Tag: Fake News

Vineeta Singh, the CEO of Sugar and a judge on Shark Tank, recently addressed false rumors circulating on social media regarding her death and arrest. In a post on a social media platform, Singh expressed frustration over the spread of misinformation and clarified that none of the reports about her arrest or demise were true.

Social media platforms were abuzz with unverified reports claiming the demise of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim in Karachi. The viral message suggested that Ibrahim was rushed to the hospital after being poisoned, accompanied by screenshots purportedly from the account of Pakistan's caretaker Prime Minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar, stating Dawood's passing. However, fact-checkers swiftly refuted these claims, emphasizing the lack of confirmation regarding Dawood's status.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduces the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023, which includes a provision for up to three years of imprisonment for those found guilty of spreading fake news or misleading information jeopardizing India's sovereignty and security. The bill is part of a larger effort to protect citizens' rights and uphold the country's constitutional values.