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.

India's electronics manufacturing surges 6 times to Rs 12 lakh crore: Minister

IANS | April 1, 2026 5:22 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Jitin Prasada, on Wednesday highlighted that India’s electronics manufacturing sector has witnessed a sharp expansion over the past decade, with production rising over six-fold to around Rs 12 lakh crore in FY25 from about Rs 1.9 lakh crore in FY15.

Recycled content rule in food packaging to boost India's circular economy

IANS | April 1, 2026 4:34 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Association of PET Recyclers (APR) Bharat on Wednesday said that the government guidelines mandating brands and producers to use 40 per cent recycled content in food‑grade PET packaging effective April 1 will boost India's circular economy, a report said on Wednesday.

Oppn eager to change demography with help of foreign donations: NHRC over FCRA protests

IANS | April 1, 2026 4:07 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member, Priyank Kanoongo, on Wednesday, criticised Opposition leaders protesting outside Parliament over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), alleging that their stand supports organisations involved in religious conversions through foreign funding.

CBI files case against Anil Ambani, RCom in Rs 3,750 crore LIC case

IANS | April 1, 2026 4:00 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday registered a case against Reliance Communications Ltd (RCom), Anil Ambani, unknown public servants, and unknown others on allegations of causing wrongful loss of Rs 3,750 crore to Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India.