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4 Wikipedia Editors Charged Over "Objectionable Content" On Sambhaji Maharaj: Sources
The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has registered a case against four editors of Wikipedia for not acting and taking down "objectionable" content on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj despite at least 10 emails and notices being sent to the company, sources said.
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Devendra Fadnavis Directs Action Against "Objectionable" Wikipedia Content On Sambhaji Maharaj
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said he had directed the state cyber police to approach Wikipedia, and ask for the removal of 'objectionable' content about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj on the popular online encyclopedia.
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Government Issues Notice to Wikipedia Over Bias, Editorial Control Concerns: Report
Wikipedia was reportedly issued a notice by the Indian government on Tuesday over concerns of bias and inaccuracy on the website. The notice was reportedly served by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and it has also raised questions about why the platform should be treated as an intermediary and not as a publisher.
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"Complaints Of Bias And Inaccuracies": Wikipedia Gets Centre's Notice
The government has put Wikipedia on notice with reference to complaints of bias and inaccuracies in entries in the popular and free online encyclopedia, sources told NDTV Tuesday.
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Is Black Alkaline Water Actually Good For Us?
The combination of fulvic acid, trace minerals & antioxidants in black alkaline water boosts your immunity. Read on as we discuss its other benefits.
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"If You Don't Like India...": Delhi High Court's Tough Talk For Wikipedia
The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a contempt of court notice to Wikipedia, the popular and free online encyclopaedia, over withholding information about edits to an entry on news agency ANI.
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ChatGPT, Jawan, Pathan Among Most Read Articles On Wikipedia In 2023
As 2023 nears its end, many are curious about what interested people the most this year and compelled them to search for it on the Internet.
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Pakistan Blocks Wikipedia Over "Blasphemous Content". Here's What We Know
Pakistan has blocked Wikipedia after the website refused to remove offensive or blasphemous material, according to a media report on Saturday.
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Wikipedia "Treasure Trove Of Knowledge", But Can't Be Used Legally: Supreme Court
Online sources such as Wikipedia are based on a crowd-sourced and user generated editing model that is not completely dependable and can promote misleading information, the Supreme Court has said.
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Social Media Intermediaries Must Have Due Diligence About Content, Says MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Social media intermediaries have serious obligations and responsibilities under Indian laws, said Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday, adding that the failure to observe due diligence could have consequences. He said that the government wanted all intermediaries to feel comfortable but they should also meet their responsibilities.
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Centre's Notice To Wikipedia On Cricketer Arshdeep Singh's Vandalised Page
The government has sent a notice on Wikipedia after a Khalistani slur appeared on the information page of cricketer Arshdeep Singh, a senior IT Ministry source said.
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Wikipedia Executives Summoned by MeitY, Government Slams Vandalism of Cricketer Arshdeep Singh's Page
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) on Monday reportedly summoned executives from Wikipedia over the alleged vandalism of Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh's page. The Wikipedia page for the cricketer was edited to include fake information that linked him to the separatist Khalistani movement after he dropped an important catch during a Sup...
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Centre Reaches Out To Wikipedia After Arshdeep Singh's Page Vandalised
According to the edit history of Mr Singh's Wikipedia page, an unregistered user replaced the words "India" with "Khalistan" at several locations on the profile, but these changes were undone within 15 minutes by Wikipedia editors.
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Plea Seeks Removal Of 'Defamatory Content' On Ayurveda From Wikipedia
A PIL has been filed to direct the Respondent the Ministry of Ayush and Ministry of IT and Electronics to take necessary steps that compel Wikimedia Foundation to remove references from articles regarding Ayurveda published on its website.
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Wikimedia Foundation Expresses Worry Over India's Proposed Intermediary Rules
Wikimedia Foundation has underlined that the proposed changes would have a negative impact on “access to knowledge and participation for Indians online” and “hinder” the mission to provide free access to knowledge through a platform such as Wikipedia.
