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News18
10-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
Fake News Alert: No Closure Of Air Travel On Delhi-Mumbai Routes Amid Pak Tension, Centre Says
Curated By : Edited By: Last Updated: May 10, 2025, 08:42 IST The Airports Authority o India has announced temporary closure of 32 airports across northern and western India for all civil flight operations. (PTI file photo) The Centre clarified on early morning on Saturday that there is no closure of air travel on Delhi-Mumbai routes, as claimed by some of the new channels, amidst the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) said on X, 'The Airports Authority of India has extended the temporary closure of 25 segments of Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes within the Delhi & Mumbai Flight Information Regions due to operational reasons." It is being claimed that there is a temporary closure of services on Delhi-Mumbai airline route.#PIBFactCheck❌This claim is #FAKE 💠The Airports Authority of India has extended the temporary closure of 25 segments of Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes within the Delhi &… — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 9, 2025 'Airlines and flight operators have been advised to plan alternate routings as per current air traffic advisories. The temporary closure is being managed in coordination with relevant ATC units to ensure safety and minimize disruption." As per the PIB press release on Saturday, the AAI and relevant aviation authorities have issued a series of Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) announcing the temporary closure of '32 airports across northern and western India" for all civil flight operations, effective from May 9 to May 14, 2025 due to operational reasons. The affected airports include Ambala, Amritsar, Bathinda, Bikaner, Chandigarh, Hindon, Jaisalmer, Jammu, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Kullu Manali, Leh, Ludhiana, Pathankot, Patiala, Rajkot, Shimla and Srinagar. In another post, the PIB alerted about a fake propaganda running on social media about a video that India conducted a drone attack on the Nankana Sahib Gurdwara. The claim is 'completely false", said PIB. It has asked people to not circulate such videos and stay vigilant. सोशल मीडिया पर साझा किए गए एक वीडियो में दावा किया जा रहा है कि भारत ने ननकाना साहिब गुरुद्वारे पर ड्रोन हमला किया है। #PIBFactCheck❌यह दावा पूरी तरह फर्जी है। ▶️ सांप्रदायिक विद्वेष फैलाने के लिए ऐसे कंटेन्ट बनाए जाते हैं। ▶️ कृपया सतर्क रहें। ऐसे वीडियो फॉरवर्ड न करें।… — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 10, 2025 The PIB also informed people about social media posts asserting a cyberattack by Pakistan that has caused 70% of India's electricity grid to become dysfunctional. The claim is fake, alerted PIB on X. On May 9, the PIB debunked fake news by Pakistan that a Su-30MKI jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has been shot down in Muzaffarabad. The PIB on X posted a 'fake news alert" that 'Pakistani social media handles are claiming that a Sukhoi Su-30MKI was shot down in Muzaffarabad, capturing an Indian Pilot alive." It added that the Sukhoi SU-30MKI of the IAF crashed on October 14, 2014 at Undre Vasti of Kulwadi village near Pune-Ahamad Nagar highway, Maharashtra. In another instance, the PIB busted a fake video showing a heavy barrage of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) being shared as a 'real attack" by Pakistan against India. 'Pakistan Propaganda Alert! A video showing a heavy MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket Systems) barrage is being falsely shared as a real Pakistani attack on India," the post read. It was revealed that the video flagged in the PIB post was that of a video game called Arma 3 and that it has been online for over 3 years. Swipe Left For Next Video View all In another 'fake news alert', the PIB had clarified that a video of a farm fire in Jalandhar in Punjab claimed to have occurred because of a drone attack is fake. It said, 'This is an unrelated video of a farm fire. The video has the time 7:39 PM, while the drone attack began later." The PIB has taken it upon itself to help educate people about what's right and what's fake in the wake of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Fake news and disinformation can prove extremely dangerous in this sensitive situation. Therefore, people have been asked to be mindful about what they are sharing and to verify any information they come across on social media. News india Fake News Alert: No Closure Of Air Travel On Delhi-Mumbai Routes Amid Pak Tension, Centre Says
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Bust Fake News With Bangalore Mirror: Sukhoi not shot down; PIB says 2014 image of crash
