New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The government on Sunday dismissed as “misleading” a viral social media post that claimed India was facing a severe power crisis and potential grid failures due to coal shortages, asserting that the country’s power system remains stable and fully capable of meeting demand.The clarification came from the Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) Fact Check unit, which said that the claims being circulated online were aimed at creating unnecessary panic among the public.Accordin…
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New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The fact-checking unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Friday debunked a fake report circulating on social media that falsely claimed to be an Intelligence Bureau (IB) assessment on the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.In a post on X, PIB Fact Check said: “A report titled ‘Preliminary Assessment of West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026’ is circulating on social media, claiming to have been issued by the Intelligence Bureau (IB).PIB Fact Check: This report …
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has asked all states and Union Territories to immediately step up proactive public communication on the availability of LPG and other petroleum products, citing the continued circulation of rumours and misinformation that are causing unnecessary public concern and panic buying.In a letter dated April 2, 2026, Secretary Dr Neeraj Mittal urged Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories to ensure daily press briefi…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) State-owned Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) on Friday said it has suspended 10 liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distributors for alleged malpractices, reiterating its zero-tolerance policy against irregularities in its distribution network.Taking to the social media platform X, the company informed that it initiated strict action by suspending 10 LPG distributors found involved in malpractice.”With a zero-tolerance approach, we are ensuring accountability an…
Bhubaneswar, March 27 (IANS) After famous Bollywood producer Subhash Ghai shared a post featuring a sand statue of himself, which turned out to be AI-generated, renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik on Friday clarified that he did not create the sculpture and that it appears to be digitally fabricated. Notably, Ghai had earlier shared the image on his social media handles, expressing appreciation and thanking Pattnaik for what he believed was a remarkable tribute, unaware that the sculpture …
Thiruvananthapuram, March 26 (IANS) In a swift response during the ongoing Assembly election process, Kerala Police have acted against the circulation of an AI-generated video that allegedly portrayed Prime Minister and key constitutional authorities, including the Election Commission of India, in a misleading and defamatory manner.The video surfaced on the social media platform X and was flagged through official channels, including inputs from the election machinery.Authorities assessed that th…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 25 (IANS) The controversy over the appearance of the BJP’s seal on an official Election Commission circular continued to intensify in Kerala, with police action over the past two days adding a fresh layer of tension to the issue.In a sweeping move, the Kerala Police have issued notices to 270 X (formerly Twitter) handles, 200 Facebook pages and 90 Instagram accounts that shared the image of the controversial circular.Acting on police directives, Facebook and Instagram…
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday flagged a social media post that was circulating widely online and spreading false information about the alleged detention of an Indian national in Saudi Arabia for being an Israeli spy.The claim, shared on the social media platform X, asserted that Saudi authorities had arrested two agents linked to Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad, including an Indian national, accusing them of plotting bomb attacks intended to fra…
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Elon Musk-owned social media platform X on Wednesday announced major changes to its creator revenue-sharing programme as it steps up efforts to control the spread of AI-generated content, especially during times of conflict. The move comes as the platform faces rising concerns over misinformation amid the ongoing tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran.In a post, X’s Product Head Nikita Bier said the company is revising its Creator Revenue Sharing polici…
Mumbai, Feb 18 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) state president Sunil Tatkare on Wednesday warned of stern legal action against those circulating fake AI-generated audio and video clips purportedly featuring former Deputy Chief Minister and party national president Ajit Pawar.Tatkare alleged that certain individuals were spreading false and misleading statements in Ajit Pawar’s voice to serve political and social agendas.He described the circulation of such AI-generated content as a ser…