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India has more fake news than any other country in the world: Survey
Over 60% of Indians said they had seen fake news online against the global average of 57%, accor…
Feb 06 2019 11:29 IST
WhatsApp, Facebook put up more defensive measures in the face of increasing fake news
The WhatsApp tipline is a great solution for users who are actually interested in the authenti…
Apr 03 2019 10:40 IST
Hyper-nationalism behind India’s fake news menace: Report
Moreover, this ‘right version’ of the story is then spread through messaging apps like WhatsAp…
Nov 12 2018 12:12 IST
Fake news is adding to the anxiety around tensions on the India-Pakistan border
Yet another fake news says that Article 35A has been scrapped, that Jammu is a separate st…
Aug 02 2019 14:56 IST
WhatsApp takes to print ads to curb fake news in India
Promptly after, WhatsApp responded by saying that it was “horrified by the violence” and said …
Jul 10 2018 14:13 IST
New WhatsApp feature may allow you to check if images are real or fake
In order for users to verify whether an image is fake or real, WhatsApp will first have to up…
Jul 29 2019 15:44 IST
How to fact check fake news on WhatsApp
In 2018, 29 people were killed in India by mobs after fake messages about alleged child-lifting …
Mar 03 2020 05:01 IST
India sets up a panel to monitor fake news ahead of the general elections
Around the world, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines are also mulling over their options …
Aug 13 2018 10:47 IST
Fake news continues to be a major concern for 64% news consumers in India: Ormax Media report
Print media continues to lead, with a Credibility Index of 62%, followed by Television (55%) and Ra…
Jan 25 2022 10:41 IST
Google, Facebook, Twitter and other social media companies to join hands to curb fake news in India
The Indian government is working on regulations to censor content to stop the spread of fake news. …
Feb 19 2020 07:16 IST
WhatsApp building India-team to curb fake news, but government is not satisfied
WhatsApp’s response to notices issued by the government has been that addressing the problem …
Aug 06 2018 10:34 IST
Facebook is reportedly bringing in local IT firms to moderate fake news in India
The ‘secret rulebook’ heightened the concerns of Indian users with guidelines that instructe…
Jan 02 2019 05:53 IST
WhatsApp launches second campaign to fight fake news ahead of India’s elections
As India heads into its 17th Lok Sabha elections, starting 11 April, social media platform WhatsApp…
Mar 25 2019 09:30 IST
Government blocks over 60 social media accounts for allegedly spreading anti-India fake news
"These YouTube channels are sponsored from Pakistan," he said. On fake news through newspap…
PTI
Feb 10 2022 11:13 IST
Supreme Court tells Indian government and Twitter to find a way to curb hate speech online and shut down fake accounts
The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Centre and Twitter on a plea seeking a mechanism…
Feb 12 2021 07:12 IST
India’s telecom regulator is mulling regulation of messaging services platforms like Whatsapp and Hike
India’s telecom regulator may regulate messaging services like WhatsApp, Hike and Skype in response…
Nov 14 2018 05:06 IST
WhatsApp and Facebook are ‘reacting’ to curb fake news — some countries enact prohibitive laws
Given that misinformation spreads so quickly, there are some countries -- such as Singapore an…
Apr 04 2019 06:09 IST
Print remains the most credible medium for news; TV and digital media have shown a drop in credibility since 2020: Report
Concerns related to Fake News have escalated in India since the last year
May 04 2021 09:46 IST
WhatsApp is dramatically cutting message forwarding after viral fake news led to lynchings
The Indian government threatened to take legal action against WhatsApp after this and a string of o…
Shona Ghosh
Jul 20 2018 08:56 IST