New Delhi, April 1 The government blocked over 1,400 URLs on digital media during Operation Sindoor to counter the spread of fake news, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.Responding to a written question, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan also said that the Fact...
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March 21, New Delhi – The Ministry of External Affairs' Fact Check Unit has refuted claims circulating on social media that the U.S. has sought permission from India to use a military asset to bomb Iran.The Ministry of External Affairs has described these claims as false and baseless, and has...
March 20, New Delhi — The Ministry of External Affairs' Fact Check Unit has refuted social media claims that India had issued a warning to Iran regarding escalating tensions in the region.A video clip circulating on social media purportedly shows Randhir Jaiswal, the official spokesperson of...
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The government has uncovered an organization operating under the name "Youth Khelo India Federation" and claims affiliation with the government and the Indian Olympic Association. The organization is requesting a participation fee of $825 from each athlete to participate in the 2026...
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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...
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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...