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The Wire
13 hours ago
- Politics
- The Wire
Karnataka Govt Proposes Law to Tackle Fake News, Misinformation
New Delhi: In a move to tackle the rapidly growing menace of fake news, the Karnataka government has proposed a new law with penalties of up to seven years' imprisonment and a maximum fine of Rs 10 lakh. The draft, presented to the cabinet a week ago, has been in development for two years. This was one of the Congress party's first initiatives when it came to power two years ago. The proposed law grants the state government the power to 'ensure a complete prohibition on fake news on social media platforms.' The draft defines fake news as 'misquotation or false and/or inaccurate reporting of one's statement; editing audio or video that results in the distortion of facts and/or context; or purely fabricated content.' According to a report by Deccan Herald, the draft law defines misinformation as 'knowingly or recklessly making a false or inaccurate statement of fact, whether wholly or in part, in the context in which it appears, excluding opinions, religious or philosophical sermons, satire, comedy, parody, or any other form of artistic expression, provided a reasonable person of ordinary prudence would not interpret such communications as statements of fact.' For spreading misinformation that disrupts public order or electoral processes, the bill, as reported by Hindustan Times, proposes a minimum sentence of two years, extendable to five years, along with monetary penalties. Aiding or abetting the dissemination of such content could also lead to two years' imprisonment, according to the report. The draft law establishes a six-member Regulatory Authority, headed by the minister for Kannada and culture, a role currently held by Shivaraj Tangadagi. Special courts will also be set up to expedite trials under the proposed law. As a rationale for the law, the state government states that the problem of fake news 'cannot be solved.' The draft notes, 'Today, social media is the biggest force in the world, but caution is also necessary in its use.' As reported by Deccan Herald, the law proposes to prohibit abusive and obscene content, including anti-feminist material. It also seeks to ban the publication of content 'amounting to disrespect of Sanatan symbols and beliefs' on social media.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Russia Ready to Repel Any NATO Aggression, Says Lawmaker
Kamal Haasan Faces Ban in Karnataka Over Kannada Language Row, Minister Demands Apology | Thug Life Karnataka's Minister for Kannada and Culture, Shivaraj Tangadagi, has supported the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) in threatening a ban on Kamal Haasan's upcoming film Thug Life. The controversy stems from Kamal Haasan's remark claiming "Kannada was born out of Tamil", sparking massive backlash across Karnataka. The KFCC has given the actor 2 days to apologise, failing which the movie will not be allowed to release in the state. Kamal Haasan has so far refused to apologise saying he will not offer apology if his remark that Kannada language is born from Tamil is not wrong.#kamalhaasan #thuglifebanned #kannadalanguage #kfccoaction #karnatakaminister #kannadavstamil #languagecontroversy #kamalcontroversy #thuglifemovie #kamalhaasannews #toibharat 481 views | 2 days ago
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kamal Haasan Faces Ban in Karnataka Over Kannada Language Row, Minister Demands Apology
Kamal Haasan Faces Ban in Karnataka Over Kannada Language Row, Minister Demands Apology | Thug Life Source: Karnataka's Minister for Kannada and Culture, Shivaraj Tangadagi, has supported the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) in threatening a ban on Kamal Haasan's upcoming film Thug Life. The controversy stems from Kamal Haasan's remark claiming "Kannada was born out of Tamil", sparking massive backlash across Karnataka. The KFCC has given the actor 2 days to apologise, failing which the movie will not be allowed to release in the state. Kamal Haasan has so far refused to apologise saying he will not offer apology if his remark that Kannada language is born from Tamil is not wrong.#kamalhaasan #thuglifebanned #kannadalanguage #kfccoaction #karnatakaminister #kannadavstamil #languagecontroversy #kamalcontroversy #thuglifemovie #kamalhaasannews #toibharat
Indian Express
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ban Kamal Haasan's films in Karnataka if he doesn't apologise for remarks, minister Shivaraj Tangadagi writes to Kannada film body
The Karnataka Government has sought to stop the release of films starring Kamal Haasan in the state unless the actor-politician apologises for his recent remarks on the origin of the Kannada language. The actor's latest film, Thug Life, is due for release in theatres on June 5. The controversy began during the audio launch of Thug Life in Chennai on May 24 when Kamal Haasan said, 'Tamil gave birth to Kannada.' Following the comment, several pro-Kannada organisations took to the streets in cities like Bengaluru, Belagavi, Hubballi, and Mysuru, expressing outrage and demanding an apology. Writing to the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) on Thursday, Minister for Kannada and Culture Shivaraj Tangadagi stated, 'If Tamil film actor Kamal Haasan does not apologise to the people of the state/Kannadigas, the films in which he has acted should be immediately banned in Karnataka.' In his letter, Tangadadi said that despite the actor's huge stature, the people of Karnataka cannot tolerate his remarks on their land, water and language. 'Therefore, Kamal Haasan should immediately apologise to Kannadigas,' he added. 'His speech about the Kannada language has deeply hurt me…and the sentiments of Kannadigas. Kamal Haasan is a senior actor who has acted in many Kannada language films and is knowledgeable about the language. It does not bring him any credit to speak in this manner,' the minister said in his letter. KFCC has given the Tamil superstar two days to apologise before they facilitate the release of his film in Karnataka next week. Following the actor's controversial remark, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had said that Kannada has a long and well-documented history. 'Poor Kamal Haasan, he is simply unaware of it,' he added. Clarifying his remarks later, Kamal Haasan said in Chennai that his comments on Kannada were said out of love and that 'love never apologises'. The actor stated, 'I think what I said was said with a lot of love. Historians have taught me the language's history… I didn't mean anything.' Karnataka BJP president B Y Vijayendra, meanwhile, accused Haasan of 'disrespecting Kannada to glorify his own mother tongue' and demanded an unconditional apology. 'Artists should embody the culture of respecting all languages,' he posted on social media.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Koppal Steel Plant: Decision after studying DC's report, says CM Siddaramaiah
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The government would decide on the fate of a mega steel plant in Koppal in the backward Kalyana Karnataka region after going through the deputy commissioner's report, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Baldota group signed up with the government at the global investor summit in February proposing to invest Rs 54,000 crore on a greenfield steel mill with a production capacity of 10.50 million tonnes per annum (MTPA).The project would add about 15, 000 new direct and indirect jobs, the group had said. But it has ground to a halt following local resistance.'I have asked for a comprehensive report from the deputy commissioner,' Siddaramaiah said, responding to media queries at Hospet in Vijayanagar CM had, in March first week, asked the Koppal district administration to direct the Baldota group to stop work on the steel CM's direction came after a delegation of MLAs and MLCs, led by the district in-charge minister Shivaraj Tangadagi, gave him a memorandum opposing the plant. A few local organisations and Gavisiddeshwara Swami, the head of the local Gavisiddeshwar mutt, led the campaign against the proposed factory on the grounds that it would cause pollution on Baldota group has been a legacy player in the mining of iron ore in Ballari district and decided to set up its own steel mill as it has adequate iron ore mining leases acquired through e-auctions to meet the demand arising from its proposed steel company has acquired 1,000 acres of land and is planning to acquire another 2,400 acres for the steel mill, Rahul N Baldota, joint managing director of Baldota Steel & Power, had said, adding that the company had already received statutory approvals.
