Jagran New Media’s fact-checking wing, Vishvas News has rolled out its WhatsApp Broadcasting Channel as Meta launches the feature in 150+ countries.
Vishvas.News stated that users can now get the latest fact-checks and alerts with relevant videos and practices on WhatsApp to lead a more secure, informed and misinformation-free life.
“Users can be a part of the Vishvas News WhatsApp Channel without revealing their number, name or any identifying information and yet get the latest updates from Vishvas News. With up-to-date fact-checks, explainers and alerts in video and multimedia formats, Vishvas News will help audiences remain safe from misinformation.” as per the company statement.
Rajesh Upadhyay, Editor-in-Chief, Jagran New Media, said, “For the last five years, Vishvas News has been empowering readers to identify and counter misformation successfully with fact check reports and media literacy training. This new channel will allow readers to choose our services through WhatsApp without sharing their numbers or other private information, and give one more touchpoint to the audience to successfully tackle fake news.”