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Gyanvapi mosque committee moves court; seeks ban on false news on ASI survey

Gyanvapi mosque committee moves court; seeks ban on 'false' news on ASI survey

On Sunday, the Muslim side alleged that “rumours” were being spread that a Hindu idol and a trident were found during the survey. They had demanded the administration put a stop to such “rumours”.

9 Aug 2023 4:24 AM

Fake news serious threat, will amend laws to tackle it: Karnataka home minister

Fake news serious threat, will amend laws to tackle it: Karnataka home...

28 Jun 2023 10:07 AM

K’taka govt to initiate firm action against fake news; plans meeting with Facebook, Twitter, and Google

K’taka govt to initiate firm action against fake news; plans meeting with Facebook, Twitter, and Google

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday directed the authorities to track down the origins of fake news...

21 Jun 2023 10:40 AM

Centre to empower entity to fact-check, remove online content; critics call it censorship

Centre to empower entity to fact-check, remove online content; critics call it censorship

The Centre’s decision to authorise an entity to flag news and videos shared on social media whether it is fake or not...

7 April 2023 10:36 AM

CLAT, Justice DY Chandrachud

Fake news creates tension, undermines democracy: CJI Chandrachud

"The press must remain free if the country is to remain a democracy. Newspapers have historically acted as catalysts for...

22 March 2023 5:04 PM

Fake news that 12 migrants hanged in Tamil Nadu: BJP man, journos booked

Fake news that 12 migrants hanged in Tamil Nadu: BJP man, journos booked

Bihar BJP leader spread the fake news on Twitter; 1of the journos posted a series of tweets claiming north Indian...

4 March 2023 1:12 PM

In the era of fake news, truth has become victim: CJI Chandrachud

In the era of fake news, truth has become victim: CJI Chandrachud

According to the CJI, people today lack tolerance and patience as a result of their unwillingness to embrace viewpoints...

4 March 2023 5:11 AM

Centre must broadly define fake news: Parliamentary panel

Centre must broadly define "fake news": Parliamentary panel

Disapproving Centre's silence on the matter, the panel said "fake news" is becoming a disturbing trend in India

16 Feb 2023 4:53 PM

How could govt alone decide on fake news: Editors Guild

How could govt alone decide on "fake" news: Editor's Guild

Guild urged Centre to drop draft amendment of IT Rules mandating social media firms take down posts deemed "fake" by PIB

18 Jan 2023 4:24 PM

Fake news against even the police

Fake news against even the police

When the issue is national security and terrorism, people hesitate to even question the credibility of the news, and...

6 Oct 2022 4:00 AM

Mainstream media have larger role in spreading fake news: Meta

Mainstream media have larger role in spreading fake news: Meta

New Delhi: Facebook's parent company Meta has claimed that mainstream media plays a more significant role than popular...

24 April 2022 5:51 PM

Putin signs law introducing 15-year jail term for fake news on state actions abroad

Putin signs law introducing 15-year jail term for "fake news" on state actions abroad

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday signed into law a bill introducing jail terms of up to 15 years for...

26 March 2022 4:09 AM

Putin signs law that would jail journalists over fake news on Russian army

Putin signs law that would jail journalists over 'fake news' on Russian army

Moscow: In a draconian move, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday signed a bill introducing a prison sentence...

5 March 2022 3:20 AM

Centre slams Google, Twitter, FB on inaction over fake news

Centre slams Google, Twitter, FB on inaction over 'fake news'

New Delhi: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) officials has viciously criticised online companies...

2 Feb 2022 11:45 AM

Khalistani warning letter from MEA fake: report

Khalistani warning letter from MEA fake: report

New Delhi: A letter purporting to be from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and warning against growing Khalistani...

14 Dec 2021 7:20 AM