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Jodhpur Collector denies reports of bogus voting
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Jodhpur (Rajasthan) [India], Apr 29 (ANI): Jodhpur District Collector Prakash Rajpurohit on Monday denied any instance of bogus voting and termed as "fake news" that a report was sought by the state's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) from him.
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Fake news menace: Review petition filed before SC
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 27 (ANI): A review petition has been filed before the Supreme Court in connection with a plea requesting the court to issue guidelines to the Centre to frame rules regarding prevention of fake news on social media platforms.
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Several senior armed forces veterans deny writing letter to President over
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 12 (ANI): Several senior armed forces veterans on Friday denied writing a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind over alleged politicisation of the services with former Army Chief General Sunith Francis Rodrigues calling it "a classic manifestation of fake news".
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France says Pakistani pilots were not trained on Rafale jets
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 11 (ANI): France Ambassador to India Alexandre Ziegler on Thursday denied the report which claims France is training Pakistani pilots how to operate Rafale jets, saying it is "fake news".
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April fool japes could hint at identifying 'fake news'
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 31 (ANI): Now April Fool's day hoax stories could bring out hints to spot 'fake news, new research reveals.
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WhatsApp tests new 'frequently forwarded' label to curb fake news
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
California [USA], Mar 25 (ANI): Advancing its efforts at curbing the spread of fake news through forwarded messages, WhatsApp is looking at a new tool that will help users identify better if a particular message has been doing the rounds already.
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Tom Ford calls out fake quote targeting Melania Trump
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 22 (ANI): Tom Ford denied making degrading comments targeting US First Lady Melania Trump, after a tweet where he allegedly called Melania a "glorified escort" went viral.
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Social media platforms present 'Voluntary Code of Ethics' for LS polls to
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 20 (ANI): The Social Media Platforms and Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) on Wednesday presented a 'Voluntary Code of Ethics' for the forthcoming general elections to Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora and Election Commissioners Ashok Lavasa and Su
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Putin signs bills banning fake news, insults
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Moscow [Russia], Mar 19 (ANI): Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed into law a series of bills criminalising persons who would spread "fake news" or "disrespecting" the state, in a move which critics says will curtail freedom of speech of criticising the government.
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ECI warns public against fake news
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], Mar 12 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) has warned the public against fake news about non-resident Indians (NRIs) being allowed to vote online in the Lok Sabha elections, beginning from April 11.
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Russia bans fake news, criminalises 'disrespect' of state
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Moscow [Russia], March 8 (ANI): Russian senators on Thursday passed two bills that impose a ban on spreading fake news and criminalises disrespect of the state.
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CBSE approaches Delhi Police over 'fake news' of exam paper leaks
Updated : 7 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 6 (ANI): Upset over rumours of question paper leaks, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has filed an FIR with Delhi Police.
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