FIRs against 54 social media accounts for spreading misinformation on Maha Kumbh
1 month, 1 week ago

FIRs against 54 social media accounts for spreading misinformation on Maha Kumbh

Op India  

The Uttar Pradesh Police have intensified their efforts against individuals and social media accounts spreading false information to defame the Maha Kumbh 2025. Following directives from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the police have been vigilantly monitoring online platforms and have taken legal action against 54 social media accounts involved in spreading misleading content. Police registered an FIR at Kotwali Kumbh Mela police station against the seven social media accounts responsible for spreading this false information. Accounts that portrayed the Patna video as from Maha Kumbh are Inderjeet Barak – X, SUNIL – X, Nihal Shaikh – X, Dimpi – X, Sat Sewa – X, Sandesh Vatak News – X, Lokesh Meena – X, Raj Singh Chaudhary – X, Yunus Alam – Facebook, Aminuddin Siddiqui – Facebook, Arvind Singh Yadav Ahirwal – Facebook, Shivam Kumar Kushwaha – Facebook, Jain Renu – Facebook, Amit Kumar II – Facebook and Mehtar Ek Yoddha Ballia – Facebook.

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Turkey detains 37 over ’provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
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4 days, 21 hours ago

Turkey detains 37 over ’provocative’ social media posts following arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu

The Hindu  

“Turkish authorities detained 37 people for sharing “provocative” content on social media,” the Interior Minister said on Thursday, pressing ahead with a crackdown on dissenting voices that escalated with the arrest of the mayor of Istanbul, a potential challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In a separate investigation, prosecutors also accuse Mr. Imamoglu of aiding the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party, …

Nagpur violence: Social media posts from computers with Bangladeshi IP address instigated Muslim mobs
5 days ago

Nagpur violence: Social media posts from computers with Bangladeshi IP address instigated Muslim mobs

Op India  

In the Nagpur violence case, Maharashtra Police has uncovered a Bangladesh connection. The police found social media accounts from Bangladesh that issued a threat to incite violence. The cyber cell has taken action against 34 social media accounts for spreading rumours and inciting violence and 10 FIRs have been registered. During the violence, a Muslim mob molested a woman police …

Nagpur violence: Cyber cell identifies over 140 online posts with objectionable content
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5 days, 4 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Cyber cell identifies over 140 online posts with objectionable content

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: In the wake of the Nagpur violence, Maharashtra Cyber department has identified more than 140 posts and videos containing objectionable contents across social media platforms aimed at inciting communal unrest, officials said.These videos and posts were found uploaded on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube, an official said on Wednesday. The Maharashtra Cyber, in coordination with the Nagpur City Cyber …

Turkiye detains 37 people over social media posts about Istanbul mayor
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5 days, 8 hours ago

Turkiye detains 37 people over social media posts about Istanbul mayor

Al Jazeera  

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is in custody after being detained on corruption and terror charges, which led to protests. Turkiye has detained 37 people accused of sharing “provocative” social media posts over the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. In his first public remarks on Imamoglu’s detention, Erdogan accused the main opposition party of seeking to cover up its own …

13 booked in Solapur for social media post on Aurangzeb
1 week, 2 days ago

13 booked in Solapur for social media post on Aurangzeb

Hindustan Times  

Pune: Thirteen individuals, including five minors, have been booked by Solapur rural police for posting social media statuses glorifying Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, officials said on Saturday. Thirteen individuals, including five minors, have been booked by Solapur rural police for posting social media statuses glorifying Aurangzeb, officials said on Saturday. As per a complaint filed by Devendra Kashinath Jakapure, the accused …

Battling India’s infodemic: Why we urgently need a comprehensive law to counter fake news
1 week, 3 days ago

Battling India’s infodemic: Why we urgently need a comprehensive law to counter fake news

New Indian Express  

In the present era of instant information, differentiating truth from lies is becoming harder. Despite facing a severe global disinformation crisis, India still lacks a robust legal framework to effectively combat fake news. France and Germany have enacted strict laws that mandate social media platforms to remove fake news within 24 hours or face hefty fines. India’s closest attempt at …

Social media influencer booked for promoting terrorism, downplaying lawful regime: J&K Police
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Social media influencer booked for promoting terrorism, downplaying lawful regime: J&K Police

