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India's economic fundamentals strong; collective effort key to sustaining growth amid West Asia crisis: PM Modi

Lockdown in India in 2026: Here's the truth behind viral scare [Fact check]

Long queues, "No Stock" signs, and panic buying have created chaos, but the government says there is no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG, and supplies remain stable. Here's the truth behind viral "lockdown in 2026" scare.

10 days ago

Fact Check: No, journalist Aditya Raj Kaul was not arrested in Israel

Social media posts claim journalist Aditya Raj Kaul was arrested in Israel. A fact check shows the claim is false, as Kaul continues reporting and has addressed the rumours online.

18 days ago

Govt dismisses Turkish newspaper's report claiming India shared Iranian ship's location with Israel

India didn't share Iranian ship's location with Israel; Govt debunks Turkish newspaper's claim

PIB Fact Check unit has dismissed as fake a viral claim that India shared the location of an Iranian naval ship with Israel. PIB clarified that the video was circulated by Pakistani propaganda accounts and later amplified by a Turkish newspaper, but the remarks were never made by the Army chief.

25 days ago

Fact check: US media reports of Indian ports being used for strikes on Iran baseless

As disinformation campaigns proliferate, New Delhi's proactive digital defenses could inspire similar efforts among Global South nations, fortifying collective resilience against any fake narrative.

Mar 5, 2026

Fake viral photo of Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela holding newborn twins surfaces; fans gather outside hospital, Samantha sends wishes

Viral photo of Ram Charan, Upasana Konidela holding newborn twins is fake; fans gather outside hospital

Actor Ram Charan and his wife, entrepreneur Upasana Konidela, have welcomed twins, a baby boy and a baby girl. With this, the couple are now parents to three children. The news was confirmed by Ram Charan's father, megastar Chiranjeevi, who took to social media to share the update.

Feb 1, 2026

Deepika Padukone smoking a cigarette and drinking alcohol with Alia Bhatt & Shraddha Kapoor in viral party photos is AI-generated

Viral photos of Deepika Padukone smoking, drinking with Alia Bhatt & Shraddha Kapoor are fake [Fact check]

The AI-generated images show Deepika Padukone smoking, Shraddha Kapoor holding alcohol, and Alia Bhatt alongside them, triggering confusion and questions about their authenticity among social media users. However, it has since been clarified that the visuals were generated by Grok and are not real.

Jan 8, 2026

PIB Fact Check dismisses claims of AI-generated images in National Water Awards evaluation

In a post, PIB Fact Check said some social media users alleged that AI-generated images, invitation cards and minor pits were falsely projected as large water reservoirs to obtain awards under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan–Jan Bhagidari (JSJB).

Dec 31, 2025

PIB fact check debunks fake Delhi blast image circulated by propaganda accounts

In a late-night post on X, PIB exposed a widely circulated image—showing a massive fireball and mushroom cloud—being falsely peddled as footage from the Delhi blast.

Nov 11, 2025

'Unsubstantiated rumours': RBI dismisses reports of selling 35 tonnes of gold

In a post shared by the PIB Fact Check Unit on X, the central bank clarified that no such sale had taken place and urged the public to rely only on official sources for verified information.

Nov 7, 2025

Meta purges over 2 million accounts linked to scam centres

'Stay away from Myanmar job scam': MEA advises Indians; 270 repatriated from Thailand

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the individuals had entered Thailand illegally after a crackdown on the centres in Myanmar.

Nov 7, 2025

Fact Check: Deepika Padukone's name removed from Kalki 2898 AD end credits after exit? Here's the truth

Fact Check: Deepika Padukone's name removed from Kalki 2898 AD credits on OTT? Here's the truth

As social media users alleged, Deepika Padukone's name has been removed from the end credits of OTT platforms like Netflix and Prime Video. But is it true, or just a negative campaign against the Kalki makers? Read on to know more.

Oct 29, 2025

Fact Check: Has Pakistan declared Salman Khan terrorist for mentioning Balochistan separate from Pakistan at the Riyadh Forum?

Pakistan declares Salman Khan terrorist? Meme-fest row amid actor's viral Balochistan remark

No Indian or Pakistani government official statement, notification, or entry was found on Pakistan's National Counter Terrorism Authority (NCTA) proscribed persons page or any Ministry of Interior/provincial Home Department gazette, which notified Salman Khan's inclusion in the Fourth Schedule.

Oct 27, 2025

PIB debunks viral post claiming 3 members of a family serving in Army killed in action

PIB debunks viral post claiming three members of same family martyred while serving nation

"The first photo being shared is from last year, when Lieutenant General D.P. Singh was promoted to three-star rank and assumed command of the Military Intelligence Training School and Depot in Pune. During the ceremony, Lieutenant General Singh's two daughters, who also serve in the Indian Army, placed insignia on his uniform," PIB clarified.

Oct 17, 2025

Malicious propaganda: Another deepfake targets Ladakh officials, falsely claims arrest of Sonam Wangchuk

Within hours of the Leh Police filing an FIR over a deepfake video of the DGP Ladakh, another fabricated clip went viral on social media, this time falsely showing ADC Leh Ghulam Mohammad claiming climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on the orders of the Union Home Ministry.

Oct 3, 2025

Digitally altered video of Ladakh DGP circulating on social media: Govt Fact Check

Fact check: Video of Ladakh DGP circulating on social media is digitally altered

The PIB said in its fact check post on X, "A digitally altered video of Director General of Police (DGP) Ladakh Dr. S.D Singh is circulating on social media, in which he is making claims that Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on the directions of the Indian Defence Minister without any evidence. "PIBFactCheck DGP Ladakh has made NO such statement".

Sep 30, 2025

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