"fake-news"

Finland combats fake news by teaching media literacy from preschool, now expanding to artificial intelligence education. Integrated into national curricula, these efforts aim to strengthen democratic resilience and counter disinformation, particularly amid rising AI use and heightened Russian propaganda concerns

Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar said a viral video claiming he “turned to God” is AI-generated and fake. He warned of legal action, saying such content harms reputation, and may approach cyber police against those responsible and sharing it

From 19th-century moon men to now, deepfakes, misinformation and disinformation threaten critical thinking, public trust, and democracy

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha that fake news and AI-driven deepfakes pose a serious threat to democracy, stressing the need for stricter legal frameworks. He said new rules mandate content takedown within 36 hours and consultations are underway on draft amendments

South Zone DCP Khare Kiran Prabhakar said the Shalibanda fire was caused by a short circuit at Gomathi Electronics, with a CNG car explosion spreading flames. Firefighters controlled the blaze in two hours, and the public is urged to trust official sources.

Following the accidental drowning of a youth in Mukhra (B) village, Adilabad police have issued a stern warning against the spread of false information on social media. A suspicious death case has been registered, and authorities are investigating.

The BJP has slammed Rahul Gandhi’s remarks suggesting late Arun Jaitley warned him over farm law opposition, calling them factually wrong. Amit Malviya and Rohan Jaitley accused the Congress leader of distorting timelines and politicising the legacy of the deceased minister

During ‘Operation Sindoor’, the Indian government blocked over 1,400 URLs spreading anti-India, misleading, and communally sensitive content, mostly from Pakistan-based accounts. A 24x7 control room and PIB Fact Check Unit coordinated real-time action to counter disinformation

PIB Fact Check labelled the claim as fake, confirming India’s airspace was not used for any such military operation

A viral message promising “zero monthly fees” and “unlimited internet” through Starlink Mini is circulating widely. However, Starlink is not operational in India, and such offers are unauthorized. The government has cautioned the public against falling for such fake advertisements.

Says the 16-year-old boy who fell unconscious was immediately administered CPR and then hospitalised

Problem-solving exercises, and hands-on sessions enabled participants to identify fake content, spot edited photos/videos, and understand how AI generates fake news

Despite KT Rama Rao's clarifications, certain organisations and social media channels continue to put into circulation false information, prompting the BRS to take a firm stand

Uttar Pradesh's Director General of Police, Prashant Kumar, stated that digital warriors—a group of social media influencers and college students—will work to raise awareness about cybercrime, combat misinformation, train citizens as cyber trainers, and promote the positive work and initiatives of the police.

Monopolisation of social media and other digital platforms is empowering right-wing forces to control the world

On Monday, the team of Bollywood's Bhaijaan took to his photo-sharing platform Instagram and shared an advisory post related to the hoax update about the ‘Wanted’ fame actor's USA visit.

Viral message warned of potential trafficking activities and claimed that women at bus stops were involved in gathering information to trap girls

On March 15, it was reported that Big B had been admitted to Kokilaben Hospital, in Andheri, Mumbai, for an angioplasty

Fake news tends to be more memorable, leading people to assign greater significance to content that triggers strong emotional reactions

A division bench of Justices Gautam Patel and Neela Gokhale questioned where such a person would go when their post is unilaterally closed with no recourse available