Dehradun DM orders strict action against social media accounts spreading 'fuel-shortage' rumour

Jun 15, 2022

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 15 : District Magistrate R Rajesh Kumar on Wednesday identified six social media accounts that allegedly spread the rumour about...

Punjab police approaches Centre to block 45 social media links after the platforms fail to respond to notices

Sep 11, 2020

Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], September 11 : Intensifying their crackdown against rumour mongers spreading misinformation on Covid on social media, the Punjab police on Thursday...

Prince Andrew's social media accounts deactivated

Jan 21, 2022

London [UK], January 21 : Some of Prince Andrew's social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube channel have been deactivated, days after Queen...

Sri Lanka: 59 social media groups identified for instigated violence

May 12, 2022

Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 12 : Amid the ongoing political catastrophe that fueled unrest in Sri Lanka followed by the subsequent fall of the...

I&B Ministry blocks social media accounts for spreading misinformation

Jan 21, 2022

New Delhi [India], January 21 : The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday blocked 35 YouTube channels, 2 Twitter accounts, 2 Instagram Accounts,...

Bihar CM: Social media being used for anti-social activities

Feb 20, 2021

Patna (Bihar) [India], February 20 : Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday expressed concern about anti-social activities on social media while announcing a...