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Lok Sabha Election 2024: ECI Will Deduct Rs 350 From Bank Account Of Non-Voters? Fact Checking Viral Photo

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the Government of India has revealed the truth of this viral message that claims that the Election Commission of India will deduct Rs 350 from Bank account of non-voters.

Apr 19, 2024, 14:53 PM IST

Fact Check: RRB Recruitment 2024 Notification For 4,660 Constable & SI Posts Fake? Check PIB Notice

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have debunked a fake notice circulating on social media regarding the recruitment of sub-inspectors and constables in the Railway Protection Force (RPF). 

Feb 28, 2024, 10:21 AM IST

Lord Ram's Photo On Rs 500? Here's The Truth Behind Viral Pics

The fake banknotes, which surfaced on the internet, depict Lord Ram and the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, replacing Mahatma Gandhi and the Red Fort, respectively.

Jan 20, 2024, 16:11 PM IST

Fact Check: Did Vande Bharat Express Engine's Roof Leaked In Kerala? Truth Here

A PTI fact check found that water leakage from an AC vent in one of the Vande Bharat Express compartments was reported when the train was parked at Kannur on April 25.

May 02, 2023, 16:54 PM IST

Fact Check: It's Not Suhana Khan But This Famous South Actress In Viral White Bikini Pic

Suhana Khan's Viral Bikini Pic: Here's the truth behind the viral beach picture doing the rounds on internet.

Apr 28, 2023, 12:49 PM IST

Fact Check: Do Consumers Need To Update Their Electricity Bills By Contacting Provided Helpline Number To Avoid Disconnection?

Scammers use different mechanism to dupe customers into their traps and siphone off money from their accounts. It’s very important to double check any website link, number, and messages in order to ensure safety and security online. 

Mar 31, 2023, 12:52 PM IST

Fact Check: Has Govt Introduced A 'Blood On Call' Helpline? Here's The Truth Behind This Claim

On March 7, PIB Fact Check shared a screenshot of the WhatsApp message and alerted people about the misleading claim about the 'blood helpline'.

Mar 09, 2023, 18:10 PM IST

Fact Check: Has IndiGo Trumped Air India to Place Largest Aircraft Order of 500 Planes?

As part of the expansion plan, IndiGo has partnered with Turkish airlines to expand its reach to Europe, said the airline's head of international sales, Vinay Malhotra.

Feb 18, 2023, 15:55 PM IST

Do You Face Difficulty Spotting FAKE NEWS? Here are FIVE STEPS to Check Them

Press Information Bureau (PIB) has given some ways through which citizens can detect fake news. 

Jan 27, 2023, 19:43 PM IST

Fact Check: is India oil offering a lucky draw to win fuel subsidy gift worth Rs 6000? Here's the truth

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) in its fact check has found a chance to win Indian oil subsidy gift worth Rs 6000 a fraud and warned customers to not fall into the scam by linking on unsolicited links.

Jan 10, 2023, 17:32 PM IST

Fact Check: VIRAL social media post leaks design of Tata Nano Electric; What's the TRUTH?

Tata Nano EV is coming soon, a misleading & viral social media post claims that Ratan Tata's favourite car is coming back as an electric car.

Dec 13, 2022, 21:03 PM IST

FACT CHECK: Ranveer Singh’s Aston Martin license NOT expired, fake claims circulating online!

RANVEER SINGH NEWS: Actor Ranveer Singh boasts of having a massive car collection including high-end luxe mean machines like Lamborghini Urus, Aston Martin Rapide S among others.

Oct 18, 2022, 15:08 PM IST

DNA: How 'Smart' is your smart watch?

Nowhere days, we use our smart watches for asking questions like how much exercise did we do or how many steps have we walked. But have you ever wondered how smart your smartwatch really is? In DNA today, watch the reality check of a fitness watch.

Jul 30, 2022, 00:42 AM IST

Fact check: Has government ordered to stop EV manufacturing in India over fire incidents?

Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari had warned EV makers that if any company is found negligent in their processes, "a heavy penalty will be imposed", as reported by IANS.

Apr 29, 2022, 13:46 PM IST

Fact check: Should you not accept Rs 500 note with green strip near Mahatma Gandhi’s photo?

Are you falling for a fake Rs 500 note? Here's a fact check to give you the real picture.

Dec 07, 2021, 16:33 PM IST

Aaj Ki Fake News: Shahid Kapoor is doing new film with Nikkhil Advani?

Recently, news came that Shahid Kapoor will be seen working in Nikkhil Advani's film. According to the reports, talks are going on between Shahid and Nikkhil regarding the film, but in reality, this news turned out to be fake.

Jun 29, 2021, 15:42 PM IST

Can COVID-19 vaccine jab cause infertility in both men and women? Check details

PIB Fact check has released a short video around the coronavirus vaccine misinformation.

May 25, 2021, 21:15 PM IST

Post claiming death within 2 years of COVID-19 vaccination fake: PIB fact check

The Indian government has time and again asserted that vaccines are completely safe and are crucial in the fight against the pandemic.

May 25, 2021, 20:33 PM IST

Fact Check: Damini actress Meenakshi Seshadri's viral pic from US quashes death rumours

Meenakshi Seshadri's latest picture from Texas, where she moved after quitting acting is enough to quash the death hoax. 

May 06, 2021, 10:55 AM IST

Can coronavirus infection spread by flushing the toilet? Find out the truth here

A study published in the journal 'Physics of Fluids' said that blocking the path of faecal-oral transmission, which commonly occurs during toilet usage, is key to suppressing the spread of the novel coronavirus. 

May 06, 2021, 00:24 AM IST