'Just connecting the dots': Karnataka’s IT-BT Minister Priyank Kharge defends proposed misinformation bill

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Karnataka's proposed Misinformation and Fake News Bill, 2025, aims to combat the spread of false information on social media, potentially leading to penalties for violations. The bill has faced criticism over concerns about free speech and the scope of its provisions, including those related to anti-feminist content and Sanatan Dharma.