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Dos and don’ts for WhatsApp users and admins during the COVID-19 pandemic

April 9, 2020 News Desk

A brief advisory issued by the Office of the Special Inspector General of Police, Maharashtra Cyber Police regarding the responsibilities of every WhatsApp user and admin during this coronavirus outbreak »

With Disaster Management Act in place, shall we finally get respite from fake news on COVID-19?

March 27, 2020 Harsha Raj Gatty

Think twice before you share something on social media. Fake claims and warnings may attract imprisonment of up to one year or a fine under Sections 52 and 54 of the Disaster Management Act (DMA), 2005, which has been invoked during the 21-day nationwide lockdown in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus. »