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After 16 YouTube channels blocked, I&B minister says ‘strict action’ will be taken against ‘fake news’

Union minister of information and broadcasting, Anurag Thakur, said on Tuesday that “strict action” will be taken against those who are trying to spread “propaganda, fake news, myths and fear”, Indian Express reported.

This came a day after the government blocked 16 YouTube channels and a Facebook account for allegedly spreading disinformation related to India’s national security, foreign relations and public order.

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