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Bhubaneswar, March 27 – After famous Bollywood producer Subhash Ghai shared a post featuring a sand sculpture of himself, which turned out to be AI-generated, renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik clarified on Friday that he did not create the sculpture and that it appears to be digitally...

Bhopal, March 26 – Amid widespread rumors of a fuel shortage triggering panic buying and long queues at petrol pumps, the Bhopal district administration has stepped in with a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure to maintain order and reassure citizens that fuel supplies remain adequate...

Panaji, March 26 The Goa government on Thursday asserted that there is sufficient stock of petrol and diesel in the state, even as long queues were seen at several fuel stations.Due to miscommunication and rumors on social media about a short supply of petrol and diesel at retail outlets...

March 26, New Delhi – The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated on Wednesday that India's fuel supply remains fully secure, dismissing reports of shortages as a coordinated misinformation campaign.The government said there are no shortages or rationing of petrol, diesel, or Liquefied...

Panic gripped the border district of Poonch today following rumors of a potential shortage of petroleum products in the wake of ongoing tensions in Iran. Long queues were seen outside petrol pumps and LPG distribution centers as residents rushed to refuel their vehicles and stock up on cooking...

Gorakhpur (UP), March 26 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday assured people that there is no need to stand in queues for cooking gas cylinders, assuring them that LPG will continue to be delivered at homes according to the booking schedule.Addressing a gathering at the...

Kochi, March 26 Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Thursday that the Election Commission's direction to the police to take action against alleged misleading news on social media about its letter carrying the BJP seal, shows "intolerance towards criticism" by the poll panel.Vijayan...

Mumbai, March 26 Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has strongly condemned the circulation of AI-generated and manipulated visuals related to his latest film ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, calling them “false, misleading, and malicious.”Dhar posted on Instagram on Thursday morning, expressing his gratitude for...

Bengaluru, March 25 The Karnataka government on Wednesday urged people not to pay attention to rumors about a shortage of petrol and diesel, or to engage in panic buying, amid reports of people queuing up at fuel stations in some parts of the state.In a statement, the government said that the...

Bhopal, March 25 Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel said on Wednesday that the digital age presents challenges for journalism in maintaining credibility, neutrality, and ethical values, given the spread of fake news and misinformation, but also opens avenues for employment and innovation...

March 25, New Delhi - The government has issued a clarification regarding reports about changes in LPG refill booking timelines. Some news reports and social media posts had claimed that refill booking limits were revised to 45 days for PMUY connections, 25 days for non-PMUY single-bottle...

The government has refuted news reports and social media posts claiming that the booking timelines for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) connections have been revised to 45 days. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated that these reports and posts also claimed that the new timelines...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 25 – The controversy over the appearance of the BJP's seal on an official Election Commission circular continued to escalate in Kerala, with police action over the past two days adding a new layer of tension to the issue.In a sweeping move, the Kerala Police have...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 24 A day after a political row erupted in Kerala over an EC letter carrying the seal of the BJP Kerala unit, the poll panel said on Tuesday that it has directed the police to remove misleading news about the matter from social media platforms.The Kerala Police said...

Gandhinagar, March 24 – Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on Tuesday that there was no shortage of petrol and diesel in the state and urged citizens not to queue up at fuel stations, a day after widespread panic buying triggered long lines across several cities.Addressing a program...

Mangaluru (Karnataka), March 23 A 38-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sharing an AI-manipulated video on social media with the intent to incite communal disharmony, police said on Monday.The accused, identified as Mohammed Rafeeq, a resident of Badagabellur village in Bantwal taluk...

March 23, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Lok Sabha amidst the ongoing West Asia conflict, stated that the situation arising from the war is likely to have long-term effects. He urged citizens to remain calm and united during this period of crisis.PM Modi called on...

New Delhi, March 23 Security remains heightened in southwest Delhi's Uttam Nagar, with markets experiencing low footfall and police maintaining a high alert to ensure law and order during the Navratri festival, an official said on Monday.The police had detained over 100 people as a preventive...

In light of today's Eid festival, the Delhi Police has implemented multi-layered security measures across the city. In a statement, the Delhi Police urged citizens to act responsibly and refrain from sharing rumors, unverified content, or misleading information on social media.The Delhi Police...

Jaipur, March 20: Raising concerns over the functioning of the opposition, Rajasthan unit BJP president and Rajya Sabha MP Madan Rathore said on Friday that the opposition lacks a clear policy, ideology, and agenda.He remarked that instead of engaging in meaningful debate in Parliament and...