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Social media can support or undermine democracy – it comes down to how it’s designed
Every design choice that social media platforms make nudges users toward certain actions, values and emotional states.It is a design choice to offer a news feed that combines verified...
Sudarshan News defends show calling it investigative journalism; Centre says regulate digital media first
The Centre submitted in its affidavit that electronic media already has sufficient framework to follow
Delhi violence: Facebook skips hearing before Committee on Peace and Harmony
Facebook India representatives refuse to appear before Delhi Legislative Assembly’s panel probing the company's alleged role in the February 2020 communal violence
Desperate Times Now, desperate measures
Channel broadcasts special show on ‘secret tapes’ using footage from Facebook Live by activists!
Former IPS officer’s insensitive comment on Swami Agnivesh’s death: New low for the Right-wing
Mere hours after the demise of Swami Agnivesh, right-wing hate mongers began sharing an ANI tweet maligning the memory of the social activist.
No stay on broadcast of Sudarshan News ‘UPSC Jihad’ show; Delhi HC issues notice
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Dear Mark Zuckerberg, time to speak up against hate speech on Facebook
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Centre allows Sudarshan News to air controversial #UPSCJihad show
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Delhi High Court tells Arnab Goswami to calm down and stop his media trials
The Republic TV owner-editor-anchor was told to "bring down the rhetoric" and "respect the sanctity of criminal investigation"
Ladakh journalist arrested for third party’s comment against BJP MP on Facebook!
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