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New Karnataka bill to curb fake news, ban online content against feminism, Sanatan symbols

As per the draft Karnataka Misinformation and Fake News Prohibition Bill, 2025, social media users found guilty of posting fake news could face imprisonment of up to seven years, a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh, or both.

Bengaluru police to launch AI-based social media monitoring platform

The platform will also have an open-source intelligence module, which will help investigators search for and analyse digital footprints of individuals, organisations, or other entities

Karnataka to rope in social media influencers with over 1 lakh followers to promote govt schemes

Based on their following, the influencers have been divided into nano influencers (1 lakh to 5 lakh followers), micro influencers (5 lakh to 10 lakh followers) and macro influencers (above 10 lakh followers)

Karnataka cops file 37 cases for 'derogatory' social media posts targeting politicians

Most cases were filed for disinformation or falsehoods targeting Congress and its leaders. BJP alleges that Congress is using the state government’s fact-checking unit for political gain.

Govt developing a national indicator to measure extreme poverty

At present, there is no indicator to measure the progress achieved in eradicating extreme poverty, currently defined as people living on less than $1.25 per day.

Need to boost formalised skilling, social infrastructure in budget '24: CII President Puri

Puri noted that skilling is a critical area and given India's demographic, the share of formalised skilling has to go up significantly, as it's quite low.

MC Exclusive| BLS International: Social media and SMS campaign promotes stock; price rises nearly 4% in 3 days

In response to Moneycontrol's email, the company said that it was not aware of such developments happening on social media and Telegram channels.

Lavish weddings at home or no lavish weddings?

Should those who blow up small fortunes on lavish weddings be asked to spend the money locally or to spend less on weddings and more on capital formation, especially at a time of tepid investment? Many might find such juxtaposition of consumption and investment without taking into account the causal linkages between the two more than a trifle awkward

Companies, government need to focus on ‘S’ in ESG to build human capital

ESG has emerged as the best vehicle to ensure workers' welfare is well taken care of. But, the definition of ESG has to be clarified and its principles need to be contextualised for the Indian context

The ESG bubble is about to burst. Good riddance

Making financial decisions based on your values wasn't making the world a better place. It may have even been making it worse.

Is ESG investing a fad?

What works in the US and western world does not necessarily work in India.

'Your time on Facebook' to help discipline your time devoted to social media

This new feature will even allow users to set a daily time limit as well as a link to manage their Facebook notifications.

Budget 2018: Eateries demand input tax credit as they hike meal prices

Multiple food startups are suggesting the government to re- introduce the input tax credit even as they want an increase in GST.

India's own liveability index to show where your city ranks

You will soon know how liveable your city is, as India plans to have its own Liveability Index, which will be unveiled on Tuesday at an urban development ministry workshop.

Niti Aayog to go beyond traditional areas of planning

"Niti Aayog has initiated an exercise to formulate vision and strategy for the period beyond the 12th Five Year Plan (which ends in March 2017)," Minister of State for Urban Development and Planning Rao Inderjit Singh said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.

Co-working office spaces: Can Mumbai match the mounting demand?

The start-up ecosystem in the country, which for long depended solely on angel investors and venture capitalists, has today been buoyed by a slew of initiatives, like the central government‘s Startup India. Along with R

Facebook launches suicide prevention tools in India

First launched in the US with the help of Forefront, Lifeline and Save.org, the tools were developed in collaboration with mental health organisations and with inputs from people who have personal experience with self-injury and suicide.

Meet these kidpreneurs: B'luru kids develop social app

Two Bangalore-based school students have used their summer holidays to not only learn the nuances of building apps, but even created one that helps users make pledges around social causes.

Lycos launches subsidiary to focus on video, mobile ads

Lycos Internet has launched a subsidiary, Brightcom, to focus on changes that are taking place in the digital ads business, which is being aligned around video, mobile and social, CEO and Chairman Suresh Reddy told CNBC-TV18.

Union Budget 2016-17: Jaitley announces nine pillars Budget will focus on

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Monday announced the nine pillars on which Budget 2016 would be focussing.

Kellton Tech Develops Mobile Solution for NASSCOM India Leadership Forum 2016

Kellton Tech has custom-developed a mobile solution for NASSCOM India Leadership Forum (NILF) 2016 to be held in Mumbai on February 10th ...

Sadhguru: Not a title but a description

Human life has evolved with modern times in more ways than one. However, with the ongoing social, natural and economic upheavals occurring around the world, it is indeed essential for us to re align our personal needs and aspiration to find harmony and greater good within and around.