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Union Budget 2026 leaked? Government issues clarification

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs the tenth Pre-Budget Consultation with representatives of trade unions and labour organisations in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27, in New Delhi on Thursday.

india news

Published on Jan 31, 2026 12:00 am IST

PIB Itanagar hosts session on media’s role in tackling misinformation

india news

Updated on Oct 07, 2025 01:41 am IST

Indian airspace used by US to attack Iran nuclear sites? PIB fact-checks

The B-2 stealth bombers, designed for long missions, feature microwaves, restrooms, and refrigerators for pilot comfort during their 37-hour operation from Missouri to Iran.

india news

Published on Jun 23, 2025 06:15 am IST

Dhiraj Singh takes charge as FTII director

Dhiraj Singh, an Indian Information Service (IIS) officer of the 1995 batch, took charge as the director of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune, stated a Press Information Bureau (PIB) release on Tuesday. (HT PHOTO)

pune news

Updated on Aug 14, 2024 08:20 am IST

SC stays Centre's notification of Fact Check Unit after Kunal Kamra files plea

Standup comedian Kunal Kamra has moved the Supreme Court against the Bombay high court verdict.

india news

Updated on Mar 21, 2024 02:59 pm IST

Govt notifies Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check Unit under IT Rules

PIB, the government’s communication arm, first announced the setting up of the Fact Check Unit on November 29, 2019 (X/PIBFactCheck)

india news

Updated on Mar 20, 2024 09:19 pm IST

Centre notifies PIB’s fact check unit under IT rules

The Bombay high court last week refused to restrain the Centre from notifying the setting up of FCU until a third judge renders his opinion.

india news

Updated on Mar 20, 2024 07:09 pm IST

Govt alerts YouTube about 9 channels spreading misinformation about central govt

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india news

Updated on Dec 02, 2023 04:46 am IST

PIB fact checks after Congress counters PM Modi's G20 in Chhattisgarh claim

BJP workers partcipating a Sarva Dharam Sadbhav Tiranga Yatra to celebrate the "grand success" of G20 Summit under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, near Jama Masjid, in New Delhi.

india news

Published on Sept 15, 2023 08:17 pm IST

CBC chief Manish Desai appointed principal director general of PIB

Manish Desai will take over the government’s media outreach unit Press Information Bureau on Friday (PIB Photo)

india news

Updated on Aug 31, 2023 04:03 pm IST

PIB marks centennial anniversary

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india news

Updated on Jun 02, 2023 12:14 am IST

Political slugfest erupts over amended IT rules

Union minister Rajeev Chandrashekar.

india news

Updated on Apr 08, 2023 04:51 am IST

Centre notifies changes to IT rules, 2021

New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Rajeev Chandrashekar speaks in the Lok Sabha during the second part of the Budget Session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo/Sansad TV) (ANI)

india news

Updated on Apr 07, 2023 01:04 am IST

Does Indian currency note with anything written on it become invalid?

A man counts Indian currency notes inside a shop in Mumbai.

business

Updated on Feb 25, 2023 03:39 pm IST

Claims of black pepper, honey, ginger curing Covid-19 is fake, tweets PIB

People everywhere are desperate for a cure and are settling for unvetted methods of prevention circulating online every day.

india news

Published on Apr 26, 2021 02:29 pm IST

Covid-19 vaccine appointments through WhatsApp? PIB says it’s fake

All eligible citizens can get themselves registered for vaccination through the Co-Win portal or the Arogya Setu app. (ANI Photo)

india news

Published on Apr 12, 2021 10:53 pm IST

PIB Fact Check shares list of fake websites, asks citizens to exercise care

PIB on several occasions has asked citizens to exercise caution before entering any fraudulent or suspicious websites.

india news

Published on Feb 09, 2021 07:22 pm IST

Kin of journalists who died of Covid-19 may get up to Rs5 lakh

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india news

Updated on Dec 29, 2020 08:57 am IST

Beware of fake notice claiming schools to remain closed till November 30 being circulated: PIB

Representational image. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

education

Updated on Nov 01, 2020 07:37 pm IST

India restores existing visas, except electronic, tourist and medical

Foreign nationals, who intend to visit India for treatment, are allowed to apply for a medical visa, including for their medical attendants, the PIB statement said.

india news

Published on Oct 22, 2020 01:56 pm IST

No nationwide lockdown from September 25, Centre calls viral order fake

No fresh order for a nationwide lockdown from September 25 has been passed. Centre calls viral message fake.

india news

Updated on Sept 13, 2020 12:42 pm IST

Mumbai’s Covid-19 recovery rate better than national: Data

Mumbai’s recovery rate is nearly 15 per cent more than that of Maharashtra, which is 55.62 per cent. Photo by Keshav Singh/Hindustan Times

mumbai news

Published on Jul 18, 2020 01:57 pm IST

No plan under consideration for another lockdown, says govt

A deserted view of Anand Vihar Bus Terminus and Anand Vihar Metro Station during the lockdown.

india news

Published on Jun 14, 2020 08:41 pm IST

PIB Principle Director General tests positive for Covid-19: Reports

K S Dhatwalia had on Wednesday shared stage with Union Ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Prakash Javadekar

india news

Updated on Jun 07, 2020 11:29 pm IST

Govt to conduct skill mapping of returned workers

Government officials who asked not to be named said that the scheme is a part of the government’s overall plan to ensure targeted welfare and job opportunities for workers who have returned home .

india news

Updated on Jun 04, 2020 12:19 am IST