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NCERT introduces section on Emergency in Class IX textbook for first time, flags it as 'Challenge to Democracy'For the first time, NCERT has introduced the Emergency of 1975-77 in a Class 9 textbook, labeling it a significant challenge to Indian demo...
Turtlemint investors IPO cash out; Ola Electric eyes Sebi settlementPeak XV and Nexus Venture Partners are set to rake in manifold returns as insurtech company Turtlemint goes public. This and more in today’...
Telegram CEO claims Reliance, WhatsApp's role behind efforts to ban company's app in IndiaTelegram CEO Pavel Durov accuses Reliance Group and WhatsApp of lobbying to ban his app in India. He also claims Reliance is disrupting Tel...
'Fake report has been spreading': FSUI General Secretary denies claims of Indian Sailors killed on Liaki Freedom VesselReports of Indian sailors killed on the MT Liaki Freedom vessel are false. The Forward Seamen's Union of India and the Ministry of External...
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu faces CBI probe amid corruption allegations; BJP defends leadershipArunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu faces pressure to resign following a Supreme Court-ordered CBI probe into corruption allegations against h...
Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt: 'Repetition does not transform...' Life lessons on human nature, speech and assertion by only US president, who was elected to the office four timesQuote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt highlights the danger of repeating false information and accepting it as reality. The quote expla...
'Attempt to malign force's image': Army on press conference video with 'men in uniform'In a statement issued on its X handle, the Army said the press conference video is being circulated across media and social media platforms...
Skin Doctor case: Can you be arrested over your social media posts in India?Social media influencer Dr. Neelam Singh, 'The Skin Doctor', was arrested by Delhi Police for alleged posts targeting businessman Sunjay Ka...
India rejects reports of citizens’ evacuation from UAE through Fujairah portThe Ministry of External Affairs has debunked media reports claiming an evacuation plan for Indian nationals via Fujairah port amid Middle ...
Italy's Meloni warns over AI deepfakes after false photos circulateItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has raised concerns about fake images of her created using artificial intelligence. These deepfakes a...
Jabalpur boat tragedy: Viral mother-child photo 'AI-generated or unrelated', admin says it’s mislinked to Bargi Dam incidentOfficials in Jabalpur have debunked a viral photograph of a mother and child, stating it is unrelated to the tragic Bargi Dam cruise accide...
Petrol, diesel price hike? Government denies viral claim, terms it as fakeGovernment has denied reports of increased petrol and diesel prices. A viral social media post claiming price hikes is fake. The Ministry o...
Taylor Swift’s identity under siege? Pop icon takes legal action as AI deepfakes spiral out of control—Is this a preemptive strike against AI misuse?Singer Taylor Swift has filed new trademarks for her voice and image. This move comes as concerns about AI deepfakes and misuse of celebrit...
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...
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 ...
'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...
Posted fake news on social media? Karnataka's new law could send you to jail for 7 yearsKarnataka is set to introduce strict measures against fake news. The government plans a regulatory body and special courts. These courts wi...