Additionally, the centre has now also asked all the state governments to come up with effective solutions to fight fake news.

Bhalla added that states and union territories have also been requested to create a similar mechanism at their level for issues relating to them.

He further asked them to update the home ministry about the actions taken by them to prevent the circulation of fake news.

The bench was hearing two writ petitions related to the migration of migrant workers over a video conference.

The apex court also directed the government to stop the migration and take care of their food, shelter, nourishment and medical needs. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1585845005.7465653/Govt-Sets-Up-Fact-Checking-Portal;-Asks-States-For-Covid-19-Dashboards?ref=audio_experience