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New IT Rules Seek to Remove Social Media Posts Deemed ‘Fake’ by Government

The government will not permit social media platforms to host any information that it identifies as false, according to a… Read More

Indian government bans 3 YouTube channels with 300 million subscribers in total: Here’s why | Digit

The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India has asked YouTube to take down 3 channels that have been… Read More

PIB Flags YouTube Channel Spreading Fake News About EC, PM Modi, CJI

The government has accused a YouTube channel called News Headlines of spreading fake news against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the… Read More

Google survey finds 6 out of 10 people are subject to misinformation daily or weekly | Digit

More than six in 10 people, including in India, think they see false or misleading information on at least a… Read More

Facebook Algorithm Fuelled Misinformation Spread Over Factual News: Study

Facebook and other social media's utility for dissemination of information accurately has been a hot topic for debate for quite… Read More