The Press Information Bureau (PIB), the Indian government's fact-check body, on Tuesday (July 15) stressed that the health ministry did not advise vendors to carry warning labels on Indian snacks including jalebi, laddoo and samosa, calling the media reports, "misleading and incorrect".The fact-check unit said that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's advisory did not include any warning labels on food items sold by local vendors, stressing that there has been no specific target for Indian snacks."There have been some media reports claiming that the Union Health Ministry has directed to issue of Warning Labels on food products such as samosa, jalebi, and laddoo," he said.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Some media reports claim that the <a href="https://twitter.com/MoHFW_INDIA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MoHFW_INDIA</a> has issued a health warning on food products such as samosas, jalebi, and laddoo.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PIBFactCheck?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PIBFactCheck</a> ✅This claim is <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fake?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fake</a> ✅The advisory of the Union Health Ministry does not carry any warning labels on food products sold by vendors,… <a href="https://t.co/brZBGeAgzs">pic.twitter.com/brZBGeAgzs</a>&mdash; PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) <a href="https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1945080930554552534?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 15, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

It added that the health ministry had separately issued an advisory which is an initiative towards making healthier choices at workplaces, advising people about "display of Boards in various workplaces such as lobbies, canteens, cafeterias, meeting rooms etc., to raise awareness on harmful consumption of hidden fats and excess sugar."It stressed that these boards will be installed to raise awareness and as daily reminders on fighting obesity.&nbsp;https://www.wionews.com/videos/tackling-obesity-a-global-problem-8164398/embed&nbsp;"The Health Ministry Advisory does not direct Warning Labels on food products sold by vendors, and has not been selective towards Indian snacks. It does not target India's rich street food culture," the statement by the PIB read.The general advisory issued yesterday was a "behavioural nudge" to make people aware of hidden fats and excess sugar in all food products and not any particular food product."The Advisory mentions other health messages such as promoting healthy meals such as fruits, vegetables and low-fat options along with making suggestions for opting for physical activity such as encouraging use of stairs, organising short exercise breaks and facilitating walking routes," it added.This comes after the Union Health Ministry rolled out a public health initiative to promote healthy lifestyles. According to reports, the health ministry alerted all central institutions to carry ‘oil and sugar boards’, while AIIMS Nagpur has already been instructed.“This is the beginning of food labelling becoming as serious as cigarette warnings,” said Dr Amar Amale, president of the Cardiological Society of India’s Nagpur chapter, told news outlet Times of India.

The Indian government's fact check unit dismissed media reports stating that vendors will carry warning labels on Indian snacks including samosa, jalebi and laddoos, calling it "misleading".

The Press Information Bureau (PIB), the Indian government's fact-check body, on Tuesday (July 15) stressed that the health ministry did not advise vendors to carry warning labels on Indian snacks including jalebi, laddoo and samosa, calling the media reports, "misleading and incorrect". The fact-check unit said that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's advisory did not include any warning labels on food items sold by local vendors, stressing that there has been no specific target for Indian snacks. "There have been some media reports claiming that the Union Health Ministry has directed to issue of Warning Labels on food products such as samosa, jalebi, and laddoo," he said.

The Indian government's fact check unit dismissed media reports stating that vendors will carry warning labels on Indian snacks including samosa, jalebi and laddoos, calling it "misleading".

Samosas, jalebis to not carry health warnings: PIB factchecks - Here's what the new statement says

