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A website 'onlinemudraindia.co.in' is falsely claiming to offer MUDRA loans by impersonating as officials of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) #PIBFactCheck ❌This website is #Fake ✅ No agents or middlemen are authorized under MUDRA Yojana. ▶️ PMMY Loans are provided ONLY through Banks, RBI registered NBFCs & MFIs 🚫 Do NOT: * Transfer money to unknown individuals or accounts * Share Aadhaar, bank details, OTPs, or any personal information * Trust unsolicited calls/messages offering guaranteed loan approvals 🌐 For more info about MUDRA Yojana visit: mudra.org.in/FAQ

🚨 Fake Investment Scam Using AI-Generated Video A video circulating on social media falsely shows Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman promoting an investment platform and claiming returns of upto ₹22 lakh per month and ₹85,000 in a single day on an initial investment of ₹22,000. #PIBFactCheck: ❌ This video is FAKE and has been digitally manipulated using AI technology. ✅ Neither @nsitharaman nor the Government of India has endorsed or promoted any such investment scheme. 🔎 Always verify such claims through official government sources. Avoid clicking on suspicious links or sharing personal or financial information online. 🛑 Help STOP misinformation If you come across such misleading or manipulated content, report it immediately: 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📩 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in

An approval letter falsely claims to offer LPG gas dealership under the name of Bharat Petroleum (@BPCLimited), and is asking applicants to deposit a refundable fee into a specified bank account #PIBFactCheck: ❌ This claim is #FAKE ✅ For authentic information regarding LPG distributorships, visit the official website: lpgvitarakchayan.in 🚫 Do NOT transfer money or share your personal/financial details in response to such fraudulent messages.

Chance to earn over ₹20,00,000 a month with an investment of just ₹2,100❓ A website is impersonating a news platform falsely claims that the Union Finance Minister @nsitharaman is promoting an investment platform promising monthly returns of up to ₹20 lakh on a small investment of ₹2,100. The website also asks users to submit their personal contact details for registration. 🔍 #PIBFactCheck ❌ This is a scam. The image is #FAKE and AI-generated. ⚠️ Neither the Finance Minister nor the Government of India has endorsed any such investment scheme or platform. 🚫 Avoid clicking on suspicious links as they may be phishing attempts. ❌ Do NOT share your personal or financial details on such websites.

An organisation operating under the name ‘Youth Khelo India Federation’ is claiming affiliation with the Government of India, #KheloIndia, and the Indian Olympic Association. The organisation is also soliciting payments from athletes by requesting an entry fee of $825 per participant for participation in the ‘INTERNATIONAL GAMES 2026 THAILAND’. #PIBFactCheck ✅ The organisation is neither recognised nor affiliated with the @IndiaSports @Media_SAI or any of its associated bodies. ✅ The event titled ‘International Games 2026 Thailand’ has no association with @Media_SAI or the @kheloindia programme, Govt of India. ✅ The Sports Authority of India does not authorise any private entity to collect participation fees from athletes for international events in this manner. If you come across any suspicious mail, news, video, or image related to the Central Government, report it at👇 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📧 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in

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Have you also received a notice purportedly from BSNL, claiming that the customer's KYC has been suspended by @TRAI and the sim card will be blocked within 24 hrs❓ #PIBFactCheck ❌ Beware! This Notice is #Fake. ✅ @BSNLCorporate never sends any such notices. ✅ Do not share your personal & bank details with anyone

Several pro-Pakistani accounts are circulating posts claiming that militants attacked the Indian Army in Baramulla, resulting in 11 soldiers being injured and one fatality. #PIBFactCheck ❌ This claim is #fake. ✅ Based on specific intelligence inputs regarding an infiltration attempt, a joint operation was launched on the intervening night of 14–15 March 2026 in the general area of Buchhar, Uri sector, in which one terrorist was eliminated. ✅ There are NO reports of any casualties in the Indian Armed Forces. 🔗 x.com/NorthernComd_I… 🛑 Help stop misinformation. If you come across any suspicious news, video, or image related to the Central Government, report it at👇 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📧 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in @DefenceMinIndia @HQ_IDS_India @NorthernComd_IA @ChinarcorpsIA

