News for 'misinformation'

Cong hand with anti-India foreign forces, Sonia Gandhi should explain: BJP

Cong hand with anti-India foreign forces, Sonia Gandhi should explain: BJP

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

The BJP accused Congress leaders of colluding with foreign forces to destabilize India and demanded Sonia Gandhi to disclose her role in a George Soros Foundation-funded organization's activities. The ruling party also attacked Rahul Gandhi, calling him a "pawn" for his protests against the Adani issue.

'I'm Quite Disappointed In Our Country'

'I'm Quite Disappointed In Our Country'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'An emergency has been imposed on my film too. It's a very hopeless state.'

Centre notifies fact check unit a day before SC hearing

Centre notifies fact check unit a day before SC hearing

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The notification came days after the Bombay high court declined to restrain the Centre from notifying the unit. The petition was filed by stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and the Editors Guild of India.

Cong questions poll integrity; Kharge talks tough on loss in CWC meet

Cong questions poll integrity; Kharge talks tough on loss in CWC meet

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has called for tough decisions and unity within the party after the Congress suffered electoral defeats in Maharashtra and Haryana. In a meeting with top party leaders, Kharge highlighted the need to strengthen the organization from the grassroots, fix accountability, and address internal bickering. He also urged leaders to remain united and avoid public criticism of each other. The Congress chief expressed concern over the party's performance in state elections despite a strong showing in the Lok Sabha polls earlier this year. He acknowledged the need to learn from the setbacks and improve the party's strategy and communication to counter its rivals' propaganda.

Mosque, cops attacked as vigil for UK stabbing victims turns violent

Mosque, cops attacked as vigil for UK stabbing victims turns violent

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

A far-right mob targeted a mosque in north-west England that saw three young girls fatally stabbed during a peaceful vigil in their memory and around 40 police officers suffered injuries in the disorder.

AAP spreading misinformation on Lokpal Bill: Kiran Bedi

AAP spreading misinformation on Lokpal Bill: Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Defending the Lokpal Act passed by Parliament last year, former IPS officer Kiran Bedi on Thursday attacked Aam Aadmi Party charging it with spreading "misinformation".

Poonam Pandey fake death: A dangerous gamble with public trust

Poonam Pandey fake death: A dangerous gamble with public trust

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

While the cause itself is undoubtedly worthy of attention, the method employed raises concerns about the dangers of misinformation and the responsibility of news outlets in our information age.

US election results may take several days if...: Harris campaign

US election results may take several days if...: Harris campaign

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

The ruling Democratic Party and the opposition Republicans have deployed hundreds of attorneys and thousands of volunteers to be part of the vote-counting process and be prepared to challenge and start the legal battle if necessary.

Congress misinformed on Rafale deal: Ambani to Rahul

Congress misinformed on Rafale deal: Ambani to Rahul

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

'Allegations of Reliance benefitting by thousands of crores is a figment of imagination, promoted by vested interests'

Bangladesh govt warns media over 'misleading reports'

Bangladesh govt warns media over 'misleading reports'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Bangladesh's interim government on Sunday issued a stern warning to media organisations, stating that they will be shut down if they publish or broadcast false or misleading news, in a move aimed at curbing the spread of misinformation.

Kangana Ranaut: The 'Queen' of controversies

Kangana Ranaut: The 'Queen' of controversies

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

As the Queen star found herself in the middle of a row, with the BJP distancing itself and the Congress attacking it, here's a look at some of the controversies, political and otherwise.

Bahraich on the boil after youth killed during Durga idol immersion

Bahraich on the boil after youth killed during Durga idol immersion

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Scores of people, some armed with sticks, walked in the funeral cortege of a youth killed during a Durga idol immersion procession in Bahraich amid cries for justice from the family and others on Monday, as tension escalated with shops being burnt down and angry crowds out in the streets.

'Vague Allegations Against Election Commission Unfair'

'Vague Allegations Against Election Commission Unfair'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'To attribute motives to the individual election commissioner or the Election Commission as a group is very unfair.'

Need to safeguard judiciary: Retired judges write to CJI

Need to safeguard judiciary: Retired judges write to CJI

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'The practice of selectively praising judicial decisions that align with one's views while vehemently criticising those that do not, undermines the very essence of judicial review and the rule of law'

NSE warns investors against deepfake videos of its chief recommending stocks

NSE warns investors against deepfake videos of its chief recommending stocks

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Monday cautioned investors against deepfake videos of its MD and CEO Ashishkumar Chauhan giving investment advisories. In a statement, the exchange said it has observed the use of face/voice of Chauhan and NSE logo in a few investment and advisory audio and video clips falsely created using technology. Such videos seem to have been created using sophisticated technologies to imitate the voice and facial expressions of Chauhan.

Meta And Google Get Ready For Lok Sabha Polls

Meta And Google Get Ready For Lok Sabha Polls

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Meta is working closely with the Election Commission. This enables the Commission to flag unlawful content.

Bulldozer action on actor Nagarjuna's convention centre

Bulldozer action on actor Nagarjuna's convention centre

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

Nagarjuna in a post on 'X' said they had "not done any actions in violation of law" and the demolition was clearly carried out "wrongfully based on misinformation".

TMC slams Adhir over 'better to vote for BJP' remark

TMC slams Adhir over 'better to vote for BJP' remark

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The West Bengal Congress unit issued a denial and said the state president meant "TMC and BJP are just the opposite sides of the same coin as both are venomous and spread lies".

UK hit by worst riots in years; hostels for asylum seekers attacked

UK hit by worst riots in years; hostels for asylum seekers attacked

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

As the United Kingdom struggles with the greatest social unrest it has seen in years, rioters on Sunday set fire to and broke into hotels designed to house asylum seekers in northern England.

