A cyber crime case has been registered by Kerala Police against the social media platform X and a user over an AI-generated video that misrepresents Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Election Commission ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections.

Legal notices under the Information Technology Act and related rules were issued to the intermediary to remove the content, in line with the Model Code of Conduct in force.

Authorities warn that the material threatens the integrity of constitutional bodies and could undermine free and fair elections.

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The development was reported by PTI and published on March 26, 2026.

Iran announced it would allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz for friendly countries, including India, while excluding vessels tied to adversaries; other allowed nations include China, Russia, Iraq, and Pakistan.

The report's source is IANS, via SocialNews.XYZ.

Meanwhile, U.S. President Trump criticized Iranian negotiators, citing a breakdown in talks, amid reports of Iran proposing its own terms; an Israeli official claimed the IRGC Navy commander was killed, though Iran has not commented.

Discussions highlight regulatory and ethical questions about who bears responsibility for deepfakes and the need for watermarking and transparency in political communication.

The incident intensifies scrutiny of social media platforms’ role in stopping the spread of manipulated content during elections.

Experts emphasize the growing challenge of distinguishing authentic information from synthetic media as deepfake tech advances, raising questions about electoral integrity.

The case tests enforcement mechanisms for real-time policing of generative AI content and probes how to balance platform responsibility with free speech in the 2026 election cycle.