The Hindu  

A Kashmiri social media influencer, running several handles, including ‘Wounded Kashmir’ and ‘Lacerated Kashmir’, was chargesheeted for “promoting terrorism” and “downplaying the lawful administrative regime”, the J&K Police said on Saturday. The social media accounts were being operated by the accused person “to spread secessionist ideology, promoting terrorism and downplaying lawful administrative regime”, the SIA said, adding, “Besides, he has …

In Karnataka, the anatomy of three riot-like situations
2 weeks, 6 days ago

In Karnataka, the anatomy of three riot-like situations

The Hindu  

After the Delhi Assembly election results were announced, a social media post showing Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and Arvind Kejriwal being scantily clad, with Arabic verses written on their bodies, sparked tensions in Udayagiri, a locality with a significant Muslim population in Mysuru, on the night of February 10. In the earlier cases too, large crowds of Muslims …

Prayagraj Maha Kumbh: Action on 31 accounts over fake news
1 month ago

Prayagraj Maha Kumbh: Action on 31 accounts over fake news

Op India  

Some people are trying to create trouble and spread fake news amidst the ongoing Prayagraj Maha Kumbh. “Legal action is being taken by Kumbh Mela Police by registering FIR against 31 social media accounts identified so far for spreading rumours by misleadingly claiming that a video made by a vlogger while train surfing in Bangladesh is the last way to …

Mahakumbh 2025: UP Police registers 13 FIRs against 140 social media handles for spreading misinformation
1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: UP Police registers 13 FIRs against 140 social media handles for spreading misinformation

Live Mint  

Mahakumbh 2025: Taking strict action against the perpetrators behind misinformation related to Mahakumbh, Uttar Pradesh Police has registered thirteen FIRs against 140 social media handles. Maha Kumbh Deputy Inspector General of Police Vaibhav Krishna confirmed that 13 FIRs have been filed against 140 social media handles for spreading fake news. “13 FIRs have been registered against 140 social media handles …

Mahakumbh: 13 FIRs against 140 social media handles over 'misleading content'
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1 month ago

Mahakumbh: 13 FIRs against 140 social media handles over 'misleading content'

India TV News  

Mahakumbh: 13 FIRs against 140 social media handles over 'misleading content' The information department of the Uttar Pradesh government reported that as of Sunday, nearly 8.773 million people had taken the holy dip at Kumbh Mela. Mahakumbh, which is just a couple of days away from its culmination, has been witnessing large numbers of devotees flocking to Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj …

Maha Kumbh: 13 FIRs registered against 140 social media handles for misleading content
1 month ago

Maha Kumbh: 13 FIRs registered against 140 social media handles for misleading content

The Hindu  

Maha Kumbh Deputy Inspector General of Police Vaibhav Krishna confirmed that 13 FIRs have been filed against 140 social media handles that disseminated misleading content. He also assured that the police have made all necessary arrangements for the upcoming Maha Shivratri festival on February 26, 2025. "13 FIRs have been registered against 140 social media handles that shared misleading content.Today, …

Maha Kumbh: Case against 140 social media handles for 'misleading' content
1 month ago

Maha Kumbh: Case against 140 social media handles for 'misleading' content

India Today  

Authorities in Prayagraj have intensified their crackdown on misinformation related to the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. Deputy Inspector General of Police Vaibhav Krishna announced that 13 FIRs have been registered against 140 social media handles for spreading misleading content about the grand religious gathering. "Thirteen FIRs have been registered against 140 social media handles that shared misleading content," Krishna told …

Mahakumbh: FIRs against 17 social media accounts for posting women bathers’ videos
1 month ago

Mahakumbh: FIRs against 17 social media accounts for posting women bathers’ videos

Hindustan Times  

Seventeen first information reports have been lodged against different social media accounts for posting allegedly objectionable videos of women bathers at the Mahakumbh since the beginning of the Mela on January 13, according to the police. “We will ensure strict action against those involved in preparing and selling objectionable videos of women on social media,” said UP Director General of …

Raipur police registered FIR over offensive posts targeting social activist, family on social media
1 month ago

Raipur police registered FIR over offensive posts targeting social activist, family on social media

New Indian Express  

RAIPUR: In a prompt action, the Raipur police lodged an FIR over a complaint of persistent mental distress caused by a series of offensive posts targeting a social activist for over a year through a social media platform X created on a purported fictitious name. A resident of Raipur Kunal Shukla in his police complaint cited that a 55-year-old Nilesh …

