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Here's Why UK Police Will Now Share Suspects' Ethnicity In Sensitive Cases
British police have been told they can release details of a suspect's ethnicity and nationality in high-profile and sensitive cases to prevent false information being spread on social media.
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"Jai Labubu": Indian Woman Offers Prayers To Labubu Doll After Mistaking It For Chinese God
The video has sparked a mix of reactions, with some people finding it hilarious and others pointing out how easily misinformation can spread online.
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Deals, Drama, And Delusion: Trump's Return To World Stage Full Of Tamasha
US President Donald Trump's second term in office is not turning out any different than his first - marked less by diplomacy, but more by drama, officials have said. Mr Trump's style, laced with unpredictability, misinformation and showmanship.
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"Gravely Insulted": P Vijayan On National Award For 'The Kerala Story'
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has alleged the Centre is spreading misinformation by honouring a film that he claimed tarnished the Left-ruled state's image, hours after 'The Kerala Story' won two major titles at the 71st National Film Awards
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"Why Such Big Fuss?" Poll Body On Row Over Bihar Voter Roll Revision
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly criticised "some persons" for spreading misinformation about the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise that was carried out in Bihar to clean up the electoral rolls.
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BJP's Big Charge Against Rahul Gandhi Over China's Anti-Rafale Campaign
Amid reports that China launched a misinformation campaign during Operation Sindoor to undermine Rafale sales, the BJP has launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of undermining Indian forces
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'Caution Not Anti-Science': Siddaramaiah On Covid Vaccine-Sudden Death Claim
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has responded to Biocon Ltd Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's suggestion that he acknowledge the science behind vaccine development, rather than engage in retrospective blame.
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AI Chatbots Can Give False Health Information With Fake Citations: Study
Well-known AI chatbots can be configured to routinely answer health queries with false information that appears authoritative, complete with fake citations from real medical journals, Australian researchers have found.
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RFK Jr's Medical Panel To Review Contested Vaccine Claims
A vaccine panel appointed by US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will revisit long-settled science and spotlight rare risks linked to childhood immunizations in a meeting beginning Wednesday
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"Army Not Involved": Defence Ministry Flags Misinformation In Manipur Reports Over Churachandpur Shutdown
The Defence Ministry has strongly criticised the local media in Manipur for carrying "misinformation" that the army was involved in an "agreement" which led to a Kuki group agreeing to call off an indefinite shutdown in Churachandpur district.
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Indian Workers In Israel Being Forced To Return? What Government Said
The government, putting an end to rumours, said that no Indian workers in Israel would be forced to return to their home country.
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Destroy CCTV Footage Of Process After 45 Days: Election Body To Poll Officers
Fearing use of its electronic data to create "malicious narratives", the Election Commission has instructed its state poll officers to destroy CCTV camera, webcasting and video footage of the election process after 45 days.
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Saudi 'Sleeping Prince' Still In Coma After 20 Years, Viral Wake-Up Claim Is False
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, known as the "Sleeping Prince," remains in a coma after nearly 20 years following a car accident. A viral video claiming he woke up is false, featuring another person, Yazeed Mohamed Al-Rajhi, instead.
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You Might Be Spreading Fake News Online Without Even Realising It: Study
A study finds that people are more likely to share misinformation on social media when it aligns with their moral values, potentially leading to the spread of false information.
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BJP Demands Congress Apology Over "Fake News" On Pak Army Chief
The Congress's claim that the US had invited Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir for a military parade hosted by President Donald Trump has sparked a huge row, especially after the White House denied any such invite.
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Here's Why UK Police Will Now Share Suspects' Ethnicity In Sensitive Cases
British police have been told they can release details of a suspect's ethnicity and nationality in high-profile and sensitive cases to prevent false information being spread on social media.
-
"Jai Labubu": Indian Woman Offers Prayers To Labubu Doll After Mistaking It For Chinese God
The video has sparked a mix of reactions, with some people finding it hilarious and others pointing out how easily misinformation can spread online.
-
Deals, Drama, And Delusion: Trump's Return To World Stage Full Of Tamasha
US President Donald Trump's second term in office is not turning out any different than his first - marked less by diplomacy, but more by drama, officials have said. Mr Trump's style, laced with unpredictability, misinformation and showmanship.
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"Gravely Insulted": P Vijayan On National Award For 'The Kerala Story'
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has alleged the Centre is spreading misinformation by honouring a film that he claimed tarnished the Left-ruled state's image, hours after 'The Kerala Story' won two major titles at the 71st National Film Awards
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"Why Such Big Fuss?" Poll Body On Row Over Bihar Voter Roll Revision
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly criticised "some persons" for spreading misinformation about the special intensive revision (SIR) exercise that was carried out in Bihar to clean up the electoral rolls.
-
BJP's Big Charge Against Rahul Gandhi Over China's Anti-Rafale Campaign
Amid reports that China launched a misinformation campaign during Operation Sindoor to undermine Rafale sales, the BJP has launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of undermining Indian forces
-
'Caution Not Anti-Science': Siddaramaiah On Covid Vaccine-Sudden Death Claim
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has responded to Biocon Ltd Executive Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's suggestion that he acknowledge the science behind vaccine development, rather than engage in retrospective blame.
-
AI Chatbots Can Give False Health Information With Fake Citations: Study
Well-known AI chatbots can be configured to routinely answer health queries with false information that appears authoritative, complete with fake citations from real medical journals, Australian researchers have found.
-
RFK Jr's Medical Panel To Review Contested Vaccine Claims
A vaccine panel appointed by US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will revisit long-settled science and spotlight rare risks linked to childhood immunizations in a meeting beginning Wednesday
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"Army Not Involved": Defence Ministry Flags Misinformation In Manipur Reports Over Churachandpur Shutdown
The Defence Ministry has strongly criticised the local media in Manipur for carrying "misinformation" that the army was involved in an "agreement" which led to a Kuki group agreeing to call off an indefinite shutdown in Churachandpur district.
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Indian Workers In Israel Being Forced To Return? What Government Said
The government, putting an end to rumours, said that no Indian workers in Israel would be forced to return to their home country.
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Destroy CCTV Footage Of Process After 45 Days: Election Body To Poll Officers
Fearing use of its electronic data to create "malicious narratives", the Election Commission has instructed its state poll officers to destroy CCTV camera, webcasting and video footage of the election process after 45 days.
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Saudi 'Sleeping Prince' Still In Coma After 20 Years, Viral Wake-Up Claim Is False
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, known as the "Sleeping Prince," remains in a coma after nearly 20 years following a car accident. A viral video claiming he woke up is false, featuring another person, Yazeed Mohamed Al-Rajhi, instead.
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You Might Be Spreading Fake News Online Without Even Realising It: Study
A study finds that people are more likely to share misinformation on social media when it aligns with their moral values, potentially leading to the spread of false information.
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BJP Demands Congress Apology Over "Fake News" On Pak Army Chief
The Congress's claim that the US had invited Pakistan army chief General Asim Munir for a military parade hosted by President Donald Trump has sparked a huge row, especially after the White House denied any such invite.
