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Fact Check: Ranveer Singh to not play Lord Shiva in The Immortals of Meluha adaptation, clarifies Amish Tripathi

Rumours are rife that Ranveer Singh will play the role of Lord Shiva in a film adaptation of The Immortals of Meluha and has also acquired the rights for the same. However, author Amish Tripathi denied the reports, saying no agreement has been signed yet.

13 days ago

No power crisis, no coal shortage in India: PIB Fact Check dismisses viral claims

The clarification came after a widely circulated post on X by a user claimed that India's power grid had hit a record demand of 277 GW amid rising summer temperatures, alleging critical coal shortages at thermal power plants and load-shedding in several states.

23 days ago

Fact Check: Chennai Super Kings did not file 'black magic' complaint after viral SRH fan video; letter is fake

A viral post on X claims that Chennai Super Kings has filed a complaint with the Board of Control for Cricket in India over alleged "unfair and supernatural" practices by fans during their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Apr 20, 2026

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.

Mar 25, 2026

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.

Mar 16, 2026

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.

Mar 10, 2026

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

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