PIB fact-checks AI deepfake video of Rajnath Singh, blames ‘Pakistani propaganda accounts’ for false claims
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) issued a warning about a deepfake video of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, stating that it was being circulated by Pakistani propaganda accounts to mislead the public. PIB clarified that the original footage, which shows Singh commemorating Kargil Vijay Diwas, has been manipulated to falsely link Pakistan with protests. The bureau urged citizens to report suspicious content through its Fact Check handle on X or via WhatsApp and email.