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20 Nov

Youtube suspends SGPC’s official channel for one week over policy violation; Live Gurbani shifted to alternate channel

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, India, Punjab, TrendingSGPC, YouTube

National Times Bureau :- YouTube has suspended the official channel of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), SGPC, Sri Amritsar, for one week citing a violation of its content policies. The suspension was enforced on the evening of November 19, during the live broadcast of Rehras Sahib from Sri Harmandir Sahib. According to YouTube, the action stems from objections raised over a video uploaded on October 31, 2025, in which a Sikh preacher discussed historical events related to Sikh warriors and references connected to the 1984 period. The platform flagged the video as a breach of its content guidelines. SGPC…

Delhi High Court Orders Google to Remove Deepfake Videos Targeting Journalist Rajat Sharma

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiadeepfake videos, Delhi High Court, Google, Rajat Sharma, YouTube

New Delhi, November 7, 2025 — The Delhi High Court has directed Google LLC to take down two YouTube channels accused of circulating deepfake and fabricated videos that exploit the personality rights of veteran journalist Rajat Sharma.The court ordered Google to remove the channels within 36 hours and provide Sharma with details such as their BSI information, contact details, access logs, and monetisation data within a week. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora stated that the journalist had provided sufficient evidence to prove the videos were “fake, doctored, and AI-generated,” impersonating him to spread misinformation.The court also instructed Sharma and Google…

After Pahalgam Attack, India Bans 16 Pakistani YouTube Channels Fueling Hate

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaPahalgam, YouTube

New Delhi (National Times): Following the heartbreaking terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 innocent lives, India has swiftly moved to block 16 Pakistani YouTube channels accused of spreading misinformation and communal hatred. The Ministry of Home Affairs recommended the crackdown amid rising outrage across the nation, as citizens mourned the loss and demanded justice. The Pahalgam attack, carried out near the serene Baisaran meadow, is the deadliest the region has seen since Pulwama in 2019. Investigators from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) are leaving no stone unturned, questioning witnesses and intensifying efforts to find those responsible. As the Indian…