Morning Digest | Online platforms must take down PIB-flagged ‘fake news’, Union Cabinet gives nod to Indian Space Policy 2023, and more

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Online platforms must take down PIB-flagged ‘fake news’

Social media platforms and other intermediaries on the Internet are now required to make sure that “fake news” articles about the Union government, deemed and declared as such by its Press Information Bureau (PIB), are taken down from their platforms when they are alerted to such posts.

Union Cabinet gives nod to Indian Space Policy 2023

The Union Cabinet on April 6, 2023 approved the Indian Space Policy, 2023 under which roles and responsibilities of organisations such as ISRO, NewSpace India Limited and private sector entities have been laid down.

Agniveers will have to clear written tests for recruitment in CAPFs

Agniveers who have been assured a 10% reservation in the paramilitary forces, will have to clear a written examination before they are recruited. This was made clear for the first time on Thursday, when amended rules were notified by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), for the recruitment of constables.

Loss in wheat production is minimal, says Centre