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Viral post on social media spreads false information about PM Modi’s pet scheme Ayushman Bharat

OpIndia Staff -
The post claims a registration fee is needed for the scheme, which is incorrect.
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The govt clamps down on Khalistani separatists, Whatsapp blocks account of their legal advisor

OpIndia Staff -
Earlier this month, the government had blocked the Facebook and Twitter accounts of Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the legal advisor of separatist group Sikhs For Justice
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Centre issues advisory against the ‘Momo Challenge’. All you need to know

OpIndia Staff -
The game is like Blue Whale Challenge that was a rage till last year, except deadlier
News Reports

Man accused of spreading ‘hateful’ viral message during Kerala floods seeks protection from SC

OpIndia Staff -
He says that it was owing to the mass circulation of misrepresentation that he started getting threatening calls
News Reports

Pakistan’s cyber war to break India: Instigate Indians by spreading fake news through Whatsapp

OpIndia Staff -
There are 60-70 such Whatsapp groups controlled from Multan and Islamabad in Pakistan
News Reports

Allahabad youth offered reward by ISIS in exchange for intel on Indian intelligence agencies, lodges FIR with UP police

Jhankar Mohta -
Nation chooses to remain closemouthed about ISIS taking root in the country, and the silent battle India is fighting on that front.
News Reports

Question paper for Congress media spokesperson and talent hunt ‘exam’ gets leaked

Jhankar Mohta -
Seems this decision to revamp the party has not gone down well with the old members
News Reports

Gujarat: Muslim mob attacks man over WhatsApp forward for allegedly ‘hurting’ religious sentiments

OpIndia Staff -
Not the first time mob took to violence over WhatsApp messages
News Reports

BJP’s former Rajasthan chief receives death threats via WhatsApp

OpIndia Staff -
Local reports are claiming that the threats originate in Dubai
News Reports

Tamil Nadu : Child trafficking rumours circulated via WhatsApp leads to lynchings and violent rage

Jhankar Mohta -
This is not the first time WhatsApp rumours have led to violence
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