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PIB fact-checks fake Ministry of Defence letter on the Agnipath scheme circulating online mentioning revised terms of service for recently enrolled cadres
Ever since the Government launched Agnipath scheme for recruitment in the Armed Forces, along with violent protests, a lot of misinformation is also being spread against the scheme
PIB exposes fake news by NDTV on Union Budget
In its live telecast during the Budget speech, NDTV flashed a message that the Corporate Tax has been reduced to 15%.
Social Media playing God: How Facebook and Instagram removed fact-checks by Govt of India spreading vaccine hesitancy
Facebook and Instagram had removed PIB Fact check post that rebutted a dangerous claim spreading vaccine hesitancy
NDTV peddles fake news about Rajasthan running out of Coronavirus vaccines: Here is the truth
While replying to the PIB tweet that called out their lie, NDTV said, "we reported the Rajasthan Health Minister's comment."
The Wire publishes fake news regarding new guidelines for digital media sites, gets fact-checked
The Wire falsely claimed that the ministry will select members for the self-regulating body of the digital media portals under the guidelines
Has the govt increased interest rate on Kisan Credit Card loan from 7% to 12%
The Press Information Bureau has 'fact-checked' the claims made by some media portals that interest on Kisan Credit Card loan has been increased.
Priyanka Gandhi had to remove a Facebook post spreading misinformation, but here’s how she can continue lying like her brother
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was forced to back-pedal on her attempt to fearmonger after Facebook flagged her tweet as "misleading" content.
Fact Check: Has the government sold the Indian Railways to Adani Group as alleged in a viral video? Read the truth here
Congress leader Hardik Patel had shared the misleading claims on Twitter. General Secretary Priyanka Vadra had shared the fake claims further.
Will UPI transaction be more expensive in 2021? Here are the facts
In a report, Amar Ujala had claimed that UPI transaction will get expensive from January 1 as the Union government has decided to charge more.
Union govt announces level playing field for digital media including PIB accreditation and other benefits, issues clarification on FDI policy in the sector
Personnel working in digital media outlets will be eligible for PIB accreditation, health benefits, concessional rail fare etc