Centre notifies PIB as official fact checker for online content
Mar 21, 2024, at 05:54 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre Wednesday notified the Fact Check Unit (FCU) under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting as the official fact check unit of the central government.
Online platforms to remove content flagged by govt's fact-checking mechanisms: new IT draft rules
Jan 18, 2023, at 07:13 am
New Delhi: Online platforms in India have to pull down content if flagged as fake or false by the Centre’s fact-checking mechanisms, as per the revised draft amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
Government of India strikes den of misinformation on YouTube
Dec 21, 2022, at 01:43 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In a series of over 40 fact-checks, the government busted three YouTube channels spreading false information in India.
Sep 27, 2022, at 01:00 am
New Delhi: The Centre has blocked 45 videos of 10 YouTube channels citing fake news and morphed visuals to spread hate among religious communities.
India's Information & Broadcasting Ministry blocks 8 YouTube channels
Aug 18, 2022, at 11:33 pm
New Delhi: Eight YouTube channels, one Facebook account, and two Facebook posts have been blocked for showing fake news and spreading communal hatred, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) said Thursday.
Situation in Amravati under control, no casualties: Maharashtra Home Minister
Nov 14, 2021, at 11:11 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The situation in Amravati is under control, a day after internet connections were suspended, and an indefinite curfew was imposed following two days of violent protests, Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil said Sunday.
Nov 14, 2021, at 08:01 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid tense situation in Tripura and rumours of attack on religious places, the Centre on Saturday issued a statement urging people to maintain calm and not believe fake news.
Nov 12, 2021, at 03:17 am
Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC), the largest US-based advocacy organization of Indian American Muslims, has started playing victim card after its social media account with 101 others have been charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) by the Tripura police in India for spreading a series of fake news during the recent communal violence in the north-eastern state.
Former Prasar Bharti CEO Jawhar Sircar shares PM Modi's fake image, draws flak on Twitter
Jun 08, 2021, at 02:12 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A photoshopped picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi bowing to Nita Ambani, wife of Reliance Industries chief Mukesh Ambani, has gone viral and even former Prasar Bharati CEO Jawhar Sircar went on to share the image on his Twitter handle.
Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, Twitter over mechanism to check fake news
Feb 12, 2021, at 07:22 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to both the central government and Twitter on a mechanism to check fake news, hate messages, seditious and incendiary content on the micro-blogging site, media reports said.
IAS backdoor entry claim for Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's daughter found false in fact check
Jan 19, 2021, at 10:57 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Rumours that Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's daughter passed the IAS examinations without even appearing in the highly competitive test, have been proved wrong by a fact-check into social media claims by AFP Fact Check.
Top Bollywood producers file law suit against certain media houses for 'irresponsible reporting'
Oct 12, 2020, at 10:55 pm
Mumbai: Several top Bollywood producers have come together to file a lawsuit in the Delhi High Court against certain media houses for 'irresponsible reporting'.
Will do 100 sit-ups if one can prove West Bengal government said no to Durga Puja: Mamata Banerjee
Sep 09, 2020, at 02:23 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Lashing out at the IT cell of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) without taking its name, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said she would do 100 sit-ups in front of people if it can be proved that her government said no to Durga Puja, as claimed by a message circulated on WhatsApp.
Will vacate government bungalow by Aug 1, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slamming fake news
Jul 14, 2020, at 06:28 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Congress leader and AICC general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday said she would vacate her government accommodation in Lodhi Estate here by Aug 1 and slammed the "fake news" that she had requested more time.
Kuwait rejects online anti-India propaganda, reposes faith in friendship of two nations
Apr 30, 2020, at 08:46 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Days after Twitter deleted fake handles attributed to royal family members of the Gulf countries which were used to target and spread false news about India, Kuwait has now rejected attempts to spoil ties with the nation through ‘foreign sponsored’ social media posts.
COMMENTARY: Fake News in the times of Corona: Fighting the ‘Infodemic’
Apr 23, 2020, at 04:07 pm
The world is fighting a pandemic which is taking human toll every day. COVID-19 has led to lockdowns across continents. The global economy has plunged into a recession endangering livelihood and jobs of millions. In India, we are anxiously looking at a gradually increasing number of patients and deaths as government at the centre and the states strive hard to flatten the curve. We are fighting another battle too.
Coronavirus: Ten held for circulating fake news on social media
Apr 10, 2020, at 02:35 pm
Kottayam/UNI: Ten persons were arrested on Friday for allegedly circulating fake news on social media on Coronavirus.
Be a rebel: Delhi Police makes Baaghi reference in fight against fake news and rumor
Mar 03, 2020, at 06:25 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a bid to avoid spreading of fake news and rumours across the national capital at a time when the city witnessed violence over the new citizenship law, the Delhi Police on Tuesday started a new campaign which had a direct reference to actor Tiger Shroff's movie Baaghi.
Aurangabad police appeals people not to believe rumours appear on social media
Jul 23, 2019, at 05:09 pm
Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Jul 23(UNI) City Police Commissioner Chiranjiv Prasad on Tuesday appealed the public not to believe on rumours which goes viral on social media in recent incidents and requested all the Aurangabadkars to maintain peace and harmony.
Fake news does the rounds on Facebook, confusing voters?
Apr 09, 2019, at 05:13 pm
Gangtok, Apr 9 (UNI) Fake news, seen on Facebook is leading to confusion among voters.
Jammu Press Club, Google hold workshop on social media, fake news
Mar 09, 2019, at 01:15 pm
Jammu, Mar 9 (UNI) In a bid to create awareness among tech-savvy people, the Press Club of Jammu in collaboration with Google on Saturday organised a daylong workshop here.
Assam Police warns against fake news with ‘Bohemian Factsody’
Nov 30, 2018, at 09:08 pm
Guwahati, Nov 30 (IBNS): From cyber bullying to online fraud and domestic violence – Assam Police started several awareness campaigns on social media and arewinning hearts of several people of the state.
Twitter co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey meets Rahul Gandhi
Nov 12, 2018, at 06:45 pm
New Delhi, Nov 12 (IBNS): Congress president Rahul Gandhi met Twitter co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey on Monday.
Centre asks Whatsapp to find effective solutions to tackle misuse of platform
Jul 20, 2018, at 09:11 pm
New Delhi, July 20 (IBNS): Amid incidents of rampant abuse and provocative messages through social media which are claiming lives, the Centre has asked Whatsapp to come out with more effective solutions that can bring in accountability and facilitate enforcement of law in addition to their efforts towards labeling forwards as well as identifying fake news.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi withdraws fake news order
Apr 03, 2018, at 11:10 pm
New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS): In a major development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday directed to withdraw the order given by his government over revocation of accreditation to journalists found involved in circulating fake news.
Fake news regulation : PM Modi withdraws order
Apr 03, 2018, at 07:54 pm
New Delhi, Apr 2 (IBNS) : A day after the Centre ordered revocation of accreditation to journalists found involved in circulating fake news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday directed to withdraw it, leaving the matter to be addressed by the Press Council of India, media reports said.
Congress questions Centre's move to combat fake news
Apr 03, 2018, at 02:18 pm
New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS): The Congress has questioned the Centre's latest attempt to check fake news and asked if there was any guarantee that the 'rules' will not be misused to harass honest reporters.
Free and vibrant press vital in a democracy, says PM Modi
May 03, 2017, at 04:17 pm
New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS): Greeting the nation on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that a free and vibrant press is vital in a democracy.