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PIB Fact Check Dismisses Social Media Claim Of Instagram Ban In India

Newsmantra — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:54:23 +0000

NEW DELHI. The government has refuted a post circulating on social media, claiming that the centre will impose a ban on Instagram in India starting from the night of the 25th of next month. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) said that the claim is fake.

The unit clarified that no such announcement has been made by the government. The PIB has also advised citizens to rely only on reliable official sources for verified information. It has also urged people to report any such misleading or manipulated content on contact no: +918799711259, or email address factcheck@pib.gov.in.

Government Debunks Fake Social Media Claim About Student’s Death During Protests

Newsmantra — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:31:38 +0000

NEW DELHI. The government has debunked social media posts circulating a video claiming that a student died during the protests in Delhi and alleging that the police refused to register an FIR based on the student’s mother’s complaint. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has clarified that the claim is false.

The unit said no protest-related deaths have occurred in Delhi and that the viral video featuring the woman is an AI-generated deepfake created to mislead the public as part of a disinformation campaign.

The PIB has urged citizens to verify information only through official sources and refrain from sharing any unverified content.

Govt Debunks AI Deepfake Video of Rajnath Singh Shared by Pakistani Handles

Newsmantra — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:27:15 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check Unit has debunked an AI-generated fake video circulating online that falsely depicted Defence Minister Rajnath Singh making threatening remarks about protesting students in Delhi. Official sources clarified that the Minister made no such statement, calling the video part of a disinformation campaign run by Pakistani propaganda accounts. Authorities urged citizens to refrain from sharing unverified content, report suspicious posts to PIB, and rely strictly on official sources.

PIB Fact-Check Unit Strengthens Fight Against Misinformation

Newsmantra — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check Unit (FCU) has issued over 2,900 verifications to counter misinformation related to the central government, as part of intensified efforts to curb fake news. Functioning under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the unit verifies misleading content using authorised sources and disseminates accurate information through platforms such as X, Facebook, Instagram, Telegram and WhatsApp. It has addressed a wide range of false content, including deepfakes, AI-generated material, fake notifications and fraudulent websites, thereby helping citizens access reliable information.

The government highlighted that the initiative plays a crucial role in maintaining information integrity and public trust, especially during sensitive situations such as Operation Sindoor, where over 1,400 misleading URLs were blocked. Supported by the IT Rules, 2021, the FCU also promotes public participation by encouraging citizens to report suspicious content, making it an important tool in combating misinformation and strengthening digital awareness. PIB