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Karnataka High Court quashes fake news case against journalist Arnab Goswa
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
In December 2024, the Karnataka High Court had put a hold on the criminal proceedings initiated by the Karnataka police against journalist Goswami. During the issuance of the interim order to halt the investigation against the Republic TV editor-in-chief, the court referred to the filing
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Bar Council of India says will lodge FIR against miscreants spreading fake
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The office of Bar Council of India is going to lodge an FIR against the miscreants who have circulated this fake news of strike-call and have attempted to mislead the lawyers and to cause harm to litigants and the institution.
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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and others move Lahore High Court against PECA
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The petition stated that Act does not define "fake news", permitting authorities to describe any news as fake and take action as per political grounds. According to the petition, the amended act requires journalists to reveal their news sources, which is a breach of journalistic ethics.
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Nepal's social media bill proposes stringent measures to control spread of
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Nepal has drafted a social media bill with stringent provisions which includes measures to control spread of fake news and deep fakes.
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Pakistan's govt proposes PECA amendments to tackle fake news, online conte
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
According to The Express Tribune, the proposed Electronic Crimes Prevention (Amendment) Act 2025 outlines strict penalties, including up to three years in prison and fines of PKR 2 million for individuals spreading disinformation.
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ECI urges political parties for responsible and transparent use of AI in c
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
ECI has issued an advisory to political parties to promote transparency and accountability in use of AI-generated content in campaigning.
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Delhi CEO launches "Myth vs Facts Register" to combat fake news ahead of A
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Myth vs Facts Register, accessible at https://www.ceodelhi.gov.in/mythvsfacts.aspx, serves as one of the resources for Delhi voters and media organizations to counter false narratives and ensure factually correct information is readily available.
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"Where did this CAG report come from?": AAP MP Sanjay Singh
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Singh's concerns arise from the report's timing, as the Model Code of Conduct is currently in place in Delhi following the announcement of the poll schedule for the Delhi assembly polls. He accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of spreading fake news and violating election regulations.
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MP: Police deployed, barricades, wire fencing in place at toxic waste disp
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Dhar Collector Priyank Mishra clarified that the action was taken so that nobody disturbs the atmosphere by creating fake news. It is not like that the incineration of the toxic waste will start, as earlier said every action would be taken according to the directives of the court.
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"His job is to spread misinformation, fake news": Priyank Kharge slams Ami
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday dismissed the allegations of BJP leader Amit Malviya of using a "distorted" map of India in Belagavi saying that his job is to spread misinformation and fake news.
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UP Police Launches 'Digital Warrior' campaign ahead of Kumbh, students to
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In addition," The police are working towards establishing "Cyber Clubs" in schools and colleges. These clubs will be led by digital warriors who will conduct workshops to explore new ways to assist the police, prevent cybercrimes, and raise social awareness. A nodal teacher will be appointed
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Pak PM's Advisor accuses PTI of spreading 'fake news'
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Sanaullah accused PTI of misleading the public with fake news on social media but said their lies were ultimately exposed and caused the party's conspiracies to lay bare, as per ARY News.
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