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Haryana Police takes down over 6,000 links and apps in campaign against objectional online content

Haryana Police takes down over 6,000 links and apps in campaign against objectional online content

Of these, 4,278 were linked to Meta (Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp); 1,172 to YouTube; 372 to X (formerly Twitter); 167 to other platforms; 53 to Telegram; 36 to Reddit; and 5 to Snapchat. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Director General of Police, Haryana, Ajay Singhal, issued a warning on Saturday to those promoting gun culture and objectionable or misleading content on social media, stating that such content would not be tolerated and that strict action would be taken against the offenders. A total of 6,083 objectionable, misleading, and law-and-order-disturbing URLs, content, apps, and websites have been taken down this year so far. Of these, 4,278 were linked to Meta (Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp); 1,172 to YouTube; 372 to X (formerly Twitter); 167 to other platforms; 53 to Telegram; 36 to Reddit; and 5 to Snapchat. Published – April 12, 2026 07:05 am IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the …

CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar calls for broader review of NCERT textbooks after recent concerns| India News

CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar calls for broader review of NCERT textbooks after recent concerns| India News

In the ongoing NCERT Class 8 textbook controversy, Communist Party of India (CPI) Rajya Sabha MP P. Sandosh Kumar on Friday said that while the contentious textbook section drew sharp criticism and was eventually banned by the Supreme Court, the focus should not be limited to just one book. P Sandosh Kumar further questioned “reckless or objectionable contents”, underscoring the need for a wider look at other educational materials. (ANI file photo) Kumar further questioned “reckless or objectionable contents”, underscoring the need for a wider look at other educational materials. Also read | Everything you need to know about the NCERT textbook row and SC ban Speaking to ANI, he said, “The NCERT textbooks created a lot of controversy, and finally, the Supreme Court had to ban them. But at the same time, you should understand one thing. Many other textbooks contain reckless or objectionable content. So what about those contents? This is true. This was quite defamatory…” The controversy erupted after the top court took exception to the inclusion of the sub-chapter in the …

Nagpur Violence: Maharashtra Cyber Flags Inflammatory Content, Identifies Over 140 Posts & Videos

Nagpur Violence: Maharashtra Cyber Flags Inflammatory Content, Identifies Over 140 Posts & Videos

Last Updated:March 20, 2025, 00:14 IST Maharashtra Cyber said the content in question is deliberately designed to hurt the sentiments of a particular religious group, incite communal unrest, and further escalate the ongoing law and order situation in the state Officials said these videos and posts were found uploaded on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. (Image for representation: Pixabay) Maharashtra Cyber has identified and reported more than 140 objectionable contents, including posts and videos, across social media platforms aimed at inciting communal unrest regarding the Nagpur violence, officials said on Wednesday. These videos and posts were found uploaded on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube, an official said. He said notices have been issued under section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology (IT) Act 2000 to facilitate the immediate take-down of such content. Additionally, notices were also served under section 94 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to uncover the real identities of the individuals operating these accounts. The Maharashtra Cyber, in coordination with the Nagpur City Cyber Police Station, has identified multiple social media accounts …