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Panel asks govt to define ‘fake news’, mulls statutory powers for PIB fact-check unit

Data presented to the panel showed that the FCU received over 1.63 lakh queries between April 2020 and April 2025, of which just over 53,000 were found relevant. (Representative photo)

Published on Sep 10, 2025, 2:32 PM IST

Why Nepal imposed social media ban that sparked stunning protests: Explained

Riot police guard the parliament building during protests in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Monday, September 8, 2025.

Updated on Sep 8, 2025, 4:20 PM IST

France’s Emmanuel Macron breaks silence on why he sued Candace Owens

France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron

Published on Aug 20, 2025, 12:57 AM IST

‘Bought with my own money!’: DK Shivakumar slams claims of re-gifting idol to PM

Shivakumar clarified that the idol was personally bought by him and no government or departmental funds were used.

Published on Aug 12, 2025, 6:58 PM IST

TikTok launches crowd-sourced debunking tool ‘Footnotes’ in US

TikTok said nearly 80,000 US-based users, who have maintained an account for at least six months, have qualified as Footnotes contributors.

Updated on Jul 31, 2025, 3:19 AM IST

After row over ‘evidence’ comment on Pahalgam attack, Chidambaram responds

Congress leader P Chidambaram

Updated on Jul 28, 2025, 1:04 PM IST

Explained: Sudden deaths due to Covid vaccine? What evidence cited by govt says

The Covid pandemic raised anxieties among people, and fueled theories about the vaccination too.

Updated on Jul 2, 2025, 2:34 PM IST

Ministries brief House panel on AI readiness

The three-hour meeting saw ministries detail how they were adopting AI to improve internal functioning. (Representative file photo)

Published on Jun 27, 2025, 10:22 AM IST

Has Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian resigned? Fact-checking viral letter

Has Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian resigned? Fact-checking viral letter (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY

Published on Jun 23, 2025, 12:06 PM IST

FIR filed over fake demolition claims, Delhi govt warns of strict action

The FIR comes after chief minister Rekha Gupta directed officials to take strict legal action against those spreading panic through false claims. (Representational image)

Published on Jun 7, 2025, 5:14 AM IST

Vaccines can cause the disease? Doctor busts 5 myths about vaccination

Due to multiple misconceptions, often people refrain from getting vaccinated.

Published on Jun 5, 2025, 6:34 PM IST

How to win the war of narratives in times of conflict

Information dominance has become a critical pillar of national security. Public perception, both domestic and international, can influence strategic decision-making, military operations, diplomatic fallout, and notions of victory and defeat (Rahul Singh)

Updated on May 23, 2025, 7:31 PM IST

Indians more susceptible to fake news, disinformation: Study

The Ipsos Group study had a sample size of 8,800 across India, the US, the UK, and France. (X)

Published on May 21, 2025, 9:52 AM IST

Chandigarh: Evolving landscape of AI in focus at cybersecurity summit

AI and Cybersecurity Summit focused on securing intelligence in the age of AI. (HT photo for representation)

Published on May 20, 2025, 9:22 AM IST

Cops deployed at Col Sofiya Qureshi’s father-in-law house after false attack claim

Army officer Col Sofiya Qureshi addresses a press conference regarding 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7 (PTI)

Published on May 14, 2025, 6:26 PM IST

Ludhiana: Sharing fake video defaming army lands Khanna man in trouble

The authorities are examining links and motives behind the act. (HT Photo)

Published on May 13, 2025, 5:52 AM IST

Three social media accounts booked for spreading rumours about terror attack

(Pic for representation)

Published on May 12, 2025, 8:22 AM IST

Battle against disinformation continues

The normally modest operation of the Press Information Bureau’s Fact-Check Unit (FCU) has dramatically expanded its operations since the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.

Updated on May 11, 2025, 10:06 AM IST

Haryana CM directs to strengthening emergency response

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini during a meeting regarding emergency response in Chandigarh on Saturday. (Sourced)

Published on May 11, 2025, 6:46 AM IST

GB Nagar gears up for emergency preparedness amid Pak hostilities

The Noida Police and CISF conduct a mock drill at the Botanical Garden Metro Station in Noida on Wednesday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Published on May 10, 2025, 5:08 AM IST

Op Sindoor: Indian embassy cautions Chinese daily against posting Pak claims

A site of Indian armed forces' strike in Bahawalpur, in Pakistan. (Indian Army)

Published on May 7, 2025, 5:33 PM IST

Op Sindoor: Govt’s fact-check unit debunks fake narratives circulated online

Posting recently on X, the FCU flagged an image widely shared by pro-Pakistan accounts, allegedly showing an Indian Air Force (IAF) jet shot down during the Operation Sindoor (newsonair.gov.in)

Published on May 7, 2025, 3:21 PM IST

Pahalgam attack: Heightened India-Pak tensions open floodgates of misinformation

Police, other security forces and ministries have repeatedly release advisories and warning to tackle the misinformation. (PTI)

Published on May 2, 2025, 5:56 AM IST

NTA flags 1,500 suspicious NEET-UG paper leak claims: Report

Candidates coming out after appearing in the NEET (UG) 2024 exam at an examination centre at Loyola High School, Kurji in Patna. (Santosh Kumar/HT/Photo for representational purpose only)

Updated on May 1, 2025, 4:13 PM IST

'Terrible misinformation': Chef Vikas Khanna reacts to the fake paneer claim

Chef Vikas Khanna reacts to the fake paneer claim

Updated on Apr 19, 2025, 3:00 PM IST

Panjab University writes to police regarding unauthorised social media handles using varsity’s name

Despite being run anonymously, the pages are using Panjab University’s name, which can mislead anyone looking for varsity related content. (HT File)

Published on Apr 16, 2025, 10:30 AM IST

Priyanka Chaturvedi referring to ‘patrakar Taylor Swift’? Grok's bizarre reply

Priyanka Chaturvedi joined in on the joke, responding to the comment with laughing emojis.

Updated on Apr 16, 2025, 11:46 AM IST

Minister warns of action over 'misinformation' amid AAP’s power allegation

Ashish Sood, the power minister of Delhi, threatened on Tuesday to take severe legal action against anyone falsely disseminating false information regarding the city's power outages.

Published on Apr 1, 2025, 9:54 PM IST

FDA top vaccine official resigns, slams RFK Jr for promoting lies

FBI's Dr Peter Marks sent a letter to Acting FDA Commissioner Sara Brenner on Friday saying that he would resign and retire by April 5 as director of the Centre for Biologics Evaluation and Research.

Updated on Mar 30, 2025, 2:37 AM IST

Maharashtra govt to fact-check media reports

Mumbai, Mar 24 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis chairs a review meeting regarding pending MahaPareshan projects, at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai on Monday. (ANI Photo) (CMO Maharashtra X)

Published on Mar 29, 2025, 6:40 AM IST

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