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New Delhi (ABC Live): India's nuclear energy programme has entered a new phase. On 6 April 2026 at 8:25 PM, the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, attained first criticality. The Department of Atomic Energy said the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board cleared the plant systems after a safety review. IGCAR designed the reactor, while BHAVINI built and commissioned it. (PIB) This is not a routine plant update. Instead, it marks one of the most important recent even ...Read More >
DEHRADUN: Amid rising global geopolitical uncertainty following recent tensions in West Asia, officials have urged citizens in Uttarakhand to avoid panic-booking of LPG cylinders. Addressing concerns over supply chain disruptions, the state-level coordinator for the oil industry and Divisional Retail Sales Head of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Krishna Kumar Gupta, reassured residents that fuel supplies remain stable and sufficient. During a press briefing held at the Press Information Bur ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3: Delhi Police has registered an FIR against several social media users including @khurpench, @gemsofbabus for allegedly tampering with and circulating confidential documents linked to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), officials confirmed on Thursday. The case, which raises serious concerns about data privacy and online misinformation, has prompted authorities to seek detailed user information from X. According to police sources, the complaint was filed ...Read More >
New Delhi (ABC Live): India's latest defence export milestone has been verified. India's Defence Exports in FY 2025-26 rose to ₹38,424 crore, up from ₹23,622 crore in FY 2024-25. That is an increase of ₹14,802 crore, or 62.66%, in one year. The figures for India defence exports 2025-26 mark an all-time high for the country. Officially, this is the highest annual defence export figure India has recorded. The key official source is the PIB release of 2 April 2026. For the previous-year base, see t ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government's Fact Check Unit under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has published 2,913 fact checks across its official social media platforms, dispelling a range of fake claims related to the Union government -- including deepfakes, AI-generated and misleading videos, notifications, letters and websites, an official statement said on Wednesday. "During Operation Sindoor, the PIB Fact Check Unit actively identified misinformation and hostile narratives ...Read More >
MUMBAI: In the age of viral forwards and deepfake déjà vu, the government's fact-checkers are working overtime to separate fact from fiction. India's Press Information Bureau Fact Check Unit (FCU), operating under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has flagged a total of 2,913 instances of fake news and misinformation linked to the Central Government, highlighting the growing scale of the information battle in the digital era. Tasked with identifying misleading content from AI-genera ...Read More >
Ranchi: Apprehending that the fertiliser situation may worsen due to the West Asia, the state agriculture department has decided to deploy teams across the 24 districts to assess its availability and curb hoarding.Agriculture minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey said, "A team has been formed to analyse the situation and carry out a comparison between the consumption of fertilisers vis-a-vis last year and this year's requirement.""The state can only monitor the situation, conduct raids and lodge FIRs agai ...Read More >
New Delhi: More than 1,400 URLs on digital media were blocked by the government during Operation Sindoor for disseminating fake news, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Replying to a written question, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting L Murugan also said that a total of 2,913 fact-checks have been published so far by the Fact Check Unit (FCU), which functions under the Press Information Bureau. The FCU identifies fake news, misinformation relating to the central government an ...Read More >
New Delhi (ABC Live): India's latest biodiversity milestone deserves close attention. According to a Press Information Bureau release dated 31 March 2026, India has issued 3,561 Internationally Recognized Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) under the Nagoya Protocol, out of a global total of 6,311. As a result, India's share stands at 56.43%, which makes the claim that it accounts for "over 56 per cent" of all such certificates mathematically correct. In addition, the same release says that only ...Read More >
New Delhi (ABC Live): For years, crop residue in India has sat at the intersection of environment, agriculture, and public policy. Every winter, stubble burning returns as a severe air-pollution problem. Meanwhile, India continues to import a significant share of the bitumen needed for roads. In principle, therefore, bio-bitumen offers an elegant policy bridge: convert agricultural waste into a road-building input, reduce burning, and cut import dependence at the same time. That is precisely why ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Central government on Monday rebutted fake information being circulated on social platforms, claiming that post-retirement benefits, including dearness allowance (DA) hikes and pay commission revision, will be withdrawn under the Finance Act 2025. "A message circulating on #WhatsApp claims that the Central Government has withdrawn post-retirement benefits like DA hikes and Pay Commission revisions for retired employees under the Finance Act 2025. The claim ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], November 17 (ANI): The Booth Level Officers (BLOs) on Monday boycotted work to register their protest against the authorities over the alleged suicide of a colleague in Kerala's Kannur. Aneesh George, BLO appointed in Payyannur assembly constituency of Kannur district, allegedly died by suicide due to work-related stress amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive being carried out by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Also Read | AI Tools ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], November 17 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Congress President Jitu Patwari on Monday criticised state Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar's remark on Raja Ram Mohan Roy, saying it reflects the character and face of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking to reporters in Bhopal, Patwari said, "The way Inder Singh Parmar remarked about freedom fighters (referring to Raja Ram Mohan Roy) reflects his character. Similarly, CM Mohan Yadav also abused the employees ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 17 (ANI): The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) began its meeting on Monday, discussing India's role in global tech diplomacy and digital governance. In the meeting, representatives of the MEA will brief on the subject "India's Role in Global Tech Diplomacy, Digital governance, Outer Space diplomacy, AI and emerging innovations". Also Read | AI Tools and Advanced Scientific Research To Play Key Role in Ganga Rejuvenation, Say ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 7 (ANI): Flight Operations at Mumbai Airport have been affected by a technical issue impacting the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi, which supports Air Traffic Control flight planning. the airline said on Friday. In an advisory, Mumbai Airport said, "Flight Operations at Mumbai Airport have been affected by a technical issue impacting the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi, which supports Air Traffic Control flight plannin ...Read More >
