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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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Topic: WhatsApp

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

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

How a WhatsApp rumour destroyed the status of a 500-year-old nomadic tribe in Maharashtra

Nathpanthi Davari Gosavis, are often recognised as 'revered singers of folklore' by a commander of Shivaji.

Centre approaches WhatsApp for crackdown on rumours, and a new record for Virat Kohli

Front Page The Supreme Court is demanding accountability from states on lynch mobs. On Tuesday, the apex court ruled that mob violence was a crime irrespective of...

The devolution of man, and the fall of the rupee

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

Social media’s sinister spin, and why Indians may be opting for Swiss banks

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by editors at ThePrint.

A single WhatsApp rumour has killed 29 people in India and nobody cares

How many more will be lynched before the government wakes up?

Google takes on Facebook in India with hyper-local network Neighbourly

In an era of fake news, trolling and privacy concerns, Neighbourly could help Google take on Facebook and WhatsApp. A Mumbai train commuter who witnessed...

Telangana female cop’s fight against fake news is saving lives in more than 400 villages

Police officer Rema Rajeshwari has a local antidote, an education campaign, to fight fake news.

Facebook’s acquisition of every possible digital ad space shows weakness

Facebook's six years lessons as a public company has made it incredibly adept at making money by finding new places to stick ads and tailoring them to specific needs. 

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.