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Next generation of fake news will be empowered by Artificial Intelligence and be far more sophisticated, and even more disastrous.

Opinion: Combating post-truth, fake news, false news and censorship

Governments have been consistently striking at the concept of press freedom in name of curbing fake news.

5 April 2018 11:05 AM IST

Once the complaint is registered for determination of fake news, the accreditation of the journalist, whoever created and/or propagated the fake news, will be suspended till the determination regarding the fake news is made, the ministry said. (Representational Image | AP)

Nothing wrong if govt intends to take steps to check fake news: Press...

The Press Council's comments came after PM Narendra Modi ordered the I&B Ministry to cancel its fake news order.

4 April 2018 12:11 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje. (Photo: PTI)

Fake news order is not govt's first attempt to gag media

The Raje government ordinance or executive order barring courts from taking up complaints against public servants...

4 April 2018 1:37 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his party will not leave any stone unturned in transforming Tripura. (Photo: AP)

PM Modi snubs Smriti Irani, forces U-turn on 'fake news' move

The I&B ministry decision drew sharp criticism from the Opposition parties as well as from press bodies.

4 April 2018 1:06 AM IST

Smriti Irani (Photo: PTI)

Editors Guild condemns I&B ministry's fake news order, thanks Modi for...

The guild was discontent over the fact that Centre's faith rests only on the Press Council of India to deliver justice...

3 April 2018 7:13 PM IST

Former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit. (Photo: Sondeep Shankar)

Restricting media equals to killing democracy: Sheila Dixit on fake...

In a bid to check spread of fake news, the govt came out with new rules for issuing and withdrawing Press Information...

3 April 2018 3:48 PM IST

Narendra Modi dedicated the first phase of the Rs 7,900-crore 4th terminal project of the JNPT to the nation, which will raise the cargo handling capacity of the nations largest container port by 50 per cent.

PM Modi directs I&B ministry to withdraw fake news order

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the matter should only be addressed in Press Council of India.

3 April 2018 12:48 PM IST

Once the complaint is registered for determination of fake news, the accreditation of the journalist, whoever created and/or propagated the fake news, will be suspended till the determination regarding the fake news is made, the ministry said. (Representational Image | AP)

Journalists could lose accreditation permanently for fake news: Govt

According to amended rules, publication, telecast of fake news would result in 6-month-suspension of journalist in first...

3 April 2018 8:18 AM IST

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani said Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has failed to connect with the people of India and hence chosen a platform of convenience for berating his political opponents. (Photo: PTI)

Smriti Irani responds to Cong on measures against 'fake' news

Cong asked who will determine if a reported news item is 'fake' and showed apprehension that rules might be misused to...

3 April 2018 8:02 AM IST

Next generation of fake news will be empowered by Artificial Intelligence and be far more sophisticated, and even more disastrous.

Govt to crack down on scribes to curb spread of fake news

In an effort to curb instances of fake news in various mediums including print and electronic media.

3 April 2018 12:31 AM IST

The election is expected within weeks and Najib is battling to win a third term in office at the head of the coalition that has led Malaysia for over six decades.

Malaysia approves 'fake news' law despite outcry

Critics are worried that fake news will be used to stifle dissent before elections.

2 April 2018 7:17 PM IST

The early phase of internet in the 1990s-early 2000 was not highly commercialised. (Representational image)

Info turns into power, absolutely

There are scenarios where the so-called fringe groups can become mainstream and can even come to power. It is what...

30 July 2018 2:09 AM IST