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Fresh from his exploits in India's first-ever title-winning campaign at the <keyword id="20392615" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Chess-Olympiad" source="keywords">Chess Olympiad</keyword>, <keyword id="21250789" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Grandmaster" source="keywords">Grandmaster</keyword> <keyword id="20322293" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Vidit-Gujrathi" source="keywords">Vidit Gujrathi</keyword> has decided against defending his crown at the 10th Vugar Gashimov Memorial Chess Super Tournament in <keyword id="19940590" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Azerbaijan" source="keywords">Azerbaijan</keyword> for an audience with Prime Minister <keyword id="19895781" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="narendra-modi" source="keywords">Narendra Modi</keyword> here on Thursday. Gujrathi had won the Azerbaijan event last year after outperforming compatriot <keyword id="20489182" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Arjun-Erigaisi" source="keywords">Arjun Erigaisi</keyword>. He was a part of the <keyword id="20634536" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Indian-mens-team" source="keywords">Indian men's team</keyword>, which also included <keyword id="20336261" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="D-Gukesh" source="keywords">D Gukesh</keyword>, <keyword id="20080528" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="R-Praggnanandhaa" source="keywords">R Praggnanandhaa</keyword> and Arjun, that won a historic Chess Olympiad gold in the Open category. Gujrathi took to 'X', formerly twitter, to inform that he reached Baku for the event but decided to return to India to meet Modi on learning about the felicitation function. "I reached Baku and I got to know our Hon'ble PM wants to felicitate the Indian team. I was overjoyed when I heard this and I wanted to be a part of it. It's amazing at how such short notice he is taking out time for us," Gujrathi wrote on 'X'. Gujrathi, 29, has been replaced by Aravindh Chithambaram for the event to be held from September 25-30. "I contacted Sarkhan Gashimov (organiser) and he understood my sentiments. Big thanks to him! Wishing Aravindh the best to play against top players in this prestigious event," Gujrathi wrote.

Chess Olympiad winner Vidit Gujrathi ditches title-defending match in Azerbaijan to meet PM Modi

<keyword id="20114810" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="West-Bengal-chief-minister" source="keywords">West Bengal Chief Minister</keyword> <keyword id="19909056" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mamata-Banerjee" source="keywords">Mamata Banerjee</keyword> has written another letter to <keyword id="19898052" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Prime-Minister-Narendra-Modi" source="keywords">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</keyword>, expressing concern over the lack of response to her previous communication regarding the rape and murder of a PG <keyword id="22760814" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="trainee-doctor" source="keywords">trainee doctor</keyword>. In her letter, dated August 30, Banerjee emphasised the gravity of the situation and urged for prompt central intervention, highlighting the inadequacy of the reply received from the Union Minister of <keyword id="20086338" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Women-and-Child-Development" source="keywords">Women and Child Development</keyword>. The letter reads, "No reply was received from your end on such a sensitive issue. However, a reply has been received from the Minister of Women and Child Development, Government of India (vide their No. 1/RESC/HMWCD/2024 dated 25th August 2024), which barely addresses the gravity of the issue raised in my letter. I am of the view that the seriousness of the subject and its relevance to society have not been adequately appreciated in this generic reply." The letter was posted on her social media handle, X. In response to Union Minister Annapurna Devi's allegations regarding the state government's failure to implement essential safety measures for women and children, including Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), CM Mamata stated that the state government has approved 10 exclusive POCSO FTSCs, while 88 FTSCs and 62 POCSO-designated Courts are functioning with complete state funding. The letter mentioned, "Moreover, I would also refer to some of the initiatives in this area that our State has already undertaken, which appear to have been overlooked in the reply. Regarding Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), 10 exclusive POCSO Courts have been approved by the State Government. In addition to this, 88 FTSCs and 62 POCSO-designated Courts are functioning throughout the State with complete State funding. Monitoring and disposal of cases are entirely in the hands of the Courts." Highlighting the issue of appointing Presiding Officers in FTSCs, she further stated that this process requires examination and action from the Government of India, which, according to her, needs PM Modi's intervention. "As per Central Government guidelines, only retired Judicial Officers can be posted as Presiding Officers in FTSCs, but the Hon'ble High Court has observed that, in view of the severity of the cases, permanent Judicial Officers need to be appointed. This requires examination at the level of the Government of India and appropriate action thereafter, for which your intervention would be necessary. Moreover, Helpline Nos. 112 and 1098 are functioning satisfactorily in the State. Additionally, Dial 100 is also extensively used in emergency situations," the letter added. Urging for central <keyword id="20082569" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="legislation" source="keywords">legislation</keyword> and exemplary punishment for heinous crimes, the West Bengal CM expressed hope for very considered attention from PM Modi. Mamata Banerjee mentioned in her letter, "I would reiterate and earnestly request that a stringent Central legislation and exemplary punishment for heinous crimes of rape/rape and murder be considered, with a mandatory provision for the disposal of cases within a specific timeframe by the trial authorities. I hope this matter would receive very considered attention at your kind end in the interest of our society at large." On August 26, Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi criticised the West Bengal government for its failure to implement essential safety measures for women and children in the state. In a letter written to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, the Union Minister stated that 123 Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) were allocated to the state, but none of them are functional yet. Earlier, on August 22, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging the central government to bring in central legislation and set up fast-track courts for "sensitive" issues to ensure a speedy trial. Mamata, in the letter, mentioned that such "sensitive" issues need to be addressed comprehensively through stringent central legislation prescribing exemplary punishment against the perpetrators of such heinous crimes. The Bengal Chief Minister suggested the setting up of "fast-track special courts" to deal with such cases, which require a speedy trial. This development comes after the trainee doctor was found dead in the seminar hall of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9.

"No reply received, hope this matter receives considered attention": CM Mamata writes to PM Modi again on rape-murder case

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Prime Minister <keyword id="19895781" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="narendra-modi" source="keywords">Narendra Modi</keyword> took to social media platform on Thursday to describe his recent visit to the Union Territory of <keyword id="20039270" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="lakshadweep" source="keywords">Lakshadweep</keyword>, and shared several pictures including an "exhilarating experience" in which he attempted snorkelling. https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1742831481775632552 In a series of posts on X, the PM shared pictures of the scenic beauty of the islands and said "For those who wish to embrace the adventurer in them, Lakshadweep has to be on your list." He also thanked the people of the islands for their hospitality. "Recently, I had the opportunity to be among the people of Lakshadweep. I am still in awe of the stunning beauty of its islands and the incredible warmth of its people. I had the opportunity to interact with people in Agatti, Bangaram and Kavaratti. I thank the people of the islands for their hospitality. Here are some glimpses, including aerial glimpses from Lakshadweep...During my stay, I also tried snorkelling - what an exhilarating experience it was! For those who wish to embrace the adventurer in them, Lakshadweep has to be on your list," <keyword id="2238662" type="General" weightage="60" keywordseo="pm-modi" source="Orion">PM Modi</keyword> said. Sharing a photograph of him seated on a beach, the PM said, "And those early morning walks along the pristine beaches were also moments of pure bliss." "In addition to the scenic beauty, Lakshadweep's tranquillity is also mesmerising," the Prime Minister posted. "It gave me an opportunity to reflect on how to work even harder for the welfare of 140 crore Indians," PM Modi captioned one of his posts. The PM said that Lakshadweep is not just a group of islands; it is a timeless legacy of traditions and a testament to the spirit of its people. "My visit has been an enriching journey of learning and growing," PM Modi said. He also said that the focus of his government is to uplift lives through enhanced development. "Our focus in Lakshadweep is to uplift lives through enhanced development. In addition to creating futuristic infrastructure, it is also about creating opportunities for better healthcare, faster internet and drinking water, while protecting as well celebrating the vibrant local culture. The projects that were inaugurated reflect this spirit," the PM said. The PM also shared photos taken during his interaction with the beneficiaries of various government schemes. "Had excellent interactions with the beneficiaries of various government schemes. It's inspiring to see firsthand how these initiatives are fostering better health, self-reliance, women's empowerment, improved agricultural practices and more. The life journeys I heard were truly moving," he said. The PM laid the foundation stone of development projects worth over Rs 1,150 crore in Agatti on Tuesday. The PM inaugurated the Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection (KLI - SOFC) project in a move to resolve the challenge of slow internet speed in the Union Territory. He also inaugurated the Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) plant at Kadmat, which will produce 1.5 lakh litres of clean drinking water every day, and the Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) in all households of Agatti and Minicoy islands. Other projects that were dedicated to the nation include the solar power plant at Kavaratti, which is the first-ever battery-backed solar power project of Lakshadweep. The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of the renovation of the Health Care facility in Kalpeni and the construction of five model Anganwadi Centres (Nand Ghars) in the five islands of Androth, Chetlat, Kadmat, Agatti and Minicoy.

