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  Fact Check: RBI rejects USD 12 billion gold sale report as false, cites rising reserve share

  Business | June 03, 2026 12:34 IST

  According to the data shared, the share of gold in India's forex reserves has actually risen "from 13.92 per cent in September 2025 to 16.85 per cent as of May 22, 2026".

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  Government calls viral claim of 3,000 Ukrainians in India 'fake'

  India | March 21, 2026 6:52 IST

  The government clarified that only seven foreign nationals have been arrested so far in connection with the case. These include six Ukrainians and one American citizen.

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  Fact Check: 'Youth Khelo India Federation' has no links with govt, Khelo India or IOA

  Fact Check | March 17, 2026 22:55 IST

  PIB Fact Check has warned that ‘Youth Khelo India Federation’ falsely claims links with the Government of India, Khelo India and the Indian Olympic Association. The group is soliciting $825 from athletes for the ‘International Games 2026 Thailand,’ which is unauthorised.

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  Fact Check: No holiday in Uttar Pradesh on February 28 as fake government order goes viral

  Uttar Pradesh | February 27, 2026 23:49 IST

  A fake government order claiming a statewide holiday on February 28 went viral in Uttar Pradesh, but the state government has clarified that it is a regular working day. Instead, employees will get holidays from March 2 to 4 along with Sunday on March 1.

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  Fact Check: Was CM Yogi upset with Rajnath Singh? Know truth behind viral stage-walkout claim

  India | January 05, 2026 11:21 IST

  A viral social media post claimed that CM Yogi walked off when Rajnath Singh arrived at an event. India TV's fact check found the claim to be false, as both leaders were seen seated together for most of the programme. The viral video was shared with a misleading narrative to create confusion.

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  Free mobile phone for women and students? Government busts fake PM Mobile Yojana claims

  Technology | January 03, 2026 15:30 IST

  Viral social media posts claiming that the Indian government is distributing free smartphones under a “PM Mobile Yojana” are false. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has clarified that no such scheme exists and warned citizens against sharing personal details like Aadhaar numbers or OTPs.

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  Fact Check: Is Govinda a part of James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash? Truth behind the viral videos

  Fact Check | December 23, 2025 14:22 IST

  Viral videos on social media have sparked speculation that Govinda is part of James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash. A fact check, however, reveals that these claims are misleading, with no official confirmation linking Govinda to the Avatar franchise.

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  Fact Check: Lionel Messi holding copy of Indian Constitution? Here's the truth behind viral photo

  Fact Check | December 16, 2025 22:36 IST

  Fact Check: A photo going viral on social media shows Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi holding a red-and-black, pocket-sized copy of the Indian Constitution during his visit to India. Let's find out the truth.

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  Fact Check: Did AIMIM chief Owaisi perform aarti of Lord Hanuman? Know truth of viral video

  Fact Check | December 13, 2025 19:09 IST

  Fact Check: A video is going viral on social media with claims that AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi performed the aarti of Lord Hanuman. Let's find out the truth behind the viral claim.

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  Fact Check: Donkey enters Pakistan Parliament? Here's the truth behind the viral video

  Fact Check | December 10, 2025 22:52 IST

  Fact Check: A video is going viral on social media claiming that a donkey entered the Pakistani Parliament. Let's find out the truth behind the viral video.

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  Fact Check: Manoj Tiwari hits out at fake news circulating in his name on dollar-rupee remark

  Fact Check | December 09, 2025 10:05 IST

  Tiwari said that some screenshots were sent to him by his close associates via WhatsApp, in which the statement was being circulated in his name. He said that when he saw it, he was shocked, because it was completely fabricated.

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  PIB Fact Check warns about a new voicemail scam impersonating RBI: Details

  Technology | November 19, 2025 18:40 IST

  The PIB Fact Check team has warned Indian users about a new scam where fraudsters send voicemail messages pretending to be from the Reserve Bank of India, claiming that the user’s bank account will be blocked due to credit card fraud.

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  Fact Check: Tej Pratap Yadav hospitalised after Bihar election results? Here's the truth

  Fact Check | November 19, 2025 13:51 IST

  Fact Check: Social media users are claiming that Tej Pratap Yadav's health deteriorated after losing the election and he has been hospitalized. Let's find the truth of the viral claim.

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  Fact Check: Did Shahbaz Sharif lick Trump's shoes in public? Here's the truth behind viral video

  Fact Check | October 27, 2025 23:41 IST

  Fact Check: A video is going viral on social media with claims that Pakistan's PM Shahbaz Sharif licked US President Donald Trump's shoes. Let's find the truth of the viral video.

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  Fact Check: Bhojpuri singer Khesari Lal Yadav passes away? Here's the truth behind the viral claim

  Fact Check | October 22, 2025 23:46 IST

  Fact Check: A post is circulating on social media claiming that Bhojpuri cinema actor and singer Khesari Lal Yadav has passed away. Let's find out the truth.

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  Fact Check: PIB debunks deepfake video of Western Command Chief amid Pakistan fake news campaign

  India | October 17, 2025 19:12 IST

  The PIB has debunked a fake video showing Western Command Chief Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar claiming payments to the Taliban. The digitally manipulated video is part of a Pakistani propaganda campaign, and the PIB has urged people to rely on verified sources and report suspicious content.

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  Fact Check: Did Pakistani captain touch Smriti Mandhana's feet? Know truth of viral photo

  Fact Check | October 16, 2025 16:15 IST

  Fact Check: A photo is going viral on social media in which the Pakistani cricket team captain is seen touching the feet of Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana. Let's find out the truth behind this viral photo.

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  Fact Check: Did Squadron leader Shivangi Singh becomes Qualified Flying Instructor?

  Fact Check | October 11, 2025 17:57 IST

  Following Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force issued the first official photograph of Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, a gesture that resonated both professionally and symbolically.

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  Fact Check: Did Akshay Kumar advise Pawan Singh to respect women amid controversy with his wife?

  Fact Check | October 10, 2025 18:50 IST

  Fact Check: A video of Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is going viral on social media, with claims suggesting that he made the emotional statement while commenting on the ongoing controversy between singer Pawan Singh and his wife Jyoti Singh.

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  Fact Check: Are Muslims leaving Bareilly fearing police action? Here's the truth

  Fact Check | October 05, 2025 8:02 IST

  Fact Check: A video circulating on social media shows a crowd, wearing Muslim skullcaps, with claims that Muslims are fleeing Bareilly out of fear of action by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the Uttar Pradesh Police.