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🚨 Got an SMS saying your traffic challan is pending?STOP! Verify first.

Scammers are sending fake RTO e-challan links, APKs & PDFs via SMS/WhatsApp that look official.⚠️

Clicking such links can compromise your OTPs and lead to unauthorised bank/UPI transactions.

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❌ Don’t click challan links from messages
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⚠️ Fake News Alert!

🚨Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating an image with the claim that an LPG tanker heading to India was hit in an Iranian missile strike.

#PIBFactCheck:

❌ This claim is #Fake.

✅ The image being shared is old and relates to a fire that broke out onboard the Cameroon-flagged LPG tanker MV Falcon, following an explosion, off the coast of Aden, Yemen on October, 18, 2025.

🔗For reference: https://t.co/4DAVCVAhV9

🔸Beware of propaganda accounts circulating misinformation to create panic among citizens.

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🚨 An organisation named 'Sports Association of India (SAI)' is falsely claiming to be "Recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India."

The organisation is issuing player selection letters, promotional materials, and advertisements for purported national and international sporting events, and is collecting a registration fee of ₹1,500 from participants for its championships.

#PIBFactCheck:

❌ Beware! The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has not granted any recognition or affiliation to this organisation.

❌ The Sports Association of India is not associated with the FIT India Movement, and no permission or authorisation has been granted for the use of the FIT India logo or branding.

✅ For authentic information, visit the official website of the Sports Authority of India (SAI): https://t.co/dJcyrpZYsc

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🚨 Pakistani propaganda accounts are falsely alleging casualties among #IndianArmy personnel in a terrorist attack in Kupwara, Jammu & Kashmir.

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❌ This claim is #FAKE.

✅ No such attack has taken place in Kupwara, J&K and there have been no casualties among Indian Army personnel.

⚠️ Do not fall for unverified claims. Rely only on official sources for authentic information.

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⚠️ Fake News Alert!

🚨Several social media accounts are circulating videos falsely claiming that the Chinese Army has entered 60 km inside India.

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❌ This claim is #Fake.

✅ The videos being circulated are unrelated and not from the India-China border.

🔗 For reference:
https://t.co/SCbTpT9SoG

https://t.co/KhsUjA6pDE

🔸Beware and always rely on official sources for verified information.

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📣लुभावने दावे करने वाले वीडियो से सावधान!

फेसबुक पेज 'GovtEdge' द्वारा साझा किए गए एक वीडियो में प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी को यह कहते हुए दिखाया जा रहा है कि जिन लोगों के पास आधार कार्ड एवं राशन कार्ड दोनों हैं तथा जिनके परिवार में कोई भी सदस्य सरकारी नौकरी में नहीं है, उन्हें 'फ्री मोबाइल फोन' दिया जा रहा है।

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❌ यह वीडियो #फर्जी है।

✅ केंद्र सरकार व प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi ने ऐसी कोई घोषणा नहीं की है

⚠️ सत्यापित जानकारी के लिए केवल आधिकारिक सरकारी स्रोतों पर ही भरोसा करें।

🔸 केंद्र सरकार से संबंधित किसी भी प्रकार की संदिग्ध जानकारी, वीडियो अथवा तस्वीर @PIBFactCheck को भेजें -हम आपको उसकी वास्तविकता बताएंगे।

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फेसबुक पेज 'GovtEdge' द्वारा साझा किए प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के AI जनित वीडियो में दावा किया जा रहा है कि 25 वर्ष से अधिक उम्र के आधार कार्ड धारकों को फ्री स्कूटी दी जा रही है।

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❌ यह दावा #फर्जी है। प्रधानमंत्री द्वारा ऐसी कोई घोषणा नहीं की गई है।

⚠️ कृपया सतर्क रहिए। ऐसे फर्जी AI वीडियो के झांसे में न आएं।

🔸केंद्र सरकार से संबंधित किसी भी संदिग्ध वीडियो अथवा जानकारी @PIBFactCheck पर भेजिए। वास्तविक जानकारी हम आप तक पहुंचाएंगे।

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📣 'GovtEdge' नामक फेसबुक पेज द्वारा प्रधानमंत्री नरेन्द्र मोदी का एक डीपफेक वीडियो साझा कर यह दावा किया जा रहा है कि जिन लोगों के पास आधार कार्ड है और जिनके परिवार में कोई भी सरकारी नौकरी में नहीं है, उन्हें फ्री बाइक दी जाएगी।

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❌ यह वीडियो #फर्जी है।

✅ केंद्र सरकार व प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi ने ऐसी कोई घोषणा नहीं की है

⚠️ सतर्क रहें। ऐसे लुभावने दावों के झांसे में न आएं और ऐसे वीडियो आगे साझा न करें।

▶️ केंद्र सरकार की लोक-कल्याणकारी योजनाओं से संबंधित प्रामाणिक जानकारी के लिए केवल आधिकारिक वेबसाइट https://t.co/hP4SBF8yqk पर ही भरोसा करें।

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Social media posts are circulating an AI-generated video of Union Home Minister @AmitShah falsely claiming that he made remarks regarding the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Pakistan occupied Kashmir

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❌ This video is fake and has been digitally manipulated using AI tools.

✅ Union Home Minister Amit Shah did not make any such statement

✅ Watch the original clip here: https://t.co/sasFHuwmeF

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Did you also receive a message asking you to download & install an APK file to redeem SBI rewards❓

Beware‼️

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❌@TheOfficialSBI NEVER sends links or APK files over SMS/WhatsApp.

✔️Never download unknown files or click on such links.

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A post shared by the X handle 'ProudIndianNa' claims that a bus carrying pilgrims for the #Amarnath Yatra was attacked near Lal Chowk in Srinagar, resulting in multiple buses catching fire.

