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🚨A web portal ('indaamkemcra.com') is falsely impersonating the National Portal of India and running ‘Quantum AI’ investment schemes, promising citizens a monthly income of over ₹2,00,000 for an initial investment of ₹22,000. #PIBFactCheck: ❌ This website is #Fake. ✅ The Government of India is NOT endorsing any such investment scheme or platform. ✅ Stay away from such suspicious links or platforms that aim to deceive people into losing their money. 🔴 Report distrustful content to @PIBFactCheck: 📱WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📧 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in @FinMinIndia @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts

A social media post claims that Union Defence Minister @rajnathsingh has removed General Upendra Dwivedi from his position as Chief of the Army Staff. #PIBFactCheck ❌ This claim is #FAKE and baseless. ✅ No such decision has been made by the Government of India. General Upendra Dwivedi assumed command of the Indian Army on 30 June 2024 and continues to serve till date. 🔗indianarmy.nic.in/leaders/leader… 🚫 NEVER share unverified messages. Stay alert and rely only on trusted official sources for authentic information. 📩 If you come across any suspicious message, photo, or video related to the Central Government, send it to us. We’ll verify it for you: 📱 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📧 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in

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⚠️ A news article published in The Tribune on May 12, 2026 claims that NITI Aayog has called for a two-year construction ban across India as West Asia crisis drains economy. #PIBFactCheck: ❌ This claim is #Fake. ✅ @NITIAayog has NOT made any such recommendation. 🔗x.com/NITIAayog/stat… 🚨 Stay vigilant & always verify from official sources only. 🔴 Report suspicious content regarding the Government of India to @PIBFactCheck: 📱 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📧 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in

⚠️ AI-Generated Video Alert! Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a digitally manipulated video falsely attributing statements to Air Marshal Tejinder Singh regarding India's Defence deals. #PIBFactCheck: ❌ This video is #FAKE and digitally manipulated. ✅ Air Marshal Tejinder Singh did NOT make any such statement. 🔗 Watch the original unedited video here: x.com/ANI/status/205… ⚠️ Beware of malicious disinformation campaigns aimed at spreading communal hatred and misleading the public. 🔴 Report suspicious content regarding the Government of India to @PIBFactCheck👇 📱 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📧 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @IAF_MCC @MIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts

📣‘Yojanatak’ नामक फेसबुक प्रोफाइल द्वारा प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के अनेक #AI-जनरेटेड वीडियो साझा कर यह दावा किया जा रहा है कि आधार कार्ड पर सभी को फ्री स्कूटी, फ्री मोटरसाइकिल, फ्री साइकिल, फ्री कार, फ्री सिलाई मशीन, फ्री मोबाइल फोन और फ्री रिचार्ज दिए जाएंगे। #PIBFactCheck: ❌ ये सभी वीडियो #फर्ज़ी हैं। ✅ प्रधानमंत्री द्वारा ऐसी किसी भी योजना की घोषणा नहीं की गई है। ⚠️ कृपया सतर्क रहें। ऐसे भ्रामक और सनसनीखेज वीडियो/पोस्ट को शेयर या फॉरवर्ड न करें। 🔸 केंद्र सरकार से जुड़ी किसी भी संदिग्ध जानकारी, वीडियो या तस्वीर की सत्यता जांचने के लिए उसे तुरंत @PIBFactCheck को भेजें। 📲 +91 8799711259 📩factcheck@pib.gov.in

🚨 DEEPFAKE VIDEO ALERT! Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a digitally altered video of Vice Admiral AN Pramod making false claims that Pakistan targeted Indian planes & air-bases during #OperationSindoor. #PIBFactCheck: ⚠️ Beware! This is an '#AI-generated deepfake video' shared to mislead the public. ✅ Vice Admiral AN Pramod has made NO such statement. ➡️ Watch the original, unedited clip here: 🔗youtu.be/nLfOe4pKG3Y If you come across such dubious content, please report it immediately at👇 📲 +91 8799711259 📩factcheck@pib.gov.in @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @IAF_MCC @MIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts

⚠️ Deepfake video alert! A digitally manipulated video is being circulated online falsely claiming that Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharati admitted India lost fighter jets during #OperationSindoor. It also alleges that the ceasefire decision was taken under significant international pressure. #PIBFactCheck: ❌ The video is #FAKE and digitally manipulated. ✅ The Air Marshal did NOT make any such statement. 🔗 Watch the original unedited video here: youtube.com/live/nLfOe4pKG… ⚠️ Do not believe such manipulated videos that aim to malign India’s image. Verify from official sources only. 🔴 Help STOP misinformation. Flag suspicious content regarding the Government of India to @PIBFactCheck: 📱 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📧 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive @rajnathsingh

🚨An advertisement regarding a paid internship from Defence Research & Development Organisation (@DRDO_India) is circulating online claiming to offer a stipend of Rs 30,000 per month. #PIBFactCheck: ❌ The advertisement is #Misleading. ✅ The DRDO paid internship program 2026 offers of total stipend of ₹30,000, payable in two installments: ▪️₹15,000 after completion of 3 months @ ₹5,000 per month, and; ▪️₹15,000 after completion of 6 months. 👉🏻 Refer the original advertisement notice here : drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/def… 🔴 Flag suspicious content to @PIBFactCheck 📱WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📧 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in

