‘Social media played vital role’: Haryana government to scan online posts linked with Nuh violence. Top updates
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Social media played vital role’: Haryana government to scan online posts linked with Nuh violence. Top updates

Hindustan Times  

The Haryana government has formed a three-member committee to scan all social media platforms checking for posts from July 21 to 31, and further, that could have incited people leading up to the communal violence in the state's Nuh district, state's home minster Anil Vij on Wednesday told the reporters. Broken glass and debris strewn on a street as policemen patrol after communal clashes in Nuh, on Tuesday. The state minister alleged that social media has played a vital role in the violence, and added that legal action will be taken against those who have posted anything provocative. On July 31, violent clashes broke out in Nuh, in an attempt to stop a procession by Vishva Hindu Parishad, which then spread to Gurugram and other parts over the past two days, leaving six dead, including two home guard officials and a cleric.

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Nagpur violence: Social media posts from computers with Bangladeshi IP address instigated Muslim mobs
5 days, 22 hours 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 finds over 140 online posts, videos inciting unrest
6 days, 2 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Cyber cell finds over 140 online posts, videos inciting unrest

Hindustan Times  

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. The cyber cell in Maharashtra has identified online posts with objectionable content inciting communal unrest amid the tense situation in Nagpur These videos and posts were found uploaded …

Nagpur violence: Cyber cell identifies over 140 online posts with objectionable content
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6 days, 3 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 …

Maharashtra to issue social media guidelines for officials: Devendra Fadnavis
6 days, 6 hours ago

Maharashtra to issue social media guidelines for officials: Devendra Fadnavis

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Wednesday that the state will regulate the social media conduct of government officials by issuing a Government Resolution within three months. Speaking in the Maharashtra legislative council, Fadnavis emphasised the need for discipline and appropriate behaviour on social media platforms. Fadnavis highlighted that while officials should actively engage with citizens on social media, …

'Objectionable' Social Media Post Triggers Tension In Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur
1 week ago

'Objectionable' Social Media Post Triggers Tension In Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur

ABP News  

An "objectionable" social media post triggered tension in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur on Tuesday night. A large number of people from a community gathered and protested after the post "hurting religious sentiments" went viral on social media, Superintendent of Police Devendra Patidar said. Patidar informed reporters that a large number of people had gathered to protest after the social media post …

In Karnataka, the anatomy of three riot-like situations
3 weeks 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 …

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: 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Situation returning to normal after social media post sparks tension in Mysuru
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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. …

Haryana’s ‘nayaab’ anti-drug campaign goes viral
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Haryana’s ‘nayaab’ anti-drug campaign goes viral

Hindustan Times  

Haryana’s renewed fight against drug abuse has started exploding into a full-scale viral movement, with the “nayaab” Nasha Mukt Jeevan Bucket Challenge that encourages people to publicly pledge to lead a drug-free life, taking social media by storm. Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau Wednesday released the data that points towards how social media is fuelling awareness about the anti-drug campaign …

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 …

Explained: The controversy over Pakistan’s bill that could jail people for disinformation on social media
2 months ago

Explained: The controversy over Pakistan’s bill that could jail people for disinformation on social media

Firstpost  

The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, swiftly passed in Pakistan’s lower house of parliament following an opposition walkout, has sparked controversy. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, introduced in the National Assembly by Pakistan’s Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar, proposes the creation of an agency with the authority to immediately block content on social media deemed “unlawful and offensive.” This …

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 …

J&K: 6 held for inciting sectarian unrest
2 months, 1 week ago

J&K: 6 held for inciting sectarian unrest

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: Amid public outrage over using of ostensible unsavoury words against the first three caliphs of Islam in a stanza by a Shia zakir, the Jammu and Kashmir police have arrested six persons and charged them with inciting sectarian unrest. Meanwhile, both Shia and Sunni religious leaders and organisations have strongly condemned the “provocative act” and appealed to the people …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Three cases filed over communal posts on murder at Nellai court
3 months ago

Three cases filed over communal posts on murder at Nellai court

New Indian Express  

TIRUNELVELI: The Tirunelveli Taluk police registered three cases against persons of different castes for social media posts allegedly inciting communal tensions over the murder of Mayandi near the entrance of the Tirunelveli court complex on Friday. Youths from both communities have since been posting inflammatory content, particularly on Instagram, glorifying the murderers of both communities and inciting communal tensions. In …

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 …

Following gangsters' social media profiles to attract surveillance: Delhi Police
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Following gangsters' social media profiles to attract surveillance: Delhi Police

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Liking, sharing or following social media posts or profiles of gangsters and criminals can now land netizens in trouble as the Delhi Police have started keeping a stern vigil on such activities, officials said on Thursday. "We have directed all the police stations and posts in different districts of Delhi to keep a strict vigil on the social …

Parliamentary proceedings: Need for strengthening laws governing social media and OTT platforms: Ashwini Vaishnaw
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Parliamentary proceedings: Need for strengthening laws governing social media and OTT platforms: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Hindu  