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❌ This claim is FAKE.

▶️ No such attack on #Amarnath pilgrims has taken place in Srinagar.

🔸The video in the post actually shows a fire incident in Nigeria and is falsely linked to the Amarnath Yatra.

🔗 https://t.co/LEldSCL49F

⚠️ Stay vigilant against sensationalized claims and rely only on official sources for authentic information.

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🚨 Filter the Fiction

❌ Pak based propaganda handles like @ZardSi are circulating sensational claims that “China has officially captured Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh and Indian Army is hiding it in embarrassment.”

✅ Fact: Local groups in Taksing (Upper Subansiri) raised concerns over gradual Chinese activity and road-building in disputed border areas. Indian Army has categorically rejected these claims stating, “We have seen some media reports alleging recent encroachment by Chinese PLA and setting up of camps in Arunachal Pradesh. These reports are incorrect and without any basis.”

🔗 Link: https://t.co/nvF69lhfKt

🎯 Disinformation Pattern:
Take border infrastructure activity or local grievances → sensationalise as “loss of territory” → trigger panic & anti-India narrative → amplify via emotional posts / videos → weaken public confidence in our forces.

⚠️ Always verify before sharing. Rely on official Indian Army statements and credible defence sources, not random X accounts with clear agendas.

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⚠️ Do Not Fall for Easy Money!

🚨Fraudsters are running a digitally manipulated video of Union Finance Minister @nsitharaman promoting an investment platform and promising citizens a monthly income of over ₹20,00,000 in return for an initial investment of ₹22,000.

#PIBFactCheck:

❌ This video is #Fake and AI-generated.

✅ The Finance Minister has NOT endorsed any such investment scheme or platform.

🔸Beware of unverified links or platforms that aim to deceive people and cause financial losses.

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🚨 DETECT THE DEEPFAKE

❌ Pakistan propaganda handles are circulating an AI generated video, falsely claiming that Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth admitted many weaknesses of Indian Army and said that "We will try to address the faults of last few years and also overcome the failures of Operation Sindoor. We will do better next time."

✅ FACT: The video has been digitally manipulated to fabricate statements and insert fake narratives.

✅ In the original video, General Dhiraj Seth spoke about assuming the appointment of the 31st Chief of the Army Staff with humility, honour and an unwavering commitment to the values of "Duty, Honour and Nation First." He also conveyed his sincere gratitude to the Hon'ble Prime Minister and the Hon'ble Defence Minister for their trust and confidence in entrusting him with the responsibility of leading the Indian Army.

🔗 Original Context:
https://t.co/lF0K0HmZ0V

🎯 How the propaganda account like @ZardanSi works:
Authentic video + fabricated audio + false attribution + misleading captions = a coordinated attempt to spread disinformation and undermine trust in India's Armed Forces.

⚠️ Always verify before you amplify. Don't let manipulated content influence public opinion.

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🚨 Beware of DEEPFAKE!

Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a digitally manipulated video of the newly appointed Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Dhiraj Seth, falsely claiming that he said:

"It was a sad spectacle to see that our previous military regime decided to hide the dead bodies of our jawans to establish their own PR and even kept Minister Rajnath Singh and Prime Minister Modi in the dark. I, as a professional soldier, was left aghast at this blatant disrespect of our martyrs."

🔎 #PIBFactCheck

❌ This is an AI-generated deepfake video being circulated to mislead the public and run a coordinated disinformation campaign.

✅ General Dhiraj Seth has NOT made any such statement.

🔗 Watch the original, unedited video here:
https://t.co/OhtFSaa5TX

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🚨 DEEPFAKE VIDEO ALERT!

Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a digitally manipulated video of former Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi, falsely claiming that he is resigning in protest and handing over the command to General Dhiraj Seth.

#PIBFactCheck:

❌ This is an '#AI-generated deepfake video' shared to mislead the public and run a disinformation campaign.

✅ Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi did NOT make any such statement.

✅The change of the Chief of the Army Staff was a routine transition carried out in accordance with established tenure norms and laid-down procedures upon his superannuation after more than four decades of service.

🔗 Watch the original, unedited videos here: https://t.co/v3hd0U9LCI

📣 Pakistani propaganda accounts are sharing such manipulated videos as part of a coordinated disinformation campaign aimed at spreading false narratives and misleading the public.

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📣'GovtEdge' नामक फेसबुक पेज द्वारा साझा किए गए एक वीडियो में प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी को यह कहते हुए दिखाया जा रहा है कि सभी बच्चों को स्कूल जाने के लिए 'फ्री इलेक्ट्रिक साइकिल' दिया जा रहा है

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❌ यह #AI जनरेटेड #फर्जी वीडियो है।

✅ केंद्र सरकार व प्रधानमंत्री @narendramodi ने ऐसी कोई घोषणा नहीं की है

⚠️ सतर्क रहें। ऐसे लुभावने दावों के झांसे में न आएं और ऐसे वीडियो आगे साझा न करें।

▶️ केंद्र सरकार की लोक-कल्याणकारी योजनाओं से संबंधित प्रामाणिक जानकारी के लिए केवल आधिकारिक वेबसाइट https://t.co/hP4SBF8yqk पर ही भरोसा करें।

@DDNewsHindi @MIB_Hindi @AIRNewsHindi @EduMinOfIndia

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🚨Be wary of mobile tower installation frauds🚨

A #FAKE NOC allegedly issued by Dept Of Telecommunications claims to install mobile tower at recipient's location & seeks ₹2,500 as agreement fees

#PIBFactCheck:

❌ @DoT_India has issued NO such certificate

🔗https://t.co/LWV6ugp5ZX

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