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August 07, 2026
'Fake news alert!': MEA denies claims that India sought defence pact with Israel amid Mecca deal
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday warned against such 'malicious posts n social media platforms which use AI to create fake content'
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July 24, 2026
CJP protestors to face passport cancellation? Delhi Police break silence
People should check with official sources before believing any viral claims on the internet, the Delhi Police have warned amidst the protests in Jantar Mantar
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June 25, 2026
Fake news alert: Next Chief of the Army Staff Lt General Dhiraj Seth is not the uncle of UP 'fake brigadier'
A viral post doing the rounds on social media alleged that Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS) Lt General Dhiraj Seth is the uncle of Aryan Verma, who was arrested from Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur Cantonment area
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June 14, 2026
Hate campaign against Akhilesh Yadav's daughter EXPLAINED: How fact-checkers debunked 'Nigerian friend' lie
Yogi Adityanath himself came down heavily against those spreading baseless lies against the SP chief's daughter as a means of political vendetta
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March 19, 2026
After Naftali Bennett, now IDF General Yaron Finkelman killed by Iranian missiles?
Pro-Iranian social media handles have started celebrating the death of Naftali Bennett, the former Prime Minister of Israel, and celebrated IDF General Yaron Finkelman
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March 15, 2026
'Evidence of Netanyahu’s death': Six fingers during press meet, fake background... Israeli PMO responds
There were theories that Netanyahu had survived Iranian strikes but needed medical attention for his injuries—forcing him to take a break from media briefing
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March 13, 2026
Did Iranian missiles cause a fire on the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier? US Navy clarifies
The Trump administration had dispatched the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, from the Caribbean Sea to the Red Sea ahead of the initial strikes on the IR of Iran
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December 03, 2025
I&B minister Ashwini Vaishnaw calls AI deepfakes, fake news a threat to Indian Constitution and democracy
Ashwini Vaishnaw at the Lok Sabha said India needs strict legal measures to combat the crisis of deepfakes and misinformation
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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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May 07, 2025
CBSE issues clarification on 'fake notice', releases Digilocker access code
CBSE in an official press release mentioned that the result of the board exam 2025 is under preparation and is expected to be declared soon
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February 03, 2025
Nepal, not Prayagraj Mahakumbh! UP Police after those who shared misleading videos on social media
A video from Nepal has been shared online with the claim that it captured the scenes at Mahakumbh after the stampede that claimed several lives
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August 17, 2024
Kolkata doctor's rape-murder: Police Commissioner slams presence of '150 mg semen' claim, other fake news
RG Kar Medical College victim's postmortem was filmed and transparent: Vineet Goyal
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June 16, 2024
Drinking cold water during heatwaves WON'T kill you. Another heatstroke hoax debunked | FACT-CHECK
Everything you need to know about heatstroke and its treatment
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April 14, 2024
IDF shows old Russian missile launch video as Iranian strike on Israeli citizens, claims X
A portion of an old YouTube video was included in IDF's post, the disclaimer said
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April 11, 2024
Confused by video of man smoking inside a body bag? Here's truth behind viral post used to fuel Covid conspiracy theory | Fact Check
It was not people acting dead during the pandemic but a Russian shooting set
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March 11, 2024
Fact Check: Did media ignore IAF officer's demise amidst Anant Ambani's pre-wedding bash? Truth behind Major Kumud Dogra's viral pic
While Wing Commander Vats died serving the country, the development is not recent
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October 29, 2022
Delhi Police files FIR against 'The Wire' on BJP IT Cell chief's complaint
Amit Malviya accuses the portal of 'criminal conspiracy'
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September 29, 2021
'The New York Times' says image of Modi on front page is 'completely fabricated'
The image appeared timed to coincide with Modi's trip to the US over the weekend
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December 18, 2020
Govt handle 'fact-checks' PIB Fact Check on Intelligence Bureau recruitment
The Intelligence Bureau confirmed in writing that the advertisement is genuine
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June 27, 2020
Facebook to flag all 'rule-breaking' political posts as advertisers pull out
Facebook had been facing criticism over not policing posts by Trump
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May 28, 2020
Videos of 'locusts' in Mumbai go viral, officials debunk claim
The locust swarms spreading across India have reached Bhandara, not Mumbai
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May 23, 2020
FB post about TV channel staff testing COVID-19 positive lands man in jail
The man claimed 19 employees of a Noida-based news channel had tested positive
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May 15, 2020
Fake news worsening rhetoric against Muslims in India on COVID-19: US official
Brownback said the US was encouraged by statements of Indian officials seeking unity
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May 05, 2020
Hasty laws on fake news amid COVID-19 can undermine critical journalism: UNESCO report
UNESCO report warns of dangers of misinformation, media suppression
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April 15, 2020
PIB, ICMR deny report that Modi didn't consult COVID-19 task force before lockdown
A news report claimed PM Modi didn’t consult the taskforce before extending lockdown
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