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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…
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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 …
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Hyper-nationalism behind India’s fake news menace: Report
Moreover, this ‘right version’ of the story is then spread through messaging apps like WhatsAp…
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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. …
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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WhatsApp has a new radio campaign to counter fake news in India
While there seems to have been some miscommunication between the Indian government and WhatsApp ove…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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 …
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How to fact check fake news on Google
The fake news problem is amplified further when it reaches the first page of Google search. Whil…
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One messaging app is affecting voter opinions in India more than other media put together
WhatsApp, in particular, is a concern considering that India is its largest market with over 200…
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Here's what WhatsApp India head will take on as it sets out to establish its first full country team
This will be the first WhatsApp team to establish their base outside the US. According to th…
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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…
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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…
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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…