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
Make distinction between ad and right to use: Karnataka’s chief election officerThe caution came in the wake of misinformation that WhatsApp group admins would be held accountable if they promote a candidate or a party.
20 Mar, 2019, 10.26 AM IST
WhatsApp, NASSCOM Foundation join hands to help curb misinformationThe partnership aims to reach approximately 100,000 Indians with training to spot false information and provide tips and tricks to stay saf...
18 Mar, 2019, 12.51 PM IST
Indian political parties abuse WhatsApp service ahead of election: Senior ExecutiveWhatsApp has been at the centre of controversy last year after false messages sparked mob lynchings.
07 Feb, 2019, 11.20 AM IST
Government directs WhatsApp to come out with effective solutions against spread of fake newsHansraj Ahir said WhatsApp has conveyed that a number of steps have been taken by it to address the issue of fake news propagated using the...
05 Feb, 2019, 04.18 PM IST
Building traceability would undermine end-to-end encryption: WhatsAppThe govt has been pushing WhatsApp to find a solution to trace the origin of messages.
24 Aug, 2018, 01.06 PM IST
Here's how India can clean up fake news messA better way to limit the influence of hoaxes on WhatsApp and other platforms is to increase media literacy.
22 Aug, 2018, 06.24 AM IST
WhatsApp CEO Chris Daniels on India visit this week, may meet IT MinisterAccording to sources, Daniels will be in India for 4-5 days, starting tomorrow, and meet business and government officials during his visit.
20 Aug, 2018, 10.54 PM IST
Fake news issue: Government portal starts advocacy on WhatsApp safety for students, othersSources in IT Ministry said the Centre plans to engage with state governments to emphasise the role they can play in sensitising students a...
15 Aug, 2018, 07.28 PM IST
IIT Bombay likely to help Whatsapp fight fake newsA group of academicians at the engineering institute is in the process of working on a project to fight fake news on WhatsApp, for the comp...
06 Aug, 2018, 09.58 AM IST
Mob-fury cases: WhatsApp building India team; government feels message attribution concern not metThe IT Ministry official said that WhatsApp has responded to the government last notice, outlining initiatives being taken to curb fake new...
05 Aug, 2018, 06.58 PM IST
WhatsApp tests another feature to curb fake news; may soon label dubious links as 'suspicious'The new feature is likely to be available on Android phones.
26 Jul, 2018, 11.44 AM IST
IT Ministry wants WhatsApp to prioritise fake news issue over payments service plansWhatsApp has been told that the fake news issue is far more important than other plans in the current circumstances.
25 Jul, 2018, 06.19 PM IST
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.
11 Jul, 2018, 08.28 AM IST
WhatsApp responds to government's notice over lynchingsWhatsapp has detailed the steps that it has taken and is taking to fight misinformation and said that its strategy involves giving people t...
05 Jul, 2018, 06.27 AM IST
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...
14 Jun, 2018, 08.02 AM IST
Shattering the sphere of fake newsThe viral but not-so-harmful WhatsApp forwards relate to health issues, medicine, the Islamic State terrorist group and income tax violatio...
14 May, 2017, 01.06 PM IST