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4 Wikipedia Editors Charged Over "Objectionable Content" On Sambhaji Maharaj: Sources
The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has registered a case against four editors of Wikipedia for not acting and taking down "objectionable" content on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj despite at least 10 emails and notices being sent to the company, sources said.
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Devendra Fadnavis Directs Action Against "Objectionable" Wikipedia Content On Sambhaji Maharaj
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said he had directed the state cyber police to approach Wikipedia, and ask for the removal of 'objectionable' content about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj on the popular online encyclopedia.
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Government Issues Notice to Wikipedia Over Bias, Editorial Control Concerns: Report
Wikipedia was reportedly issued a notice by the Indian government on Tuesday over concerns of bias and inaccuracy on the website. The notice was reportedly served by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and it has also raised questions about why the platform should be treated as an intermediary and not as a publisher.
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"Complaints Of Bias And Inaccuracies": Wikipedia Gets Centre's Notice
The government has put Wikipedia on notice with reference to complaints of bias and inaccuracies in entries in the popular and free online encyclopedia, sources told NDTV Tuesday.
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Is Black Alkaline Water Actually Good For Us?
The combination of fulvic acid, trace minerals & antioxidants in black alkaline water boosts your immunity. Read on as we discuss its other benefits.
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"If You Don't Like India...": Delhi High Court's Tough Talk For Wikipedia
The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a contempt of court notice to Wikipedia, the popular and free online encyclopaedia, over withholding information about edits to an entry on news agency ANI.
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ChatGPT, Jawan, Pathan Among Most Read Articles On Wikipedia In 2023
As 2023 nears its end, many are curious about what interested people the most this year and compelled them to search for it on the Internet.
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Pakistan Blocks Wikipedia Over "Blasphemous Content". Here's What We Know
Pakistan has blocked Wikipedia after the website refused to remove offensive or blasphemous material, according to a media report on Saturday.
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Wikipedia "Treasure Trove Of Knowledge", But Can't Be Used Legally: Supreme Court
Online sources such as Wikipedia are based on a crowd-sourced and user generated editing model that is not completely dependable and can promote misleading information, the Supreme Court has said.
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Social Media Intermediaries Must Have Due Diligence About Content, Says MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Social media intermediaries have serious obligations and responsibilities under Indian laws, said Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday, adding that the failure to observe due diligence could have consequences. He said that the government wanted all intermediaries to feel comfortable but they should also meet their responsibilities.
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Centre's Notice To Wikipedia On Cricketer Arshdeep Singh's Vandalised Page
The government has sent a notice on Wikipedia after a Khalistani slur appeared on the information page of cricketer Arshdeep Singh, a senior IT Ministry source said.
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Wikipedia Executives Summoned by MeitY, Government Slams Vandalism of Cricketer Arshdeep Singh's Page
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) on Monday reportedly summoned executives from Wikipedia over the alleged vandalism of Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh's page. The Wikipedia page for the cricketer was edited to include fake information that linked him to the separatist Khalistani movement after he dropped an important catch during a Sup...
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Centre Reaches Out To Wikipedia After Arshdeep Singh's Page Vandalised
According to the edit history of Mr Singh's Wikipedia page, an unregistered user replaced the words "India" with "Khalistan" at several locations on the profile, but these changes were undone within 15 minutes by Wikipedia editors.
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Plea Seeks Removal Of 'Defamatory Content' On Ayurveda From Wikipedia
A PIL has been filed to direct the Respondent the Ministry of Ayush and Ministry of IT and Electronics to take necessary steps that compel Wikimedia Foundation to remove references from articles regarding Ayurveda published on its website.
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Wikimedia Foundation Expresses Worry Over India's Proposed Intermediary Rules
Wikimedia Foundation has underlined that the proposed changes would have a negative impact on “access to knowledge and participation for Indians online” and “hinder” the mission to provide free access to knowledge through a platform such as Wikipedia.
