PIB Flags 2,900 Fake Claims, Govt Blocks 1,400 URLs in Operation Sindoor

• PIB's Fact Check Unit flagged 2,913 instances of misinformation, including deepfakes and AI-generated content.
• The Centre informed Lok Sabha about the unit's efforts to counter fake claims related to government information.
• During 'Operation Sindoor', the government blocked over 1,400 URLs on digital platforms.
• The Fact Check Unit verifies content using authorized sources and publishes corrections across multiple social media platforms.
• Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious content to strengthen public participation in countering misinformation.