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June 01, 2026
FACT CHECK: Can eating yogurt really improve vaginal health by 50 per cent?
What science really knows about probiotics and intimate health
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May 24, 2026
FACT CHECK: Did Nirmala Sitharaman endorse 'Quantum AI' investment platform? Centre clarifies
Reports claimed that investors could earn up to Rs 3,00,000 with just an investment of Rs 22,000 into the allegedly government-backed platform
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April 18, 2026
FACT CHECK: Did RBI make 'new rules' for exchanging old Rs 500, Rs 1000 notes?
This is one of many such claims about old Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes that have been circulating over the past few months
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March 18, 2026
'Zionist Naftali Bennett killed' in overnight Iranian missile strikes on Israel?
Naftali Bennett is said to have been killed in a targeted Iranian airstrike last night, pro-Tehran social media accounts have declared -- not long after having claimed PM Netanyahu's recent video interactions were AI-generated
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March 10, 2026
FACT CHECK | Government dismisses Pakistani disinformation on Defence Minister’s role in sunk Iranian ship
The Press Information Bureau's fact-check unit has identified and denied claims of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh ordering assistance in an attack on an Iranian warship. The allegations were flagged as part of a Pakistani disinformation campaign
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January 27, 2026
FACT CHECK: Truth about video showing President Droupadi Murmu guaranteeing up to Rs 21 lakh monthly profit
Amid confusion among viewers, the PIB Fact Check team has clarified that the videio is fake and generated using AI
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January 19, 2026
FACT CHECK: Is the viral strawberry–dark chocolate combo good for your periods?
A viral period snack promises relief from cramps and bloating, but how much of it is backed by medical evidence?
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December 18, 2025
FACT CHECK: Are polyester and nylon clothes disrupting your hormones without you knowing?
A viral reel claims polyester and nylon disrupt hormones — but what does scientific evidence actually say?
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December 02, 2025
'Need clear law on fake news': Parliament panel seeks stronger Press Council of India, statutory backing for PIB Fact Check team
Demanding a clear law, the Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, chaired by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, also sought to create a unified national portal for complaints
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November 18, 2025
FACT CHECK | Video of NSA Ajit Doval claiming 'more Hindus recruited into ISI' is NOT a deepfake
Ajit Doval's claim that the video of him saying 'more Hindus were recruited into the ISI than Muslims' is a deepfake is debunked as a 2014 video, where the clip was taken from, was found on YouTube
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November 03, 2025
Fact Check: Viral video of Indian Army soldiers saving bear cub in Himalayas is NOT AI-generated. But it...
A quick OSINT couldn’t prove if it was really the Siachen heights where the daring rescue involving a Himalayan Brown Bear took place, and the viral videos are at least a year old
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October 03, 2025
FACT CHECK: Was Sonam Wangchuk arrested on Amit Shah's orders? Here's truth about viral videos of Ladakh officials
The viral video purportedly showed ADC Leh Ghulam Muhammad making claims that Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on directions of Union Home Minister Amit Shah
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September 23, 2025
FACT CHECK: Truth about 'Kantara: Chapter 1' poster asking fans to abstain from non-veg, alcohol and smoking
Rishabh Shetty pointed out that Kantara has been an emotional journey for him for the past five years, working on the first part for two years and the prequel for three years
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September 17, 2025
FACT CHECK: Truth about Charlie Kirk saying gay people should be 'stoned to death' revealed
Author Stephen King was among those who shared the video, claiming that Charlie Kirk 'advocated stoning gays to death'
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September 17, 2025
FACT CHECK: Viral Tyler Robinson photo showing his wearing a Trump t-shirt is NOT real; this is what he actually wore
The viral image showed Charlie Kirk's alleged shooter Tyler Robinson donning a red t-shirt that reads 'Trump' and 'Make America Great Again'
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August 27, 2025
Fact Check: Can kidney stones be removed without surgery?
Can kidney stones be removed without surgery? Here's what you need to know about a viral Instagram claim, treatment procedures and expert advice
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August 12, 2025
Deepfake alert! After Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, AI video of Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi shows bizarre claims on Operation Sindoor
This is not the first time that a deepfake video of Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has appeared online
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August 11, 2025
FACT CHECK | Did India lose 6 jets and a Heron UAV during Operation Sindoor? Here's the truth
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh on Saturday confirmed that India shot down at least five Pakistani fighter jets and an Airborne Warning & Control System (AWACS) plane during Operation Sindoor
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August 08, 2025
FACT CHECK: Registered post has NOT been discontinued; Here is the truth
India Post's Registered Post will continue to operate, with India Post debunking recent rumours of its discontinuation. The service has been merged with Speed Post to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and introduce modern features like advanced tracking and secure OTP-based delivery
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August 03, 2025
FACT CHECK: New Delhi to modify India-US bilateral agreements after Donald Trump's 25% tariff? Here's the truth
MEA's clarification follows reports claiming that the Indian government was considering suspending or reviewing certain bilateral agreements with the US.
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August 02, 2025
FACT CHECK | What is the truth about 'three blue tick' and 'red tick' features on WhatsApp?
The PIB has issued clarifications regarding the speculations regarding new verification badges introduced on WhatsApp
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August 01, 2025
FACT CHECK: Was Nimisha Priya's death sentence revoked? MEA clarifies truth about media reports on Kerala nurse's release agreement
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Nimisha Priya case is a sensitive matter and the Centre has been giving all possible assistance for the Kerala nurse
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July 05, 2025
FACT CHECK: Was NIA raid in McLeodganj linked to Dalai Lama security, Khalistani terror funding? Here's the truth
NIA said it had informed the local police regarding the raid and the cops accompanied the sleuths during the search in McLeodganj
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June 26, 2025
FACT CHECK: Will you have to pay toll for two-wheeelers from July 15? Here's the truth
Two-wheelers have been exempt from paying toll on major highways in order to relieve low-income commuters of financial burden
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June 04, 2025
FACT CHECK: Did Sheikh Mujibur Rahman lose 'freedom fighter' status? Here's who counts as a Bir Muktijoddha
This comes days after Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal formally charged ouster PM Sheikh Hasina with crimes against humanity charges, including mass murder
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