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In volatile election season, US companies battle 'brand disinformation'
The recent boycott calls targeting Netflix, which also spread on other platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, were triggered by false claims of a $7 million donation from the streaming service to Harris's campaign, AFP fact-checkers reported. Those calling for a boycott, researchers say, include fake accounts on the platform X. The site is owned by Elon Musk, who has endorsed Donald Trump and appears to exert an outsized influence on voters through the platform, which has become a hotbed of disinformation.
Is Dunkin' Donuts getting boycotted? Here's what we know about the company's tussle with MAGA supporters
Dunkin' Donuts are currently engaged in a massive tussle with MAGA supporters ahead of the US Presidential elections, and things on social media has taken a wild turn around this issue. A recent issue came to light on online platforms when an influencer claimed that nationwide coffee chain declined to work with him, due to his MAGA and right-wing connections.
Elon Musk's X sues advertisers over alleged 'massive advertiser boycott' after Twitter takeover
The company formerly known as Twitter accused the advertising group's brand safety initiative, called the Global Alliance for Responsible Media, of helping to coordinate a pause in advertising after Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion in late 2022 and overhauled its staff and policies.
COCOMI calls for withdrawal of Assam rifles from Manipur amid ethnic violence
COCOMI has called for the immediate withdrawal of Assam Rifles from Manipur, alleging misconduct during the ethnic violence that started in May 2023. They demand replacing Assam Rifles with other central security forces like BSF and CRPF. The state government and local legislators have also shown discontent and made representations for similar actions to the central government.
PM Modi to chair NITI Aayog's meeting amid boycott by opposition states
Several opposition-ruled states have announced they will boycott the meeting. Chief Ministers of three Congress-ruled States - Karnataka's Siddaramaiah, Himachal Pradesh's Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Telangana's Revanth Reddy have announced they will not attend the meeting over alleged bias against their States in the recently presented Union Budget.
Injustice to state, will boycott NITI Aayog meet, says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy announced that his government would boycott the NITI Aayog meeting on July 27, protesting against alleged injustice in fund allocation by the central government. Reddy also challenged former CM K Chandrashekar Rao to join him in a Deeksha protest at Jantar Mantar, highlighting perceived discrimination in the Union Budget.
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Punjab CM to boycott NITI Aayog meeting after INDIA bloc decision to protest against Budget
The decision came on Wednesday after the opposition parties claimed that the Union Budget presented on July 23 was "discriminatory" as it did not allocate enough funds for the state ruled by non-NDA parties.
Got raw deal in budget, no point in attending NITI Aayog meeting, says Deputy CM Shivakumar
Karnataka's Deputy CM, D K Shivakumar, defended the Congress government's boycott of the July 27 NITI Aayog meeting due to perceived budget neglect. The proposed Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill aims to decentralize city management.
"Raw deal in budget": Karnataka to boycott July 27 Niti Aayog meet to be chaired by PM
While the CM posted the decision in a post on X, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar defended the decision, on Thursday, saying there was no point in attending the NITI Aayog meeting when it lacked “neeti” (fairness).
INDIA bloc alleges " budget discrimination", its CMs to boycott Niti Ayog meet
Opposition-ruled States' leaders from the INDIA bloc express discontent over the recent union budget, citing discrimination. They plan to boycott the Niti Ayog meeting on July 27 as a form of protest. Congress and allies raise concerns about the government's approach towards federalism. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee may also join the boycott or attend to register a protest and then leave, as per sources.
England cricketing legend Geoffrey Boycott rushed to hospital following health complications
Former cricketing legend Sir Geoffrey Boycott has been admitted to the hospital after recent health complications. Sir Boycott has not been able to 'eat or drink' due to his fragile state, say latest reports.
Paris Olympics 2024: Israeli special forces to guard its athletes during the games
Due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, there are reports of threats against Israeli athletes set to participate at the Paris Olympics 2024. Israel's government has therefore taken a call to deploy its elite special forces for guarding the nation's athletes during the Olympics. Here's some details around the same.
Kanwar Yatra row: Jamiat condemns order, says it'll empower those seeking Muslims' economic boycott
Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind condemned Uttar Pradesh's order for eateries on Kanwar Yatra route to display owners' names. Maulana Mahmood Madani equated it with Dalit discrimination, warning it could empower anti-national forces and harm communal harmony. He urged immediate withdrawal to maintain unity, respecting religious teachings. Muzaffarnagar Police extended the directive statewide.
Boycott online attendance is trending online. Here's why UP teachers are protesting
The hashtag #boycottonlineattendance has been trending on X (formerly Twitter) for the past two days, garnering over half a million tweets. This massive online protest has caused significant concern among top officials of the education department.
Aam Aadmi Party MPs to boycott President Murmu's address in Parliament
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to three days' Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) remand by the Rouse Avenue Court in the Delhi Excise Policy case. Following this development, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) announced that its Members of Parliament would boycott President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of Parliament on Thursday.