Maha Kumbh 2025: Instagram ID, Telegram channel on U.P. police radar over objectionable videos of women pilgrims
1 month ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Instagram ID, Telegram channel on U.P. police radar over objectionable videos of women pilgrims

The Hindu  

The Uttar Pradesh Police Wednesday said it has registered cases against two social media accounts for allegedly posting and selling objectional videos of women pilgrims bathing at the Maha Kumbh. The action was taken under the directives of Uttar Pradesh police chief Prashant Kumar as part of an ongoing crackdown against misleading and offensive social media content related to the …

101 Social media accounts face action for ‘misleading posts’ on Mahakumbh, Prayagraj
1 month ago

101 Social media accounts face action for ‘misleading posts’ on Mahakumbh, Prayagraj

Live Mint  

Mahakumbh 2025: The Uttar Pradesh government has reportedly taken decisive action against misinformation surrounding the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, with police initiating legal proceedings against 101 different social media accounts across ten cases. In recent weeks, the Uttar Pradesh Police have been vigilant in monitoring social media platforms, following directives from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath aimed at curbing …

Maha Kumbh Mela: Action taken against 53 social media accounts for spreading misinformation, says UP Police
1 month, 1 week ago

Maha Kumbh Mela: Action taken against 53 social media accounts for spreading misinformation, says UP Police

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Police have initiated legal action against 53 social media accounts over the past month for allegedly spreading misinformation about the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The Prayagraj Kumbh Mela administration and Uttar Pradesh Police officially debunked the claim on their social media accounts. Over the past month, 53 social media accounts have been flagged and subjected to legal action …

India’s got Latent row: Mumbai Police fresh summon to Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina
1 month, 1 week ago

India’s got Latent row: Mumbai Police fresh summon to Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina

The Hindu  

Social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia was asked to remain present at the Khar police station on Friday after he failed to appear in connection with a probe into his controversial comments on a YouTube show, an official said. The city police as well as Maharashtra Cyber Department have also asked comedian Samay Raina, who was a part of the controversial …

Ranveer Allahbadia row: Mumbai Police record statements of 7 persons
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranveer Allahbadia row: Mumbai Police record statements of 7 persons

The Hindu  

The Mumbai Police have so far recorded the statements of seven persons, including social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija, in connection with controversial comments made by Ranveer Allahbadia on YouTube show "India's Got Latent", officials said on Thursday. Social media influencer Mr. Allahbadia is likely to appear before the city police in a day or two, they said. The Maharashtra Cyber …

Youtuber Allahbadia row: Mumbai cops record statements of 7 persons over controversial remarks
1 month, 1 week ago

Youtuber Allahbadia row: Mumbai cops record statements of 7 persons over controversial remarks

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: The Mumbai Police have so far recorded the statements of seven persons, including social media influencer Apoorva Makhija, in connection with controversial comments made by Ranveer Allahbadia on YouTube show "India's Got Latent", officials said on Thursday. The Maharashtra Cyber Department has summoned more than 40 persons, including Allahbadia and comedian Samay Raina, who hosts "India's Got Latent", asking …

Situation returning to normal after social media post sparks tension in Mysuru
1 month, 1 week ago

Situation returning to normal after social media post sparks tension in Mysuru

The Hindu  

A day after tension prevailed outside the Udayagiri police station in Mysuru when a large crowd gathered to protest a derogatory post on social media, the situation was returning to normal on Tuesday. A large number of people had gathered outside the police station on Monday night protesting against a post showing semi-nude images of MP and Congress leader Rahul …

UP Govt Cracks Down On 14 X Handles Spreading Misinformation, Rumours About Maha Kumbh Mela, Case Filed
1 month, 2 weeks ago

UP Govt Cracks Down On 14 X Handles Spreading Misinformation, Rumours About Maha Kumbh Mela, Case Filed

ABP News  

The Yogi government has identified and cracked down on 14 X accounts in an effort to curb misinformation and rumours about Mahakumbh 2025 on social media. After the directives of Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Prashant Kumar, authorities are actively monitoring social media platforms to prevent the spread of misinformation, with legal action being taken against violators. As a …

Anantapur police ropes in social media influencers in fight against cybercrimes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Anantapur police ropes in social media influencers in fight against cybercrimes

The Hindu  

Anantapur district police decided to rope in social media influencers to create awareness among the people about cybercrimes, road safety and the ill-effects of drug consumption. Superintendent of Police P. Jagadeesh on Thursday held a meeting with social media influencers and asked them to take lead in creating awareness on three issues — cybercrimes, road safety, and drug abuse. Mr. …

