Lynchings caused by rumours spread through social media, says government

The issue of mob violence and lynchings was discussed again in both Houses of Parliament on the second day of the monsoon session on Thursday and the government blamed the social media for the rise in such incidents. In the Lok Sabha, when the issue ... Mob lynching: Rajnath Singh for social media checks, opposition walks outEconomic Times Oppn stages walkout in LS over lynching incidentsDeccan Herald Condemn mob lynching, asked states to take action: Rajnath Singh Moneycontrol.com Business Standard -The Telegraph India

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Supreme Court notice to govt over social media monitoring hub

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the centre over its decision to establish a social media communication hub under the ministry of information and broadcasting for monitoring activities on social media. A bench comprising Chief

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