BTS’ Jungkook quits Instagram
He let his fans know that he just did not feel like doing it anymore, lest they worry.
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South Korean diplomats dance their way into Indian hearts
The South Korean Ambassador to India said he was surprised that the clip to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties had gone viral.
Hanfu-led ‘China-chic’ trend builds on cultural confidence
Benefiting from the growing popularity of social media and a craze for traditional culture, the traditional Hanfu clothing was brought back to the forefront by a new wave of young…
BBC documentary timing is not “accidental”, it is “politics by another means”
Coming a year just before the Lok Sabha polls of 2024, the External Affairs Minister questioned the timing of the documentary.
Thai politicians banned from using TikTok to woo voters
However, TikTok Thailand’s chief of public policy said if the content is created by a political party’s fan club, TikTok will not ban it because the platform respects freedom…
Working together for the future of the news industry
We do not believe that the choice for Indonesia is between regulation and no regulation. Rather, it is about designing regulations that can work for all Indonesians.
Elon Musk’s takeover floods Twitter with false information
Since the acquisition of Twitter in October by Elon Musk, there has reportedly been a remarkable surge in misinformation about climate change on the social media platform.
Indian tax probe of BBC a follow-up, not vindictive: Official
Tax officials searched BBC premises in New Delhi and Mumbai for a second day on Feb 15, remaining in the buildings late into the evening.
Indonesian news firms push for a rule on ads-revenue sharing and algorithm
Media players are pressing for the long-awaited media sustainability bill to include more responsibilities for big-tech platforms.
Tax officials raid BBC India offices after critical documentary
A spokesman for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party accused the broadcaster of engaging in "anti-India propaganda" but also said the raids were lawful.