💰 Beware of Online Investment Scams❗ A link circulating on #WhatsApp directs users to a video falsely portraying Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman endorsing an investment platform. The video claims that an investment of ₹21,000 can generate returns of up to ₹30 lakh. #PIBFactCheck: ❌ The video is #FAKE and created using artificial intelligence. ✅ Neither the Finance Minister nor the Government of India has endorsed, authorised, or promoted any such investment scheme or platform. ⚠️ Fraudsters often use fabricated videos and false promises of unusually high returns to deceive people online. Always VERIFY such claims through official government sources before investing or sharing personal and financial information. 🔎 Stay alert. Think before you click. 🛑 Help STOP misinformation and online fraud. If you encounter suspicious or manipulated content, report it immediately at 👇 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📩 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in @FinMinIndia

Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a video falsely claiming that the Indian Army entered Kolkata in large numbers and was blocked by civilians. It further claims that Mamata Banerjee was injured, her residence was attacked by the CRPF, and that foreign embassies in Kolkata were ordered to shut down. #PIBFactCheck: ❌ This claim is fake. ✅ These claims are part of a coordinated disinformation campaign from Pakistani propaganda networks. For more info: x.com/KolkataPolice/… ▶️ Do not believe such content and always verify through official government sources. 🛑 Help STOP misinformation. Flag suspicious content to Press Information Bureau Fact Check 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📩 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in @MIB_India @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive @adgpi @HMOIndia

🚨DEEPFAKE VIDEO ALERT Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a digitally altered video of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh making false claims that Pakistan jammed India's systems on 10 May. #PIBFactCheck: ❌ Beware! This is an AI-generated deepfake video being circulated to spread misinformation. ✅ Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh did NOT give any such statement. ➡️ Watch the original, unedited clip here: youtu.be/RMiOzozeMt4?si… ⚠️ Don’t be misled by edited videos. Verify before sharing. Report suspicious content 👇 📲 +91 8799711259 📩factcheck@pib.gov.in @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @MIB_India @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts

A viral image circulating on #WhatsApp claims that Union Home Minister @AmitShah has said that West Bengal will become a dry state from September 30. #PIBFactcheck ❌ The image is #Fake and digitally edited. ✅ The Union Minister has NOT issued any such statement. ➡️If you come across any such misleading content related to the Government of India, report it immediately: 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📩 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in

🚨Deepfake video alert! A video of PM @narendramodi is circulating on social media, wherein he is endorsing an investment platform that provides a monthly income of more than ₹3 lakh for an initial investment of ₹22,000 only. #PIBFactCheck ❌ The video is #Fake and #AI-generated. ✅ The Prime Minister has NOT endorsed any such investment scheme or platform. ⚠️Stay away from such phishing attempts that aim to lurk your money away. 🛑 Report suspicious content to @PIBFactCheck 👇 📲 +91 8799711259 📩factcheck@pib.gov.in @PMOIndia @FinMinIndia

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🚨 SCAM ALERT! A fraudulent 'Loan Approval Letter' is being circulated in the name of Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, falsely promising disbursal of ₹5,00,000 on payment of a ₹350 processing fee. #PIBFactCheck: ❌ The letter is #FAKE. ✅ MUDRA does NOT provide direct loans to individuals or micro-entrepreneurs. It is a refinancing agency. ⚠️ Stay Alert: * Do NOT transfer money based on such messages * Do NOT share personal or banking details * Always verify through official sources 🔗 For authentic information, visit: mudra.org.in

#QuantumAI SCAM ALERT! A viral claim is doing the rounds on the internet, promoting a 'Quantum AI' investment scheme in the name of Union Finance Minister @nsitharaman , and is promising a return of ₹40 Lakh on an investment of ₹22,000 with no risks and a 100% government guarantee. #PIBFactCheck: ❌ This claim is #FAKE. ✅ No such scheme exists or is being endorsed by the Finance Minister or the Government of India. ➡️ Beware! Always verify from official sources for authentic information. ➡️If you come across any such misleading content related to the Government of India, report it immediately: 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📩 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in

A post circulating on social media platforms claims that India is facing a severe power crisis and grid failures due to coal shortages. ⚠️ These claims are #Misleading & aim to create unnecessary panic. ✅The maximum peak demand on 02 May 2026 was 229 GW and was met completely, and there was no shortage. ✅The total coal stock with Thermal Power Plants currently stands at 53.702 million tonnes, which is sufficient to meet requirements. ✅The power availability in the country is sufficient, and the grid operations and distribution are being managed as per well-laid-out plans. ✅The existing frequency control defence mechanisms provide sufficient operational margin to enable secure grid operations. ➡️If you come across any such misleading content related to the Government of India, report it immediately: 📲 WhatsApp: +91 8799711259 📩 Email: factcheck@pib.gov.in

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