PIB Fact Check The government on Friday dismissed claims by Pakistani social media handles that a Sukhoi Su-30MKI was shot down in Muzaffarabad and that an Indian pilot had been captured. A fact check by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) revealed that the image being circulated was fake and lifted from an 11-year-old news report. Theclarified that the image was actually of an Indian Air Force Sukhoi SU-30MKI that crashed at Undre Vasti of Kulwadi village near the Pune-Ahmednagar highway in Maharashtra on October 14, 2014.A post by PIB Fact Check on X stated: 'Fake News Alert. Pakistani social media handles are claiming that a Sukhoi Su-30MKI was shot down in Muzaffarabad, capturing an Indian Pilot alive. #PIBFactCheck This Sukhoi SU-30MKI of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed at Undre Vasti of Kulwadi village near Pune-Ahamad Nagar highway, Maharashtra on October 14, 2014.'The post included the original news report, showing the image now being misused by Pakistani social media. In a separate case, PIB fact-checked another video, labeling it 'Pakistan propaganda alert.' This video, widely shared by Pakistani handles, shows what appears to be a heavy Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) barrage, and falsely claims it to be a real Pakistani attack on PIB clarified that the footage is actually from a video game and has been available online for over three years. The PIB post said: 'Pakistan Propaganda Alert! A video showing a heavy MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket Systems) barrage is being falsely shared as a real Pakistani attack on India. #PIBFactCheck The video is from a video game and has been online for over 3 years.'The PIB included a link to the original game footage and emphasized that it has no connection to the current India-Pakistan scenario. It urged people to verify content before sharing PIB also fact-checked additional viral posts and found them to be misleading or fraudulent. One such post involved an image shared on X, claiming an explosion at the Jammu Air Force base. The PIB debunked this, stating the image is actually from the Kabul airport blast that occurred on August 21, its X post, PIB said: 'Explosion at Jammu Air Force Base? Here's the truth! An old image is being circulated with false claims of multiple explosions at the Jammu Air Force Base in India.#PIBFactCheck This image is from the Kabul Airport blast in August 2021.' They also included the report from which the image had been taken. The PIB confirmed that numerous circulating videos and images are unrelated to current military PIB fact-checked viral footage purportedly showing Pakistani attacks on Hazira Port in Gujarat and a drone strike in Jalandhar. The Hazira Port video was confirmed to depict an oil tanker explosion from July 7, 2021, and had no ties to any Pakistani action. Similarly, the video claiming a drone attack in Jalandhar was found to show a farm fire PIB stated: 'Drone Attack in Jalandhar. This drone strike video from #Jalandhar is widely circulating on social media #PIBFactCheck This is an unrelated video of a farm fire. The video has the time 7:39 PM, while the drone attack began later.'Following India's significant cross-border operations targeting terror bases in Pakistan and PoK, there has been a rise in misinformation. The PIB has since exposed several such fabricatedos that emerged after the strikes began on May 7.
NDTV
09-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Is NSA Ajit Doval On Facebook? Government Fact Check Exposes Fake Post
New Delhi: Pakistan's disinformation machinery has once again come under the spotlight, this time for targeting India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval through a fake Facebook post. The post falsely claimed to quote Mr Doval warning about an impending cyberattack from Pakistan. The message, attributed to a Facebook account bearing Mr Doval's name and photo, read: "Now coward country Pakistan is preparing for cyberattack secretly. Avoid clicking messages or picking up the phone from an anonymous number. And share this information with everyone. Cooperate, alert everyone. Stay awake." However, a fact-check by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has revealed that the post is completely fake. The PIB clarified that NSA Ajit Doval does not have any official Facebook account. In a statement posted on X, PIB Fact Check said, "This Facebook account is FAKE. The National Security Advisor does NOT have an official Facebook account. Citizens are advised to exercise caution and not engage with any impostor or fake profiles claiming to represent them." The PIB also urged citizens to rely only on verified government sources for any information regarding national security or other sensitive issues. Earlier, the government on Friday trashed Pakistani social media handles claiming that a Sukhoi Su-30MKI was shot down in Muzaffarabad, and an Indian Pilot was captured. The PIB fact check said the image being circulated by Pakistani social media handles was fake and lifted from an 11-year-old news report. The PIB Fact Check said the image was of the Indian Air Force's Sukhoi SU-30MKI that crashed at Undre Vasti of Kulwadi village near Pune-Ahamad Nagar highway, Maharashtra, on October 14, 2014. This attempt at misinformation is being seen as part of a broader propaganda campaign aimed at spreading panic and confusion among Indian citizens.
