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STORY | PTI Fact Check: Old PTI video of 2024 farmers' protest shared to falsely claim Delhi Police 'fired on protesters' on October 10 READ: ptinews.com/fact-detail/old-… @ptifactcheck #FactCheck

PTI FACT CHECK: An old 2024 PTI video was falsely circulated as footage of the October 10, 2026, protests in Delhi, along with false claims. CLAIM: An X user shared a video claiming that Delhi Police “opened fire on protesters on October 10, killing 13 people and injuring 33 others.” FACT: The video was originally posted on PTI’s X account on February 16, 2024. It shows security forces firing tear gas shells to disperse protesting farmers at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border. The video is unrelated to the October 10, 2026, protests. The claim is FALSE. @ptifactcheck #FactCheck

PTI INFOGRAPHICS | Under the rubble: The Satya Niketan PG building that came crashing down A decades-old building housing a boys' paying guest (PG) accommodation collapsed in South Delhi's Satya Niketan area on Sunday afternoon, leaving seven people dead and 12 others rescued from the debris. Here is a look at the key details of the deadly incident that shook Delhi on Sunday afternoon. (n/1) #PTIInfographics #DelhiBuildingCollapse #SatyaNiketan

PTI INFOGRAPHICS | Devastating flash floods wreak havoc in Nepal A catastrophic flash flood triggered by a glacial collapse near Nepal-Tibet border on August 26 swept through central Nepal, leaving a trail of destruction and hundreds of people missing, including over 280 Indian nationals. The sudden surge of water and debris along the Bhote Koshi River on Wednesday morning destroyed bridges, roads and hydropower projects, while large-scale rescue and relief operations were launched by Nepalese authorities with international assistance. Here is a look at the key details. (n/1) #PTIInfographics #NepalFloods #NepalFlashFloods

PTI INFOGRAPHICS | International Fact-Checking Day 2026 Special: Deepfake Alert - Verify Before You Believe & Share This International Fact-Checking Day 2026, take a pledge to stay aware and responsible in the digital world. Deepfakes are reshaping the misinformation landscape, making fake videos and audio appear more real than ever before, and increasing the risk of deception. Before trusting or sharing any viral clip, pause and verify. Look for inconsistencies, cross-check sources, and rely on credible fact-checks. Watch and learn how to identify deepfakes and protect yourself from digital deception. Join the fight against misinformation, because in the age of AI, awareness is your first line of defence. #PTIFactCheck #DeepfakeAwareness #VerifyBeforeShare #FactCheck #AI @ptifactcheck @factchecknet #InternationalFactCheckingDay

International Fact-Checking Day 2026 Special Watch: youtu.be/9d3IgdBqutA?si=nuOi… Deepfakes, AI-generated images, videos, or audio can convincingly make people appear to say or do things they never did. Today, they are emerging as a powerful tool to spread misinformation and distort public perception in the digital space. As this technology evolves, fake content is becoming increasingly difficult to detect, raising serious concerns about trust and authenticity online. That is why it is crucial to stay alert. Before you believe or share any viral content, take a moment to verify. Look for visual or audio inconsistencies, cross-check with reliable sources, and rely on credible fact-checking platforms. Watch the video to understand how deepfakes work and learn simple ways to identify them. Be part of the fight against misinformation, because in the AI era, awareness is the strongest defence. #PTIFactCheck #DeepfakeAwareness #VerifyBeforeShare #FactCheck #AI @ptifactcheck @factchecknet #InternationalFactCheckingDay

STORY | PTI Fact Check: Digitally manipulated video shared to falsely claim French President Emmanuel Macron 'rejected' full defence partnership with India READ: ptinews.com/fact-detail/digi… @EmmanuelMacron @ptifactcheck #PTIFactCheck

PTI Exclusive | Reel vs Reality: Virality rewards noise. Journalism demands evidence. We debunk the false claim that labelled a verified data story as a 'PR stunt'. WATCH: instagram.com/reel/DUqTQKKgI… Read Full Report Here: ptinews.com/fact-detail/soci… @ptifactcheck #PTIFactCheck @PTINews_Bhasha

PTI Fact Check: Social media posts falsely labelled Delhi missing persons data as “fake”; PTI’s Jan 30 report was based on official Delhi Police statistics READ: ptinews.com/fact-detail/soci… @ptifactcheck #PTIFactCheck #FactCheck

VIDEO | EXCLUSIVE: PTI subscribers, please stay tuned for an interview conducted by PTI CEO and Editor-in-Chief Vijay Joshi with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman). #Budget2026WithPTI #UnionBudgetWithPTI @nsitharamanoffc @FinMinIndia

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STORY | Old videos, new lies: Pahalgam tragedy opens floodgates of misinformation on social media READ: ptinews.com/history-details/… Full PTI Fact Check Report: ptinews.com/fact-detail/10-f… #PahalgamTerroristAttack #Misinformation #FakeNews #PTIFactCheck @ptifactcheck #PahalgamAttack

PTI INFOGRAPHICS | International Fact Checking Day: Check, Verify, Then Share! Misinformation spreads faster than the truth, but you can stop it! Before sharing any viral image or video, take a moment to verify it using available online tools. Watch and learn how to spot and debunk fake news. Join us in the fight against misinformation with facts #PTIFactCheck @FactCheckNet @ptifactcheck #InternationalFactCheckingDay

PTI INFOGRAPHICS | BJP Government in Delhi: A look at the Council of Ministers—who gets what and who will be the Speaker of the House.

PTI INFOGRAPHICS | In the age of information overload, separating facts from fiction is more crucial than ever. PTI Fact Check (@ptifactcheck) puts together a comprehensive list of 10 essential fact-checking tools that every journalist, researcher, and informed citizen should have at their fingertips. What’s Inside: •⁠ ⁠Image Search: To trace the origins of photos •⁠ ⁠Text Analysis: To verify claims and detect falsehoods •⁠ ⁠Video Verification: To uncover manipulated footage •⁠ ⁠Audio Analysis: To find edited parts in superimposed audio And more… Take a look at the thread of posts to learn about the tools and tips with a quick guide on how to use them effectively. Whether debunking viral rumours or ensuring accuracy in reporting, these tools empower everyone to uphold the truth. (n/1) Let’s fight misinformation together—one fact at a time. #FactChecking #MediaLiteracy #TruthMatters #JournalismTools

"India needs an independent voice on the global stage; PTI is ready to fill that role," said Vijay Joshi (CEO & Editor-in-Chief, Press Trust of India) during an exclusive interaction with Exchange4media (e4m) on the news agency completing 77 years, the evolving media landscape and other aspects of journalism. READ: exchange4media.com/media-oth… @e4mtweets @PTI_News

STORY | Press Trust of India (PTI) joins DataLEADS-Google supported India Election Fact-Checking Collective 'Shakti' READ: ptinews.com/stories-detail/n… @data_LEADS @GoogleIndia @GoogleNewsInit @ptifactcheck #ShaktiCollective2024 #LokSabhaElections2024 #FightAgainstFakeNews #FactCheck

Opinion | Faking Death for Awareness? A Dangerous Gamble with Public Trust, a Misguided Path and a Call for Responsible Reporting READ: ptinews.com/fact-detail/Faki… #PTIFactCheck #PoonamPandey