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The general advisory is a behavioural nudge to make people aware of hidden fats and excess sugar in all food products, and not specifically to any particular food product.

The advisory is for healthier options and initiatives at workplaces and urges people to make healthier choices to cut down on excess oil and sugar towards healthy eating and living. It does not target India's rich street food culture.
Media reports have claimed that Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has directed all central government institutions to issue Warning Labels on food products such as samosa, jalebi and laddoo.

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This claim is Fake

The Advisory does not direct carrying of Warning Labels on certain food products

The advisory issued by Union Health Ministry is regarding display of Oil and Sugar Boards in workplaces, an initiative to promote healthier dietary habits

Read here: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2144885
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#Youtube चैनल "TechnicalSandip01" के एक वीडियो थंबनेल में दावा किया जा रहा है कि केंद्र सरकार द्वारा सभी महिलाओं को नि:शुल्क सोलर आटा चक्की दिया जाएगा।

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यह दावा फर्जी है। केंद्र सरकार द्वारा वर्तमान में ऐसी कोई घोषणा नहीं की गई है।

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An altered video circulating on social media falsely claims that Deputy Chief of Staff Lt Gen. Rahul R. Singh admitted that India lost the S-400 air defense system due to Chinese missiles

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The video has been digitally manipulated

The original video is from a conference organised by Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry on 4th July 2025 and during his address, Deputy Chief of Staff Lt Gen. Rahul R. Singh did not make any such statement.

🔗Watch original address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JT_xuSsFVA
🚨 Scam alert !!

📢Have you received an email asking you to click on a link to download your e-PAN Card?

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This email is #Fake

Check the sender email id. Never click on any link in suspicious emails and avoid downloading any attachments.

Do not respond to emails, calls & SMS asking you to share financial & sensitive information

➡️ Report such phishing e-mails claiming to be from Income Tax Department: https://incometaxindia.gov.in/pages/report-phishing.aspx
An approval letter allegedly issued by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is claiming to provide the LPG agency dealership/ distributorship

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This approval letter is #FAKE.

▶️Visit the official website http://lpgvitarakchayan.in for authentic information
Free medical consultation services at home?

Sounds enticing right?!

With the 'eSanjeevani OPD free teleconsultation system,' people from anywhere in the country can remotely consult doctors using smartphones/computers.

🔗https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1635174
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📩 Received an email from the ‘Income Tax Department’ asking for manual verification?

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This email is FAKE!

Do NOT click on suspicious links or share personal, financial, or sensitive information via email, SMS, or call.

🚨Report such phishing attempts here:
👉 https://incometaxindia.gov.in/pages/report-phishing.aspx

🔐 Stay alert, stay safe.
🚨 Beware of fraudsters!

A website is falsely inviting applications for International Sports Award 2025 & Indian Sports Award 2025 using the Government of India’s logo

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These awards are not associated with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

⚠️ Always verify such claims through official sources before sharing personal information or applying
सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हो रहे फर्जी अधिसूचना पत्र में दावा किया जा रहा है कि प्रधानमंत्री कार्यालय द्वारा हर घर- एक नौकरी के माध्यम से शिक्षित बेरोजगार युवाओं को रोजगार दिया जाएगा।

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कृपया ऐसे फर्जी अधिसूचना पत्र के झांसे में न आएं।

नियुक्तियों की जानकारी हेतु संबंधित विभाग की ऑफिशियल वेबसाइट विजिट कीजिए।

🤝 #FakeNews को रोकने की लड़ाई में हमारे साथ जुड़िए। केंद्र सरकार से संबंधित संदिग्ध सूचनाएं, तस्वीर एवं वीडियो #PIBFactCheck को भेजिए।

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🚨 Beware of Fake Handle!

A fake Pakistani account has made claims regarding an alleged meeting between senior Indian leadership and military officials.

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The claims made are #FAKE

➡️ Do not rely on such sources for official updates or information.
It is being widely claimed on social media that Vice President’s official residence has been sealed and former VP has been asked to vacate his residence immediately

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These claims are #Fake.

Don’t fall for misinformation. Always verify news from official sources before sharing it
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#YouTube चैनल "MyHelpShivam" के वीडियो थंबनेल यह दावा किया जा रहा है कि केंद्र सरकार द्वारा 'वन स्टूडेंट वन लैपटॉप' योजना के तहत सभी छात्रों को ‘फ्री लैपटॉप’ दिया जा रहा है

ऐसे लुभावने दावों से सावधान रहें ❗️

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केंद्र सरकार द्वारा ऐसी कोई योजना संचालित नहीं की जा रही है

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Claim: Government of India has launched a pan-India helpline number 1⃣0⃣4⃣ "Blood on Call" to meet the requirement for blood

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☑️ This claim is #misleading

☑️ GOI is not running any such scheme !!

☑️ This number is used for various helpline services in some states
#Fake Account Alert 🚨

Is the Ministry of Health on LinkedIn

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No! This LinkedIn profile is fake.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has NO official LinkedIn account.

🔎Stay alert. Always rely on official sources for verified information!
🚫These #fake LinkedIn profiles are impersonating the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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📌 Such accounts can spread misleading or false information.

⚠️ Do not trust or interact with them.

Always cross-check updates with official government sources.

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A manipulated video is being shared online, falsely showing Indian Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi admitting to losing more than 250 soldiers in the war against Pakistan.

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▶️This is an AI-generated deepfake video.

▶️ Chief of Indian Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has made NO such statement.

📣Deepfakes are being used to mislead and spread disinformation. Always cross-check with official sources!
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🔸क्या आपने भी सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफॉर्म्स पर इन्वेस्टमेंट को लेकर सुझाव दे रहे केन्द्रीय वित्त मंत्री, केन्द्रीय विदेश मंत्री और आरबीआई गवर्नर की वीडियो देखी है

➡️इनमें फेमस पर्सनैलिटीज मुनाफे के तरीके बता रहे हैं.. 💰

⚠️पैसे इन्वेस्ट करने से पहले ऐसे प्रमोशनल कंटेन्ट की वास्तविकता जानिए इस वीडियो के माध्यम से ..📹

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