UP Police books social media users spreading fake news about Mahakumbh 2025: FIR details
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UP Police books social media users spreading fake news about Mahakumbh 2025: FIR details

Op India  

On Saturday, 2nd February, the Prayagraj police booked several social media users for spreading fake information about the Mahakumbh. The police stated that several social media users posted an old video from Nepal to claim that there was a stampede-like situation in Mahakumbh, leading to the deaths of devotees. “Kumbh Mela Police has registered an FIR and is taking legal …

Delhi Court Orders FIR Against Journalist Rana Ayyub For Allegedly Insulting Hindu Deities, Spreading Anti-India Sentiment On Social Media
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Court Orders FIR Against Journalist Rana Ayyub For Allegedly Insulting Hindu Deities, Spreading Anti-India Sentiment On Social Media

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has ordered registration of FIR against journalist Rana Ayyub after a lawyer filed a complaint accusing her of insulting Hindu deities and spreading anti-India sentiment through her posts on 'X' platform.Chief Judicial Magistrate Himanshu Raman Singh of Saket Courts observed that "prima-facie" cognizable offences were made out against Ayyub punishable. A Delhi Court has ordered registration of …

Manipur CM warns social media page handlers against posts violating law, personal space
2 months ago

Manipur CM warns social media page handlers against posts violating law, personal space

Hindustan Times  

Imphal, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday warned social media page handlers who upload posts that violate law and personal space of others. Manipur CM warns social media page handlers against posts violating law, personal space Singh also said that a large number of new organisations have come up since the ethnic crisis began in the northeastern state …

Breaking News: Kapil Sharma and Celebrities Get Death Threats; Traced to Pakistan | ABP NEWS
2 months ago

Breaking News: Kapil Sharma and Celebrities Get Death Threats; Traced to Pakistan | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

Several well-known TV and film personalities in Mumbai, including Kapil Sharma,Rajpal Yadav, Sugandha Mishra, and Remo D'Souza, have received threatening emails. The threats, which also targeted their families, relatives, neighbors, and colleagues, have raised serious concerns about safety in the entertainment industry. The Amboli Police Station received complaints from Kapil Sharma and Rajpal Yadav, while Sugandha Mishra's complaint was filed …

Two persons booked for spreading fake news against Mahakumbh
2 months ago

Two persons booked for spreading fake news against Mahakumbh

New Indian Express  

LUCKNOW: Two persons were booked by the Mela police for allegedly spreading fake news about Mahakumbh through their social media handles. According to Mela police officials both were peddling fake news through their X handles. They said the two uploaded a video of a runaway minor girl chatting with a sadhu and called it ‘inappropriate’. The SHO of Mela thana …

Heart attack and cold wave deaths at Prayagraj Maha Kumbh? Police initiates action on politically motivated handles spreading fake news and panic
2 months, 1 week ago

Heart attack and cold wave deaths at Prayagraj Maha Kumbh? Police initiates action on politically motivated handles spreading fake news and panic

Op India  

The revered occasion of Maha Kumbh is in full swing in Prayagraj of Uttar Pradesh. On 14th January, a man was charged with disseminating misleading information on social media over the deaths of eleven devotees at Maha Kumbh, according to the police. He ran a Facebook account under the name “Rakesh Yadav Azamgarhiya” and alleged, “11 devotees have died of …

Social media firms largely compliant with Indian grievance panel rulings, officials say
2 months, 1 week ago

Social media firms largely compliant with Indian grievance panel rulings, officials say

The Hindu  

Social media companies are working smoothly with the Grievance Appellate Committees that hear appeals against content complaints and takedowns, offering little resistance to GAC rulings, a top IT Ministry official and a member of one GAC told The Hindu. The GACs were set up under the Information Technology Rules, 2021, with a mandate to hear appeals from Indian users against …

Delhi Police files four FIRs against AAP over alleged defamatory posts on PM, Home Minister
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2 months, 1 week ago

Delhi Police files four FIRs against AAP over alleged defamatory posts on PM, Home Minister

India TV News  

The Delhi Police have registered four separate FIRs against the Aam Aadmi Party and its leaders for posting derogatory comments on social media platforms targeting the Prime Minister and the Home Minister. First FIR: Objectionable posts on PM and Home Minister The first FIR accuses AAP of sharing inflammatory information about the Prime Minister and Home Minister. Second FIR: Tampered …

