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Twitter website displays distorted map of India; J&K, Ladakh shown as separate country

Twitter India Map Controversy: The microblogging site displayed distorted map of India; J&K, Ladakh shown as separate country

India-made Koo sees surge in users amid Centre's row with Twitter: A look at platform espoused by key Union ministers

Koo had won the AatmaNirbhar App Innovation Challenge held by the Government of India in August 2020, and boasts of the presence of key ministers including Ravi Shankar Prasad and Piyush Goyal, and former cricketers Javagal Srinath and Anil Kumble, among others

Queries on Lok Sabha Election 2019? Election Commission is now on Twitter to answer them

During the Assembly elections in December 2018, Twitter said it had recorded over the past two months more than 48 lakh tweets about poll-related queries.

Twitter freezes Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's account in India

Twitter has frozen the official account of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the Dera Sacha Sauda chief who has been convicted in two rape cases.

Tweets can signal health issues like influenza and depresssion, says report

Twitter may signal the rise of influenza, depression or other health issues in a specific area, an analysis of millions of anonymous tweets has revealed.

Rupert Murdoch's News Corp denies rumors of Twitter bid

Rupert Murdoch's News Corp said rumors about the company's interest in buying microblogging site Twitter Inc or building a stake in it were untrue.

Modi seeks Twitter CEOs help in promoting initiatives like Swachh Bharat, Beti Bachao

Modi meets Twitter CEO, urges site to help promote India's tourism