Twitter Suspension: Keep the Focus on Bengal, My Account Doesn't Matter
3 years, 8 months ago

Kangana Ranaut After Twitter Suspension: Keep the Focus on Bengal, My Account Doesn't Matter

News 18  

Actress Kangana Ranaut’s Twitter account was suspended on Tuesday for her tweets regarding against violence in Bengal. Twitter suspended her account for repeated violations of rules, specifically its “Hateful Conduct and Abusive Behaviour policy", the microblogging site said in a statement on Tuesday. Kangana has also posted a video on Instagram and termed the move “death of democracy" with hashtags …

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