Education
Fake news alert! CBSE 12th board results will not be declared on April 10
Candidates are advised to follow latest updates only on the official website of CBSE.
Business
Here's how to check fake news on WhatsApp
WhatsApp users can send messages, including images, video and text in five languages, which are English, Hindi, Telugu, Bengali and Malayalam to check that credibility of the source.
Social Media
Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, WhatsApp launches fact-check service 'tipline' to fight fake news
WhatsApp launches fact-check service to fight fake news during India polls
Analysis
DNA Edit – Follow the code: Social media platforms must carry out EC’s instructions
The code and a robust tracking mechanism will enable these networking sites to crack down on violators.
Analysis
DNA Edit: General Election - Social media is going to be strictly under the lens
The CEC, at his briefing, has already made it clear that the Model Code of Conduct would apply to content posted by candidates, who would be required to provide details of their social media accounts.
India
Pakistan unleashing war of mis-information
Before the pilot's release, a two-minute video showing a man who looks like Varthaman dancing with Pakistan military went viral
India
Information Warfare Wing in Army to fight enemy propaganda, fake news
The branch will be headed by Lieutenant General rank officer and will report to Deputy Chief of the Indian Army
Social Media
Facebook to crack down on misinformation about vaccines
Facebook takes down UK fake accounts; to tackle anti-vaccine info
Technology
Inventor of World Wide Web, Berners-Lee looks to fix internet's ills
Berners-Lee, credited with creating the web in 1989, told a Washington Post event he is committed to working on solutions to rampant problems plaguing the online world.
India
Propaganda, fake news, doctored videos circle hero's homecoming
The agencies are probing the phoney accounts
Bollywood
Pragati Mehra, the real daughter of Akshay Kumar's 'VIRAL MOM' stands up, says 'In this life she is my mother'
Pragati Mehra is best known for her role in 'Uttaran', where she played Tapasya's (Rashami Desai) mother
India
Beware of Rumours! CBSE warns students, parents of fake news on social media ahead of exams
The CBSE has advised students and parents to be aware of any rumours on social media ahead of board examinations and not panic.
India
After Election Commission plaint, Delhi Police start probe into 'NRI online vote' fake news
In its complaint, the ECI said that a fake message regarding online voting by NRIs in the general election 2019 is being circulated on WhatsApp
India
Kashmiri inmate in Tihar jail attacked is fake news: Govt
However, sources confirmed it was another inmate Altaf Shah and not Shabir Shah who was injured in Tihar
India
People below age 20 or above 50 more susceptible to fake news: Report
People under 20 years of age and those above 50 years, as well as new users of internet could be more susceptible to fake news, according to a report by Factly and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI).
Cricket
'Fake News': Suresh Raina slams reports of his death in road accident on social media
The Indian cricketer on Monday posted a tweet refuting these rumors.
India
Fighting fake news: Facebook expands fact-checking network in India
Now Facebook is looking to vet news in other languages apart from English.
Analysis
DNA Edit: Nuisance Potential - Regulations for social media are for battling fake news
The Facebook-owned messaging platform has more than 200 million users in India, which makes it an extremely potent weapon for hate-mongering parties.
Analysis
DNA Edit: Twitter Quandary - Platform has to differentiate between political slander
All indications suggest that the forthcoming general election is going to be fought as much on social media as on the ground.
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