Govt panel pushes for sweeping reform, stricter laws to fight fake news, calls it direct threat to democracy
- Posted on September 10, 2025
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Govt panel pushes for sweeping reform, stricter laws to fight fake news, calls it direct threat to democracy

A parliamentary committee has pushed for stricter measures to combat fake news, calling it a threat to public order and democracy. Recommendations include amending penal provisions, increasing fines and mandating fact-checking mechanisms across media platforms.