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Lot of positivity towards India...were taken very seriously: All-party delegation member Rekha Sharma after concluding 4-nation visit

New Delhi, June 3: After concluding their multi-nation tour, BJP MP Rekha Sharma, who was part of the all-party delegation led by Baijayant Panda, said on Tuesday that it was a very good experience and there is a lot of positivity towards India.

Misinformation circulating, lot of work to be done in Washington: Shashi Tharoor

Brasilia, June 3: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who is currently leading the all-party Indian parliamentary delegation in Brazil, has said that the upcoming visit to the United States will be a crucial opportunity to counter misinformation and competing narratives surrounding Operation Sindoor.

Ayush Suraksha Portal a vigilant watchtower against misinformation: Prataprao Jadhav

New Delhi, May 30: In a landmark step toward strengthening consumer protection and regulatory oversight in the field of traditional medicine, the Ministry of Ayush on Friday launched the Ayush Suraksha Portal, which will serve as a vigilant watchtower against misinformation.

Sonu Nigam lashes out at media over wrongly attributed tweet from an imposter on social media

Mumbai, May 22: Playback singer Sonu Nigam is lashed out at the media after a publication falsely quoted him over the language row. The singer took to his Instagram on Thursday, and shared screenshots, which show his imposter account on social media engaging with Tejasvi Surya, Member of the Lok Sabha from Bengaluru.

PIB rejects claims of temperature soaring to 55 degrees Celsius between May 29-June 2

New Delhi, May 21: The Government has dismissed viral claims, circulating on social media, that the week starting from May end to June first week (May 29 - June 2), will see an intense heatwave and the temperature may soar up to 55 degrees Celsius.

Mukesh Khanna calls out false narrative that India pleaded for ceasefire with Pakistan

Mumbai, May 17: 'Shaktimaan' fame actor Mukesh Khanna called out media and social media for spreading a false narrative that India pleaded for a ceasefire with Pakistan.

Mukesh Khanna calls out false narrative that India pleaded for ceasefire with Pakistan

Mumbai, May 17: 'Shaktimaan' fame actor Mukesh Khanna called out media and social media for spreading a false narrative that India pleaded for a ceasefire with Pakistan.

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.

TRT World, Global Times now available in India after short-lived block

New Delhi, May 14: Turkish news broadcaster, TRT World and the account of the Chinese state-run propaganda mouthpiece, Global Times, are now available in India.

'X' account of Turkish broadcaster 'TRT World' withheld in India

New Delhi, May 14: In a series of swift action against certain media outlets peddling propaganda and misinformation against India, the X account of Turkish news broadcaster, TRT World has been withheld in India, as observed on Wednesday.

J&K govt urges people to maintain calm, warns against misinformation

Srinagar, May 11: Amid heightened tensions along the border with Pakistan, 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.

Yash salutes unwavering strength of Indian Armed Forces, urges citizens to act responsibly

Mumbai, May 9: Star Yash has saluted the Indian Armed Forces for their strength and dedication, urging citizens to stay united and combat misinformation responsibly.

X to block over 8,000 accounts in India after government order

New Delhi, May 9: Billionaire Elon Musk-led social media platform X on Thursday said the Indian government has asked it to block more than 8,000 accounts in the country for violating laws, and it will comply with the law of the land.

Operation Sindoor: Pak trying to control narrative with barrage of lies, digital theatrics

New Delhi, May 7: Pakistan is trying to distort the narrative on the success of "Operation Sindoor" carried out by the Indian Armed Forces inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), security experts asserted.

Govt debunks fake documents on Indian Army readiness circulated by pro-Pakistan social media handles

New Delhi, April 28: In a deliberate attempt to spread misinformation and compromise national security, several pro-Pakistan social media accounts have been caught circulating fabricated documents falsely claiming to reveal the Indian Army's preparedness and internal assessments. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has firmly labelled these documents as completely fabricated and part of a deliberate disinformation campaign.

Inimical forces may spread false propaganda to disturb peace: Nagaland Police

Kohima, April 26: Nagaland Police in an advisory on Saturday said that through reliable sources it is learnt that after the Pahalgam terror attack inimical and anti national forces would use all tactics to encourage and spread misinformation and false propaganda aiming to disturb the peace and law and order in the country and also in the northeastern state.

Measles misinformation spreads as cases rise across US

Sacramento: , April 24 (IANS) Misinformation about measles and its vaccines was spreading rapidly across the United States, as the country was faced with the most serious outbreak of the disease in a decade, according to a survey.