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ishaq-dar">Ishaq Dar</a>&nbsp;fell for a fake news report, while he was praising the Pakistan Air Force during his address in the Senate, as he claimed that the UK-based Telegraph newspaper wrote "Pakistan Air Force is the undisputed king of the skies."
However, it turned out to be embarrassing for him, as he cited a fake news headline, which was AI-created and was being shared on social media.&nbsp;
Not just India's Press Information Bureau&rsquo;s Fact Check unit, but Pakistan's local Dawn news also fact-checked it, revealing that it's "false".
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wion-updates-on-fake-news-indian-govt-fact-checks-ai-generated-video-of-eam-jaishankar-apologising-9055700">WION Updates on Fake News | Indian govt fact-checks AI-generated video of EAM Jaishankar apologising</a>
<h2>PIB fact check reveals</h2>
The PIB factcheck unit revealed that an image has been circulating on social media, claiming to show the front page of UK-based newspaper "The Daily Telegraph", featuring a headline, "Pakistan Air Force: The undisputed king of the skies&rdquo;.&nbsp;
The image was AI-generated and the claim made in the picture was fake, PIB stated in a post on X.
"The image being circulated is AI-generated. The Daily Telegraph has NEVER carried any such article," PIB Factcheck stated.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/does-nsa-ajit-doval-has-a-facebook-account-pib-fact-checks-viral-claims-amid-indo-pak-tensions-9051989">Are you receiving updates from NSA Ajit Doval's Facebook account? PIB Fact checks viral posts amid Indo-Pak tensions</a>
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<h2>Pakistan-media fact-checks it&nbsp;</h2>
Pakistan-based Dawn newspaper's iVerify team also fact-checked Ishaq Dar's claim and revealed that the Daily Telegraph has not published any such report.&nbsp;
It stated that the information shared by Pakistan's deputy PM was "false" and The Daily Telegraph has not published any such report suggesting Pakistan Air Force as the "King of the Skies".
<h2>BJP leader calls it "head scratchingly stupid"</h2>
Following the fact checks, BJP leader, Rajeev Chandrasekhar took to X, calling it "head scratchingly stupid stuff from Paks overfed, overmedalled Generals."
Further, he also took Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi into the spat, saying that apart from Pakistan, Rahul Gandhi's Congress operates on the sole promise that people are fools.
"I have said this before and cant help say this again - Apart from Pak Army, only one other organizatn operates on sole premise of "people are fools so lets just lie" - that is Rahuls Congress," he added.&nbsp;
BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya also joined Chandrashekar and said Pakistan&rsquo;s propaganda is quickly falling apart, exposing a web of lies and desperation.
"In a blatant attempt to save face, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar misled the country&rsquo;s Senate by claiming that The Telegraph had declared the Pakistan Air Force as the &ldquo;Undisputed King of the Skies.&rdquo; The claim was so outrageous that even Dawn, Pakistan&rsquo;s own leading newspaper, felt compelled to fact-check and debunk it," he said.&nbsp;
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Not just India's Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit, but Pakistan's local Dawn news also fact-checked it, revealing that it's "false". India news pakistan

Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar fell for a fake news report, while he was praising the Pakistan Air Force during his address in the Senate, as he claimed that the UK-based Telegraph newspaper wrote "Pakistan Air Force is the undisputed king of the skies." However, it turned out to be embarrassing for him, as he cited a fake news headline, which was AI-created and was being shared on social media. Not just India's Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit, but Pakistan's local Dawn news also fact-checked it, revealing that it's "false". Also read: WION Updates on Fake News | Indian govt fact-checks AI-generated video of EAM Jaishankar apologising PIB fact check reveals The PIB factcheck unit revealed that an image has been circulating on social media, claiming to show the front page of UK-based newspaper "The Daily Telegraph", featuring a headline, "Pakistan Air Force: The undisputed king of the skies”. The image was AI-generated and the claim made in the picture was fake, PIB stated in a post on X. "The image being circulated is AI-generated. The Daily Telegraph has NEVER carried any such article," PIB Factcheck stated. Also read: Are you receiving updates from NSA Ajit Doval's Facebook account? PIB Fact checks viral posts amid Indo-Pak tensions An image circulating on social media claims to show the front page of UK-based newspaper The Daily Telegraph, featuring a headline that reads: "Pakistan Air Force: The undisputed king of the skies” dated 10th May 2025#PIBFactCheck ✔️This claim is #false ✔️The image being… pic.twitter.com/8hxskb5aM4 — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) May 16, 2025 Pakistan-media fact-checks it Pakistan-based Dawn newspaper's iVerify team also fact-checked Ishaq Dar's claim and revealed that the Daily Telegraph has not published any such report. It stated that the information shared by Pakistan's deputy PM was "false" and The Daily Telegraph has not published any such report suggesting Pakistan Air Force as the "King of the Skies". BJP leader calls it "head scratchingly stupid" Following the fact checks, BJP leader, Rajeev Chandrasekhar took to X, calling it "head scratchingly stupid stuff from Paks overfed, overmedalled Generals." Further, he also took Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi into the spat, saying that apart from Pakistan, Rahul Gandhi's Congress operates on the sole promise that people are fools. "I have said this before and cant help say this again - Apart from Pak Army, only one other organizatn operates on sole premise of "people are fools so lets just lie" - that is Rahuls Congress," he added. BJP IT Cell head Amit Malviya also joined Chandrashekar and said Pakistan’s propaganda is quickly falling apart, exposing a web of lies and desperation. "In a blatant attempt to save face, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar misled the country’s Senate by claiming that The Telegraph had declared the Pakistan Air Force as the “Undisputed King of the Skies.” The claim was so outrageous that even Dawn, Pakistan’s own leading newspaper, felt compelled to fact-check and debunk it," he said. Also read: ATM closed for 2-3 days in India? PIB Fact Check reveals truth behind viral WhatsApp message amid Indo-Pak tensions

