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Pak claims hack, deletes Economic Affairs X account amid ‘loan’ trolling
Pakistan claimed that the X account of its Economic Affairs Division was hacked following a post addressed to the country’s international partners.
Updated on May 09, 2025 05:37 PM IST
Rithala-Narela Metro line gets nod from finance ministry
While the entire project is estimated to cost ₹6,231 crore to construct, Delhi and Haryana portions are estimated to cost around ₹5,685.22 cr and ₹545.77 cr.
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 11:41 PM IST
Centre notifies PIB’s fact check unit under IT rules
Centre notifies PIB’s fact check unit under IT rules
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 07:09 PM IST
HT News Desk | Reported by Aditi Agrawal
These ‘ISRO’ accounts on Instagram are fake, warns govt
‘isro.dos’ is the national space agency's official handle on Instagram, the government noted.
Updated on Aug 24, 2023 03:49 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
‘Now, govt to decide…’: Kapil Sibal on amended IT Rules
However, Union Minister Chandrasekhar clarified on Friday that the rules do not mention “PIB Fact Check.”
Published on Apr 08, 2023 05:32 PM IST
Political slugfest erupts over amended IT rules
The new rule mandates intermediaries to ensure users do not post content about the Union government that has been “fact checked” by an approved body.
Updated on Apr 08, 2023 04:51 AM IST
Deeksha Bhardwaj, New Delhi
Centre rejects viral claim on linking CGHS with Ayushman Bharat Health account
The CGHS is the scheme which provides healthcare facilities for the central government employees and pensioners and their dependence in CGHS-covered cities.
Published on Mar 18, 2023 02:43 PM IST
PIB’s Fact Check busts three YouTube channels spreading fake news, people react
PIB shared multiple tweets to inform people about three YouTube channel that are spreading misinformation among millions of subscribers.
Published on Dec 20, 2022 04:14 PM IST
Trisha Sengupta
‘Misleading’: Govt on Kapil Sibal's ‘prosecution for defamatory remarks’ claim
Earlier in the day, the former Union IT minister was quoted as saying by news agency ANI that the government made social media “the only platform left for ordinary citizens” unsafe for users and safe for itself, and “when defamatory statements are made... people will be prosecuted”.
Published on Oct 29, 2022 08:38 PM IST
Yagya Sharma | Edited by Sohini Goswami
On ‘no flag, no ration’ clip, govt fact-checking body says no such order given
The video showed a man, who seemed to be a ration depot employee, saying he had received orders from the government that each individual receiving ration would have to buy the flag for ₹20 and display it at their homes.
Updated on Aug 10, 2022 10:02 PM IST
Written by Kanishka Singharia | Edited by Sohini Goswami
Govt warns against fake RBI notification offering ₹4.59 crore to beneficiary
The Press Information Bureau (PIB), through its Twitter handle on fact check, said the central bank does not offer any such payments/funds. It further said that the RBI never calls or sends emails asking for personal information.
Published on Jul 13, 2022 11:19 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Modi to launch Gati Shakti master plan tomorrow
PM GatiShakti is aimed at generating multiple employment opportunities, cut down of logistics cost, improve supply chains and make local goods globally competitive.
Updated on Oct 12, 2021 08:37 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Is China spreading asthma in India through firecrackers? Govt junks fake news
The PIB fact check handle on Twitter alerted that the home ministry hasn't issued any alert against Chinese firecrackers and decorative lights for spreading asthma and blindness.
Published on Sep 29, 2021 08:35 PM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Govt giving ₹4,000 to all under Covid scheme? Here's the truth
The Centre has announced a slew of measures amid the economic distress during the coronavirus pandemic and the restrictions put in place to curb the rising cases of Covid-19 across the country.
Published on Jul 03, 2021 06:22 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
Cops dance to Enjaai Enjaami at Chennai station, get thumbs up from tweeple
The video shared by PIB Tamil Nadu, shows a group of RPF personnel dancing to a popular song while wearing masks and gloves.
Published on May 10, 2021 05:36 PM IST
Srimoyee Chowdhury
Beware of this fake recruitment notification in circulation, says PIB
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has said that a fake notice issued by 'Bio Chemic Education Grant Commission' is claiming to offer employment under the Government of India.
Published on Apr 15, 2021 01:51 PM IST