Twitter will now notify its users before they tweet anything to deal with the rapid increase in harassment on its platform. The company on Tuesday said it's running a limited test on iOS that will show people a prompt if their reply to a tweet uses language that may be considered offensive.

Twitter to warn users about their 'harmful' language before they tweet

Twitter swung to a loss in the past quarter as the global pandemic hit advertising revenue, even as the social platform saw a surge in new users. In its quarterly update Thursday, Twitter saw an $8 million loss as revenues edged up three per cent to $808 million and its user base increased 24 per cent.

Twitter swings to loss as pandemic hits advertising

After nearly three weeks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Ram Nath Kovind have been unfollowed by the White House on Twitter. Also read: Coronavirus antibody tests may give false positives, says new research On April 10, the official Twitter handle of the White House had followed the PM Modi and President Kovind making them the only world leaders to be followed by the account.

White House's official Twitter handle unfollows Prime Minister Narendra Modi

In the first-ever interview after the fake Twitter post impersonating an Oman Princess, Indian envoy to Oman ambassador Munu Mahawar has said those trying to create differences between India and Oman will never succeed.

Those trying to create differences will never succeed: Indian envoy to Oman on fake Twitter post

Twitter has suspended a fake account which was used by Pakistan's spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to spread false news about India in the Gulf states.

Twitter suspends ISI's fake account being used to spread fake news against India in Gulf countries

In a bid to curb misinformation spread on social media, Twitter has decided to take down "unverified claims" on a conspiracy theory that falsely linked the cell towers to the coronavirus pandemic.

Twitter to block tweets on conspiracy theory linking COVID-19 spread to 5G towers

Indian opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan is making the most of his family time amid coronavirus lockdown. He took to Twitter and shared a video of him batting against his son Zoravar.

Watch: Shikhar Dhawan, David Warner, Virat Kohli, among top cricketers spending fun time with family!

As India navigates through the extended lockdown period amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Indians from all parts of the country are flocking to Twitter to stay connected and share positivity during these tough times.

Sports fans on Twitter take a trip down memory lane amid the lockdown

For the second year in a row, Twitter CEO and billionaire Jack Dorsey has taken a salary of $.140. Recently, the CEO had announced to donate $1 billion towards coronavirus relief.

Twitter CEO Dorsey takes a salary of $1.40 - second year in a row!

Life under lockdown can be tough, where you cannot go out. There is no school, no college and shopping malls are closed as are restaurants and clubs. You are locked indoors, but who said you cannot go places virtually?

Social media companies gain amid India lockdown

Much like her famous sister Kangana Ranaut, Rangoli Chandel too is known for speaking her mind. She is active on Twitter and has always been very vocal about issues that concern her.

Kangana Ranaut's sister Rangoli Chandel's Twitter account suspended over tweets on Moradabad stone pelting case

It's been a busy year for China. First, it exported the coronavirus and now it is helping the world cope with it. Sending faulty aid and spreading propaganda can be time-taking but china took time out of its busy schedule to launch a Twitter war and its target was one Thai couple.

How a tweet on origin of coronavirus ticked off China

Twitter's co-founder and chief executive officer Jack Dorsey has announced that he is donating $1 billion of his personal fortune to coronavirus relief fund. According to Dorsey, the donation represented approximately 28 per cent of his fortune of approximately $3.

Twitter chief Dorsey vows quarter of his fortune for coronavirus relief fund

Former Pakistan pacer spearhead Shoaib Akhtar has been very vocal on Twitter, he has been involved in several light-hearted banters with various cricketers on the social media.

Shoaib Akhtar 'challenges' Mohammad Kaif in a funny banter on Twitter

Twitter on Sunday removed two tweets by Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro for not confirming to public health guidelines on coronavirus. Also Read: Brazil's Bolsonaro questions coronavirus deaths, says 'sorry, some will die' The social networking site while taking down the tweets said that it had recently expanded its global rules on managing content that contradicted public health information from official sources and could put people at greater risk of transmitting COVID-19.

Twitter removes Bolsonaro's posts for 'contradicting public health information'

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Ahead of the Janata Curfew in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against the non-essential travel on Saturday. He also urged people to follow the home quarantine instructions and listen to the doctors' advice.

'Precautions not panic': PM Modi urges citizens to follow doctors, authorities advice over coronavirus

All four convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape case Mukesh Singh, Akshay Thakur, Pawan Gupta and Vinay Sharma were hanged in Delhi's Tihar jail on Friday. Also read: I hugged picture of my daughter and said today you got justice: Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi The report of their hanging immediately sparked a reaction on the internet as people hailed Nirbhaya's mother for continuing the almost seven-year-long legal fight.

'Finally... justice delayed but not denied': Twitter reacts to Nirbhaya convicts hanging

Indian captain Virat Kohli has urged his countrymen to take all necessary precautions in the wake of novel coronavirus pandemic, which has claimed lives of over 4000 people across the globe.

Virat Kohli's message on coronavirus outbreak: 'Stay strong and fight'

PM Modi on Sunday marked International Women’s Day by handing over control of his social media accounts to seven women achievers who spoke about the issues and causes related to society. Meet with those 7 women

Meet women achievers who handled PM Modi's Twitter account

Twitter Inc on Sunday used its new "manipulated media" label for the first time on a video clip of US Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden that was retweeted by President Donald Trump.

Twitter claims the video being retweeted by Donald Trump as manipulated media

Days after withdrawing her presidential campaign, US Senator Elizabeth Warren made a surprise cameo on 'Saturday Night Live'. Warren performed the viral TikTok challenge "Flip the Switch" with her SNL twin Kate McKinnon.

US Senator Elizabeth Warren performs 'Flip the Switch' challenge with her SNL twin; video goes viral

SpaceX founder Elon Musk dismissed the concerns over coronavirus. Taking the Twitter on Sunday, Musk tweeted "The coronavirus panic is dumb". The coronavirus panic is dumb — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 6, 2020 × Over 3,800 people have lost their lives worldwide due to the novel virus outbreak while more than 110,000 people are infected.

'The coronavirus panic is dumb', tweets Elon Musk as toll surges worldwide

After taking over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's social media account under #SheInspiresUS campaign, founder of NGO Food Bank India Sneha Mohandoss in a snazzy manner asked a Twitterati to try to log in with 'New India' when he asked for a password of Prime Minister's Twitter handle.

Try 'New India': Woman achiever's witty reply to Twitterati seeking PM Modi's handle password

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