Nagaland local body elections see 80% voter turnout despite ENPO boycott call
State Election Commissioner (SEC) T. John Longkumer reported that no votes were cast in the six eastern Nagaland districts due to the boycott call by the ENPO. Longkumer stated, "Earlier 79 candidates from these six districts filed their nominations, but they later withdrew their candidatures. No candidate is contesting in the town councils in eastern Nagaland, where ENPO gave a vote boycott call in support of their statehood demand for 'Frontier Nagaland Territory'."
Oppn alliance boycotts CM's tea party on eve of Maharashtra monsoon session
As part of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, we boycotted CM Eknath Shinde's tea party before the state legislature monsoon session, announcing it in a press conference. The ruling Mahayuti alliance will present the state budget in Mumbai from June 27 to July 12. The customary tea party was held ahead of every legislature session.
After AIADMK announces Vikravandi bypoll boycott, DMDK follows suit
The Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), which fought the recent Lok Sabha polls in alliance with the main opposition AIADMK, has announced its boycott of the July 10 bypoll to the Vikravandi assembly constituency. The decision follows the AIADMK's announcement that the ruling DMK would unleash "violence" and not allow people to vote "independently".
AIADMK to boycott Vikravandi bypoll, PMK names candidate
Tamil Nadu's principal opposition party, AIADMK, on Saturday announced a boycott of the July 10 bypoll to the Vikravandi Assembly constituency, alleging the ruling DMK will unleash 'violence' and not allow people to vote 'independently.' S Ramadoss, founder of the Pattali Makkal Katchi, a constituent of the BJP-led NDA in Tamil Nadu announced that his party's vice-president C Anbumani, will contest the Vikravandi bypoll.
Aamir's son Junaid's debut movie 'Maharaj' release stalled by Gujarat HC
"Maharaj" caught the attention of social media users on Wednesday with hashtags such as "Boycott Netflix" and "Ban Maharaj Film" trending on X. On Thursday, Aamir Khan was also trending on the social media platform.
Gujarat HC stays OTT release of 'Maharaj' featuring Aamir Khan's son
Gujarat HC halts 'Maharaj' film release over Pushtimarg sect's objections. Film linked to 1862 libel case involving scandalous allegations in Gujarati weekly about sexual liaisons.
Why 'Boycott Netflix' is trending alongside 'Maharaj' and Junaid Khan, son of Bollywood star Aamir Khan
Hashtags like 'Boycott Netflix' and 'Ban Maharaj Film' are trending as social media users object to the upcoming Netflix film "Maharaj," starring Junaid Khan, son of Aamir Khan. Directed by Siddharth P Malhotra, the film explores the Maharaj Libel Case of 1862. Critics claim it could offend religious sentiments, sparking controversy similar to past disputes over films like "Laal Singh Chaddha."
Why are netizens seeking a ban on Aamir Khan’s son Junaid’s debut film ‘Maharaj’?
‘Maharaj’ is a period drama set during the British Raj, chronicling the life and achievements of Karsandas Mulji, a highly esteemed journalist and social reformer from Gujarat. He is renowned for his victory in the Maharaj Libel Case, which arose from various misconducts by the priests of the Pushtimarg, or Vallabhacharya sect.
Villagers in Himachal's Chamba boycott Lok Sabha elections
Residents of Makhan, Chachul, and Juri villages in Churah subdivision of Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district boycott Lok Sabha elections demanding road connectivity and basic facilities like internet, road, and electricity.
K-pop boy group NCT loses over a million followers on Instagram after announcing collaboration with Starbucks
The collaboration between NCT and Starbucks has sparked controversy, leading to a notable decrease in followers. While some members, such as Renjun, Winwin, and Taeyong, briefly showed their disapproval online (through since-deleted Instagram stories endorsing the boycott), fan dissatisfaction has persisted since the partnership was announced. The boycott appears to be rooted in Starbucks' past actions concerning the Israel-Palestine conflict.
US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash
President Joe Biden's administration faced backlash for offering condolences on the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, known for human rights abuses and crackdowns on protests. The U.S. boycotted a U.N. tribute to Raisi, highlighting his controversial legacy.
A record 38% voting in Srinagar constituency
This was the first election in the last three decades when no separatist organisation had called for boycott, which also played a role in improving the numbers. Political parties, however, complained that their election agents were not allowed by the administration to function smoothly at several booths. Voting went peacefully in all the areas and police and paramilitary for ces reported no major violent incident.
Turn off the news and see how you feel?
News blackout prompts debate on news demand. BBC's 1930 exception prioritized quality news under John Reith. Decision to skip news bulletin unrelated to Chittagong incident by Surya Sen, emphasizing editorial independence and high standards. If nothing else, BBC's decision 94 years ago should make us more critical of the way we ingest news today. And we should take some comfort from the fact that while speech may be silver, silence could be golden.
26 officials suspended, around 1,700 voters boycott polling in East Tripura: Chief Election Officer
In East Tripura, the parliamentary constituency saw a 79.66% voter turnout across 1,664 polling stations, with efforts to address boycotts and ensure peaceful polling. Officials suspended for conduct violations, while innovative communication methods were employed for connectivity.
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