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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

Govt Refutes Claim About Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s Statement At AI Summit

Newsmantra — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:44:35 +0000

NEW DELHI. The Government has refuted a social media post claiming that Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the Chinese robot presented at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 by a private University is an Indian robot. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) informed that the claim is fake. The unit added that the Union Minister has never made such a statement. The government has urged citizens to always verify news before believing or sharing it.