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PIB Fact Check Debunks Social Media Posts Citing Petrol, Diesel Price Hikes
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The fact-checking unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Wednesday dismissed as fake a viral message claiming that petrol and diesel prices have been hiked by up to Rs 12.50 per litre.
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Government Flags Fake Advisory After 'Operation Sindoor',Urges Caution
In the wake of the Indian armed forces' successful 'Operation Sindoor', which targeted nine high-value terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the government's official fact-checking agency has flagged a fabricated advisory fals
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Centre Notifies PIB As Official Fact Checker For Online Content
The Centre on Wednesday notified the fact check unit under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) to monitor online content pertaining to the government for accuracy.
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No Mention Of "PBI Fact Check": Minister On Centre's Fake News Rules
A controversy arose over the Centre's notification on Thursday that fake news about the Union government would be forcibly taken down and the agency that would declare content as fake news would be the Press Information Bureau.
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GST Has Made Eating In Restaurants Cheaper, Claims Indian Govt
The Press Information Bureau of India analysed the savings on a restaurant bill in the pre and post-GST era.
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Government Asks YouTube to Take Down 3 Channels Spreading Fake News, Sensational Claims
YouTube was asked by the government to take down three channels that were found to have spread fake news online, while making sensational claims about the government's public welfare initiatives. The fact checking unit of the Press Information Bureau had identified three channels using thumbnails and images of TV news channels and their anchors to ...
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PIB Accuses YouTube Channel of Spreading Fake News About Election Commission, PM Modi, CJI
A YouTube channel has been accused of spreading fake news about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Supreme Court of India, the Chief Justice of India, and the Election Commission, according to a tweet by the fact-checking team of the Press Information Bureau (PIB). The nodal agency also stated that the channel has almost 10 lakh subscribers and 32 c...
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Fact-Check: Free Smartphone For All Scheme? Government Says This
The centre today denied claims that the Education Ministry will provide free smartphones to everyone in the country.
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New Press Body Rules Intend To Restrict Critical Reporting Of Centre: Editors Guild
The Editors Guild of India raised objections to the new accreditation guidelines issued by the Press Information Bureau, saying arbitrary and draconian clauses have been included with an intent to restrict any critical reporting of the government.
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Indian Government Working On Low-Cost AC Charging Infrastructure
The Department of Science and Technology, the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to the government of India and Niti-Aayog worked in fast-track mode to develop specifications, prototype products, and undertake testing and validation of the proposed low-cost AC charging points.
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PIB Official, Who Tested Positive For COVID-19, Discharged From AIIMS: Report
Principal Director General of Press Information Bureau (PIB) KS Dhatwalia who had tested COVID-19 positive and was admitted to the AIIMS was discharged today.
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WhatsApp Three Red Ticks Viral Message is Fake: PIB Fact Check
A viral message stating that WhatsApp message ticks can let users know if the government is taking noticed of their messages has been quashed by the Press Information Bureau fact check.
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Press Bureau Vows Action After Employee's Tweet On Jamia Clashes
The Press Information Bureau has expressed regret over a tweet from its official Twitter handle which came out in support of the protesters involved in clashes with Delhi police.
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KS Dhatwalia Appointed As Chief Spokesperson Of Government
Kuldeep Singh Dhatwalia, an Indian Information Service (IIS) officer, was on Monday appointed the principal spokesperson of the government, according to an official order.
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Press Body Cancels Accreditation Of Bihar Shelter Home Scandal Accused
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Wednesday cancelled the accreditation of Brajesh Kumar, who is the prime accused in the Bihar shelter home sex scandal case.
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PIB Fact Check Debunks Social Media Posts Citing Petrol, Diesel Price Hikes
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The fact-checking unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Wednesday dismissed as fake a viral message claiming that petrol and diesel prices have been hiked by up to Rs 12.50 per litre.
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Government Flags Fake Advisory After 'Operation Sindoor',Urges Caution
In the wake of the Indian armed forces' successful 'Operation Sindoor', which targeted nine high-value terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the government's official fact-checking agency has flagged a fabricated advisory fals
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Centre Notifies PIB As Official Fact Checker For Online Content
The Centre on Wednesday notified the fact check unit under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) to monitor online content pertaining to the government for accuracy.
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No Mention Of "PBI Fact Check": Minister On Centre's Fake News Rules
A controversy arose over the Centre's notification on Thursday that fake news about the Union government would be forcibly taken down and the agency that would declare content as fake news would be the Press Information Bureau.
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GST Has Made Eating In Restaurants Cheaper, Claims Indian Govt
The Press Information Bureau of India analysed the savings on a restaurant bill in the pre and post-GST era.
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Government Asks YouTube to Take Down 3 Channels Spreading Fake News, Sensational Claims
YouTube was asked by the government to take down three channels that were found to have spread fake news online, while making sensational claims about the government's public welfare initiatives. The fact checking unit of the Press Information Bureau had identified three channels using thumbnails and images of TV news channels and their anchors to ...
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PIB Accuses YouTube Channel of Spreading Fake News About Election Commission, PM Modi, CJI
A YouTube channel has been accused of spreading fake news about Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Supreme Court of India, the Chief Justice of India, and the Election Commission, according to a tweet by the fact-checking team of the Press Information Bureau (PIB). The nodal agency also stated that the channel has almost 10 lakh subscribers and 32 c...
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Fact-Check: Free Smartphone For All Scheme? Government Says This
The centre today denied claims that the Education Ministry will provide free smartphones to everyone in the country.
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New Press Body Rules Intend To Restrict Critical Reporting Of Centre: Editors Guild
The Editors Guild of India raised objections to the new accreditation guidelines issued by the Press Information Bureau, saying arbitrary and draconian clauses have been included with an intent to restrict any critical reporting of the government.
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Indian Government Working On Low-Cost AC Charging Infrastructure
The Department of Science and Technology, the Office of Principal Scientific Advisor to the government of India and Niti-Aayog worked in fast-track mode to develop specifications, prototype products, and undertake testing and validation of the proposed low-cost AC charging points.
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PIB Official, Who Tested Positive For COVID-19, Discharged From AIIMS: Report
Principal Director General of Press Information Bureau (PIB) KS Dhatwalia who had tested COVID-19 positive and was admitted to the AIIMS was discharged today.
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WhatsApp Three Red Ticks Viral Message is Fake: PIB Fact Check
A viral message stating that WhatsApp message ticks can let users know if the government is taking noticed of their messages has been quashed by the Press Information Bureau fact check.
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Press Bureau Vows Action After Employee's Tweet On Jamia Clashes
The Press Information Bureau has expressed regret over a tweet from its official Twitter handle which came out in support of the protesters involved in clashes with Delhi police.
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KS Dhatwalia Appointed As Chief Spokesperson Of Government
Kuldeep Singh Dhatwalia, an Indian Information Service (IIS) officer, was on Monday appointed the principal spokesperson of the government, according to an official order.
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Press Body Cancels Accreditation Of Bihar Shelter Home Scandal Accused
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Wednesday cancelled the accreditation of Brajesh Kumar, who is the prime accused in the Bihar shelter home sex scandal case.
