Star Marked ₹500 Notes Are Genuine, PIB Fact Check Clarifies Fake Rumours
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has issued a fact check to dispel rumours claiming ₹500 banknotes with a star (*) symbol are counterfeit.
Debunking A Deepfake: Fake Video Of Army Chief & Disinformation Around Operation Sindoor
A fake, AI-generated deepfake video circulated claiming Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi admitted to losing over 250 soldiers.
PIB Debunks Viral Message On ‘Blood On Call’ Helpline 104 Scheme
PIB Fact Check clarified that the viral WhatsApp message claiming nationwide blood delivery via helpline 104 is false and misleading.
PIB Refutes False Claim About Missing Black Box Recording Of AI 171 Flight
The Press Information Bureau (PIB), through its official fact-checking handle, has strongly refuted a misleading report published by Dainik Bhaskar, which claimed that the last 10 minutes of audio from flight AI 171's black box are missing.
PIB Fact Check Exposes Deepfake Video Falsely Attributing Statement To CDS Anil Chauhan
The Press Information Bureau (PIB), via its official X handle, has issued a strong clarification after a manipulated video falsely attributed a statement to Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan.
PIB Issues Fact Check On Fake ‘Free Laptop’ Scheme Claim
PIB has flagged a viral video falsely claiming the government is distributing free laptops under the ‘One Student One Laptop’ scheme.
PIB Warns Against Fake Websites Inviting Applications For Sports Awards
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has issued a warning against fraudulent websites inviting applications for the 'International Sports Award 2025' and 'Indian Sports Award 2025' using the Government of India’s logo.
Free eSanjeevani OPD Consultations; PIB Confirms Authenticity Of Government Telemedicine Service
PIB confirms eSanjeevani OPD as a genuine, free government teleconsultation platform for remote doctor access via phone or computer.
Fake HPCL Dealership Approval Letter Circulates Online
A fake letter claiming to offer LPG dealership from HPCL is being circulated online. Authorities confirm it is not authentic.
PIB Issues Urgent Alert Over Fake ‘Income Tax Department’ Email
The PIB has issued a stark warning over a fake email circulating under the guise of the Income Tax Department.
