Communication Ministry warns of legal action against publishers of false, misleading news
Summary
The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology warns against spreading false and misleading information through online and social media, threatening legal action under electronic laws.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has warned against spreading baseless and false information online.
- It cited increasing circulation of fabricated content on social and online media platforms.
- Publishers and individuals distributing false news will be prosecuted under laws like the Electronic Transactions Act.
- The ministry urged the public to verify news authenticity and report sources of false information via an official complaint portal.
