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#IndiaFightsCorona and 5 others

Jan 17

#COVID19 के खिलाफ हमारी लड़ाई दोहरी है- महामारी और इससे संबंधित गलत सूचनाओं के प्रसार के खिलाफ #कोराेना_वायरस से संबंधित संदिग्ध जानकारी को साझा ना करें #कोविड19 से सम्बन्धित जानकारी की प्रमाणिकता के लिए अपने प्रश्न यहां भेजें: 📲+918799711259 📧 socialmedia@pib.gov.in

क्या आपको भी लॉटरी संबंधित संदिग्ध मैसेज, ईमेल या कॉल प्राप्त हो रहे हैं? #PIBFactCheck ▶️ऐसे फर्जी लॉटरी संबधित संदेशों, कॉल और ईमेल के प्रति सावधान रहें। ▶️ये ठगों द्वारा आर्थिक धोखाधड़ी के प्रयास होते हैं। ▶️यह #PIBFacTree देखें और खुद को ठगी का शिकार होने से बचाएं।

A #Fake Notice issued in the name of National Medical Commission claims that the subjects and marks distribution of 'NEXT' has been changed and it will be conducted in December 2022. #PIBFactCheck ▶️No such notice has been issued by the

@NMC_IND

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A stamp of word fake on a Notice issued in the name of National Medical Commission claims that the subjects and marks distribution of 'NEXT' has been changed and it will be conducted in December 2022.

विश्वविद्यालयों में ऑफलाइन परीक्षा के संबंध में विश्वविद्यालय अनुदान आयोग के नाम से एक #फर्जी नोटिस सोशल मीडिया पर साझा की जा रही है। #PIBFactCheck: ▶️यह नोटिस

@ugc_india

ने जारी नहीं की है ▶️आधिकारिक जानकारी के लिए विजिट करें: ugc.ac.in/ugc_notices.as

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· Dec 12, 2021

A public notice regarding offline examinations in universities is circulating on social media & claims to be issued by @ugc_india #PIBFactCheck:

This public notice is #FAKE!

University Grants Commission has NOT issued any such notice. For info

ugc.ac.in/ugc_notices.as

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Feb 4

दावा: प्रधानमंत्री लैपटॉप वितरण योजना 2022 के तहत 10वी पास युवाओं को फ्री लैपटॉप दिए जा रहे हैं। #PIBFactCheck ▪️ केंद्र सरकार द्वारा ऐसी कोई योजना नहीं चलाई जा रही है। ▪️ ऐसे फर्जी संदेशों को फॉरवर्ड/शेयर न करें। ▪️ ऐसे लिंक व वेबसाइट पर अपनी निजी जानकारी भी साझा न करें।

एक सन्देश पर फेक शब्द की मोहर जिसमें दावा किया जा रहा है कि प्रधानमंत्री लैपटॉप वितरण योजना 2022 के तहत 10वी पास युवाओं को फ्री लैपटॉप दिए जा रहे हैं।

PIB India and 2 others

PIB India and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Feb 2

There are no 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙨 for spreading fake news! But if you find yourself on the receiving end, reach out to us. 📲+918799711259 📩socialmedia@pib.gov.in #PIBFactCheck #kehndihundisi

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Feb 2

A notification issued in the name of CBSE claims that Board examinations for class X and XII will commence from 4th May 2022. #PIBFactCheck ▶️This claim is #Fake. ▶️No such notification has been issued by the

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#cbseforstudents #Exams #Fake #CBSE Fake News Alert

Feb 1

Fake news is being spread about reduction of Corporate tax in the Budget. #PIBFactCheck ▶️ Government has proposed to reduce the Alternate Minimum Tax rate for co-operative societies to 15% from the current 18.5%.

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All India Radio News and 2 others

Feb 1

A viral message circulating on #Whatsapp claims that the Government of India is providing ₹ 3,500 per month under the 'Pradhan Mantri Berojgar Bhatta Yojana'. #PIBFactCheck ▶️No such scheme is being run by GOI. ▶️Do not click on any suspicious links.

A stamp with the word fake on a screenshot of a WhatsApp message claiming that the Government of India is providing ₹ 3,500 per month under the 'Pradhan Mantri Berojgar Bhatta Yojana'.

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#𝐏𝐈𝐁𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 ‼️ Receive regular fact checks related to the Government of India on our #Telegram channel Join us now 🔽 🔗t.me/PIB_FactCheck

Jan 28

A contextually misleading image is being circulated on social media. #PIBFactCheck ▶️This image is old and was found to be viral with fake claims on numerous occasions. ▶️Kindly refrain from sharing such misleading images.