Social media page admin booked for defamation, public mischief in J&K’s Doda
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Social media page admin booked for defamation, public mischief in J&K’s Doda

Hindustan Times  

Police has registered an FIR against the administrator of a social media page for allegedly defaming many individuals by sharing fabricated and malicious content about their personal lives, said officials. Accordingly on the directions of Doda SSP Sandeep Mehta an FIR 03/2025 under sections 351, 351, 351 352, 353 BNS, and 66-D of IT Act has been registered at Bhaderwah …

Analysing Indian Social Media Users Spreading Bangladesh-Related 'Fake News'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Analysing Indian Social Media Users Spreading Bangladesh-Related 'Fake News'

The Quint  

An analysis by a Bangladeshi fact-checking organisation Rumor Scanner found that “72% of the accounts spreading… misinformation” related to Bangladesh’s interim head Mohammed Yunus and the socio-political climate “are located in India”. In our work, we were able to identify six unique X accounts, all subscribers of X Premium, which routinely spread harmful narratives and misinformation related to Bangladesh - …

Fake FB account of Chandigarh SSP surfaces, probe launched
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Fake FB account of Chandigarh SSP surfaces, probe launched

Hindustan Times  

A fake Facebook profile of senior superintendent of police, Chandigarh, Kanwardeep Kaur, has surfaced recently, prompting the Chandigarh Cyber Crime Cell to initiate an investigation. SSP Kaur issued a public statement warning citizens about the fake account and urged them to exercise caution. Please do not send any money or personal information to this account or any suspicious accounts.” She …

FIR against Sikh man in UP for posting pictures with weapons, ‘supporting’ Khalistan
2 months, 3 weeks ago

FIR against Sikh man in UP for posting pictures with weapons, ‘supporting’ Khalistan

Hindustan Times  

Police have lodged an FIR against a Sikh man in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit district for allegedly posting pictures of himself carrying weapons on social media and expressing support for Khalistan, officials said on Sunday. Police have urged local residents to report any such incidents, including activities on social media, to police. The police said on December 23, three alleged Khalistan …

Sikh man booked for posting weapons, backing Khalistan in UP
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sikh man booked for posting weapons, backing Khalistan in UP

Deccan Chronicle  

Pilibhit: Police in this Uttar Pradesh district have lodged an FIR against a Sikh man for allegedly posting pictures of himself carrying weapons on social media and expressing support for Khalistan, officials said on Sunday. A thorough investigation into the matter is underway," Nagar Kotwali Station House Officer Rajeev Kumar Singh told reporters. Police said on December 23, three alleged …

UP: Sikh man booked for posting pictures with weapons on social media, pro-Khalistan post
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

UP: Sikh man booked for posting pictures with weapons on social media, pro-Khalistan post

Hindustan Times  

Police in this Uttar Pradesh district have lodged an FIR against a Sikh man for allegedly posting pictures of himself carrying weapons on social media and expressing support for Khalistan, officials said on Sunday. Police in this Uttar Pradesh district have lodged an FIR against a Sikh man for allegedly posting pictures of himself carrying weapons on social media and …

UP: Man arrested for posting fake news about Amit Shah's 'demise'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

UP: Man arrested for posting fake news about Amit Shah's 'demise'

Hindustan Times  

Police in Ghaziabad's Indirapuram area have arrested a man for allegedly posting fake news on social media about Union Home Minister Amit Shah's "demise", officials said on Wednesday. Charges have also been invoked under provisions of the Information Technology Act The accused, identified as Rohit, a resident of the Moradabad district in Uttar Pradesh, was arrested after a complaint was …

12 booked for posting edited, defamatory video of Fadnavis on social media
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3 months ago

12 booked for posting edited, defamatory video of Fadnavis on social media

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra police’s cyber cell has registered an FIR against 12 unidentified social media users for posting a “maliciously edited” video of one of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis’s speeches about Naxalism. “The complaint pertains to 12 social media users across platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube,” said special inspector general of police Yashasvi Yadav from the Maharashtra …

Scammers create fake Facebook profile of President Murmu, target Ranchi resident
3 months, 1 week ago