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday emphasised the need to strengthen existing laws governing social media and OTT platforms and build a societal consensus on the issue. He said that due to the absence of such editorial oversight, social media had become a platform for freedom of the press, but it has also become a space …

Need to make existing laws more stringent to curb vulgar content on social media: Vaishnaw
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Need to make existing laws more stringent to curb vulgar content on social media: Vaishnaw

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government is mulling stringent laws to check vulgar content on social media posts and other platforms like over-the-top or OTT, saying that such platforms are required to appoint grievance officers and set up a mechanism for addressing user complaints. "There is a need to make existing laws more stringent laws to curb vulgar content on social media …

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 …

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 …

Pawan Kalyan pushes for 'social media abuse protection bill' in Andhra Assembly
4 months, 1 week ago

Pawan Kalyan pushes for 'social media abuse protection bill' in Andhra Assembly

India Today  

Andhra Pradesh's Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan proposed the introduction of a 'Social Media Abuse Protection Bill' in the state Assembly, urging the government to take swift action against the growing problem of online harassment. Drawing attention to the broader implications of social media abuse, Kalyan warned that the misuse of digital platforms has reached alarming levels, with political leaders …

Don’t act like animals, CM Chandrababu Naidu warns netizens for inappropriate posts on social media
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Don’t act like animals, CM Chandrababu Naidu warns netizens for inappropriate posts on social media

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA : Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu gave stern warning to those who are posting inappropriate posts using social media saying if any one behaves like an animal, the government is going to treat them like an animal. This warning came in the back ground of the ongoing social media postings related arrests and the dissatisfaction among the …

Submit report on arrest of 6 YSRCP activists: Andhra HC
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Submit report on arrest of 6 YSRCP activists: Andhra HC

Hindustan Times  

The Andhra Pradesh high court on Friday asked the state government to submit a report by Monday on the whereabouts of seven social media activists of the YSR Congress Party, who had allegedly been arrested on the charges of posting abusive messages on social media against its political rivals, people familiar with the matter said. The HC expressed surprise over …

Social Media Delinquents Under Spotlight in Telangana Cybercrime
5 months ago

Social Media Delinquents Under Spotlight in Telangana Cybercrime

The Hindu  

Social media influencers and YouTubers in Telangana continue to make headlines for different reasons than one would expect. In August, YouTuber K. Vamshi was booked for a stunt of throwing cash in the air while riding through a crowded Kukatpally road while in September, Harsha Sai, known for his philanthropy videos, was booked in a sexual assault case. This happened …

Social media emerging as force multiplier for newcomers in J&K election battle
6 months ago

Social media emerging as force multiplier for newcomers in J&K election battle

Hindustan Times  

Social media has emerged as a major dissemination and campaigning tool for political parties during the ongoing assembly elections of Jammu and Kashmir, even creating ‘ripple effect’ for some Independents or newer candidates like Sarjan Barkati and those associated with Engineer Rashid led Awami Itihad Party. All the big and small political parties across Jammu and Kashmir are using social …

DC Edit | Govts, leave social media alone
6 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Govts, leave social media alone

Deccan Chronicle  

What can governments do about social media platforms? Amid a developing scenario in which both free-speech advocates and authoritarian governments are protesting the treatment being meted out to the CEO of Telegram who is facing the rigour of the law in France, the Uttar Pradesh government has taken an unusual stand to use the social media for boosting its popularity …

Gurugram DC calls for caution against social media rumourmongering in run-up to state polls
7 months ago

Gurugram DC calls for caution against social media rumourmongering in run-up to state polls

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram Citizens can lodge their complaints on the C-Vigil app or on the toll-free number 1950. Deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav on Monday urged the Gurugram electorate to exercise caution while consuming content, to avoid rumourmongering based on misleading news, especially through social media that are intended to incite social discord in the run-up to the assembly elections. The official …

Keir Starmer under pressure to order inquiry into social media to prevent it fuelling future riots
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer under pressure to order inquiry into social media to prevent it fuelling future riots

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We cannot let this moment go by without a proper …

Government will ‘look more broadly at social media’ after riots – Starmer
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Government will ‘look more broadly at social media’ after riots – Starmer

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} The Government will …

‘Repost hateful messages about disorder online and you could end up in court’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Repost hateful messages about disorder online and you could end up in court’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson also said extradition would “of course” be considered for people posting …

As disinformation swirls around Southport stabbings and Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif, are social media companies doing enough to tackle it?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

As disinformation swirls around Southport stabbings and Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif, are social media companies doing enough to tackle it?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On Thursday, Sir Keir Starmer warned social media companies after …

Karnataka HM reveals Police have filed 37 cases for social media posts against politicians
8 months ago

Karnataka HM reveals Police have filed 37 cases for social media posts against politicians

