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Please don't fall prey to such propaganda posts,
it urged social media users
Pakistan's DGMO called Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, in the air & sea with effect from 1700 hours IST. Instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. They will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours.”
Meanwhile, Indian foreign secretary Vikram Misri said
#Fake Account Alert Are Wg. Cdr. Vyomika & Col. Sofiya Qureshi on X?”
Debunking the accounts, PIB wroteAfter a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
He wroteWe express our strong disapproval of such irresponsible and provocative content. It is advisable to refrain from spreading false information. Passengers and the public are advised to rely only on verified official sources for accurate updates,
the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) spokesperson saidDelhi Airport operations continue to remain normal. However, due to evolving airspace conditions and enhanced security measures as directed by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, some flight schedules may be impacted and security processing times could be longer,
the airport's advisory saidSocial media posts are asserting that a cyber attack by Pakistan caused 70 percent of India's electricity grid to become dysfunctional. The claim is fake".
The PIB called the claims false, sayingIn an old video, it is being claimed that Indian soldiers are crying and abandoning their posts as the India-Pakistan war intensifies. This video was posted on Instagram on April 27 and is NOT related to the Indian Army! The video depicts students from a private defense coaching institute celebrating their selection into the Indian Army. The youth in the video reportedly became emotional with joy upon receiving news of their successful recruitment."
In a post on X, PIB Fact Check statedThis claim is completely fake. Such content is created to spread communal hatred. Please be cautious. Do not forward such videos,
it statedThere is a claim that has been made that the S-400 base at Adhampur was destroyed; once again, that is completely false,
he said at the briefingThis news is baseless and misleading. Jaipur airport is completely safe."
The District Collector and Magistrate, Jaipur also issued a clarification regarding this, sayingPakistan spread misinformation on social media, falsely claiming it had targeted the S-400 air defence systems at Adampur, Suratgarh, and Sirsa Air Force Stations, BrahMos base and others." ... India strongly denies these false narratives,
This claim was also rubbished during a government press briefing today, where ... Col Sofiya Qureshi said ... she stressedPro-Pakistan social media handles claim that an Indian Female Air Force pilot, Squadron Leader Shivani Singh, has been captured in Pakistan. This claim is FAKE!"
it saidThis claim is FAKE. The Airports Authority of India has extended the temporary closure of 25 segments of Air Traffic Service (ATS) routes within the Delhi & Mumbai Flight Information Regions due to operational reasons,
PIB stated
The claim is Fake. This video is old and NOT related to any activity post OperationSindoor. The video was originally uploaded on YouTube on 15 Nov 2020."
PIB statedClaims are circulating that explosions were heard at Jaipur Airport. These claims are FAKE. Here is the clarification from the District Collector & Magistrate, Jaipur,
the fact check saidA video going viral on social media is falsely claiming that Indian Muslims have started arson in Delhi. This video is actually of the massive fire that broke out at Delhi Haat market in INA area of Delhi on the evening of April 30, 2025.”
In a post on X, the PIB's fact-checking account shared the video and saidIndian Muslims have started setting fires in Delhi. The time has come to destroy India.”
The video which shows shops on fire in Delhi Haat was shared with the captionThis is part of a well-planned propaganda campaign aimed at mislead the public and disturb communal harmony. Please trust only verified information from government and official sources.”
They addedThis psychological warfare has been actively debunked by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) for the last few weeks. In addition, Indian media and social media users have been falling for misinformation,
the PIB release noted