Hans India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Pak propaganda alert: Sukhoi shot down, pilot captured; PIB says 2014 image of crash
New Delhi: The government on Friday trashed Pakistani social media handles claiming that a Sukhoi Su-30MKI was shot down in Muzaffarabad, and an Indian Pilot was captured. The fact check by Press Information Bureau (PIB) said the image being circulated by Pakistani social media handles was fake and lifted from an 11-year-old news report. The PIB Fact Check said the image was of the Indian Air Force's Sukhoi SU-30MKI that crashed at Undre Vasti of Kulwadi village near Pune-Ahamad Nagar highway, Maharashtra, on October 14, 2014. Fact Check post on X said, 'Fake News Alert Pakistani social media handles are claiming that a Sukhoi Su-30MKI was shot down in Muzaffarabad, capturing an Indian Pilot alive. #PIBFactCheck This Sukhoi SU-30MKI of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed at Undre Vasti of Kulwadi village near Pune-Ahamad Nagar highway, Maharashtra on October 14, 2014.' The post has the original news report attached, which clearly shows the picture which is being wrongly used by Pakistani social media handles. In another post, the PIB has fact-checked a video, terming it as Pakistan propaganda alert. The video shared extensively by Pakistani social media handles claims a heavy Multiple Launch Rocket Systems barrage as a real Pakistani attack on India. The fact-check has revealed that the clip is from a video game. The PIB Post on X said, 'Pakistan Propaganda Alert! A video showing a heavy MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket Systems) barrage is being falsely shared as a real Pakistani attack on India. #PIBFactCheck The video is from a video game and has been online for over 3 years.' The post said that it has no connection to the current India-Pakistan situation, and also included a link to the original clip. The PIB fact check has urged people to stay alert and verify before sharing. Earlier in the day, the PIB fact-checked a few other viral posts and found them to be fake and fraudulently used. An image circulated on the social media platform X, claiming to show an explosion at the Jammu Air Force base, was debunked by the PIB. The PIB Fact Check found the image is from the Kabul airport blast on August 21. In a post of X, PIB Fact Check said, "Explosion at Jammu Air Force Base? Here's the truth! An old image is being circulated with false claims of multiple explosions at the Jammu Air Force Base in India. #PIBFactCheck This image is from the Kabul Airport blast in August 2021." The PIB also attached the report from where the image was taken. PIB fact-checkers confirmed that several videos and images being circulated are not related to the ongoing military situation. The PIB's fact-checking unit, early morning, debunked a widely circulating video on social media claiming to show Pakistani attacks on Hazira Port in Gujarat and a drone attack in Jalandhar. The PIB said the Hazira Port video is an unrelated video "confirmed to depict an oil tanker explosion". The footage captures an oil tanker explosion that occurred on July 7, 2021, and Pakistan is falsely propagating it as its attack on the port. Another video claimed to show the aftermath of a drone attack in Jalandhar. In a post on X, PIB Fact Check clarified that the video is unrelated and depicts a farm fire. PIB's post stated, "Drone Attack in Jalandhar. This drone strike video from #Jalandhar is widely circulating on social media#PIBFactCheck This is an unrelated video of a farm fire. The video has the time 7:39 PM, while the drone attack began later." After India launched its most expansive cross-border strikes on terror bases in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan, a flood of misinformation and false propaganda is being peddled from across the border by its influencers, media, as well as government-sponsored social media handles. Several such videos have already been exposed by the team of the PIB since India's military action against terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir began on May 7.
