The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Thursday appealed to social media users to refrain from sharing misinformation or fake news and to circulate only verified content.
In a post on X, the Ministry said that Joint Secretary C Senthil Rajan also advised television channels to avoid repeatedly broadcasting the same visuals. He further stressed the importance of ensuring that any footage used is clearly marked with accurate dates and timestamps.
“Joint Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, C. Senthil Rajan appealed to social media users to refrain from spreading misinformation and fake news, and to share only verified content. He also urged TV channels to avoid repeatedly airing the same visuals and ensure that any visuals used are properly date and timestamped,” Ministry said in a post on X.
