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Did PM Modi announce a Rs 25 lakh monthly income scheme? Here's the truth

A fake video using artificial intelligence shows Prime Minister Modi promoting an investment scheme. This fraudulent platform falsely promises significant monthly income for a small initial investment. The Press Information Bureau has confirmed the video is fake and warned citizens about the scam. Cyber fraud cases are rising sharply across…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Govt rebuts 'first recognition' reports on Operation Sindoor martyrs

The government has refuted claims that six soldiers killed in Operation Sindoor were only recently officially recognised. The Press Information Bureau clarified that these heroes were publicly honoured shortly after the operation in May 2025, receiving gallantry awards and tributes. Reports suggesting this was the first acknowledgement are incorrect, and…

The Economic Times · Jun 27

The billionaire shakedown: How India changed its 'default' settings

India's decade-old Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has revolutionized corporate finance, ending a 'defaulter's paradise' and recovering trillions. While significantly boosting financial stability and economic growth, the law now faces challenges from judicial delays. Recent amendments aim to address these bottlenecks, ensuring the code's continued effectiveness in safeguarding India's economic progress.

The Economic Times · May 29

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Is petrol cheaper in Bhutan than India? Here’s the truth

A viral social media video falsely claims petrol is cheaper in Bhutan than in India. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked this, stating the video is old and shared out of context to spread misinformation. Recent fuel price hikes in India and comparisons with neighboring countries highlight the misleading…

The Economic Times · May 17

Are Petrol Pumps Really Closing Every Sunday?

Imagine driving to a petrol pump on a Sunday morning Only to find the gates locked. That exact fear spread rapidly across social media after a viral message claimed petrol pumps would remain closed every Sunday in several Indian states following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s fuel conservation appeal. Within hours,…

MyLifeXP · May 15

Media workshop on new criminal laws held

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Wednesday organised a workshop for media persons on the three new criminal laws.

The Hindu · May 8, 2024

PIB fact-check unit flags nine YouTube channels for allegedly spreading fake news

The fact-check unit of the Press Information Bureau has flagged nine YouTube channels for allegedly spreading fake news and misinformation in India

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

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PIB’s fact-check unit has acted against more than 28,000 ‘fake news’ posts since Nov 2020: Thakur

The government’s fact checking body under the Press Information Bureau has taken action in 28,380 instances involving “fake news” on digital platforms between November 2020 and June this year, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur said today in response to an unstarred question in the Rajya Sabha.

Newslaundry · Jul 20, 2023

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