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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has affirmed its commitment to curbing the spread of fake, false, and misleading content on digital platforms by implementing stringent guidelines under the Information Technology Act, 2000. These include the IT Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code Rules, 2021, which require OTT platforms
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of India has strengthened its measures to combat fake news and deep fakes across media platforms. This includes regulatory frameworks for electronic, print, and digital media to ensure accuracy and prevent the dissemination of misleading information. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information
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India's Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, emphasized the threat of fake news to democracy, highlighting plans to enhance legal measures against misinformation and AI-driven deepfakes. During a Parliamentary session, Vaishnaw stressed the need for swift action and compliance with new regulations, including takedown orders within 36
User Fee
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has clarified that no user fee is charged from two wheelers at toll plazas on National Highways and National Expressways. This statement addresses recent fake news circulating on social media. User fees are only applicable to vehicles with four or more wheels, as
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has implemented strict norms for journalistic conduct across print, television, and digital platforms to combat fake news and misinformation. Legal provisions include adherence to the Press Council of India norms for print media, the Programme Code for television, and the IT Rules for digital
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The Indian government, through the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, is actively combating fake news and misinformation via a Fact Check Unit and strict enforcement of journalistic norms. Legal provisions are in place for print, television, and digital media to ensure adherence to ethical standards. As of now, 43 OTT
Operation Sindoor
The Indian Government's Fact Check Unit actively debunked misinformation and propaganda from Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, blocking over 1,400 URLs spreading anti-India content. The operation involved real-time coordination among various defense and media units to provide authentic information and counter false narratives. An advisory was issued to