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Govt of India calls out Wall Street Journal’s mischievous attempt to portray that govt censored hashtags on social media

OpIndia Staff -
Facebook had accidently blocked a hashtag which was later reinstated. Wall Street Journal blamed GoI censorship for the block
News Reports

Govt asks Twitter to restrict accounts spreading fake news on Covid-19, not due to ‘criticism of handling’ coronavirus crisis

OpIndia Staff -
Social media has been filled with multiple fake news which do nothing but fan panic amid the second wave of coronavirus.
Media

Govt of India pulls up Wall Street Journal for spreading fake news regarding jailing Facebook, WhatsApp and Twitter employees

Nirwa Mehta -
The government put on record serious displeasure on the lopsided and fictional reportage by Wall Street Journal on this issue.
Government and Policy

Sandes, a Make-in-India alternative to Whatsapp, being tested by government officials: Read the details

OpIndia Staff -
Government officials have started using Sandes, a desi alternative to popular messaging application Whatsapp
Social Media

IT ministry accounts move to Koo as Govt mulls action against Twitter, takes note of CEO Jack’s activity on the platform

OpIndia Staff -
MEITY and many of its organisations have moved to Koo, a Made-in-India alternative to micro blogging platform Twitter.
News Reports

Govt of India launches Grand Challenge for strengthening COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network with Rs 3.85 crore total prize, read details

OpIndia Staff -
The challenge invites participation from innovative startups and emerging technology specialists to augment and scale CoWIN platform
News Reports

Govt of India orders Wikipedia to remove an image showing wrong map of Jammu and Kashmir

OpIndia Staff -
This matter was flagged by a Twitter user asking government to take action against Wikipedia for displaying a wrong map of India
News Reports

Govt of India issues show-cause notice to Twitter for disrespecting territorial integrity of the country, gives 5 days to reply

OpIndia Staff -
After showing Jammu and Kashmir to be part of China, Twitter now shows Leh as part of J&K, notice issued by govt of India
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