Union Min Chirag Paswan accuses Opposition of trying to create unrest across country over Waqf (Amendment) Act

Hajipur, April 17: Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Wednesday accused opposition leaders of deliberately attempting to "create unrest" across the country by promoting divisive narratives aimed at misleading the Muslim community over Waqf (Amendment) Act.

TTD denies deaths of over 100 cows in its goshala

Tirupati, April 11: Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) on Friday termed as fake reports that over 100 cows died in the goshala run by it.

Social media comments linked to Warren Buffett false: Berkshire Hathaway

New Delhi, April 5: All reports circulating on social media platforms like X, TikTok, and Facebook “regarding comments allegedly made” by Warren Buffett on the economic policies are false, said American multinational Berkshire Hathaway.

False things being spread by some people are very harmful for our society: Rijiju on Waqf Amendment Bill

New Delhi, March 31: With the government slated to table the revised Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament this week, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju has hit out at leaders seeking to "misguide" people and said Waqf law has been existence for decades.

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.

Himachal Pradesh Education Minister calls for communal harmony amid school circular controversy

Shimla, March 24: A recent circular issued by a private school in the state capital, Shimla, has sparked controversy, with allegations that it was intended to create communal discord. However, Education Minister Rohit Thakur has refuted these claims, emphasizing that the issue is being unnecessarily escalated to disturb social harmony.

Media monitoring initiative not an attack on press freedom: Maha govt

Mumbai, March 9: The Maharashtra government on Sunday categorically rejected the Mumbai Press Club's characterisation of its media monitoring initiative as a "regime of surveillance" or an attack on press freedom.

China escalates cognitive warfare against Taiwan, targets US relations with misinformation campaign

Taipei, March 5: China is intensifying its cognitive warfare efforts against Taiwan, as its United Front Work Department establishes a dedicated misinformation unit, according to a post by Taipei Times.

Vidya Balan alerts fans to fake AI-generated video, urges caution against misleading content

New Delhi, March 2: Actress Vidya Balan has taken a firm stand against the misuse of artificial intelligence after discovering that a deepfake video featuring her is circulating online.

Rozlyn Khan shares Hina Khan's alleged cancer medical reports

Mumbai, Feb 20: In a shocking development, actress Rozlyn Khan has shared what she claims are Hina Khan’s medical reports, allegedly revealing the details of her cancer diagnosis.

Misinformation on social media creating chaos, says Telangana CM

Hyderabad, Feb 18: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday voiced concern over fake news and said misinformation on social media is creating chaos in society.

CBSE rejects allegations of paper leak; warns against misinformation

New Delhi, February 17: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Monday denied allegations of paper leaks in the ongoing Class 10 and 12 board examinations, calling them "baseless" and an attempt to create panic among students and parents.

Mahakumbh: Police takes action against 54 social media accounts for spreading rumours

Prayagraj, February 14: The Uttar Pradesh police have taken action against 54 social media accounts for posting "misleading" content and "spreading rumors" regarding the ongoing 2025 Mahakumbh Mela, according to a police statement.

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.

Manipur govt urges people not to spread rumours, otherwise action will be taken as per law

Imphal, Feb 11: The Manipur government on Tuesday urged people not to fall prey to unverified news, rumours or misinformation that may cause unnecessary panic or disrupt peace and harmony in the state and any attempt to incite violence or disrupt harmony would be dealt with strictly as per the law, officials said.

IT Ministry's new AI initiative to combat misinformation in live broadcasting

New Delhi, Feb 4: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MEITy) on Tuesday launched the TruthTell Hackathon, an initiative to create AI-powered solutions for detecting and verifying misinformation in live broadcasts.

WAVES 2025 to unveil AI-powered solutions for combating misinformation in live broadcasting

New Delhi, February 4: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in collaboration with the India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA), has announced the TruthTell Hackathon as part of the inaugural World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025.

Tibetan President in exile stresses preservation of Tibetan identity amidst Chinese misinformation

Darjeeling, January 31: Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the President of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile, visited Sambhota Tibetan School in Darjeeling, where he addressed the local Tibetan community about the ongoing oppression by China and the importance of preserving Tibetan identity, as reported by Tibet.net.

Anti-pollution measures similar to GRAP needed to combat social media pollution: CEC Rajiv Kumar

New Delhi, January 24: Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday highlighted the need for a clean social media space and said that the entire social media space is polluted. He added that if we have environmental pollution outside, equally serious social media pollution we have inside and that needs anti-pollution measures.

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