Embarrassment for Pakistan deputy PM Ishaq Dar: Not just PIB, Pak-local media also fact-checks his false claim

A video has been circulating on social media, claiming that there was heavy waterlogging at the venue of the G20 Summit outside Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi after heavy rains lashed parts of the Indian capital city.

Media reports quoting officials present at the venue said Sunday (September 10) that the hall entrance outside Bharat Mandapam was saw some waterlogging.&nbsp;

As per data by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded a rainfall of 38.6mm in 24 hours till Sunday 8:30 am local time.

Later, additional rainfall of 1.3mm was also recorded from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, media reports said.&nbsp;

A video was shared by Delhi urban development minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on social media platform X, which showed the accumulated water outside the G20 venue.&nbsp;

Tagging the Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, the Delhi minister captioned the now-viral video, "This is very serious. Even after your 50+ inspections, if the very main area around Mandapam is submerged in water, then heads must roll. I as Minister of Delhi don’t have control over this Central Govt area, else would have assisted you sir."&nbsp;

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This is very serious. Even after ur 50+ inspections, if the very main area around Mandapam is submerged in water, then heads must roll. I as Minister of Delhi don’t have control over this Central Govt area, else would have assisted u sir. <a href="https://t.co/hn0dSBSA78">pic.twitter.com/hn0dSBSA78</a>
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Trinamool Congress leader Saket Gokhale in a post on X, "According to video by a journalist, the VENUE OF THE G20 SUMMIT has gotten flooded today due to rain. After spending Rs 4000 crore, THIS is the state of infrastructure. How much of these 4000 crores of G20 funds was embezzled by the Modi Government?"

<h2>LG&nbsp;secretariat responds&nbsp;</h2>

Though the Delhi LG did not respond to the reports himself, the LG secretariat in a statement said, “Officers from different departments including those from the LG secretariat kept reporting to LG Saxena at regular intervals about any problems being faced and the steps being taken to address the same. This exercise continued throughout the night and minutest details were looked into with status being updated to LG."&nbsp;

Chairman and managing director of the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) Pradeep Singh Kharola, the official who looks after the Pragati Maidan complex, reportedly said that some waterlogging did take place in front of Hall 5 because of the Delhi rains.&nbsp;

“Multiple machines and manpower were deployed simultaneously. Water (was) drained out and cleaned immediately," Kharola told an Indian media outlet. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

<h2>Centre denies claims, terms it 'exaggerated and misleading'</h2>

After the video gained much traction on social media platforms, the Centre's Press Information Bureau broke the silence and put out a post on X. &nbsp;

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A video has been circulating on social media, claiming that there was heavy waterlogging at the venue of the G20 Summit outside Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi after heavy rains lashed parts of the Indian capital city.

