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WORLD
How ‘Lula’s Army’, a WhatsApp channel with 10mn followers, helped Brazil’s President win election
From coordinating social media campaigns to mobilising supporters on the streets, a WhatsApp channel led by Brazilian lawmaker André Janones emerged as a major force in Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s remarkable electoral comeback against right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Disney renews ‘Coven Academy’ for season two after strong debut
The fantasy series recorded 20.3 million global viewing hours across Disney+ and Hulu in its first three weeks, with millions more views on social media.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Jenna Ortega plans to take a break from TV after ‘Wednesday’ season 3
The actor, who plays Wednesday Addams in the Netflix hit, says she avoids reviews and box office figures and is stepping back from social media amid concerns over AI-generated content.
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WORLD
US visa revocations surge over 300% in last three months: What’s driving the crackdown?
More than 1,25,000 visas were reportedly cancelled between August and October, amid tighter immigration enforcement and expanded scrutiny of applicants.
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INDIA
Delhi Police arrested the content creator over alleged racial abuse of Tripura youth
Police said multiple teams are trying to trace Amir Shokeen, while Tripura's chief minister has directed the state police chief to coordinate with Delhi Police.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Amitabh Bachchan takes break from social media, says he has been advised to rest
The veteran actor apologised to fans for his absence and said he would resume writing after a few days of rest and recuperation.
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INDIA
Railways dismisses social media claims of declining train punctuality as misleading
The Railway Ministry said punctuality rose from 69.2% in 2018-19 to 77.43% in 2025-26. It said higher figures during the Covid-19 pandemic were not a fair benchmark because fewer trains were operating.
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WORLD
Meta says Lula and Bolsonaro receive equal treatment ahead of Brazil runoff
The company says it has complied with Brazil’s electoral court order and introduced a human review system for presidential campaign advertising.
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INDIA
Tiger Shroff shot at in Mumbai; actor safe, say police
A social media post purportedly claiming responsibility for the attack in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been circulated online.
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INDIA
India's Supreme Court declares internet access a fundamental right for all including children
The Court noted that the right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) also encompasses the right to know, receive and share information and ideas.
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WORLD
Florida court allows enforcement of social media ban for children under 14
A US appeals court ruled 3-0 that the state’s law restricting social media accounts for younger children can take effect, with parental consent required for users aged 14 and 15.
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WORLD
Tunisian journalists face jail as press freedom comes under pressure
Around 20 journalists face criminal charges over their reporting or social media posts, with four already imprisoned, according to the National Syndicate of Tunisian Journalists.
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INDIA
Delhi Police files four FIRs over alleged protest rumours, scans Pakistan-based handles
Officials said some accounts allegedly spread false claims about multiple deaths during the October 10 protests, prompting action against suspected misinformation.
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INDIA
Congress removes social media coordinator in Keralam over post targeting Chief Justice of India
KPCC president Sunny Joseph said the post was published without the party leadership’s knowledge or consent and did not reflect its position on judicial impartiality.
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INDIA
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee takes fresh jibe at Modi over press conferences
Rathee held his first press conference on Sunday and put out a social media post, in which he mocked the PM over his reluctance to take questions from the media.
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INDIA
Four Hindu Raksha Dal members arrested over alleged student assault, manhandling of women during CJP protest
The arrest occurred after the video of the incident went viral on social media, showing men beating up protesters and pushing and hitting women, in the presence of police personnel nearby.
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BUSINESS
Meta deploys new AI tools after 5.3 million child exploitation items flagged in India
Meta says more than 98% of child sexual exploitation content it acted on in India in the first half of 2026 was detected proactively.
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INDIA
Delhi Police seeks removal of 11 social media posts over alleged misleading protest content
Police alleged the videos selectively showed its intervention while omitting protesters’ alleged obstruction, resistance and violations of restrictions during the protest.
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INDIA
Delhi Police reject claims of assault on female protesters during Jantar Mantar protests
Delhi Police rejected social media allegations that female protesters were assaulted during recent Jantar Mantar demonstrations, saying women were handled by female personnel.
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INDIA
October 2 protest: NHRC seeks reports from Mumbai Police, MeitY over alleged presence of minors
The rights panel flagged concerns over minors’ participation and circulation of their photos and videos on social media.
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