PIB Fact Check
Government Exposes Fake Delhi Blast Image: How Lebanon Airstrike Photo Spread Viral Misinformation
Nov 11, 2025 02:49 am CST
In the aftermath of a deadly car explosion near Delhi's Red Fort, the Press Information Bureau's Fact Check unit exposed widespread misinformation as social media accounts circulated an image from a September 2024 Israeli airstrike on Lebanon falsely claiming it showed the Delhi blast. The factual intervention came as authorities continue investigating the actual explosion that killed eight and injured over 25 people, highlighting the critical importance of verifying information during crisis situations.
Fact Check: Uttarakhand University Debunks Fake Notice About Extra Marks for PM Modi's Event Attendance
Nov 09, 2025 10:57 am CST
A fabricated notice claiming Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University would award students 50 internal marks for attending PM Modi's November 2025 event has been officially debunked. Both the university and PIB Fact Check confirmed the document is fake, with no mandatory attendance requirements or marks incentives for the Prime Minister's silver jubilee celebration. Police have filed a case against those spreading this misinformation and are working to identify the culprits behind the forgery.
Fact Check: AI-Generated Deepfake Video Falsely Shows President Murmu Accusing PM Modi Over Rafale Jets
Oct 29, 2025 03:32 pm CST
A deepfake video of President Droupadi Murmu circulating on social media falsely claims she was blackmailed by PM Modi regarding Rafale fighter jets. PIB Fact Check has confirmed this is an AI-generated fake created by Pakistani propaganda accounts, urging citizens to verify information through official channels and be vigilant against digital manipulation tactics.