Government fights against fake news and misinformation using Fact Check Unit and correct information: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the government's multi-pronged approach to combat fake news and misinformation across various media.

This involves regulations under the Press Council of India, the Cable Television Networks Act, and the IT Rules, 2021 for digital platforms. The PIB's Fact Check Unit, established in 2019, plays a key role in verifying government-related information, supported by Section 69A of the IT Act for content blocking.