PIB Fact Check Unit publishes 2,913 fact checks dispelling fake narratives: Ministry

IANS | April 1, 2026 6:26 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The government's Fact Check Unit under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has published 2,913 fact checks across its official social media platforms, dispelling a range of fake claims related to the Union government -- including deepfakes, AI-generated and misleading videos, notifications, letters and websites, an official statement said on Wednesday.

Nepal sees sharp fall in tourist arrivals from Western countries

IANS | April 1, 2026 6:10 PM

Kathmandu, April 1 (IANS) Nepal has witnessed the impact of the ongoing West Asia crisis as the number of foreign tourist arrivals from Europe, the Americas, West Asia, and Africa has dropped sharply in March, the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) said on Wednesday.