🚨 DEEPFAKE ALERT! Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a digitally manipulated video, falsely showing the former Chief of Army Staff, Gen Manoj Pande (Retd.), making false statements regarding the Indian Army. #PIBFactCheck ❌ Beware! This is an #AI-generated deepfake video. ✅ Former Chief of Army Staff Gen. Manoj Pande (retd.) has NOT made such a statement. 🔗Watch the original, unedited video here: x.com/i/status/20328… 📣 Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating such manipulated videos as part of a coordinated disinformation campaign to mislead the public and undermine trust in Indian Armed Forces. ⚠️ Always verify information from official and credible sources before sharing. @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi

#YouTube चैनल 'NEWNEWS-v6r' द्वारा साझा किए गए एक वीडियो में प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी को यह कहते हुए दिखाया जा रहा है कि सभी को आधार कार्ड पर एक फ्री बाइक दी जाएगी 🔍 #PIBFactCheck: ❌यह #AI जनरेटेड #फर्जी वीडियो है। ✅ केन्द्र सरकार व प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi द्वारा ऐसी किसी योजना की घोषणा नहीं की गई है। ⚠️ कृपया सतर्क रहिए। लुभावने कंटेंट के झांसे में न आएं और इन्हें फॉरवर्ड न करें। । ▶️ केंद्र सरकार की लोक कल्याणकारी योजनाओं की आधिकारिक जानकारी हेतु वेबसाइट myscheme.gov.in पर विजिट कीजिए।

A message circulating on social media claims that India Post is offering gifts or rewards under 'Dak Seva Gifts' #PIBFactCheck: ❌ This claim is #Fake ➡️ @IndiaPostOffice has no connection with any such “Dak Seva Gifts” offer, reward scheme, or lucky draw ✅ Do not click on any suspicious links or webpages and never share personal information such as bank details, OTP, or Aadhaar number Send any suspicious information (link, message, photo, or video) related to the Central Government to @PIBFactCheck 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📧 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in Read more : pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

🚨Several handles are circulating a video on social media claiming that #Iran launched a heavy strike on an Indian oil tanker. #PIBFactCheck: ❌ This claim is fake. ✅ This video has been created using AI technology. ⚠️ Please remain vigilant. Do not forward such sensational and fake content. 🔸 Send any suspicious news, video, or image related to the Central Government to @PIBFactCheck 📱 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📧 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in

दावा - पीएम लैपटॉप योजना 2026 के तहत केंद्र सरकार द्वारा सभी छात्रों को फ्री लैपटॉप अथवा 25 हजार रुपए की सहायता राशि दी जाएगी। #PIBFactCheck ❌ यूट्यूब चैनल 'CareerNotify18' के वीडियो में किया जा रहा यह दावा #फर्जी है। ▶️ केंद्र सरकार द्वारा वर्तमान में ऐसी कोई योजना नहीं चलाई जा रही है। 🔸 कृपया ऐसे लुभावने दावों के झांसे में न आएं। योजनाओं की प्रामाणिक जानकारी हेतु myscheme.gov.in पर विजिट कीजिए।

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🚨 DEEPFAKE ALERT! Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a digitally manipulated video, falsely showing ADG Major General CS Mann, stating: 'We want to assure the Indian audience that India is fully helping Israel and the US in putting an end to the terrorist Iranian regime. Just like Israel's end goal of greater Israel, our end goal remains Akhand Bharat.' #PIBFactCheck ❌ Beware! This is an #AI-generated deepfake video. ✅ ADG Major General CS Mann has made NO such statement. 🔗The original statement was made in July 2025. Watch the ORIGINAL video here: x.com/PTI_News/statu… 📣 Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating such manipulated videos as part of a coordinated disinformation campaign to mislead the public. ⚠️ Always verify information from official and credible sources before sharing. 🛑 Help STOP misinformation. If you come across such misleading or manipulated content, report it immediately: 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📩 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in @PMOIndia @MEAIndia @MIB_India @adgpi @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India

🚨 DEEPFAKE ALERT! Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a digitally manipulated video, falsely showing the Joint Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, stating that: 'any social media user found spreading Iranian propaganda against our ally Israel shall be sentenced to 10 years in jail. Some users were spreading fake Iranian propaganda regarding an alleged American school attack on Iranian girls. We have arrested them & courts have sentenced them for 5 years.' #PIBFactCheck ❌ Beware! This is an #AI-generated deepfake video. ✅ Joint Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has NOT made such a statement. 🔗Watch the original video here: x.com/PTI_News/statu… 📣 Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating such manipulated videos as part of a coordinated disinformation campaign to mislead the public. ⚠️ Always verify information from official and credible sources before sharing. @MIB_India @MEAIndia

Important Alert!! This is a fake circular.