Over 1,400 URLs blocked for fake news during Operation Sindoor: Govt in LSThe government has blocked more than 1,400 web links for spreading fake news. This action was part of Operation Sindoor. The Fact Check Uni...
01 Apr, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
Man arrested for attempted murder after car hits pedestrians in UKBritish police said on Sunday seven people suffered "serious but not life-threatening injuries" and a man had been arrested for attempted m...
29 Mar, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Srinagar court issues proclamation, declares three absconders for spreading anti-India content onlineIn a significant legal move, a Srinagar court has proclaimed charges against Mubeen Shah, Azizul Hassan Ashai, and Rifat Wani for their rol...
31 Dec, 2025, 10.41 AM IST
Yet another attempt to spread anti-India misinformation: MEA on Pakistan's overflight clearance claimIndia rejected Pakistan's claim that New Delhi delayed overflight clearance for humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka, saying the request was appro...
02 Dec, 2025, 09.30 PM IST
Karnataka pushes jail terms for 'fake news', sparks worriesKarnataka's proposed legislation, imposing jail terms for spreading misinformation, has sparked concerns among free speech advocates about ...
01 Jul, 2025, 07.44 AM IST
'Just connecting the dots': Karnataka’s IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge defends proposed misinformation billKarnataka's proposed Misinformation and Fake News Bill, 2025, aims to combat the spread of false information on social media, potentially l...
29 Jun, 2025, 04.58 PM IST
Karnataka’s fake news bill: Rs 10 lakh fine, 7-year jail for disrespecting sanatan symbols, promoting superstitionThe draft bill includes setting up a state fake news regulatory authority tasked with a broad mandate to monitor and regulate the content d...
28 Jun, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
Union home minister Amit Shah asks IB to stay ready for 'challenges of future'Union home minister Amit Shah emphasizes the ongoing threat of divisive forces in India. He highlights the disruptive potential of modern t...
24 Dec, 2024, 12.37 AM IST
Misinformation exploited by India's enemies to fan unrest: Minister Rajeev ChandrasekharUnion Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar has highlighted the dangers of misinformation, stating that it has been exploited by other countries an...
12 Oct, 2023, 01.44 PM IST
Google launches anti-misinformation campaign in IndiaThe initiative will use "prebunking" videos - designed to counter false claims before they become widespread - circulated on the company's ...
06 Dec, 2022, 10.13 PM IST
Facebook fact checkers say curbing misinformation requires more proactive effortsAccording to the research report cited by WSJ, most users considered Facebook responsible for moderating this content.
26 Oct, 2021, 10.48 AM IST
Fake news around coronavirus vaccine on the wane, but still a concernWhile US President Joe Biden hit out at Facebook and other social media platforms last month, alleging they were killing people through mis...
06 Aug, 2021, 07.01 AM IST
Misinformation linked to Covid-19 vaccines still a concern in IndiaMisinformation linked to the pandemic has come down with the drop in cases., but posts and content linked to Covid-19 vaccines and vaccine ...
06 Aug, 2021, 06.01 AM IST
Facebook expanding climate info hub in battle against misinformation, will debunk myths for usersThe hub will rely on climate communication experts from George Mason University, the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and the U...
19 Feb, 2021, 08.48 AM IST
Scientists seek government help to stop misinformation about Covid vaccinesTermed as “anti-vaxxers,” these groupings are snagging an increasing number of followers across platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook...
31 Oct, 2020, 07.18 AM IST
CAA doesn't alter India's secular credentials; opposition spreading 'misinformation': Puri"CAA neither alters nor challenges rights of any Indian citizen, irrespective of religion, caste, creed, sect, ethnicity or race. The narra...
27 Dec, 2019, 01.07 PM IST
- Terror factory churns out piles of lies too
Pakistan continued to play “India is the aggressor” tune for Western capitals, blaming New Delhi for a car bomb blast in Lahore.
26 Dec, 2008, 02.20 AM IST