‘Pause. Verify. Then Click’: PIB Fact Check’s Reminder To Stop Fake News

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check unit has urged people to exercise caution while consuming and sharing information online. It stressed the importance of verifying facts to prevent misinformation from spreading and overshadowing credible information.

In a post on social media, PIB Fact Check shared the message, “Let Truth Shine, Not Fake News”, drawing attention to the growing need for responsible digital behaviour.

The fact-checking unit encouraged citizens to pause and verify information before clicking or sharing it online. Its message highlighted three important steps:

✅ Pause. Verify. Then Click.

Let Truth Shine, Not Fake News

❌ Don’t let fake news overshadow the truth.

✅ Pause. Verify. Then Click.

Stay informed. Stay alert. Stop misinformation.

#PIBFactCheck

— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) November 9, 2026

The appeal seeks to remind social media users that unverified information can contribute to the spread of misleading narratives. It underlined the importance of checking the authenticity of news and online content before accepting it as factual.

Through its message, PIB Fact Check reiterated the importance of remaining informed and alert in the digital environment.

The unit concluded its appeal with the message, “Stay informed. Stay alert. Stop misinformation.”

The initiative highlights the role of responsible internet users in addressing fake news.

By checking sources and verifying claims before sharing content, citizens can help protect the credibility of information and prevent misleading reports from reaching wider audiences.

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