The IT Ministry has warned social media platforms to promptly remove hoax bomb threat misinformation or face liability, as India's aviation sector grapples with over 250 recent false alarms.

The electronics and IT ministry (MeitY) has issued an advisory to social media intermediaries, reminding them of their obligations under…

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a directive to all social media platforms, urging them to comply with the Information Technology (IT) Rules and the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).

The spate of fake bomb threats issued to airlines poses a threat to public order, the Centre has told social media platforms while ordering them to remove such misinformation at the earliest.

Amid a spate of hoax bomb threats to multiple airlines, the IT ministry has asked social media platforms to observe due diligence obligations and promptly remove or disable access to misinformation within the strict timelines prescribed under IT rules.

New Delhi: Fake bomb threats issued to airlines in India reached ridiculous proportions in the past few days. At least 275 flights and a number of airports have been at the receiving end over the last week, with many of the threats having been posted on social media platforms. The Central government had to take […]