PM Modi goes snorkelling in Lakshadweep, recalls "enriching journey of learning and growing"

<ul><li><keyword id="6354616" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="twitter" source="Orion">Twitter</keyword> started labelling Indian government handles and Indian media as "official" ahead of the roll-out of blue tick subscriptions across the country.</li><li>This follows Twitter's decision to roll out a second verification label to limit confusion between legitimate accounts and those that pay for their blue ticks.</li></ul>Twitter on Thursday announced that it is not putting the "Official" label on the accounts, even though it is still going after impersonation and deception. A tweet from the 'Twitter Support' account read, "We're not currently putting an "Official" label on accounts but we are aggressively going after impersonation and deception." Twitter's executive <keyword id="12007556" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="esther-crawford" source="Orion">Esther Crawford</keyword> also informed why the "Official" label is being used. "A lot of folks have asked about how you'll be able to distinguish between @TwitterBlue subscribers with blue checkmarks and accounts that are verified as official, which is why we're introducing the "Official" label to select accounts when we launch," she tweeted. Earlier, Twitter started labelling Indian government handles and Indian media as "official" ahead of the roll-out of blue tick subscriptions across the country. In the Twitter handles of various Indian government organizations, the "official" label was noticed. For example, Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official Twitter account, and Defence Minister <keyword id="6355121" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="rajnath-singh" source="Orion">Rajnath Singh</keyword>'s Twitter account also have the "official label". This follows Twitter's decision to roll out a second verification label to limit confusion between legitimate accounts and those that pay for their blue ticks. Twitter's executive Esther Crawford said verified accounts will now come with an "Official" label beneath their username, complete with a grey verification checkmark, <keyword id="108492" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="new-york-post" source="Orion">New York Post</keyword> reported. "Not all previously verified accounts will get the 'Official' label and the label is not available for purchase," New York Post quoted Crawford as saying. Official pages will be designated for "government accounts, commercial companies, business partners, major media outlets, publishers, and some public figures," she added. Since completing the Twitter deal, the wealthiest man on the planet has made a flurry of decisions impacting the working of the social media giant that has millions of daily active users. A Reuters report said Elon Musk's net worth has dropped below USD 200 billion as investors dumped Tesla's shares on fears that the top executive and largest shareholder of the world's most valuable electric-vehicle maker is more preoccupied with Twitter. So far this year, data showed that Tesla shares have declined over 50 per cent. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/elon-musk-said-charging-8-a-month-for-twitter-verification-might-be-a-dumb-decision-but-well-see/articleshow/95412598.cms">Elon Musk said charging $8 a month for Twitter verification might be 'a dumb decision, but we'll see'</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/amazon-has-made-history-as-the-first-public-company-ever-to-lose-1-trillion-in-market-value-as-the-tech-sell-off-worsens/articleshow/95416061.cms">Amazon has made history as the first public company ever to lose $1 trillion in market value, as the tech sell-off worsens</a>

