Curbing fake, hate content on riots: Social media companies

Several instances of accounts peddling propaganda without any checks were shared with social media platforms and they were urged to reduce response time in removing hateful content or face legal action, sources said.

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Coronavirus: 2 test positive in preliminary test for coronavirus in Punjab's Am...

The hospital’s civil surgeon Dr Prabhdeep Kaur Johal said the reports from National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune, where their samples had been sent, came back positive.

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Yagna, cow urine can kill coronavirus: Uttarakhand BJP legislator

Gupta’s statement came on the day when the government informed the House on steps being taken to tackle a possible outbreak of the virus in the state.

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SXSW Festival in Texas Cancelled Over Coronavirus Fears

The South by Southwest festival in Texas has been cancelled due to concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus, organisers and the host city of Austin said Friday.

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Apple Asks Silicon Valley Employees to Work From Home as Coronavirus Spreads

Apple on Friday asked employees at its Silicon Valley headquarters to work from home if possible as a "precaution," a spokesman confirmed to Reuters.

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Facebook Shuts London, Singapore Offices After Coronavirus Case

Facebook said Friday it was shutting its London office and part of its Singapore base for "deep cleaning" after an employee in the Asian city state was diagnosed with coronavirus.

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Govt lifts ban on 2 Malayalam news channels over Delhi violence coverage: Report

A 48-hour ban was imposed on Malayalam news channels Asianet News and Media One on Friday for as their coverage of the violence is north-east Delhi could “enhance communal disharmony,” according to the ministry of information and broadcasting.

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