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Jan 27

Are you seeking a job? BEWARE! Miscreants look for opportunities to trick people into #JobFrauds Whether it is a fake website, fictitious offer letter, or fraud e-mail, here is how you can save yourself from these job frauds down-pointing triangle #PIBFacTree

Jan 27

No need to sweat over what's fake or not? #PIBFactCheck is here for you! Send your queries and we'll 𝓲𝓷𝓿𝓮𝓼𝓽 a great 𝓭𝓮𝓪𝓵 of effort to fact-check them! #SharkTankIndia

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An approval letter issued under Pradhan Mantri KUSUM Yojana is asking for Rs 5,600 as legal charge & Rs 5,000 as additional registration charge to install a solar pump. #PIBFactCheck ▶️This approval letter is #FAKE ▶️

@mnreindia

has not issued this approval letter

Stamp of word fake on an approval letter which claims to be issued by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and is seeking 5600 rupees as a legal charge to install solar pumps. The headline read "This Approval Letter is Fake"

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On this 73rd Republic Day, let's celebrate our glorious past and take a vow to build a prosperous and healthy future. #PIBFactCheck wishes you all a Happy #RepublicDay #RepublicDayIndia

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Jan 25

A circular allegedly issued by CBSE claims that the class 12th Board exam results will be announced on 25/01/2022 #PIBFactcheck ▶️ This circular is fake ▶️

@cbseindia29

has issued no such circular

A stamp with the word fake claims that CBSE has issued a circular claiming that the class 12th Board exam results will be announced on 25/01/2022

PIB India and 5 others

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#cbseforstudents #Exams #Fake #CBSE

Jan 24

A message being forwarded on #WhatsApp claims that #COVID19 is a bacteria that can be cured with aspirin. #PIBFactCheck ▶️ This claim is #FAKE! ▶️ #COVID19 is a virus, not a bacteria ▶️ It can not be cured with anticoagulants like aspirin.

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Jan 22

#PIBFacTree Don't fall prey to online #scams! Be an aware and informed citizen. Follow these steps to prevent phishing/email scams

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An e-mail allegedly sent by RBI claims to offer Rs. 4 crores 62 lakhs on payment of Rs 12,500. #PIBFactCheck ▶️This e-mail is #Fake. ▶️

@RBI

does not send emails asking for personal information Read here: rbi.org.in/commonman/Engl

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Jan 19

Face masks are critical to keep you guarded in the fight against #COVID19. Check out this #PIBFactree to learn more about the ways to wear & dispose off face masks correctly. Also take a look at this Illustrated Guide on COVID Appropriate Behaviour: mohfw.gov.in/pdf/Illustrati

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Jan 19

एक वीडियो में फर्जी दावा किया जा रहा है कि डिस्पोजेबल सर्जिकल मास्क में कीड़े होते हैं #PIBFactCheck ▶️वैज्ञानिक मानकों के अनुसार तैयार किए गए किसी भी मास्क में कीटाणु नहीं होते हैं ▶️कोरोना से बचाव के लिए नाक और मुँह को सही से ढकने वाले किसी भी मास्क का प्रयोग किया जा सकता है

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Jan 18

Several #fake claims are being made in a video related to the efficacy of #Covid19 vaccines in children. #PIBFactCheck ️ ▶️All vaccines administered in the country are safe ️ ▶️Vaccines administered in children have been recommended by experts

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United Nations in India

@UNinIndia

Jan 18

#COVID19 के खतरे को कम करने के लिए कुछ एहतियात बरतें - 😷 मास्क पहनना जारी रखें ↔️ शारीरिक दूरी बनाए रखें 🧼 अपने हाथ बार-बार धोएं 🪟 जितना हो सके, खिड़कियों को उतनी देर खुला छोड़ें 🤧 खाँसते/छींकते हुए अपने मुँह को ढकें हम केवल एकसाथ इस महामारी का अंत कर सकते हैं.

सोशल मीडिया पर शेयर किए जा रहे संदेश में दावा किया जा रहा है कि #COVID19 के कारण

@EduMinOfIndia

सभी लोगों को मुफ्त लैपटॉप प्रदान करेगी #PIBFactCheck ▶️️यह दावा #फर्जी है ▶️️ भारत सरकार ने ऐसी कोई घोषणा नहीं की है ▶️️ऐसी वेबसाइटों पर कभी भी अपनी व्यक्तिगत जानकारी साझा ना करें

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· Aug 3, 2021

A message along with a link is claiming that @EduMinOfIndia will provide free laptops to all people to support virtual learning amid the #COVID19 outbreak #PIBFactCheck:

This claim is #FAKE

Don't forward such messages

Never disclose personal information on such websites

A stamp with the word fake on a WhatsApp message claiming that Ministry of Education will provide free laptops to all people to support virtual learning amid the COVID 19 outbreak

Ministry of Railways

@RailMinIndia

Jan 15

NTPC Result Announced! Railways have announced NTPC results on 14.01.22. The procedure for shortlisting of candidates for the second stage of CBT had already been given elaborately under Para 13 of original notification i.e.CEN 01/2019. #RlyNTPCResult pib.gov.in/PressReleseDet

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West Central Railway

@wc_railway

Jan 15

Railway Clarification on NTPC CBT-1 Results #westcentralrailway

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Points to be kept in mind while identifying #FakeNews. Be smart, Be vigilant! If you suspect any govt. related news to be fake, send us the queries here:- 📲 +918799711259 📩 socialmedia@pib.gov.in #PIBFactCheck

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Jan 15

Don't be misled by misinformation & #FakeNews circulating on social media‼️ To win the fight against #COVID19 it is important to mask up, get vaccinated & maintain social distancing. Send your queries here: 📲8799711259 📩Socialmedia@pib.gov.in #PIBFactCheck

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Jan 14

सोशल मीडिया पर शेयर किए जा रहे एक विडियो में एक व्यक्ति द्वारा लोगों को मास्क न पहनने व वैक्सीन न लगवाने के लिए कहा जा रहा है #PIBFactCheck ▶️ऐसे फर्जी विडियो फॉरवर्ड न करें ▶️कोविड से बचाव के लिए मास्क, टीकाकरण व शारीरिक दूरी जैसे कोविड अनुरूप व्यवहार का पालन करना आवश्यक है

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Jan 13

क्या प्रधानमंत्री द्वारा देश भर में 25 जनवरी तक लॉकडाउन लगाने की घोषणा की गई है❓ नहीं ‼️ #PIBFactCheck ✅सोशल मीडिया पर लॉकडाउन के संबंध में शेयर किए जा रहे दावे फर्जी हैं ✅ सही जानकारी के लिए केवल प्रामाणिक सूत्रों पर ही विशवास करें ✅ऐसी तस्वीरों/संदेशों को शेयर न करें

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Jan 12

A public notice purportedly issued by the National Board of Examinations claims that the NEET-PG 2022 examination scheduled to be held on 12th March 2022 has been postponed. #PIBFactCheck ▶️This claim is #Fake. ▶️No such order/notice has been issued by the board.

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Cyber Dost

@Cyberdost

Jan 11

In case of #cyber fraud, please report your complaint at cybercrime.gov.in and use helpline No.155260

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Jan 11

एक फर्जी मैसेज में दावा किया जा रहा है कि भारत सरकार के हेल्थ मंत्रालय द्वारा कोरोना फंड के तहत ₹5000 की धनराशि प्रदान की जा रही है। #PIBFactcheck ▶️ ऐसे फर्जी संदेशों को फॉरवर्ड न करें। ▶️ इस तरह की संदिग्ध वेबसाइट पर अपनी किसी भी तरह की निजी जानकारी साझा न करें।

A stamp of word fake on a forwarded message claiming that the Central govt is providing Rs. 5000 as Covid Fund is fake

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Jan 10

In a viral audio message, it is being claimed that #Covid19 vaccines contain Graphene Oxide #PIBFactCheck ▶️ The Covid vaccine does not contain Graphene Oxide. ▶️ Vaccines are safe and are essential to protect oneself from COVID-19.

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Jan 10

Some websites have published a notice claiming that the Indian Railway Protection Force (RPF) is recruiting through the RPF Constable Recruitment 2022 Exam. #PIBFactCheck ▶️This claim is #Fake. ▶️No such recruitment advertisement/notice has been published by the RPF.

A stamp of word FAKE on a message claims that some websites have published a notice claiming that the Indian Railway Protection Force (RPF) is recruiting through the RPF Constable Recruitment 2022 Exam.

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Jan 10

#YouTube पर कई वीडियो #COVID19 की तीसरी लहर और संभावित लॉकडाउन से संबंधित झूठे दावे कर रहे हैं #PIBFactCheck: ▶️ ये वीडियो भ्रामक हैं। ▶️ ऐसे किसी भी वीडियो या भ्रामक स्क्रीनशॉट को शेयर न करें।

A stamp of word FAKE on a message claiming that several videos on YouTube are making false claims related to the third wave of Covid-19 & probable lockdown

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DD News and All India Radio News

Sep 5, 2020

Claim: The government is providing ₹2000 to every girl child under Pradhan Mantri Kanya Ayush Yojana. #PIBFactCheck: This claim is #Fake. There is no such scheme under the central government. Please beware of such bogus schemes!

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