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Has government imposed 5% GST on e-commerce delivery services ahead of Diwali? Income Tax Dept says thisRecent speculation on social media suggests that a new GST has been introduced for e-commerce delivery services. However, the Press Informa...13 Oct, 2026, 11.08 AM IST- Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Vadra detained by police amid protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar at Akashvani BhawanRahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra were detained by Delhi Police during a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner. Earlier, sev...07 Oct, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
- ECI took down September 26 press release after SC remarks? PIB factchecks CJP's Ashutosh Ranka's claim on form 6The Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit has rejected a claim by CJP’s Ashutosh Ranka that the Election Commission of India removed i...06 Oct, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
- Saturday bank holiday: Has government declared all Saturdays as holidays for SBI and other public sector banks? PIB says thisA fraudulent gazette notification has been making the rounds, erroneously stating that every Saturday has been declared a public holiday fo...01 Oct, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
- Did government order banks to stock ATMs ahead of UPI charges? Here’s what PIB saidA newspaper clipping claiming banks were told to increase ATM cash stocks ahead of UPI fees has circulated online, prompting a government f...23 Sep, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
- National Student Laptop Scheme 2026: Viral message leaves students curious, PIB respondsThe PIB Fact Check has debunked a WhatsApp message claiming that the Government of India is inviting students to apply for free laptops und...21 Sep, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
- Indian Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank among 9 PSU banks to merge with SBI, PNB, BoB? PIB respondsA Gazette notification claiming that nine public sector banks will be merged into State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank and Bank of Bar...20 Sep, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
- India Post gift offer goes viral on social media, but what is the ‘Dak Seva Gifts’ scheme? PIB respondsA viral image claiming that India Post is distributing gifts under a “Dak Seva Gifts” scheme has been debunked by the PIB Fact Check Unit. ...20 Sep, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
- Are CGHS centres closed from August 27-31, 2026? Ministry responds as confusion prevailsA fake notice falsely claimed CGHS wellness centres closure due to NEET-PG examination duties. The Directorate of CGHS and PIB Fact Check h...27 Aug, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- Govt departments set up QRTs to counter fake social media contentGovernment departments are forming Quick Response Teams to address social media misinformation. These teams will monitor and respond to fak...16 Aug, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
- Got Income Tax notice asking you to pay Rs 6,000 in tax? Check this warning from government’s fact check teamAttention taxpayers: a fraudulent Income Tax notice demanding a payment of Rs 6,000 has been detected online. The Fact Check team from the ...14 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Centre backs most of IT panel's suggestions to curb fake newsThe Centre accepted nine of twelve recommendations to curb fake news. It deferred replies on defining fake news and fact-checking mechanism...08 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
- Government warns against fake emails asking users to download e-PAN cardsThe Government's Press Information Bureau Fact Check unit issued a warning on Saturday. Fraudulent emails are circulating, asking recipient...18 Jul, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
- PIB Fact Check flags AI-manipulated video of President Murmu with false claims about PM Modi, RafalePIB Fact Check exposed fake AI-edited videos of President Droupadi Murmu and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The clips, spread by Paki...29 Oct, 2025, 11.56 AM IST
- Pakistan-sponsored propaganda set to flood Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and X: Govt urges citizens to verify info before sharingPIB Fact Check has alerted citizens to be vigilant against a surge of Pakistan-sponsored propaganda expected on social media platforms amid...09 May, 2025, 12.53 PM IST
- Govt notifies fact-checking unit under PIB to check fake news, misinformation related to CentreThe rules mandate all social media and internet intermediaries to make reasonable efforts to ensure that the users of its platforms should ...21 Mar, 2024, 10.03 AM IST
- TV news not to come under ambit of PIB Fact Check: Rajeev ChandrasekharThe government has invited comments on a proposal to remove any online content, which PIB Fact Check agency or any other authorised agency ...26 Jan, 2023, 09.39 PM IST
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