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  Delhi YouTuber arrested for spreading misinformation about Mopa airport: 'Goa ka haunted airport'

  India | September 18, 2025 17:41 IST

  With the help of technical surveillance, police traced Vashisht to the Dwarka area in Delhi. He was taken into custody and brought to Goa, where he was arrested on Tuesday evening.

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  Researchers are using AI to detect and dismantle disinformation: Here's how

  Technology | June 01, 2025 13:42 IST

  Disinformation is intentionally fabricated to mislead audiences. Researchers are now using AI to identify various traits of a false narrative to combat such campaigns.

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  Vaishnaw fact-checks Mark Zuckerberg on Lok Sabha poll results, says 'disappointing'

  India | January 13, 2025 20:37 IST

  Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's remarks come after Mark Zuckerberg's claim that following the COVID-19 pandemic, most incumbent governments, including India's, are expected to lose the 2024 elections.

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  Assam village women can turn men into goats: Action against finfluencer over misinformation

  Assam | January 11, 2025 10:29 IST

  The Assam government has ordered legal action against finfluencer Abhishek Kar for spreading misinformation about the state's Mayong village in a viral podcast.

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  Elon Musk calls Australian government 'fascists' over proposed misinformation law

  World | September 13, 2024 13:12 IST

  Australia has proposed legislation which could fine internet platforms up to 5 per cent of their global revenue for enabling misinformation. This came at odds with Elon Musk, who proclaims himself a free-speech absolutist.