India: Ministry of I&B blocks 8 YouTube channels for spreading disinformation related to India
8 YouTube channels blocked for spreading disinformation.
As per the I&B ministry, some of these YouTube channels produced content with the intention of inciting hate among the Indian religious communities. In a number of videos from the restricted YouTube channels, false statements were made. Examples of fake news include reports that the Indian government has ordered the destruction of religious institutions, forbade the observance of religious holidays, declared a religious war in India, etc. Such material was discovered to have the ability to destabilise national order and sow discord among communities.
Source: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, India
It was determined that the information was entirely incorrect and sensitive in terms of national security and India's positive relations with other countries.
The content that the Ministry restricted was determined to be harmful to India's sovereignty and integrity, security, good ties with other countries, and domestic public order. As a result, the information was covered by section 69A of the Information Technology Act of 2000.
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