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Speaking to the media on Sunday, Law Minister Kiren Rijiju said that rules will be amended to determine fake, false and misleading news. This will be discussed before the rules are implemented. We are thinking of amending the election process as well, so it is necessary to consider tightening the reins on news related to fake news.
Government will set up fact check unit
The notification was issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Thursday. It was told that there will be changes in the rules of Information Technology and Digital Media 2023. Under this, a Fact Check Unit will be formed, which will investigate fake, false and misleading news related to the Central Government. Due to this, the shops of those who spread fake news online will be closed.
When will the assembly elections be held in Jammu and Kashmir?
When asked about the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, the Law Minister said that I cannot announce the time of the elections. I am the Administrative Minister of Law and Election Commission, so it is not right to answer here. An announcement will be made when the time comes. On the allegations regarding the passport of Iltija Mufti, daughter of PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, Rijiju said that the passport is issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
350 lawyers said – it does not suit the Law Minister to bully: Rijiju had said – some retired judges became part of the Anti India Group
More than 350 Supreme Court and High Court lawyers have condemned the controversial statement of Law Minister Kiren Rijiju. Rijiju made a comment about retired judges in India Today’s conclave. He had said that some retired judges have become part of the Anti India group.
On this statement of Rijiju, the group of lawyers has issued a statement. He said that bullying and threatening a minister does not suit. Criticizing the government is neither against the nation nor a seditious activity. Read Full news…