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Fake news crackdown: Modi govt wants WhatsApp, Facebook to be responsible

The government is more concerned with Telegram, fast becoming the preferred medium for many people

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Kiran Rathee New Delhi
The government has said it expects popular social media applications such as WhatsApp and Facebook, which have large user bases in the country, to be responsible.
 
In a bid to check the spread of fake news through social media and messaging platforms — leading to mob lynching in some cases — the government is exploring the possibility of blocking WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Telegram. The government is also trying to curb child abuse and pornography spread through these platforms.
 
The government has already issued notices on WhatsApp to keep a check on content. But, it is more concerned

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