Government bans eight YouTube channels: Reasons, their names and other details

The government has said it has “busted” eight YouTube channels for spreading fake news such as the declaration of early Lok Sabha polls and banning electronic voting machines. These channels had a cumulative subscriber count of nearly 23 million.

The list of YouTube channels that are banned includes: Yahan Sach Dekho, Capital TV, KPS News, Sarkari Vlog, Earn Tech India, SPN9 News, Educational Dost and World Best News. Officials said that videos on YouTube channels were fact-checked by the Press Information Bureau for spreading false news.