Press Information Bureau

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar Issues Clarification On Amended IT Rules Against 'Fake News'

The Centre had earlier issued notifications regarding amendments to the IT Rules related to online gaming and the spread of false and misleading information regarding government business.

Apr 07, 2023, 21:07 PM IST

Taxpayers, ALERT! Income Tax Dept issues warning against fraud messages, check how to stay safe

PIB Fact Check cautioned the public on a new Income Tax lottery scam that could loot the accounts of taxpayers.

May 20, 2022, 12:41 PM IST

Centre giving Rs 4,000 to all citizens under Corona Care Fund? Check out the truth behind this viral message on WhatsApp

Earlier, another post went viral which looked like a screenshot of a television channel claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced a nationwide lockdown from July 1 till July 31, also declaring the "beginning of the third wave".

Jul 03, 2021, 09:43 AM IST

Fake news alert! Centre rubbishes report suggesting Covaxin approved for children above 12 years

As soon as the Centre announced the third phase of COVID-19 vaccination, under which people aging above 18 to 45 became eligible for inoculation, the citizens couldn't help but eagerly wait for the government to allow COVID-19 vaccination for children as well.

May 10, 2021, 10:50 AM IST

Press Association demands pension for working journalists

The Press Association, an organisation working for the welfare of journalists, on Friday demanded from the Centre a suitable pension scheme for working scribes who are accredited by the Press Information Bureau.

Apr 01, 2017, 19:09 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi's photoshopped image goes viral; PIB deletes tweet

After the goof-up caught the attention of the twitteratis, PIB deleted the tweet but offered no explanation. The photos have since gone viral on social media.

Dec 03, 2015, 22:22 PM IST

Central press accreditation panel reconstituted

The I&B Ministry on Monday reconstituted the Central Press Accreditation Committee (CPAC) that issues Press Information Bureau (PIB) cards to journalists.

Oct 20, 2015, 02:26 AM IST

Govt proposes 3-member commission to recommend salaries of MPs

The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has proposed a three-member independent committee to review salaries and other allowances for MPs.

Sep 27, 2015, 14:41 PM IST