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Friday, August 22, 2025
TopicFake news

Topic: fake news

2016 image of severely injured man shared as that of JNU student who protested fee hike

The viral photograph actually is from the 2016 unrest in Kashmir after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.

Twitter’s actions so far show it’s only paying lip service to deep fake threats

By suggesting users only need to flag tweets with deep fake content, Twitter’s proposed policy downplays the seriousness of the threat.

Fake news and rumours deepen distrust, divide as protests roil Hong Kong

With Hong Kong witnessing a 23rd successive week of violent agitation, both the govt and protesters have stepped up online efforts to win the battle for public opinion.

Twitter emerges as a top threat to democracy in India and across the world

The case of Sanjay Hegde is a turning point, making it clear that Twitter is aligning with authoritarian regimes that target dissenters.

‘Session with IPS officer Rema Rajeshwari was truly engrossing’

Speaking about her experience at a Democracy Wall event in Hyderabad, journalism student G.S. Gayathri says the session on fake news was feast for her mind.

Old grisly video from Brazil passed off as BJP leader’s murder

The video shows a man being shot multiple times and lying in a pool of blood.

Internet behind rise in ‘hate speech’ and anti-national activities, says Modi govt in SC

In a 27-page affidavit submitted Tuesday, electronics and IT ministry told SC it will finalise rules for better regulation of social media by January 2020.

Modi govt plans media policy to ensure people get its message right

The draft policy, which awaits clearance by I&B Minister Prakash Javadekar, focuses on ensuring a multimedia approach to the message put out by govt. 

Pakistan social media scores own goal with viral video of ‘Indian Army’ raising white flag

A video claiming the Indian Army raised a white flag to collect its casualties is actually an old video of Pakistan's armed personnel.

Viral ‘LoC firing’ video shared as Diwali wish has nothing to do with terror camp strike

Video was shared after India conducted a counter offensive targeting terror launch pads in Neelum valley of PoK.

On Camera

Tariffs, chips, and China — how Trump’s trade playbook affects India

Trump’s OBBB is framed to augment domestic semiconductor production and enhance trade protection, even at the expense of certain social programs such as Medicaid, food stamps, and student loans, as well as a projected ballooning federal deficit from US$2.8 to 3.3 trillion

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

Indian firm joins hands with US manufacturer to locally develop all-terrain vehicles for armed forces

Under joint venture, JSW Sarbloh Motors will indigenise and manufacture TX range ATVs in Chandigarh. The first India-assembled unit is expected by early 2026.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?