Twitter pauses 'official' labels on select accounts

<keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword>'s star shuttler and 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist <keyword id="769084" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="lakshya-sen" source="Orion">Lakshya Sen</keyword> on Wednesday urged Prime Minister <keyword id="6354477" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="narendra-modi" source="Orion">Narendra Modi</keyword>, Union Minister <keyword id="6364468" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="anurag-thakur" source="Orion">Anurag Thakur</keyword> and Minister of External Affairs <keyword id="491850" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="s-jaishankar" source="Orion">S Jaishankar</keyword> to resolve the visa issues to enable him to take part in Japan and China Opens. The World no 17 Lakshya said his team applied for a Japan visa on October 10 but still has not received it. "I have to travel to Japan &amp; China Open on Sat. Me and my team applied for a Japan visa on 30/10/23. We still haven't got the visa. I have to apply for a China visa as well. Urgent request for visa for myself, my coach and physio. Please help @ianuragthakur Sir @PMOIndia @meaindia1," Lakshya posted on X (formerly Twitter). China Masters will be held from November 21 to 26 in Shenzhen. In November, India's badminton talents will compete in a number of competitions. Many shuttles will participate in Japan Masters from November 14 to 19 and China Masters from November 21 to 26. Lakshya has been a part of history creating the Indian men's badminton team in the Asian Games. However, he last participated in the French Open 2023 Lakshya suffered defeat in the men's singles event. The World no 17 lost to <keyword id="13015362" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="arnaud-merkle" source="Orion">Arnaud Merkle</keyword> of France, 44th in the badminton rankings, 21-15, 21-18 in a match that lasted for 54 minutes on the badminton courts at the Glaz Arena. SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/webstories/six-out-of-the-top-ten-most-selling-cars-in-india-in-october-are-from-maruti-suzuki/slidelist/105063023.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/webstories/six-out-of-the-top-ten-most-selling-cars-in-india-in-october-are-from-maruti-suzuki/slidelist/105063023.cms" target="_blank">Six out of the top ten most selling cars in India in October are from Maruti Suzuki</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sports/webstories/double-centuries-in-odis-maxwells-power-packed-200-to-rohit-sharmas-three-double-tons/slidelist/105060032.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sports/webstories/double-centuries-in-odis-maxwells-power-packed-200-to-rohit-sharmas-three-double-tons/slidelist/105060032.cms" target="_blank">Double centuries in ODIs – Maxwell’s power-packed 200 to Rohit Sharma’s three double tons</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/the-average-selling-price-of-smartphones-increased-in-a-flat-market/articleshow/105033814.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/the-average-selling-price-of-smartphones-increased-in-a-flat-market/articleshow/105033814.cms" target="_blank">The average selling price of Indian smartphones has increased despite a flat market</a>

India's star shuttler Lakshya Sen urges PM Modi to fix his visa issue to enable his participation in China Open

