 | Ahead of board exams, CBSE warns students, parents against fake newsThe Class X/XII annual examinations of Central Board of Secondary Education will commence on 15 Feb 2020. |
 | We face information pollution today: Alt News founder Pratik Sinha at Hyderabad Literary FestivalPratik gave the example of deepfake videos to illustrate how easy it is today to manipulate content with the help of technology. |
 | Pro-Indian 'fake' websites spreading disinformation: Europe NGOThe network of such websites was also found to involve groups responsible for anti-Pakistan lobbying events in Europe. |
 | Internet services suspended in UP's Saharanpur to curb fake newsAccording to officials, the internet services have been suspended to curb rumours and fake news from spreading in the area. |
 | PIB's fact-check unit to fight fake news against government in social mediaThe Ministry on Thursday urged people to email snapshots of any 'dubious material' they come across on any platform including social media and it will get it checked. |
 | Time for media bodies to come up with a code of conduct for journalists: Venkaiah NaiduNaidu was speaking at an event organised by the Press Council of India to observe the National Press Day and confer National Awards for Excellence in Journalism. |
 | Are you better than the average at spotting fake news on Facebook? Study shows maybe notResearchers noted that Facebook muddies the waters between fact and fiction. |
 | Now fake websites offer driving licenceCommerce and Transport officials said the private website is not running from Odisha and opined that Crime Branch should look into the matter. |
 | Time to train scribes in fake health newsWith the advent of digital media in a big way, both the opportunities and challenges before public health communication have grown exponentially. |
 | Journalists hit streets, want Andhra Pradesh government to withdraw order for taking legal action against mediaThey carried banners and placards with slogans condemning the GO. |
 | Telangana's poll panel head complains to cops about ‘fake news’ on himIn the letter, he denied receiving any gift, and said he bought the land after getting permission from the state government. |
 | Now, Andhra Pradesh's secretaries can file defamation cases against media for false newsEarlier, the special commissioner, Information and Public Relations department, was the competent authority to file defamation cases through the special public prosecutor. |
 | Donald Trump cancels subscription to New York Times, Washington PostTrump told media that the television network, he watches daily and relies on for largely friendly coverage, is enough and the move will be a significant cost savings to taxpayers. |
 | 170 cases of fake news on social media, maximum in Assam: NCRB dataAndhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu registered three cases each in this category, while Himachal Pradesh and Punjab had two each during the period. |
 | Social media rules on hate speech, fake news to be finalised by January 15: Centre to SCThe guidelines will curb rise in hate speech, fake news, public order, anti-national activities, defamatory postings and other unlawful activities using internet/social media platforms. |
