The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check has dismissed a viral social media claim alleging an Instagram ban in India from the night of August 25, 2026, calling it completely false.
In a post on X, PIB Fact Check clarified that the Government of India has not announced any decision to ban Instagram.
The agency urged people not to believe or share unverified claims that are circulating widely on social media.
सोशल मीडिया पर एक पोस्ट साझा कर दावा किया जा रहा है कि भारत सरकार द्वारा 25 अगस्त 2026 की रात से भारत में #Instagram पर प्रतिबंध लगा दिया जाएगा।#PIBFactCheck
❌ यह दावा #फर्जी है।
✅ भारत सरकार द्वारा ऐसी कोई घोषणा नहीं की गई है।
⚠️कृपया सतर्क रहें और ऐसे भ्रामक दावों के… pic.twitter.com/6v9Dz8bdUV
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) July 27, 2026
The fact-checking unit advised users to verify information only through official government channels and exercise caution before forwarding sensational posts that could mislead the public.
PIB Fact Check also encouraged citizens to report suspicious images, videos or messages related to the Central Government for verification. It said the agency would examine the content and provide accurate information to help curb the spread of misinformation.
People can report suspected misinformation through WhatsApp at +91 8799711259 or email [email protected].
PIB Fact Check urged the public to verify doubtful claims before sharing them online and rely only on authentic government sources for official updates.
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