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UAE govt dismisses media reports on lifetime Golden Visa as fake news
Dubai, July 9: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has rejected reports published in some local and foreign media and websites about the UAE granting a lifetime Golden Visa to certain nationalities.
India debunks Pakistani digital army's claims on recall of embassy official from Jakarta
New Delhi, July 8: Calling out Pakistan's malicious campaign, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday issued a Fact Check report on a 'fake' letter circulated on social media over the purported recall of an Indian defence official from the Embassy in Jakarta.
Jodhpur AIIMS shares health update on Ashwini Vaishnaw's father
Jodhpur, July 8: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s father Daulal Vaishnaw is serious but under the supervision of senior doctors, said the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Tuesday, quelling fake rumours and speculation of his demise on multiple platforms, including TV channels and social media.
Trump does not rule out striking Iran again if it rebuilds nuclear sites
The Hague, June 25: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that if Iran rebuilds nuclear facilities, the United States will carry out another strike on it.
US denies inviting Pakistan military chief to Washington parade
New York, June 15: In a blow to purveyors of fake news trying to create a diplomatic rift between the US and India, the White House has denied that Pakistan's military chief, Asim Munir, was invited to the Washington Military Parade on Saturday.
Israel slams Iranian media for 'spreading lies', calls downing of F-35 jets 'fake news'
Jerusalem, June 14: The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Saturday accused the Iranian media of "spreading lies" while terming reports about the downing of two Israeli F-35 fighter jets as "fake news".
Israel slams 'fake' reporting of attack near aid distribution centre in Gaza
New Delhi, June 1: Amidst the ongoing face-off in Gaza, a humanitarian aid distribution centre in Southern Gaza’s Rafah came under fire on Sunday, resulting in the death of more than 30 Palestinians. Gaza was quick to pin blame on Israel for ‘killing innocents’ but the latter dismissed the claims as plain lies and also accused Hamas of colluding with major news portals like Al Jazeera and BBC to fan a fake propaganda.
Director Prem Kumar trashes rumours of Vijay Sethupathi, Pradeep Ranganathan turning down sequel to '96
Chennai, May 30: Director C Premkumar has now trashed rumours doing the rounds on social media that actors Pradeep Ranganathan and Vijay Sethupathi had turned down the offer to play the lead in the sequel to his immensely popular love story, '96.
Pakistan Deputy PM draws flak after citing fake image to praise PAF in Parliament
Islamabad, May 16: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has come under widespread criticism for citing a fake newspaper image praising Pakistan, circulated over social media platforms, falsely claiming it to be from the UK-based paper The Daily Telegraph. Ishar Dar referred to the fake image describing Pakistan Airforce (PAF) as the ‘undisputed king of the skies’, during his speech in the Parliament session on Thursday.
PIB Fact Check debunks fake Daily Telegraph report circulated by Pakistan
New Delhi, May 16: The central government has exposed yet another instance of fake news being circulated by Pakistan on social media -- this time involving a fabricated front page of a reputed British daily.
PIB Fact-Check debunks fake claims of last rites of IAF Rafale pilot
New Delhi, May 15: The fact-check unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) exposed another social media claim on Thursday, spreading a false narrative on Indian casualties in Operation Sindoor.
India blocks X accounts of Chinese state media for spreading Pakistani propaganda, fake news
New Delhi, May 14: In a significant diplomatic and digital move, India on Wednesday blocked the X accounts of China's state-run media outlets, Global Times and Xinhua News Agency, for spreading disinformation and Pakistani propaganda amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.
Jammu Kashmir Government urges calm, warns against misinformation amid tensions
Srinagar, May 11: Amid heightened tensions along the border, the Jammu and Kashmir Government on Sunday issued a public advisory urging citizens to stay calm and avoid engaging with unverified claims circulating on social media.
Govt to take stern action if fake news is spread on social media: Eknath Shinde
Mumbai, May 9: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday warned that the government will take stern action against those spreading fake news on social media, especially amid the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan.
Varun Dhawan, Parineeti Chopra urge citizens to stop spreading fake news amid India-Pakistan tensions
Mumbai, May 9: Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, Bollywood celebrities Varun Dhawan and Parineeti Chopra urged citizens to rely on verified sources and not fall prey to fake news.
Anyone spreading fake news will be strictly dealt with: CM Banerjee
Kolkata, May 7: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday cautioned against the circulation of fake news or fake information that might aggravate internal tensions in the wake of 'Operation Sindoor' crushing terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir.
Claims of Pakistan destroying Indian Brigade HQ in retaliation for 'Operation Sindoor' are false, clarifies PIB
New Delhi, May 7: A fact-check unit of the Central government has debunked the claim circulating on social media that Pakistan has destroyed an Indian Brigade Headquarters in retaliation for the 'Operation Sindoor' conducted by the Indian Armed Forces against terrorist hideouts.
Haters resort to 'fake news': Israel Embassy denies issuing note verbale to MEA
New Delhi, April 30: The Embassy of Israel in India on Wednesday denied issuing the 'note verbale' to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), accusing an Indian Army officer of sexually assaulting an Israel Defense Force (IDF) personnel during a joint military exercise in Jammu and Kashmir, terming it as completely "fake".
Preity Zinta calls out fake quote about Rishab Pant's performance
Mumbai, April 19: Bollywood actor and Punjab Kings' co-owner Preity Zinta on Saturday shut down the reports that claimed that her IPL franchise chose Shreyas Iyer over Rishabh Pant due to performance-based preferences.
Maha govt issues directions to counter 'misleading news' promptly
Mumbai, March 29: The General Administrative Department (GAD) has issued directions to all departments to counter misinformation and misleading content regarding the functioning of the Maharashtra government.
Shame on you...: Preity Zinta slams Congress' Kerala unit for spreading 'fake news' against her
Mumbai, February 25: Bollywood actress Preity Zinta slammed the Congress party's Kerala wing for spreading "fake news" about getting her loans written off and giving her social media accounts to the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Preity Zinta slams Congress party for spreading false news about her
Mumbai, Feb 25: Actress Preity Zinta, who is known for 'Dil Chahta Hai', 'Koi... Mil Gaya', 'Lakshya', 'Veer-Zaara' and others, has hit back at Indian National Congress' Kerala unit accusing them of cooking lies and putting them out in the public domain.
Bar Council of India says will lodge FIR against miscreants spreading fake news
New Delhi, February 11: The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Tuesday said that the body will lodge an FIR against miscreants who have circulated false news on social media platforms about a strike call and attempted to mislead lawyers and cause harm to litigants and the institution.
Nepal's social media bill proposes stringent measures to control spread of fake news
Kathmandu, January 28: Nepal has drafted a social media bill with stringent provisions which includes measures to control spread of fake news and deep fakes.
Delhi CEO launches Myth vs Facts Register to combat fake news ahead of Assembly polls
New Delhi, January 15: Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) launched a "Myth vs Facts Register" on Wednesday to combat fake news and safeguard the integrity of the electoral process ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.