Fact Check

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

Factually incorrect, entirely baseless: India slams NATO chief's comments

India on Friday reacted strongly to NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte's comments about Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the issue of tariffs imposed by the United States, terming the statement as "factually incorrect" and "entirely baseless."

Sep 26, 2025

Fact check: Govt busts Pakistani propaganda over Air Marshal's AI-generated video

The PIB in its fact-check has exposed the doctored, digitally morphed and fabricated video of the Air Marshal and also called out Pakistani propaganda machinery for fanning utter falsehood.

Sep 25, 2025

Akshay Kumar as Maharishi Valmiki? Jolly LLB 3 actor slams media houses for believing AI video

Akshay Kumar has strongly reacted to the AI generated trailer of him playing Maharishi Valmiki and also slammed media houses for taking it without verification.

Sep 23, 2025

Starting Jan, 20k H-1B Holders Will Be Able To Renew Their Visas In US

Fact Check: No $100,000 re-entry fee, no annual fee — US clarifies H-1B visa changes

No, H-1B visa holders will not be charged $100,000 to re-enter the US — the new rule only applies to fresh petitions filed after September 21, 2025.

Sep 21, 2025

Last date to file ITR extended from Sept 15 to Sept 30? [Fact check]

A viral circular doing the rounds of the internet has income tax payers believing the last date to file ITR has been extended till September 30 from September 15.

Sep 15, 2025

Fact Check: Kiara Advani & Sidharth Malhotra's Baby Girl: Truth behind viral Photos and Salman Khan's visit

Fact check: Truth behind viral photos of Kiara Advani & Sidharth Malhotra's baby girl

Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra welcomed a baby girl in July 2025. Several photos and videos of the couple holding their daughter have since gone viral, including some showing Salman Khan posing with the newborn. But are these photos real? Read on…

Sep 9, 2025

Government Refutes Concerns Over Ethanol Blending in Petrol

No potential negative impact on 20% ethanol blending in petrol; Centre debunks unfounded claims

The ministry emphasized that these concerns are "largely unfounded and not supported by scientific evidence or expert analysis." It further stated that the narrative suggesting ethanol blending in petrol is detrimental to vehicles or causes undue hardship to consumers is "not based on real facts and lacks technical foundation."

Aug 5, 2025

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