Op India  

On Tuesday, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara revealed in the state assembly that the state Police has registered 37 FIRs/cases this year over ‘derogatory’ social media posts against politicians. According to the Moneycontrol report, these social media users were accused of ‘spreading false information’ or making derogatory remarks against politicians, mostly Congress leaders. Speaking to Moneycontrol, Bengaluru city police commissioner …

As the US Embassy promotes Leftist elements in India, read how the Biden administration and CIA have been using social media, paying influencers to manipulate public opinion
8 months, 1 week ago

As the US Embassy promotes Leftist elements in India, read how the Biden administration and CIA have been using social media, paying influencers to manipulate public opinion

Op India  

On the 17th of July, the US Embassy in India informed about its event for Indian social media influences and content creators to learn about boosting social media engagement on social issues and learn about “active citizenship”. Is the US trying to use social media and Indian content creators, particularly those opposed to the ruling dispensation to meddle in India’s …

Don’t use social media to flaunt your work, U.P. bureaucrats told
8 months, 1 week ago

Don’t use social media to flaunt your work, U.P. bureaucrats told

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow: With senior bureaucrats and others using social media to make a style statement or out of self-obsession, the state government has issued fresh guidelines and tweaked rules for use of media platforms, declaring that a repost or retweet against principles of good governance will be considered endorsement. As social media is influencing the lives of people empowering even ordinary …

BJP Karnataka social media cell convenor summoned over controversial post
10 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP Karnataka social media cell convenor summoned over controversial post

India TV News  

Prashant Makanur, the convenor of BJP Karnataka's Social Media Cell, was summoned by city police on Thursday regarding a social media post allegedly targeting members of the SC and ST communities. Makanur was released on bail after obtaining anticipatory bail, while BJP President J P Nadda and the party's IT cell national head, Amit Malviya, were also issued summons in …

Iraqi authorities are investigating the killing of a social media influencer
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Iraqi authorities are investigating the killing of a social media influencer

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Iraqi authorities on Saturday were …

Iraqi authorities are investigating the killing of a social media influencer
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Iraqi authorities are investigating the killing of a social media influencer

Associated Press  

BAGHDAD — Iraqi authorities on Saturday were investigating the killing of a well-known social media influencer, who was shot by an armed motorcyclist in front of her home in central Baghdad. Ghufran Mahdi Sawadi, known as “Um Fahad,” was popular on the social media sites TikTok and Instagram, where she posted videos of herself dancing to music and was followed …

Gay, teenaged and online: LGBTQ+ Indians fight for safe space
1 year, 1 month ago

Gay, teenaged and online: LGBTQ+ Indians fight for safe space

The Hindu  

The suicide of a 16-year-old Indian boy who hit a wall of online abuse after posting selfies in saris and makeup has galavanised calls for social media giants to better protect LGBTQ+ Indians. "In India, the online abuse faced by LGBTQ+ creators, predominantly on Instagram, is pervasive and includes death threats, hate speech, rape threats, bullying and other forms of …

Kashmir netizens face action over social media posts ahead of Supreme Court’s verdict on Article 370
1 year, 3 months ago

Kashmir netizens face action over social media posts ahead of Supreme Court’s verdict on Article 370

The Hindu  

The Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a crackdown on netizens and booked scores in Kashmir ahead of the Supreme Court’s verdict on Article 370. A police spokesperson said one person from north Kashmir’s Baramulla faced legal proceedings for his social media posts. “The action is in response to his uploading hateful videos containing inflammatory and seditious statements on social media …

Posting social media content that promotes disharmony will soon be criminalised in J&K: DGP
1 year, 3 months ago

Posting social media content that promotes disharmony will soon be criminalised in J&K: DGP

Hindustan Times  

Posting any content on social media that promotes disharmony will be a criminal offence in Jammu and Kashmir, director general of police RR Swain said on Thursday. Posting such messages or videos by “terrorists, separatists or anti-national elements” will be a crime, Swain said.” Under 144 CrPC, we have decided to bring a law on the posting of any type …

In India’s strife-torn Manipur, narrative battle is fought on social media
1 year, 4 months ago

In India’s strife-torn Manipur, narrative battle is fought on social media

Al Jazeera  

Social media warriors have sprung up to share their community’s views and put down the others’ in this ethnic conflict. “Before we got hackers, we had given access to our social media accounts to people outside the state … Social media has become important to tell people what is happening here,” the leader said. He told me, “I opened this …

How the fog of war spun rumors of terrorism out of a deadly Long Beach crash
1 year, 4 months ago

How the fog of war spun rumors of terrorism out of a deadly Long Beach crash

LA Times  

A car struck pedestrians in a crosswalk as well as vehicles in the Oct. 14 crash at Shoreline Drive and Aquarium Way in Long Beach. “In such turbulent times, like the one we’re experiencing now, misinformation and disinformation can spread like wildfire and in turn further fueling tension and widespread misinformation,” Goldenberg said. Allison Gallagher, a Long Beach police spokesperson, …

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