Preity Slams Rohit 'Fake News'

Preity Slams Rohit 'Fake News'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

'I hold Rohit Sharma in very high regard & am a big fan of his, but I have NEVER DISCUSSED him in any interview.'

I took a bullet for democracy: Trump in first rally post attack

I took a bullet for democracy: Trump in first rally post attack

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

In the rally in Michigan on Saturday, Trump, who is the Republican presidential nominee for the November 5 elections, was joined by his running mate JD Vance.

Haryana's Nuh on alert ahead of religious procession

Haryana's Nuh on alert ahead of religious procession

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

Around 2,500 personnel from police and paramilitary have been deployed in the district this year a day before the yatra, police said.

CBI to conduct polygraph test on medic's murder accused

CBI to conduct polygraph test on medic's murder accused

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The CBI, tasked by the Calcutta high court to probe the case, received local court approval to conduct a polygraph test on the accused, days after performing a psychoanalysis test on him.

JD-U among NDA allies back Waqf Amendment Bill, say not anti-Muslim

JD-U among NDA allies back Waqf Amendment Bill, say not anti-Muslim

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

The TDP and the LJP also supported the Bill being sent to a parliamentary committee for further examination.

India's Libya no-vote based on misinformation: US

India's Libya no-vote based on misinformation: US

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

The Obama administration has rationalised India's abstention on the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 last month, calling for a no-fly zone in strife-torn Libya, as based on part misinformation and part going along with its Brazil, Russia, and China partners.

Tendulkar Falls Prey To Deepfake!

Tendulkar Falls Prey To Deepfake!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Sachin Tendulkar on Monday dismissed as 'fake' the video in which he is seen promoting a gaming application that lures users for easy money.

Deepfake issue: Govt to notify tighter IT rules in a week

Deepfake issue: Govt to notify tighter IT rules in a week

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

The latest ultimatum underlines the hardening of the government's stance on the issue of deepfakes and misinformation powered by AI, after the Centre categorically told platforms to crack down with urgency on doctored and manipulated videos rampantly being circulated on social media.

The Battle Of The Two Wills

The Battle Of The Two Wills

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

When there are two wills produced before the court, which one will be executed?

Increase in hate speech against minorities in India concerning: US

Increase in hate speech against minorities in India concerning: US

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

India has previously rejected the US state department's annual human rights report on the country, saying they continue to be based on "misinformation and flawed understanding".

BMW case: 11 teams formed to nab Sena leader's son

BMW case: 11 teams formed to nab Sena leader's son

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Mumbai police formed 11 teams and also roped in the Crime Branch to nab the 24-year-old son of a ruling Shiv Sena leader after a BMW car the youth was driving crashed into a scooter, killing a woman and injuring her husband, an official said.

Stock advice: BSE warns against deepfake videos

Stock advice: BSE warns against deepfake videos

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

After the National Stock Exchange (NSE), rival bourse BSE on Thursday cautioned investors against deepfake videos of its MD and CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy giving stock recommendations. In a statement, the exchange said it has noticed some fake, unauthorised and fraudulent videos and audios created through innovative and ingenious technology impersonating the BSE's top honcho are being circulated on social media recommending certain investments and advisory in stocks.

Social media has become 'weapon of mass distraction': HC judge

Social media has become 'weapon of mass distraction': HC judge

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

Social media or mass media have become weapons of mass distraction, but there are no concerted efforts yet to tackle them, Justice Mahesh Sonak of the Goa bench of the Bombay high court said on Saturday.

Kolkata rape: SC questions Bengal govt over FIR delay, raps police

Kolkata rape: SC questions Bengal govt over FIR delay, raps police

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Terming the rape and murder case of a medic at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital as horrific, the Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the West Bengal government over delay in filing first information report (FIR) in the matter.

Vinesh Phogat: The Warrior Princess

Vinesh Phogat: The Warrior Princess

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

From battling opposition from the villagers who considered wrestling to be a man's sport, losing her father at the age of just nine, to taking on powerful federation officials, Vinesh has faced innumerable hardships on her way to realising her dreams.

Sebi Cracks Whip At Finfluencers

Sebi Cracks Whip At Finfluencers

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Sebi's mandate restraining mutual funds, stock brokers, and other intermediaries from associating with finfluencers who do not come under the Sebi ambit will impact the earnings of finfluencers through sponsorships, tie-ups, or referral links, as these may dry up due to the restrictions.

Rashmika's deepfake: Govt issues advisory to social media cos

Rashmika's deepfake: Govt issues advisory to social media cos

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

A deep fake video of actress Rashmika Mandanna has been circulating on social media platforms. Netizens claimed the video has been morphed and the actual video is of an Indian-origin person living in the United Kingdom.

Malayalee From India Review: Timed Right

Malayalee From India Review: Timed Right

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Malayalee From India is trapped within its self-serving corniness and refuses to break free in the process, observes Arjun Menon.

Govt reviews social media cos' progress on curbing deepfakes

Govt reviews social media cos' progress on curbing deepfakes

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday met social media platforms to review progress made by them in tackling misinformation and deepfakes, and asserted that advisories will be issued in the next two days to ensure 100 per cent compliance by platforms.

Sandeshkhali woman alleges abduction, lodges complaint

Sandeshkhali woman alleges abduction, lodges complaint

Rediff.com16 May 2024

A woman on Thursday lodged a police complaint, alleging that she was abducted by three persons from outside her residence in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali where allegations of sexual abuse against Trinamool Congress leaders have been levelled.

B'desh crisis: 'India should not focus only on one person and party'

B'desh crisis: 'India should not focus only on one person and party'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

'We should be mindful that the religious minority community in one country is the majority in another (and) so treatment of the minority community in our respective countries will be an important variable in our relationship'