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Russia Blocks Facebook, Twitter To Punish 'Fake News' Reports Amid War With Ukraine — Russia Blocks Facebook, Twitter To Punish 'Fake News' Reports Amid War With Ukraine

India.com News Desk March 5, 2022 8:09 AM IST

Russia blocked Facebook and introduced Twitter restrictions amid moves to limit access to what the Vladimir Putin administration defines as "fake news" as the Kremlin wages war on Ukraine. It also restricted Voice of America, adio Free Europe, Deutsche Welle and Meduza.

Received An Appointment Letter From Income Tax Department? Here's An Important Notice For You — Received An Appointment Letter From Income Tax Department? Here's An Important Notice For You

Trending Desk February 22, 2022 2:05 PM IST

In this regard, The Income Tax department has warned all job seekers to watch out for fake appointment letters, which have been in circulation for a while now.

FACT CHECK: Will Class 10 Pass Students Get Free Laptops Under PM Laptop Distribution Scheme? Here’s The Truth — FACT CHECK: Will Class 10 Pass Students Get Free Laptops Under PM Laptop Distribution Scheme? Here’s The Truth

India.com News Desk February 5, 2022 3:31 PM IST

Fact Check: A social media message claimed government is distributing free laptops to 10th pass students under the Pradhan Mantri Laptop Distribution Scheme 2022. No such scheme is being run by the central government. PIB has cautioned that it is a fake news.

Must Act To Control Fake News: Centre Seeks Strong Action From Google, Twitter, Facebook | Details Here — Must Act To Control Fake News: Centre Seeks Strong Action From Google, Twitter, Facebook | Details Here

India.com News Desk February 2, 2022 10:03 PM IST

The officials from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in a meeting with Google, Twitter and Facebook slammed the tech giants for not proactively removing what they described as fake news on their platforms.

CBSE Warns Against Fake Circular Claiming Term 2 Exams From May 4 — CBSE Warns Against Fake Circular Claiming Term 2 Exams From May 4

India.com News Desk February 1, 2022 11:29 PM IST

This is not the first time that CBSE has had to clarify on such misleading information.

35 Pakistan-Based YouTube Channels, 2 Websites Blocked For Spreading Fake News. Details Here — 35 Pakistan-Based YouTube Channels, 2 Websites Blocked For Spreading Fake News. Details Here

India.com News Desk January 21, 2022 6:12 PM IST

The YouTube channels have a 1.20 crore subscriber base, and have around 130 crore views

Fact Check: Is Indian Railway Protection Force Recruiting Through RPF Constable Recruitment 2022 Exam? — Fact Check: Is Indian Railway Protection Force Recruiting Through RPF Constable Recruitment 2022 Exam?

India.com News Desk January 10, 2022 3:44 PM IST

In a statement, Railways said no such recruitment notice has been published by RPF.

Fact-Check: Will Dearness Allowance Of Central Government Employees, Pensioners Be Delayed Due To Omicron? Find Out Here — Fact-Check: Will Dearness Allowance Of Central Government Employees, Pensioners Be Delayed Due To Omicron? Find Out Here

India.com Business Desk January 4, 2022 2:33 PM IST

Dearness Allowance News: The current DA rates stand at 31 per cent of the Basic Pay. In October 2021, the Ministry of Finance increased the DA by 3 per cent for the central government employees.

Media Reports About ZEEL On NCLT Order Twist Facts - Here's The Official Statement — Media Reports About ZEEL On NCLT Order Twist Facts - Here's The Official Statement

India.com Business Desk September 30, 2021 8:52 PM IST

Recently, ZEEL had announced its mega merger with Sony Pictures Networks India. The merged entity, in which SPNI's parent company Sony Pictures Entertainment would infuse USD 1.575 billion, will be a publicly listed company in India.

Will CBSE Provide Question Papers For Classes 9 And 11? Board Issues Clarification on This Viral Claim, Calls it Fake News — Will CBSE Provide Question Papers For Classes 9 And 11? Board Issues Clarification on This Viral Claim, Calls it Fake News

India.com Education Desk September 9, 2021 7:17 PM IST

The CBSE refuted the viral claim and clarified that it is a piece of fake news. The CBSE said that there is no such plan on the board's agenda.

Fact Check: Did Ratan Tata Advocate For Linking Liquor Sale to Aadhaar Card? Here's What He Posted — Fact Check: Did Ratan Tata Advocate For Linking Liquor Sale to Aadhaar Card? Here's What He Posted

Trending Desk September 3, 2021 9:03 PM IST

This is not the first time that Tata has had to flag a quote wrongly attributed to him.

Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Fake, Communal News on Social Media — Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Fake, Communal News on Social Media

PTI September 2, 2021 11:50 PM IST

Social media only listens to "the powerful voices" and several things are written against judges, institutions without any accountability, said the bench which also comprised justices Surya Kant and A S Bopanna.

Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Fake, Communal News on Social Media, Some Channels — Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Fake, Communal News on Social Media, Some Channels

India.com News Desk September 2, 2021 1:25 PM IST

The top court said if this were to continue unchecked then it may get a bad name for the country.

Real or Fake? Videos Show Armed Taliban Fighters Dancing After Capturing Afghanistan, Here's a Fact Check — Real or Fake? Videos Show Armed Taliban Fighters Dancing After Capturing Afghanistan, Here's a Fact Check

Trending Desk August 20, 2021 10:23 AM IST

A video of a group of men dancing with their weapons has gone viral on social media, and the post claims that they are Taliban fighters celebrating after capturing Kabul.

Woman's Claim of Having 10 Babies Found Fake, Admitted to Psychiatric Ward For Inventing Story — Woman's Claim of Having 10 Babies Found Fake, Admitted to Psychiatric Ward For Inventing Story

Trending Desk June 23, 2021 9:17 AM IST

The 37-year-old woman, who is from the province of Gauteng, had claimed that she gave birth to decuplets seven boys and three girls, who were conceived naturally, through C-section at a hospital in Pretoria on June 7.

Is AIIMS PG Exam 2021 Getting Postponed? Director Randeep Guleria Clarifies — Is AIIMS PG Exam 2021 Getting Postponed? Director Randeep Guleria Clarifies

India.com News Desk June 8, 2021 5:46 PM IST

The fake notice circulating in social media on AIIMS PG Exam 2021 says, "AIIMS PG Exam 2021 has been postponed.

FACT Check: NO! Nobel Laureate Did Not Say All Vaccinated People Will Die Within 2 Years — FACT Check: NO! Nobel Laureate Did Not Say All Vaccinated People Will Die Within 2 Years

India.com News Desk May 26, 2021 12:51 PM IST

Former Nobel prize laureate has reportedly promoted several controversial and unverified claims surrounding COVID-19 and vaccinations in recent times.

Fact Check: Does Long-Term Use of Face Masks Cause Oxygen Deficiency? Know The Truth — Fact Check: Does Long-Term Use of Face Masks Cause Oxygen Deficiency? Know The Truth

Trending Desk May 11, 2021 10:02 AM IST

A message is going viral on social media claiming that the long-term or prolonged use of face masks can cause intoxication of CO2 & oxygen deficiency in the body.

Fact Check: Remdesivir Injection Being Sold Under COVIPRI Brand in India? Here's The Truth

India.com News Desk May 4, 2021 11:28 AM IST

Picture of the drug going viral on social media, shows an image of 'Covipri' packets, with Remdesivir injection written on them, priced at Rs 5400 and 'Make in India' logo at the back.

Fact Check: Are Smokers & Vegetarians Less Vulnerable to Covid-19? Here's The Truth Behind Viral Claim — Fact Check: Are Smokers & Vegetarians Less Vulnerable to Covid-19? Here's The Truth Behind Viral Claim

Trending Desk April 27, 2021 10:25 AM IST

Many media reports quoting a CSIR survey is going viral on social media platforms claiming that smokers and vegetarians are less vulnerable to COVID-19.

Fact Check: Can Covid-19 Vaccination Appointment Be Booked Through WhatsApp? Here's The Truth — Fact Check: Can Covid-19 Vaccination Appointment Be Booked Through WhatsApp? Here's The Truth

India.com News Desk April 12, 2021 2:36 PM IST

An image going viral on social media claims that Covid-19 vaccination slots can be booked through WhatsApp.

Fact Check: Did WHO Warn India of 50,000 Covid-19 Deaths by April 15? Here's The Truth — Fact Check: Did WHO Warn India of 50,000 Covid-19 Deaths by April 15? Here's The Truth

India.com News Desk April 6, 2021 12:04 PM IST

One such video that is being widely shared claims that the World Health Organization has warned of 50,000 deaths in India due to coronavirus.

Fact Check: Heritage Sites Including Taj Mahal to be Given on Lease by Govt? Here's The Truth — Fact Check: Heritage Sites Including Taj Mahal to be Given on Lease by Govt? Here's The Truth

India.com News Desk April 5, 2021 10:40 AM IST

In a screenshot that is being widely shared, it is mentioned that the government will lease 100 historic buildings, including the Taj Mahal, to earn Rs 25000 crores.

Received Delhi & Mumbai Lockdown Guidelines on WhatsApp? Here's The Truth Behind Viral Post — Received Delhi & Mumbai Lockdown Guidelines on WhatsApp? Here's The Truth Behind Viral Post

Trending Desk April 1, 2021 10:44 AM IST

Given the fact that Covid-19 cases are rising again in India, the lockdown messages are creating unrest and panic in minds of people.

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