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US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment

Washington: US regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine after a court found it had maintained an abusive monopoly over the past decade.

Users flee Elon Musk's X for rival Bluesky amid rising concerns over hate speech, misinformation

In a significant shift in the social media landscape, hundreds of thousands of users have reportedly left Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) in the past week, with over a million new users joining the rival platform Bluesky. The mass migration follows the results of the recent U.S. elections, with many citing increasing concerns over hate speech, misinformation, and the growing influence of Musk’s political affiliations on the platform.

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CM Siddaramaiah rebuts BJP's '63 per cent' corruption charge

Red sandalwood worth Rs 1.75 cr seized, five held

Russia's Rosatom delivers nuclear fuel to Kudankulam plant

PM Modi presents copy of Gita in Russian to Putin

Delhi pollution: Strict instructions issued to control dust, remove debris at public places

Police arrest couple for smuggling Rs18 crore worth hydroponic ganja

Over 99,000 ha forest land diverted for projects in last five years: Govt

Police bust illegal telephone exchange converting international calls

September 13 to be announced as ‘Women Employees’ Day’, says CM Siddaramaiah

“I was not given food... threatened,” K’taka guv’s grandson accused of dowry abuse by wife

Karnataka govt permits poultry feed producers to buy maize from farmers

Karnataka plans wider rollout of telescope scheme to govt schools

CCI slaps Meta with Rs 213 crore fine over WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update

New Delhi: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday imposed a penalty of Rs 213.14 crore on social media major Meta for unfair business ways with respect to WhatsApp privacy policy update done in 2021.

Cybercriminals hack Vartha Bharati YouTube channel; Broadcasts to shift to alternate channel

The official YouTube channel of Vartha Bharati (youtube.com/varthabharatinews) has been hacked by cybercriminals. Late Wednesday night, the attackers took control of the channel by first hacking the associated email ID.

YouTube accused of profiting from anti-Muslim content despite policy violations

Ronaldo criticised for Herbalife endorsement amid health concerns raised by 'Liver Doc'

Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent endorsement of Herbalife’s Formula 1 meal replacement shake has drawn sharp criticism, with hepatologist Dr. Cyriac Abby Phillips, known as "The Liver Doc," highlighting potential health risks associated with the product. Dr. Phillips took to X (formerly Twitter), urging caution about products like Herbalife due to past controversies surrounding liver health concerns. His response gained significant traction, resonating with many followers concerned about Ronaldo’s influence on public health choices.

Indian fan asks Salena Gomez to chant "India's best slogan - Jai Shri Ram"; here’s how she responded

New Delhi: A recent video featuring an unexpected exchange between an Indian fan and pop star Selena Gomez has gone viral, stirring diverse reactions online. The video shows the fan eagerly taking a selfie with Gomez and then surprising her with a request to chant, "Jai Shri Ram."

Moscow court slaps Google with $20 decillion fine over Russian channel block on YouTube

A Moscow court has issued an unprecedented $20 decillion fine against Google, following its block on Russian state-affiliated channels like Tsargrad TV on platforms including YouTube. The amount, a figure surpassing the global GDP, has drawn worldwide attention as it highlights ongoing tensions over content censorship.

YouTuber Irfan sparks controversy with video of him cutting the umbilical cord of his newborn

The Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services (DMS) is considering a police complaint against YouTuber Mohammed Irfan for posting a video of him cutting the umbilical cord of his newborn daughter in a private hospital's operation theatre in Chennai.

India Today Exit Poll animation shows Rahul Gandhi wrestling Nadda: Netizens react to Modi’s absence

New Delhi: An animated video by India Today depicted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wrestling BJP National President JP Nadda as the exit polls projected a clear lead for the Congress in Haryana. The video sparked numerous reactions on social media, with many highlighting that PM Modi is often not presented as the BJP’s face when the party appears to be losing elections.