A video has been circulating on social media, claiming that there was heavy waterlogging at the venue of the G20 Summit outside Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi after heavy rains lashed parts of the Indian capital city. Media reports quoting officials present at the venue said Sunday (September 10) that the hall entrance outside Bharat Mandapam was saw some waterlogging. As per data by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi recorded a rainfall of 38.6mm in 24 hours till Sunday 8:30 am local time. Later, additional rainfall of 1.3mm was also recorded from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, media reports said. A video was shared by Delhi urban development minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on social media platform X, which showed the accumulated water outside the G20 venue. Tagging the Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, the Delhi minister captioned the now-viral video, "This is very serious. Even after your 50+ inspections, if the very main area around Mandapam is submerged in water, then heads must roll. I as Minister of Delhi don’t have control over this Central Govt area, else would have assisted you sir." Resp @LtGovDelhi saab, This is very serious. Even after ur 50+ inspections, if the very main area around Mandapam is submerged in water, then heads must roll. I as Minister of Delhi don’t have control over this Central Govt area, else would have assisted u sir. pic.twitter.com/hn0dSBSA78 — Saurabh Bharadwaj (@Saurabh_MLAgk) September 10, 2023 × Trinamool Congress leader Saket Gokhale in a post on X, "According to video by a journalist, the VENUE OF THE G20 SUMMIT has gotten flooded today due to rain. After spending Rs 4000 crore, THIS is the state of infrastructure. How much of these 4000 crores of G20 funds was embezzled by the Modi Government?" LG secretariat responds Though the Delhi LG did not respond to the reports himself, the LG secretariat in a statement said, “Officers from different departments including those from the LG secretariat kept reporting to LG Saxena at regular intervals about any problems being faced and the steps being taken to address the same. This exercise continued throughout the night and minutest details were looked into with status being updated to LG." Chairman and managing director of the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) Pradeep Singh Kharola, the official who looks after the Pragati Maidan complex, reportedly said that some waterlogging did take place in front of Hall 5 because of the Delhi rains. “Multiple machines and manpower were deployed simultaneously. Water (was) drained out and cleaned immediately," Kharola told an Indian media outlet. Centre denies claims, terms it 'exaggerated and misleading' After the video gained much traction on social media platforms, the Centre's Press Information Bureau broke the silence and put out a post on X. A video claims that there is waterlogging at venue of #G20Summit #PIBFactCheck: ✔️This claim is exaggerated and misleading ✔️Minor water logging in open area was swiftly cleared as pumps were pressed into action after overnight rains ✔️No water logging at venue presently pic.twitter.com/JiWzWx1riZ — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) September 10, 2023 × In the post, PIB wrote, "A video claims that there is waterlogging at the venue of #G20Summit. This claim is exaggerated and misleading. Minor water logging in open areas was swiftly cleared as pumps were pressed into action after overnight rains. No water logging at the venue presently." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Fact check: Are waterlogging claims at G20 venue in Delhi true?

The Indian government has empowered the Press Information Bureau (PIB) — a nodal agency of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting — to flag any “fake news” about the government and have it taken down across social media platforms.

If social media firms fail to abide by the PIB factcheck, then they will lose their safe harbour immunity that protects them from any misleading or illegal content shared by users on their platforms.

The guidelines are part of the amended IT Rules 2021 that allowed the PIB to keep an eye on any “misleading” or “fake information” related to the working of the central government.

The decision has been criticised by the Editors Guild of India—a non-profit organisation of journalists—and The News Broadcasters &amp; Digital Association—which represents private news broadcasters—saying that giving PIB such sweeping powers will result in “censorship” of the press.

Minister of State for IT &amp; Electronics Rajeev Chandrasekhar, however, differed with this view saying that the idea is not to curb free speech.

“Let me also add that there is no obligation on the intermediaries to take down the content flagged by PIB if they conclude that the fact-check report is erroneous. In this case, they will lose seeing their safe harbour, and the matter will be taken to a court,” he said.

He said that if the news outlets have a disagreement over the factcheck, they have the liberty to stand by their reportage, however, doing so would cost social media firms their immunity against potential lawsuits.

"If you choose to have a disagreement with the fact checker, you can continue to have that on your platform but then the person who has been aggrieved by that disinformation and you will have a legitimate dispute in the court ... Section 79 was a safe harbour. That will get removed," he said.

He said that the IT ministry will notify an entity that will flag false information posted online pertaining to the government.

While releasing guidelines under the IT Rules 2021, the minister said that the work on fact check is still in progress.

“Government has decided to notify an entity through Meity and that organisation then would be the fact checker for all aspects of content online and only those content that are related to the government,” Chandrasekhar said.

He said that "Dos and Don'ts" around fact-checking will be shared before it is notified. 
 
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The Indian government has empowered the Press Information Bureau (PIB) — a nodal agency of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting — to flag any “fake news” about the government and have it taken down across social media platforms.

