Fact vs Fiction : The Truth Behind Viral Misinformation !!
Fighting Back Against Fake Narratives Warfare !!
Fact vs Fiction : The Truth Behind Viral Misinformation. From Tejas deepfakes to fabricated letters and currency hoaxes, these campaigns aim to erode trust in institutions, inflame public sentiment and confuse citizens during sensitive defence and economic developments. Citizens are advised to pause before forwarding, verify with PIB Fact Check or official handles, and treat dramatic “leaks” and sensational claims about national security or new currency notes as red flags until confirmed by authentic government sources.
By – Dr. Namrata Mishra Tiwari, Chief Editor, http://indiainput.com
Rajnath Singh’s fake letter
A letter circulating in the name of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, allegedly written to IAF chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh about “public disclosure of a sensitive IAF assessment”, has been categorically declared fake by PIB Fact Check. The fake document, marked “Personal Confidential” and dated 22 November, appears designed to manufacture a narrative of internal discord within the defence establishment.
A letter is circulating on social media, allegedly issued by Union Defence Minister @rajnathsingh to Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, concerning the public disclosure of a sensitive IAF assessment.#PIBFactCheck
❌ Beware! This letter is fake!
✅ Avoid sharing unverified… pic.twitter.com/Pdu30D5v7v
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) November 25, 2025
Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM)
The claim circulating on social media that the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) says the new labour codes will allegedly ensure minimum wages and social security for workers is unsubstantiated, and that 90% of workers remain out of the ambit of these codes, is false according to PIB Fact Check.
It is circulating on social media that Samyukt Kisan Morcha claims that:
▪️The new labour codes will ensure minimum wages and social security for workers are “unsubstantiated”
▪️90 per cent of workers are in the unorganised sector and out of the ambit of these codes.
▪️The… pic.twitter.com/TJA4JcQ2Jn
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) November 25, 2025
President of India on WhatsApp Channel
To avoid misinformation, citizens should rely on these official channels and avoid unverified or suspicious accounts claiming to be the President. PIB and the Government urge people to verify authenticity by checking for official verification marks and cross-referencing from government portals like presidentofindia.gov.in.
Fake Account Alert !🚨
Are these social media accounts of the President of India real⁉️#PIBFactCheck
❌NO! Both these handles are #fake
✅ There is NO official account of the President of India on WhatsApp Channel as of now.
✅ The official Facebook account of the… pic.twitter.com/20rdnpcf9K
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) November 25, 2025
The Indian Army urges citizens to verify all military-related information from official sources such as the ADGPI and PIB Fact Check to avoid spreading false and misleading content on social media.
This fake advisory narrative fits into a broader pattern of disinformation aimed at destabilizing public trust. The public should rely only on verified government and military communication channels for accurate updates about the armed forces
FAKE ADVISORY ALERT!
🚨FAKE ADVISORY ALERT! 📩
Several #Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating an advisory allegedly issued by the Adjutant General of the Indian Army, Lt. General VPS Kaushik, to formation commanders to act responsibly when speaking to the media.
✅ This advisory is #fake.… pic.twitter.com/59AnMI0kaE
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) November 25, 2025
Fake NDTV–Tejas videos
A manipulated clip claiming to show an NDTV anchor “exposing” technical issues with the Tejas crash has been proven to be an AI‑altered deepfake that does not match the original NDTV telecast. Fact‑checkers and PIB’s Fact Check unit have flagged a wider pattern of Pakistan‑linked propaganda accounts pushing doctored NDTV videos about the Tejas crash and other sensitive defence stories.
#Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating an AI-manipulated NDTV video related to the #Tejas crash at the #DubaiAirshow, wrongly suggesting that @NDTVWORLD accidentally ‘told the truth’ and alleging that the aircraft lacked proper clearance#PIBFactCheck:
▶️ Watch the… pic.twitter.com/bOMausv4ZO
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) November 24, 2025
AP Dhillon, Tejas and fake accounts
PIB Fact Check has separately debunked an AI‑generated video falsely attributing disparaging remarks about Tejas to Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, showing how real names and ranks are being weaponised in synthetic media.
social media handles are sharing an AI-manipulated video that wrongly shows Air Chief Marshal AP Singh criticising the #Tejas fighter jet#PIBFactCheck:
❌ The statement made in this clip is completely false. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has never made any such remark
✅ watch… pic.twitter.com/bV8NfguNcx
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) November 23, 2025
₹5,000 note rumours
Finally, rumors circulating about the Reserve Bank of India issuing a new ₹5,000 note have been categorically dismissed. PIB Fact Check and RBI sources confirm that no such currency note is planned or in circulation, urging the public to rely only on official channels for monetary information.
⚠️ सतर्क रहें ⚠️
सोशल मीडिया पर दावा किया जा रहा है कि भारतीय रिजर्व बैंक द्वारा ₹5000 के नए नोट जारी किए जाएंगे#PIBFactCheck
✅ यह दावा #फर्जी है
✅@RBI द्वारा ऐसा कोई निर्णय नहीं लिया गया है
✅ आधिकारिक वित्तीय जानकारी हेतु वेबसाइट https://t.co/e6gEcOvLu3 पर विजिट करें pic.twitter.com/EF82vaxMvE
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) November 24, 2025
The dangers lie in how this false information can distort decision-making, fuel hostility between groups, and weaken social cohesion, making it harder for citizens to access reliable facts and eroding the foundation of informed democratic discourse.
SOURCE : http://www.pib.gov.in
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