Right-wing proselytizers thrive on TikTok

Chinese app hosts thousands of videos from ABVP cadre & unaffiliated sympathisers.

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DRI slaps Rs 620-cr claim on IBM for unpaid duties

Agency says co underpaid customs levy on equipment; IBM says committed to highest ethical standards.

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View: It's time to tame the social media beast

The result of Twitter’s snub is that it will make it easier for govt to push for regulations over social media.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2BtJiTe

Facebook hires ex-journalist Natasha Jog as election integrity lead for India

The New Delhi-based Jog will report to Katie Harbath, Facebook’s public policy director, global elections.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2TKmJAT

Data speed on Airtel fastest, Jio coverage widest in Jul-Dec: Ookla

"Airtel was the fastest mobile operator in India during third and fourth quarters of 2018, regardless of whether a customer was on LTE or not," the report said.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2E7xQi5

India will not miss 5G opportunity; economic impact seen at over USD 1 trillion: Manoj Sinha

Terming 5G as a "gamechanger", the minister said that flagship government programmes like Digital India and smart cities will ride on 5G.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2UUyHbf

Anish Madani quits Twitter as head of sports partnerships for APAC

Aneesh Madani, who announced his exit via a tweet on Tuesday, has been with the company for over 5 years.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2RWZv8L