The Indian government has empowered the Press Information Bureau (PIB) — a nodal agency of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting — to flag any “fake news” about the government and have it taken down across social media platforms. If social media firms fail to abide by the PIB factcheck, then they will lose their safe harbour immunity that protects them from any misleading or illegal content shared by users on their platforms. The guidelines are part of the amended IT Rules 2021 that allowed the PIB to keep an eye on any “misleading” or “fake information” related to the working of the central government. The decision has been criticised by the Editors Guild of India—a non-profit organisation of journalists—and The News Broadcasters & Digital Association—which represents private news broadcasters—saying that giving PIB such sweeping powers will result in “censorship” of the press. Minister of State for IT & Electronics Rajeev Chandrasekhar, however, differed with this view saying that the idea is not to curb free speech. “Let me also add that there is no obligation on the intermediaries to take down the content flagged by PIB if they conclude that the fact-check report is erroneous. In this case, they will lose seeing their safe harbour, and the matter will be taken to a court,” he said. He said that if the news outlets have a disagreement over the factcheck, they have the liberty to stand by their reportage, however, doing so would cost social media firms their immunity against potential lawsuits. "If you choose to have a disagreement with the fact checker, you can continue to have that on your platform but then the person who has been aggrieved by that disinformation and you will have a legitimate dispute in the court ... Section 79 was a safe harbour. That will get removed," he said. He said that the IT ministry will notify an entity that will flag false information posted online pertaining to the government. While releasing guidelines under the IT Rules 2021, the minister said that the work on fact check is still in progress. “Government has decided to notify an entity through Meity and that organisation then would be the fact checker for all aspects of content online and only those content that are related to the government,” Chandrasekhar said. He said that "Dos and Don'ts" around fact-checking will be shared before it is notified. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

IT ministry empowers body to flag ‘fake news’ related to Indian govt on social media

In recent days, a piece of news is getting viral, which cites Stanford University claiming that masks do not work to avoid contracting <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a>, and are actually dangerous.&nbsp;

However, fact-checking this information, or rather misinformation, tells an entirely different story.&nbsp;

FactCheck.org said that the research being quoted was a hypothesis and did not come from anyone associated with Stanford University.&nbsp;

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It further said that the research paper was not an original "study," but an author's propose explanation based on a review of previous studies.&nbsp;

Journal Medical Hypotheses,&nbsp; an outlet that calls itself "a forum for ideas in medicine and related biomedical sciences," published the study for the first time in November.

Though it appeared on PubMed Central, a scientific literature archive run by the National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine, it does not imply that NIH backs this content as some of the viral stories claimed.&nbsp;

Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pregnant-women-with-covid-19-face-high-mortality-rate-study-379462">Pregnant women with COVID-19 face high mortality rate: Study</a>

The research said that Vainshelboim works for Cardiology Division, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System/Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, United States.

FactCheck.org also said that they reached out to Stanford University and Julie Greicius, a spokesperson for Stanford Health Care informed that Baruch Vainshelboim, the author of the study, does not work for them.&nbsp;

Even a spokesperson for VA Palo Alto Health Care System said that Vainshelboim does not work for them.&nbsp;

Mehar Manku, the editor of Medical Hypotheses, said that they are aware of the "issues related to the publication in question" and actions are being taken.&nbsp;

 
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In recent days, a piece of news is getting viral, which cites Stanford University claiming that masks do not work to avoid contracting coronavirus, and are actually dangerous.

In recent days, a piece of news is getting viral, which cites Stanford University claiming that masks do not work to avoid contracting coronavirus, and are actually dangerous. However, fact-checking this information, or rather misinformation, tells an entirely different story. FactCheck.org said that the research being quoted was a hypothesis and did not come from anyone associated with Stanford University. Watch | It further said that the research paper was not an original "study," but an author's propose explanation based on a review of previous studies. Journal Medical Hypotheses, an outlet that calls itself "a forum for ideas in medicine and related biomedical sciences," published the study for the first time in November. Though it appeared on PubMed Central, a scientific literature archive run by the National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine, it does not imply that NIH backs this content as some of the viral stories claimed. Also read | Pregnant women with COVID-19 face high mortality rate: Study The research said that Vainshelboim works for Cardiology Division, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System/Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, United States. FactCheck.org also said that they reached out to Stanford University and Julie Greicius, a spokesperson for Stanford Health Care informed that Baruch Vainshelboim, the author of the study, does not work for them. Even a spokesperson for VA Palo Alto Health Care System said that Vainshelboim does not work for them. Mehar Manku, the editor of Medical Hypotheses, said that they are aware of the "issues related to the publication in question" and actions are being taken.

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