New Delhi, March 3 As tensions escalated in the Middle East following military strikes involving Israel, the United States, and Iran, the Press Trust of India's Fact Check unit has debunked at least 14 viral visuals falsely linked to the conflict, highlighting a parallel surge in misinformation...
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Srinagar, March 3 A case has been registered against several media outlets and individuals here on Tuesday for allegedly circulating misleading information with the intention of inciting unrest in connection with the protests against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei...
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Srinagar, March 3 – Police in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, announced on Tuesday that they had registered a First Information Report (FIR) in response to deliberate, false, and fabricated information intended to mislead the public.The Srinagar Police have taken serious notice of the deliberate...
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Srinagar, March 3 A case has been registered against some media outlets and individuals here on Tuesday for allegedly circulating fabricated and misleading information with the intention of inciting unrest and disrupting public order in connection with the protests against the killing of Iran's...
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Ottawa, March 2 – The Canadian student who was arrested in Pakistan while conducting research for his dissertation has not been granted bail. Hamza Ahmed Khan’s brother, Awes Ahmed Khan, stated that there was no reason to keep his brother in prison, according to local media reports.“There is...
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Mathura (UP), March 1 A case has been registered against nine social media accounts for posting "old videos" allegedly to damage the reputation of Lathmar Holi, an official said on Sunday.The annual festival is celebrated in the twin towns of Barsana and Nandgaon in the Braj region, and lasts...
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New Delhi, March 1 Schools should integrate artificial intelligence education and awareness in an age-appropriate manner across all grades, but access should be allowed to only vetted AI tools within secure school environments, according to education experts.Shishir Jaipuria, Chairman...
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New Delhi, February 27 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Friday highlighted the challenges posed by fake news and misinformation, and emphasized that journalists have a responsibility to uphold the truth and counter misinformation.Addressing the 57th convocation of the Indian Institute of...
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New Delhi, February 27 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Friday highlighted the challenges posed by fake news and misinformation, and emphasized that journalists have a responsibility to uphold the truth and counter misinformation.Addressing the 57th convocation of the Indian Institute of...
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New Delhi, February 27 – Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Friday highlighted the growing challenge of fake news and misinformation, emphasizing that journalists have a responsibility to uphold the truth.Speaking at the 57th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC)...
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New Delhi, February 27 The Congress vehemently dismissed on Friday claims that it paid Instagram influencers to oppose the AI Summit and said this is a "false story" that originated from the BJP IT Cell.The opposition party's social media department head, Supriya Shrinate, said a witch-hunt...
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New Delhi, February 26 Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan said on Thursday that social media influencers are spreading a "false narrative" that processed food is harmful, and called for a collective effort to counter it, warning that the misinformation was impeding the sector's...
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New Delhi, February 25 A group of experts representing international electoral institutions have said that expanding digitalization increases exposure to cybersecurity vulnerabilities, while "opaque automated systems" raise concerns about transparency and accountability.Election bodies cannot...
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New Delhi, February 25 A group of experts representing international electoral institutions have said that expanding digitalization increases exposure to cybersecurity vulnerabilities, while "opaque automated systems" raise concerns about transparency and accountability.They also felt that...
Mumbai, February 25 – The makers of the upcoming film ‘The Kerala Story 2 – Goes Beyond’ have clarified the reports regarding the removal of the film’s teaser.On Tuesday, the production house behind the film, Sunshine Pictures, issued an official statement stating that these reports are false...
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New Delhi, February 24 Jamia Millia Islamia issued a circular on Tuesday, clarifying a notification circulating on social media that claimed the university planned to arrange weddings for boys and girls found standing together during the holy month of Ramadan.In the circular, the university...
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Chandigarh, February 24 Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday criticized the opposition Congress for its "misleading" claims regarding the cancellation of old-age pensions for several beneficiaries.Asserting that senior citizens are the moral foundation of society, Saini said...
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Lahore, February 23 Pakistan's anti-cybercrime body has arrested a Canadian citizen, believed to be missing since last week in Lahore, for uploading social media posts critical of state institutions and officials.Canadian research scholar Hamza Ahmad Khan arrived in Pakistan on February 13 to...
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London, February 23 A new report on violent communal clashes in Leicester in 2022, attributed to widespread disinformation, called on Monday for the creation of a permanent community unity forum to improve relations in one of England's most diverse cities."Better Together: Understanding the...
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New Delhi, February 23 – Assam Legislative Assembly Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia said on Monday that discussions with the regional party, Raijor Dal, led by Akhil Gogoi, are ongoing, and no final decision has been taken regarding any alliance or seat-sharing arrangement.Speaking...
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