Modi govt tears into Google, Facebook, Twitter for 'inaction' on fake news

Published on Feb 02, 2022 08:03 pm IST

Narendra Modi government officials held a heated discussions with Google, Twitter and Facebook for not proactively removing what they described as fake news on their platforms. News agency Reuters reported that the officials from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) strongly criticised the companies and said their inaction on fake news was forcing the Indian government to order content takedowns. Watch the video for full report.

RELATED VIDEOS

No buffer zone, no outside rule: Kremlin crushes Zelensky’s settlement proposal

8:4
Kremlin crushes Zelensky’s settlement proposal
Published on Aug 25, 2026 10:38 pm IST

US military jet makes secret trip to Russia just after Ukraine Independence Day

8:29
US military jet makes secret trip to Russia just after Ukraine Independence Day
Published on Aug 25, 2026 10:36 pm IST

Will the Vatican choose a side? Putin aide urges Holy see to ‘take note’

9:12
Will the Vatican choose a side?
Published on Aug 25, 2026 10:34 pm IST

BPSC Row: Students March Towards Raj Bhavan, Police Use Water Cannons

0:56
BPSC Row: Students March Towards Raj Bhavan, Police Use Water Cannons
Published on Aug 25, 2026 10:26 pm IST

Bihar Floods: CM Samrat Choudhary Takes Stock Of Situation Near Patna

0:43
Bihar Floods: CM Samrat Choudhary Takes Stock Of Situation Near Patna
Published on Aug 25, 2026 09:41 pm IST

Kerala: Thrikkakkara Temple Marks Uthradam With Traditional Onam Festivities

1:29
Kerala: Thrikkakkara Temple Marks Uthradam With Traditional Onam Festivities
Published on Aug 25, 2026 08:56 pm IST
Hindustantimes wants to start sending you push notifications. Click allow to subscribe