PIB creates fact-checking account on Telegram
The spread of fake news on social media is much more dangerous than one can think. Governments all around the
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Twitter partners with AP and Reuters to battle fake news
Twitter will collaborate with the Associated Press (AP) and Reuters to provide quickly credible information on its platform in order
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UP Police files FIR against Twitter & 8 others for spreading misinformation
The government of India sent ‘one last notice‘ to Twitter last week, and Twitter said that it intends to comply.
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Govt. issues advisory to social media to curb misinformation on COVID-19
The Central government has asked all social media platforms to curb misinformation about the corona virus that adds to the raging COVID-19 pandemic. During these unprecedented times,
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Forwarding fake news on WhatsApp can land you in jail. How to stay safe?
With the lockdown 2.0 in place, it remains to be seen as to which districts will see relaxed restrictions from
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