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Haryana: Internet services to be suspended on May 30 in Faridabad ahead of demolition driveMobile internet and bulk SMS services are suspended in a Faridabad zone on May 30. The Haryana government issued the order to maintain publ...- WhatsApp launches India tipline number for fake newsWhatsApp did not specify if it will publically disclose details of the work done and requests processed, if need be.
- Fake, no more: WhatsApp launches tip line to submit rumours, uncertain info during LS pollsUsers can submit inputs to WhatsApp's Checkpoint Tipline on +91-9643-000-888.
- WhatsApp rule on 5 chat limit on forwards now applicable globallyStarting Monday, the Facebook owned messaging app has limited message forwards for all its users world over to five chats at a time and rem...
- After India, WhatsApp to globally limit forwarded messages to 5 chats at a timeThe messaging platform also said that the move will help in staying focused on private messaging with close contacts.
- In a first, WhatsApp to run TV campaign to stop spread of fake newsThe latest campaign comprises three 60-second films that convey real scenarios about dangerous rumours.
- Infibeam complains to IT Minister and Sebi about WhatsApp messageA WhatsApp message led to large sell-off in Infibeam shares, a 71 per cent fall in price to Rs 57.90.
- Experts working on app to flag 'fake news' on WhatsAppRumours on WhatsApp have sparked off a spate of incidents involving mob fury, including one where five men were lynched on the suspicion of...
- UP Police's 'Digital Armies' to curb fake news on social mediaThe move comes in the wake of the Central government directions to take effective steps to stop the spread of the rumours and fake news, Si...
- Is WhatsApp alone to be blamed for lynchings?These lynchings have been widely blamed on WhatsApp, where rumours circulate. But the technology is only an easy medium, there is a deeper ...
- WhatsApp to limit message forwarding to five chats in IndiaA series of violent incidents have been triggered in India by false social media messages.
- Unhappy with WhatsApp reply, government may send second noticeThe govt is in no hurry to give the go-ahead for WhatsApp Payments until it achieves satisfactory replies.
- Firecrackers, beef, child abduction rumours: India's lynching spectrum widensAccording to reports, at least 20 people were killed in 14 separate incidents between May and July 2018 in various parts of India.
- WhatsApp starts new feature to let users identify forwarded messagesUsers will need to have the latest supported version of WhatsApp on their phone to see the new forwarded label, the company explained.
- Congress smells conspiracy in lynching incidentsThe Congress questioned the authenticity of the incidents leading up to the lynchings, hinting at a larger conspiracy at play.
- Government tells WhatsApp to use tech to curb rumoursIn a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of Electronics and IT said instances of lynching of innocent people had been noticed recently becau...
- Govt asks WhatsApp to immediately stop spread of "irresponsible" & "explosive" messagesAt least 31 people have been killed over the last one year in 10 different states by lynch mobs mobilised by rumours of child lifting sprea...
- 5 killed by Maharashtra villagers after child-lifting rumourAccording to police, there were rumours for the last few days that a gang of child lifters was active in the area.
- One cop's fight against fake news is saving lives in IndiaIn a dark blue cap and stiff khaki uniform, Rajeshwari climbs onto a makeshift stage in front of hundreds of villagers. She's trying to sto...
- Police join social media to counter WhatsApp vitriolAlarmed by the rising incidence of attacks on individuals as a result of rumours spread by users of the app, law enforcement authorities ar...
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