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="11892747" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword>, the world's largest democracy, has not explicitly condemned the invasion of <keyword id="11985141" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="ukraine" source="Orion">Ukraine</keyword>.</li><li>It's distanced itself from Putin, but its social-media platforms are awash with <keyword id="11919168" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="misinformation" source="Orion">misinformation</keyword>.</li></ul>Arun Pudur, the founder of an Indian software firm, has 78,000 followers on Twitter. On <a href="https://twitter.com/arunpudur/status/1499178413445513216?s=20&amp;t=UmMUEWC1tNOiM4EoB_LlHg">March 3</a>, he tweeted that the Ukrainian army had captured Indian students and was "using them as Human shields" in its fight against Russia's invasion.This misinformation racked up hundreds of likes and retweets.<div type="image" title="Screengrab of tweet claiming the Ukrainian Army held Indian students hostage" height="767" width="654" msid="90491862" hostid="261"></div>The incendiary claim, which echoed untruths <a href="https://tass.com/society/1415491?utm_source=google.com&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=google.com&amp;utm_referrer=google.com">from Russian President Vladimir Putin</a>, drew a swift <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/1499221560657252356">rebuttal from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government</a>. The Indian government's willingness to dismiss pro-Russia misinformation about Ukraine belies how complicated its position is on the issue. It abstained on a UN Security Council resolution condemning Russia. While its language on the war has hardened since the invasion, it's still the lone member of the 10 largest economies, other than China, that has yet to openly criticize Russia or join economic sanctions against the country.While India's position has been evolving, pro-Russia, pro-Modi false claims have had their uses. They can blunt criticism that New Delhi has faced domestically for its failure to evacuate the 18,000 students trapped in Ukraine sooner, at a time when Indians have gone to the polls in regional elections.Pudur, who did not respond to a request for comments from Insider, runs one of several thousands of Indian social-media accounts propagating Kremlin talking points about a conflict taking place more than 2,500 miles away. The failure to evacuate the students sooner sparked criticism of the Modi administration. In response, pro-government handles began promoting untruths that promoted New Delhi's efforts and supported Putin, according to fact-checkers.By March 9, #OperationGanga — the name of the Modi government's mission to rescue citizens from Ukraine — was the top-trending topic on Twitter in India, while #IStandWithPutin had more tweets than #StopPutinNOW. All of this played out as five Indian states voted for their legislatures through February and early March.<div type="image" title="Screenshot of a Twitter trending topics in India" height="2048" width="922" msid="90491863" hostid="261"></div>As India has come under international pressure to publicly condemn its longtime friend, Russia, pro-Modi handles have amped up efforts to defend that position, often relying on Moscow's untruths."Misinformation becomes most useful when you have to shape a new narrative, or — in the view of those peddling lies — correct a narrative," said Pratik Sinha, the cofounder of Ahmedabad-based fact-checking platform Alt <keyword id="11893589" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="news" source="Orion">News</keyword>, which has busted many of the false claims."The government doesn't mind if it has to issue a denial later. By then, their narrative has taken hold."India's official position on the conflict has evolved. Before the invasion, its public statements emphasized a desire for a peaceful resolution and respect for "legitimate security concerns of all countries," a rhetorical concession to Russian President <keyword id="11899444" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="vladimir-putin" source="Orion">Vladimir Putin</keyword>'s claims.Since February 25, though, its statements have instead underscored the need to respect the "sovereignty and territorial integrity" of all nations. Modi has spoken with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy twice since the start of the war, and India is sending humanitarian aid to Kyiv.Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan, the director of the Center for Security, Strategy, and Technology at the New Delhi-based Observer Research Foundation think tank, told Insider that India's position was becoming "harsher and harsher toward Moscow" because "Russia has put India in a tough spot, and India isn't happy about that." India's willingness to counter Kremlin misinformation seemingly reflects this growing distance, even if it embarrasses pro-government social-media handles.Earlier this month, as the students trapped in Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine pleaded for help from Modi, the Indian embassy there asked them to leave the besieged city within a specified window of time. Soon, a flood of tweets claimed Modi had managed to stop the war altogether for a few hours to enable the evacuation."India paused a war for 6-8 hours just to get Indians out - a war that nobody, not the US, not the EU, has been able to stop," the <a href="https://twitter.com/Iyervval/status/1499102818547822594?s=20&amp;t=ikywqzwfvSlbvGXxmn9xfQ">defense analyst and self-described "theologian of the Indian right" Abhijit Iyer-Mitra</a> tweeted, garnering nearly 10,000 retweets.<a href="https://twitter.com/mvmeet/status/1499217585766043650?s=20&amp;t=wmKL2ZQv_cJOK4B5r2mslA"></a><div type="image" title="Screengrab of false tweet claiming India 'paused the war in Ukraine for 6-8 hours'" height="341" width="614" msid="90491864" hostid="261"></div><a href="https://twitter.com/mvmeet/status/1499217585766043650?s=20&amp;t=wmKL2ZQv_cJOK4B5r2mslA">Mahesh Vikram Hegde,</a> the founder of an online platform called Postcard News and an emphatic Modi supporter, tweeted: "That's the power of Modi."<div type="image" title="Screengrab of false tweet saying Indian PM Narendra Modi negotiated a ceasefire in Ukraine." height="502" width="620" msid="90491866" hostid="261"></div>Official handles of the BJP, Modi's ruling political party, <a href="https://twitter.com/BJP4Maharashtra/status/1499392091247419393?s=20&amp;t=V1qll1cG5LhjPCcCVsZ31g">further amplified the claim</a>. Hours later, India's foreign ministry called it "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDZQiMmoICg&amp;t=1268s">absolutely inaccurate</a>."On March 14, Alt News busted another fake claim that <a href="https://www.altnews.in/no-these-arent-pak-and-turkish-students-who-used-indian-flag-to-escape-ukraine/">Turkish and Pakistani students</a> waved Indian flags to ensure safe passage. In February, it also busted a claim an <a href="https://www.altnews.in/air-india-flight-in-war-tone-ukraine-no-misinfo-believed-to-be-true/">Air India plane had braved Ukrainian airspace</a> alone to rescue them.Alt News identified more than 100 accounts that shared a fake image purporting to show this, including one called "Modi Once More" and another that said it showed "the power of new India."<div type="image" title="Screengrab of a tweet showing a screengrab of a map of Ukraine and one plane entering its airspace" height="885" width="605" msid="90491869" hostid="261"></div>At the time, Modi and his colleagues <a href="https://twitter.com/rssurjewala/status/1497805182180093953?s=20&amp;t=K1SYuTj8tLJAU2SGWdSUzA">were facing accusations from the opposition</a> of focusing on election campaigns and ignoring the trapped students.Srijit Das, a fact-checker with another anti-misinformation platform, Boom Live, told Insider that political leaders were trying to help Modi by encouraging the spread of pro-India misinformation about Ukraine."When the government was facing severe pressure from all across the country, some political leaders and party workers were actively working on their gadgets to distract people," Das said.The false claims aren't limited to India's evacuation effort. As India walks a diplomatic tightrope over the conflict, pro-Modi handles have continued to push pro-Russia misinformation justifying the invasion and underplaying the severity of the crisis. Footage from a climate-crisis protest was used to suggest that the <a href="https://twitter.com/PirateHeartArt/status/1498678466321035266?s=20&amp;t=0FFElVUry8M31EgYKQBGmg">war is a hoax.</a>Pudur has repeated unsubstantiated assertions that the <a href="https://twitter.com/arunpudur/status/1501401233319690240?s=20&amp;t=ZoAc2-2rGyrdQfMzo8CFdQ">United States provoked the invasion by funding dangerous biolabs</a> in Ukraine.The pro-Russian slant of misinformation doesn't surprise Somdeep Sen, an international-affairs analyst at Roskilde University, Denmark, who noted the majority of India's military equipment is sourced from Russia, forcing it into a tactical balancing act.Sen said the Indian government was on "the wrong side of history" over its response to the invasion of Ukraine but added that Modi's muscular nationalism prevented it from allowing "any narrative that indicates the folly of India's position on Russia." Alt News' Sinha said fact checks — and official denials from the foreign ministry — rarely reach as many people as the viral spread of misinformation."In reshaping the narrative, those spreading disinformation are winning," he said.