Morigaon (Assam) [India], November 7 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, accompanied by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, visited the upcoming Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) Centre being developed by TATA Electronics at Jagiroad in Morigaon district. The visit, which took place on Thursday, marks a significant milestone in Assam's journey towards becoming a hub for advanced electronics and semiconductor manufacturing in the Northeast. Also Read | Did Ni ...Read More >
Beed (Maharashtra) [India], November 7 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday visited flood-ravaged farmlands in Beed, Maharashtra, and assured affected farmers of swift relief. Speaking on the devastation caused by the September floods, Chouhan described the damage as "terrible," and said, "In Maharashtra, a 'terrible' flood occurred in the month of September. The flood was such that fields turned into heaps of sand and stones. There are many farmers whose crops were ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], November 7 (ANI): Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the campaign against Chitta in Himachal Pradesh would be transformed into a mass movement, and the participation of every citizen of the state in this movement was most important. He was chairing a review meeting here today regarding preparations for the Anti-Chitta Walkathon, to be held in Shimla on 15 November,said the release. The Chief Minister said that registration for participati ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], November 7 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday announced a Rs 10,000 crore relief and assistance package for farmers whose crops were severely damaged by unprecedented monsoon rains that lashed several districts of the state this year. https://x.com/Bhupendrapbjp/status/1986778263721820511 Also Read | Did Nirmala Sitharaman Promote Investment Platform Promising INR 15 Lakh Monthly Income on INR 21,000? PIB Fact Check Debunks Digitally Altered ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 31 (ANI): Doctors of a hospital successfully reconstructed the thumb of a 20-year-old male, who sustained severe injuries in a road traffic accident involving a bike and a tractor, using the second toe from his amputated leg on Friday. According to the hospital, this procedure not only restored hand function but also utilised tissues from the non-salvageable limb. Also Read | Has India Pulled 500 Billion Pounds From the UK Economy After Keir Starmer's 'Explosive' Com ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 31 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday declined the request of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to seeking exemption of physical appearance of Chief Secretaries of states and Union Territories in the stray dog menace case. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta refused to allow the Chief Secretaries to appear virtually, as requested by the Solicitor General. Also Read | Thane Water Cut: TMC Announces 24-Hour Water Supply Disruption in Several Areas on Novembe ...Read More >
In a major twist to the ongoing crackdown on misleading or fake oral-rehydration solution (ORS) drinks, the Delhi High Court has granted an interim stay against key orders issued by FSSAI, effectively pausing the ban on use of ORS branding for certain beverage products. The stay comes following a petition by JNTL Consumer Health (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson), allowing it to continue marketing its ORS-branded product and addressing stock in the market. After the FSSAI's October 14 advisory ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the 'India Maritime Week - 2025' in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on Monday. On this occasion, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, and Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Son ...Read More >
New Delhi: PIB Fact Check on Monday warned internet users of an AI-manipulated video of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman suggesting an investment scheme to earn Rs 60,000 in 24 hours and Rs 10 lakh a month. The fact-checking unit of Press Information Bureau (PIB) said that the video is false and misleading as it was digitally altered. "A video on Facebook falsely shows Union Finance Minister @nsitharaman promoting an 'investment program' that promises easy daily income. The Finance Minister ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Government of India, will hold the India Maritime Week 2025 (IMW 2025) from 27th to 31st October 2025 at NESCO Grounds, Mumbai. This largest maritime gathering aims to unite key stakeholders under the theme "Uniting Oceans, One Maritime Vision," highlighting India's ambition to be a global maritime hub and leader in the Blue Economy. A significant feature of India Maritime Week 2025 will be the presence of the Hon'ble Prime Minister ...Read More >
The government is taking steps to support traditional media amid rapid digitisation. Initiatives include TRP reforms, raising advertisement rates, and integrating RNI, CBC, and PIB for better coordination. Efforts also focus on improving transparency, outreach, and fact-checking, including a chatbot to verify online content and videos. The government has planned a series of initiatives to shield the conventional media from the disruptions expected due to rapid digitisation in the sector. Union ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government is preparing a series of measures to safeguard traditional media -- including print, radio, and television -- from the disruptions caused by rapid digitisation, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday. Speaking to reporters, Vaishnaw said the Centre is focused on removing regulatory hurdles in the media sector and introducing reforms in areas such as radio licensing and Television Rating Point (TRP) systems. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Over 150 Indian breed dogs have been deployed across multiple operational theatres, including the Western and Eastern borders and in Anti-Naxalite operations, delivering "good results," a press release said. According to the release, their commendable performance has validated the decision to integrate Indian breeds into critical security and operational roles. Also Read | Did Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai Say That Saffronisation of Indian Armed Forces Would Damage Mor ...Read More >
Mamit (Mizoram) [India], October 23 (ANI): Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, concluded his two-day visit to Mizoram on Thursday with a public meeting at the Reiek Community Hall in Mamit District, held as part of the Dampa Assembly by-election campaign. Addressing the gathering, the Minister reiterated the Centre's commitment to strengthen direct development linkages, "Delhi to Dampa, Dampa to Delhi", and conveyed the 'Narendra Modi Guarantee' to ensure ...Read More >
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