Scammers create fake Facebook profile of President Murmu, target Ranchi resident

India Today  

Using fake social media accounts to defraud and extort money from people has become a common tactic for cyber scammers. Cybercriminals have created a fake account impersonating President Droupadi Murmu in an attempt to scam people. Recently, Facebook user Mantu Soni, a resident of Hazaribagh in Jharkhand, received a friend request from an account that appeared to belong to the …

Four who sent abusive messages to journalist Rana Ayyub identified
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Four who sent abusive messages to journalist Rana Ayyub identified

Hindustan Times  

Navi Mumbai: A 30-year-old fashion designer from Dehradun, Uttarakhand, is amongst four individuals who have received notices from the Koparkhairane police for allegedly sending abusive posts to journalist Rana Ayyub on X, formerly known as Twitter. The abusive messages were sent to Rana Ayyub on X, formerly known as Twitter. On November 8, Ayyub took to X to alert police …

Lucknow Court Directs FIR Registration On Ex-IPS Officer Amitabh Thakur's Plea Against 'Hateful' Social Media Posts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lucknow Court Directs FIR Registration On Ex-IPS Officer Amitabh Thakur's Plea Against 'Hateful' Social Media Posts

Live Law  

A Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Uttar Pradesh Lucknow district has directed the registration of an FIR under appropriate sections against alleged social media posts, accused of posting hateful content with the intent to disturb communal harmony. The direction was issued by Court of Special CJM, Lucknow Kuwar Mitresh Singh Kushwaha, an application filed by former IPS officer and presently …

Lucknow Court Directs FIR Registration On Ex-IPS Officer Amitabh Thakur's Plea Against 'Hateful' Social Media Posts
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lucknow Court Directs FIR Registration On Ex-IPS Officer Amitabh Thakur's Plea Against 'Hateful' Social Media Posts

Live Law  

A Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Uttar Pradesh Lucknow district has directed the registration of an FIR under appropriate sections against alleged social media posts, accused of posting hateful content with the intent to disturb communal harmony. The direction was issued by Court of Special CJM, Lucknow Kuwar Mitresh Singh Kushwaha, an application filed by former IPS officer and presently …

Chhattisgarh Gangsters Use Social Media to Flaunt Criminal Image, 36 Held
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chhattisgarh Gangsters Use Social Media to Flaunt Criminal Image, 36 Held

Deccan Chronicle  

Raipur: A new trend has emerged in the gangdom of Chhattisgarh with the gangsters taking to social media to ‘enhance their criminal profile’ by cultivating an image of a hardcore outlaw. The ‘criminals’ were seen posting videos on social media in which they were spotted wearing costumes of gangsters resembling the Bollywood movie villains while flaunting firearms and daggers to …

Doesn't match our culture: Minister for laws to curb social media vulgar content
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Doesn't match our culture: Minister for laws to curb social media vulgar content

India Today  

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday called for laws to curb objectionable content on social media and hoped that the Opposition would have a discussion on the same. The government has urged social media platforms to be more proactive in content moderation, especially when it comes to harmful or illegal content. It said that social media companies …

'Social Media Bully' Who Spreads False Information, Uses Vulgar Words Isn't A Social Activist, Distinct From Critic Of Govt: Andhra Pradesh HC
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Social Media Bully' Who Spreads False Information, Uses Vulgar Words Isn't A Social Activist, Distinct From Critic Of Govt: Andhra Pradesh HC

Live Law  

While considering a Public Interest Litigation plea on the alleged indiscriminate arrest of social media activists, the Andhra Pradesh High Court distinguished between a "critic of the government" who express themselves on social media and a "social media bully" who uses the platform to bully an individual, an officer or a person in authority by spreading false information or who …

FIRs registered against social media operators for 'campaigns to malign image of Jharkhand, CM'
4 months, 1 week ago

FIRs registered against social media operators for 'campaigns to malign image of Jharkhand, CM'

The Hindu  

The Jharkhand Police have registered FIRs against operators of two social media accounts for allegedly running campaigns to malign the image of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and that of the state, a senior officer said. The FIRs were registered after Mr. Soren and the ruling JMM accused the BJP of running "shadow" campaigns to malign the image of the CM …

Chandrababu says misuse of social media biggest challenge
4 months, 1 week ago

Chandrababu says misuse of social media biggest challenge

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday emphasised the need for effective measures to control harassment of people over social media. Calling this the biggest challenge, he wanted a debate on how such misuse of social media could be controlled and who should be given the responsibility for controlling social media. Chandrababu Naidu stressed the need for proper …

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