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Twitter users at an all-time high, claims Musk amid mass exodus over verification, hate speech

Signups were averaging over two million per day in the last seven days as of 16 Nov, up 66% compared to the same week in 2021, said Elon Musk said in a tweet late on Saturday.

Gold, grey or blue checks: Elon Musk’s badge for Twitter accounts, check who gets what

The social media platform is planning to roll out its verified service next week with different colored checks for individuals, companies and governments.

Richa Chadha apologises for tweet on Galwan, says ‘I personally know how it feels’

The Bollywood actor was slammed on social media for posting a tweet on the 2020 Galwan clash, in which several Indian Army soldiers died.

Twitter holds off relaunch of blue tick service as Elon Musk aims to stop impersonation

Musk said there is a probability Twitter will use 'different colour check for organisations than individuals'. The blue check subscription service was slotted to be relaunched on 29 Nov.

India’s Twitter rival Koo launches in Brazil, becomes country’s top app within 48 hours

Koo says its platform now has Brazilian celebrities like singer Claudia Leitte, actor Babu Santana, author Rosana Hermann, and media company Choquei.

After Trump, Kangana Ranaut’s Twitter account should be reinstated by Elon Musk

Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut and I hold opposing views on many issues. But here's why I want Elon Musk to 'Make Kangana Alive on Twitter Again'.

Twitter is the voice of Persons with Disabilities. Dear Elon Musk, don’t fail us now

With Elon Musk, who had Asperger’s growing up, we can hope the sacking of Twitter's accessibility team will be rectified soon and that this is merely the storm before the peace.

Donald Trump back on Twitter after Elon Musk’s poll

Trump was banned from Twitter for nearly 22 months after his role in the Capitol Hill attack last year. ‘Chief Twit’ Musk reinstated former U.S. President's account after a Twitter poll.

Hundreds of Twitter workers start exiting after Musk’s ultimatum to ‘work long hours or leave’

The departures include many engineers responsible for fixing bugs and preventing service outages, raising questions about the stability of the platform amid the loss of employees.

Disabled employee files lawsuit against Twitter over Musk’s mandate banning remote work

A California-based engineering manager, who said Twitter fired him when he refused to report to office, filed a lawsuit against the company in San Francisco federal court Wednesday.

On Camera

Sheikh Hasina battling ‘India Out’ campaign with Indian saree. But has she made it worse?

Hasina is unabashedly India’s best friend in the neighbourhood. But Delhi is hard put to match China’s deep pockets and big investments in Dhaka.

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.