Friday, 1 July, 2022
TopicFake news

Topic: fake news

Video of Manish Sisodia saying ‘AAP orchestrates riots’ doctored, original clip blames BJP

Yimkumla Longkumer -
Delhi Deputy CM Sisodia was announcing the results of a survey where people were asked 3 questions to gauge their opinion about the BJP, Congress and AAP.

Can you really spot a lie? Fake news is more difficult to catch than you think

Alberto Cardaci -
It's not only people with poor science knowledge and low cognitive abilities who are more inclined to believe false stories. Study shows most do.

I&B Ministry warns mainstream TV news against using ‘unparliamentary language and hyperbole’

Anupriya Chatterjee -
An advisory from the ministry cites TV news debates using ‘unverified claims’ and ‘fabricated pictures’. It cites two recent coverages — Jahangirpuri and Russia-Ukraine conflict.

With information overload makes fake news protracted, NEWS44 come to the rescue

PR Spot -
Delhi-based online news portal was incepted with the intention of sharing inspiring stories about ordinary people, their journey, their plight, and their hard work.

Health to politics — world’s ‘information pollution’ is increasing. Media needs a purge

Alejandro Romero -
Leaders in the public and private spheres agree that the spread of misinformation and digital propaganda is an incredibly difficult challenge.

‘Go to hell’ — Imran Khan govt faces journalists’ wrath on new law curbing dissent

Heena Fatima -
Pakistan govt claims the amendment to Electronic Crimes Prevention Act will help curb 'fake news' on social media. Journalists and opposition say it's a 'new tool of control'.

Fact-checking Covid-related social media posts isn’t working. There’s a better way

Faye Flam -
On social media, users get cues that lead to mobbing and piling on, and fake accounts or automated 'bots' can give the illusion that vast crowds are impressed or outraged by a news.

I&B ministry orders blocking of 35 YouTube channels, 2 websites over ‘anti-India propaganda’

PTI -
The ministry said Indian intelligence agencies were closely monitoring the Pakistan-based platforms, that were also involved in spreading fake news 'in a coordinated manner'.

2021 was the year of fake news and misinformation on social media. It’s going to get worse

Anjana Susarla -
It was hard to imagine a worse year for social media, especially after Covid-19. See what three experts say about 2022.

Political WhatsApp groups increase knowledge, help people distinguish fake news: Study

Nikhil Rampal -
People in groups where they can chat with each other are more aware than those who can only receive messages from admins, says a paper by a Harvard PhD student.
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RBI intervenes with multi-pronged strategy in battle against rupee fall

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The Reserve Bank’s challenges include crashes in forward dollar premiums to rising open interest in futures that adds to pressure on the currency.

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At 1st Maritime Security Group meet, NSA chief Doval stresses on coordination among stakeholders

Raghav Bikhchandani -
Meeting chaired by Vice Admiral (retd) G. Ashok Kumar, India’s 1st national maritime security coordinator. ‘Crucial policy issues’ such as ‘blue economy initiative’ also discussed.

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With Agnipath, Modi govt’s shock & awe doctrine may have misfired a vital reform, yet again

Shekhar Gupta -
Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, stalled labour codes.

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