scorecardresearch
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicFake news

Topic: fake news

WhatsApp starts new feature to battle fake news

PTI -
The new WhatsApp feature will help determine if the message is written by a friend or relative or the origion is unknown. 

After warning WhatsApp, Modi govt asks states to be alert & prevent lynchings

Ananya Bhardwaj -
Fake news propagated through social media has taken a bloody turn in India, with one such rumour leading to at least 29 deaths. New Delhi:...

See the original video from Pakistan that was edited into deadly WhatsApp forward in India

Prerna Chatterjee -
The clip that led to a mob frenzy across India and resulted in several deaths was intended to spread awareness on street abductions in Pakistan.

Liquid thrown at Kaaba in viral Facebook video is petrol, not milk

Nikhil Rampal -
The video, posted by Ritesh Mukhia, received more than 2,000 shares and was viewed by more than 51,000 users. New Delhi: A video of a...

31 deaths later, WhatsApp is yet to be serious about fighting fake news in India

Shivam Vij -
The messenger service used by 200 million Indians has to walk the talk.

Fake video of suicide bomber in Kashmir is going viral on WhatsApp

Vandana Menon -
The video, of a funeral procession in 2012, is actually from Syria.

West Bengal plans new law to tackle fake news on social media

PTI -
Plan for new legislation comes after incidents triggered by fake news in Meghalaya, Jharkhand & Assam.

HoaXposed: Fake photograph of ‘corrupt politicians being executed’ in China goes viral on WhatsApp

Vandana Menon -
Taken on 7 April, 2004, the photograph is actually of convicts at a sentencing rally in the Chinese city of Wenzhou.

UNESCO declared Indian national anthem as the best, tweets Babita Phogat

Nikhil Rampal -
Before Phogat could delete the fake news tweet, it had at least 111 retweets and 192 replies.

Next polls will be fought between ancient glories & modern science. Apt ‘Scoop’ sequel?

Kumar Ketkar -
The reportage on the alleged hacking attack to influence the 2016 US presidential election and Trump’s suspected Russian escapades is not far from Evelyn Waugh’s narrative.
1...262728...30Page 27 of 30

On Camera

YourTurn

Opinion

Musk’s golden touch is on the line. Tesla needs him to do what he does best — sell a pen

Nisheeth Upadhyay -
Tesla sales have been sliding, profits have been shrinking, and brand loyalty is faltering. Elon Musk’s politics has something to do with it.

Chinese chatter says Trump tariffs will make India turn to China and Russia

Kerala BJP losing favour with Church. Sangh not on board with Christian outreach

Economy

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Akanksha Mishra -
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

Defence

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Javaria Rana -
Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

National Interest

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Shekhar Gupta -
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.

Follow us

Copyright © 2025 Printline Media Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved.