Rumours

Is everybody doing okay amid the pandemic? US researchers ask social media

Though the answer is not a perfect representation of the national mental health, analysis of Twitter data shows an uptick in signs of sadness, anxiety, depression, stress, and suicidal thoughts as compared to 2019

A social media challenge and revisiting favourite albums: An exercise in understanding the 'impact' of our music choices

The most interesting aspect of such challenges is that they celebrate peculiarities and give us insight into people’s personalities, and the most enjoyable part has been revisiting old records and choices

Mobs thrash six over child-lifting rumours in three separate incidents in UP; attacks occurred despite police warning on invoking NSA

Attacks over rumours of child-lifting have increased over the past week in Uttar Pradesh. On Thursday, Director General of Police OP Singh said 82 people have been arrested.

Jammu and Kashmir Police books five for 'insensitive remarks' on social media, warns of stern action against those spreading rumours

Jammu and Kashmir Police has warned against attempts to instigate public by spreading rumours and fake posts, saying persons involved will be dealt with strictly under the law and stern action will be initiated against them.

Inform control room about rumour mongers, J&K Police tells public after Jammu residents resort to panic buying on Sunday

Jammu and Kashmir Police has appealed to the people to inform the police control room (PCR) regarding any person spreading rumours or malicious content after Jammu saw panic buying and heavy rush outside fuel stations

Ranbir Kapoor on working with Alia Bhatt in Brahmastra: I hope we make a great cinematic couple

Ranbir Kapoor will be seen opposite Alia Bhatt in Ayan Mukerji's upcoming film Brahmastra

WhatsApp's building an India-based team to combat fake news circulation

The messaging app is under fire over abuse of its platform for circulation of fake news that has incited mob fury.

Tripura elections: BJP accuses CPM of spreading rumours about monitoring EVMs, submits memorandum before EC

The BJP approached the EC, alleging that the ruling CPM in Tripura is spreading rumours that their workers would be able to assess who voted for them.

Cyclone Ockhi causes unexpected heavy rains in Mumbai as city breaks decade-old record for December rains: Highlights

Unexpected showers continued in Mumbai on Tuesday as Cyclone Ockhi's effects were felt on India's western coast.

Braid-chopping in Jammu and Kashmir: Police arrest four people for spreading rumours, inciting mobs

Police on Monday arrested four people for spreading rumours about braid-chopping and inciting mobs in the city.