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Washington, March 16 – US President Donald Trump said that Washington is speaking with several countries about helping to police the Strait of Hormuz, while asserting that Iran’s military capabilities have been sharply degraded in the ongoing conflict.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force...

The Ministry of External Affairs' Fact Check Unit has refuted claims circulating on social media that India has threatened Iran and that the Indian Navy has entered the waters against the West Asian nation. The Fact Check Unit has labeled these claims as "false" and has urged citizens to be...

The government has denied a video circulating on social media claiming that Major General CS Mann, as ADG, has made a statement supporting Israel and the US's actions against Iran. The fact-checking unit of the Press Information Bureau clarified that the video is AI-generated and a deepfake. The...

The Ministry of External Affairs' Fact Check Unit has refuted claims circulating on social media that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi's request to allow Indian ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz. The Fact Check Unit has labeled the claim as false...

Washington, March 11 – A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to make Tibet a priority in its foreign policy, urging the State Department to advance dialogue on the region's future, defend religious freedom in the Dalai Lama's succession, and counter Chinese...

The government has refuted a video circulating on social media, claiming that External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar stated that the nation would not tolerate Muslim countries harassing Israel. The video also claims that Israel recently granted $3 billion to the Afghan Taliban at India's...

New Delhi, March 9 – The government on Monday refuted false claims circulating on social media and warned about a deepfake video of Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, being shared by Pakistani propaganda accounts to mislead the public.In a post on X, the official handle of PIB Fact Check...

New Delhi, March 7 The government on Saturday described social media posts claiming that it was planning to create a new Union Territory comprising a few districts of Bihar and West Bengal near the Siliguri corridor as "fake".The government asserted that no such proposal is under...

Washington, March 6 – The United States is strengthening its public diplomacy efforts to counter propaganda and influence campaigns from countries such as Iran and China, while also explaining Washington’s foreign policy to global audiences. Sarah Rogers, Under Secretary of State for Public...

March 5, New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (India) strongly rejected on Wednesday claims circulating online that Indian ports are being used by the United States Navy to launch attacks against Iran.The government's denial came through a post from the MEA's official FactCheck handle...

New Delhi, March 4 – In a swift response amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) categorically denied sensational reports alleging that Indian ports are being used as bases for US Navy operations targeting Iran.The denial came via a...

New Delhi, March 3 As tensions escalated in the Middle East following military strikes involving Israel, the United States, and Iran, the Press Trust of India's Fact Check unit has debunked at least 14 viral visuals falsely linked to the conflict, highlighting a parallel surge in misinformation...

Tehran, March 3 – A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Gerash region of Iran on Tuesday, amid escalating tensions in the Islamic Republic.There were no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries.The earthquake further intensified existing regional tensions.The Iranian...

Beijing, March 2 China on Monday denied reports of finalizing a deal with Iran to sell CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles before the joint US-Israeli airstrikes on the country.If delivered, the missiles would be among the most advanced military hardware transferred to Iran by China in recent...

Ottawa, March 2 – The Canadian student who was arrested in Pakistan while conducting research for his dissertation has not been granted bail. Hamza Ahmed Khan’s brother, Awes Ahmed Khan, stated that there was no reason to keep his brother in prison, according to local media reports.“There is...

New Delhi, Feb 26 Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated on Thursday that digital platforms must take responsibility for the content they host and ensure fair revenue sharing with content creators and news organizations, cautioning that innovation will suffer if creators are denied fair...

Lahore, February 23 Pakistan's anti-cybercrime body has arrested a Canadian citizen, believed to be missing since last week in Lahore, for uploading social media posts critical of state institutions and officials.Canadian research scholar Hamza Ahmad Khan arrived in Pakistan on February 13 to...

London, February 23 A new report on violent communal clashes in Leicester in 2022, attributed to widespread disinformation, called on Monday for the creation of a permanent community unity forum to improve relations in one of England's most diverse cities."Better Together: Understanding the...

New Delhi, February 16 India has significant potential in AI, given its proven success in scalable digital infrastructure, a vast talent pool, and a robust legal framework, making the nation an ideal partner for organizations globally in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Ivana Bartoletti...

Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated today that India's rapidly expanding creator economy is being driven by the country's robust digital infrastructure and skilled population. During a discussion at the official satellite event of the AI Impact Summit...