Misinformation
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How India exposed Pak's 'Fitna al-Hindustan' narrative at UN, calling it disinformation campaign
India | Jun 09, 2026, 07:54 AM ISTIndia also raised concerns over Pakistan’s military airstrikes in Afghanistan, saying they were causing heavy civilian suffering. It accused Islamabad of acting against international norms while claiming to support humanitarian values.
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Delhi YouTuber arrested for spreading misinformation about Mopa airport: 'Goa ka haunted airport'
India | Sep 18, 2025, 05:41 PM ISTWith 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 | Jun 01, 2025, 01:42 PM ISTDisinformation 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 | Jan 13, 2025, 08:37 PM ISTUnion 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 | Jan 11, 2025, 10:29 AM ISTThe 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 | Sep 13, 2024, 01:12 PM ISTAustralia 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.