The spread of Ukraine misinformation on Indian Twitter has made its government's difficult position on Russia more bearable

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Indian PM <keyword id="11895802" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="narendra-modi" source="Orion">Narendra Modi</keyword>'s <keyword id="11892744" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="twitter" source="Orion">Twitter</keyword> was hacked on Sunday and said the country had adopted <keyword id="11893902" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="bitcoin" source="Orion">bitcoin</keyword>.</li><li>The tweet said that <keyword id="11892747" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword> had bought 500 bitcoins and would distribute them to residents.</li></ul>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Twitter account was hacked on Sunday, broadcasting that the country had accepted bitcoin and would start distributing it to citizens.Modi's Twitter account, which has more than 73 million followers, was "very briefly compromised," announced <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia/status/1469786236990607361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamap%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1469786236990607361%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Findianexpress.com%2Farticle%2Findia%2Fprime-minister-narendra-modi-twitter-hack-bitcoin-7668424%2F">the prime minister's office on Sunday.</a>"The matter was escalated to Twitter, and the account has been immediately secured," it said. "In the brief period that the account was compromised, any Tweet shared must be ignored."The hoax tweet said that India had "officially accepted bitcoin as legal tender" and that the government "officially bought 500 BTC" that it would distribute to Indian residents, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/12/india/modi-twitter-hack-intl/index.html">CNN</a> reported. At press time, 500 bitcoins would be worth $24,455,200."The future has come today! #BTC," the tweet read with several emojis (which Modi does not regularly use on his Twitter handle) and a potential <keyword id="41357" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="60" keywordseo="scam" source="Orion">scam</keyword> link, according to a screenshot posted online. Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are not <a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/cryptocurrency-ban-legal-tender-rbi-bitcoin-ethereum-1880972-2021-11-26#:~:text=It%20said%20there%20is%20no,the%20status%20of%20legal%20tender.&amp;text=In%20a%20major%20setback%20to,legal%20tender%20by%20any%20means.">recognized in India as legal tender.</a>This isn't the first time a Twitter account linked to Modi has been compromised. Last September, <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi_in">@narendramodi_in,</a> the Twitter account of Modi's personal website and mobile app with around 2.6 million followers, <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54007995">encouraged people to donate cryptocurrency to a COVID-19 relief fund.</a>Nor is this the first time a high-profile Twitter account has been hacked for a crypto hoax. In July 2020, 130 Twitter accounts, including former President Barack Obama, Kim Kardashian, Bill Gates, and Elon Musk, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/twitter-130-accounts-affected-hack-direct-messages-dms-2020-7">tweeted links to a bitcoin scam.</a> Twitter's stock lost <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/twitter-market-value-losses-after-massive-hack-2020-7?r=US&amp;IR=T">$1.3 billion in value</a> following the breach.The Indian government has been the target of over 30,000 cyberattacks this year up to the month of October, <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-modis-twitter-account-hacking-over-30000-cyber-attacks-targeted-govt-organisations-this-year/articleshow/88242665.cms">The Times of India reported</a>, citing government figures. In 2020, the country's government organizations faced more than 50,000 cyber security incidents, according to the outlet.

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