Fake News
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Fake News: Says Trump on reports of paying $750 income taxes in 2016, 2017
World | Sep 28, 2020, 09:59 AM ISTDonald Trump paid just USD 750 in federal income taxes in the year he was elected US president and also in his first year in the White House, according to a media report, which also said that he or his companies paid USD 145,400 taxes in India in 2017.
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Technology has given amazing possibilities of communication but fake news remains a concern
India | Sep 16, 2020, 10:25 PM ISTTechnology has opened up absolutely amazing possibilities of communication and personal engagement, with one of its arm being the social media that brought a 360 degree change in the society — good or bad is debatable.
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BJP, RSS control Facebook, WhatsApp in India: Rahul Gandhi
News | Aug 16, 2020, 05:36 PM ISTBJP and RSS control Facebook and WhatsApp in India says Rahul Gandhi, attacking the Centre that it spreads fake news and hatred using its influence.
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Facebook removes Trump's video post claiming children 'almost immune' to COVID-19
World | Aug 06, 2020, 07:27 AM ISTFacebook on Wednesday removed a post by US President Donald Trump for violating its rules against sharing misinformation about the coronavirus. In the video post, that was from an interview with Fox & Friends earlier that day, Trump claimed that children are "almost immune" to COVID-19.
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Fake notice of CBSE Board Result Dates goes Viral, Twitter erupts with hilarious memes and jokes
Trending | Jul 09, 2020, 09:04 PM ISTFake notice of CBSE Board Exam Result Dates goes viral on Twitter. Students post hilarious memes and jokes on social media in no time. Notice was fake but the tension was real! Check funny tweets.
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Viral Covid prescription by Delhi’s Sir Ganga Ram Hospital is FAKE, don't fall for it
Trending | Jun 12, 2020, 10:35 PM ISTThe truth behind viral medical prescription on Covid treatment. Sir Ganga Ram Hospital official handle tweeted to dismiss the fake prescription on Covid treatment.
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Facebook issued 40 million warning labels on COVID-19 fake content
Technology | Apr 30, 2020, 11:46 AM ISTFacebook is working with various fact-checkers to figure out fake news and label them
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Beware! Jio, Facebook free 256GB data offering is fake news
Technology | May 05, 2020, 07:26 PM ISTNo, Reliance Jio and Facebook aren't giving people free data and you have to stay away from such news
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WhatsApp forwarded messages reduce by 70% since new limit set: See what it means
Technology | Apr 27, 2020, 08:26 PM ISTWhatsApp could finally curb fake news as there is a massive drop in forwarded messages
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Karnataka Police launch fake news busting platform
Technology | Apr 10, 2020, 10:56 AM ISTKarnataka Police has launched a website to check on fake news. Read on to know more
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WhatsApp fake news alert: The Indian Government isn't watching your WhatsApp messages
Technology | Apr 08, 2020, 12:43 PM ISTA new WhatsApp rumour is making rounds that the Indian government is viewing your data. Read on to know more
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7 FAKE coronavirus stories you must NOT fall for
Fyi | Apr 05, 2020, 04:29 PM ISTAs COVID-19 outbreak continues to add to the stress of medical and health care workers across the globe, there has been a spurt in rumours and fake news around the internet and social media apps. We bring 7 most ridiculous fake stories that you must not fall for:
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Google gives $6.5mn to help fight coronavirus misinformation
Technology | Apr 03, 2020, 10:54 AM ISTGoogle is now contributing to deal with Coronavirus fake news. Read on to know more about it
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Those found posting fake news on COVID-19 will be penalised: Mamata Banerjee
India | Mar 27, 2020, 08:08 PM ISTWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday warned people against posting or sharing fake information on the COVID-19 pandemic, saying strong action would be taken against those found guilty. Banerjee, addressing a press meet at state secretariat Nabanna, said a fake post claiming a doctor treating coronavirus suspects has fallen ill was doing the rounds on social media
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WhatsApp Forwarded Messages will soon be verified: See what it means
Technology | Mar 23, 2020, 03:54 PM ISTWhatsApp will soon let users verify WhatsApp forwarded messages. See what it means
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How to avoid COVID-19 fake news on WhatsApp, Facebook and others
Technology | Mar 20, 2020, 01:59 PM ISTFake news, misinformation, or however you plan to address it, it is half information with falsehood and when we get to consume it, we know we are in trouble.
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Facebook bug causes the removal of legitimate Coronavirus news
Technology | Mar 18, 2020, 10:57 AM ISTFacebook is trying to flight Coronavirus fake news but its bug made it difficult. Read on to know how
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High Court seeks Centre's stand on plea for removal of fake news, hate speech circulated on social m
India | Mar 11, 2020, 12:44 PM ISTThe Delhi High Court Wednesday sought the Centre's stand on a plea by former RSS ideologue K N Govindacharya for removal of fake news and hate speech being circulated on social media and online platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Google.
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Delhi High Court issues notice to Google, Facebook & Twitter on removal of fake news
India | Mar 11, 2020, 12:32 PM ISTA bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar also issued notice to Facebook, Google and Twitter on the plea which has sought details about the designated officers of these platforms.
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Pak TV channel fined for airing fake news about Imran Khan's pay
World | Feb 09, 2020, 09:36 AM ISTThe Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has imposed a $6,472 fine on a TV channel for airing fake news about Prime Minister Imran Khan's salary raise, it was reported.