Archive · 4 Aug 2025
PIB Debunks False Claims on India-US Relations from Social Media
Some social media accounts have been spreading fake news about what India's leaders and the former US President have said about India and the US.
A government group called PIB Fact Check said these accounts were making things up.
The accounts were pretending to quote India's External Affairs Minister and Donald Trump.
The PIB wants people to be careful and only believe official news sources.
This isn't the first time these accounts have shared false information.
PIB Fact Check debunked false statements attributed to India's EAM and US President.
Two social media accounts, "Middle Eastern Affairs" and "China in English," were identified.
The accounts falsely attributed quotes about India-US relations to EAM Jaishankar and Donald Trump.
PIB urged the public to verify information with official sources.
This is not the first instance of these accounts spreading false claims.
- Who
- PIB Fact Check, "Middle Eastern Affairs," "China in English", EAM S. Jaishankar, and Donald Trump.
- What
- PIB Fact Check debunked false statements attributed to Indian and US officials by social media accounts.
- When
- Monday, and prior Sunday, the PIB called out the accounts.
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To counter the spread of misinformation regarding India-US relations.
Misinformation
Official Reporting
The aims and activities of the identified social media accounts.
Misinformation
Spreading fabricated statements about India-US relations.
Official Reporting
Seeking to report on developments in politics, economy, security and strategic geography.
- Organization
- PIB Fact Check
- Accounts Targeted
- "Middle Eastern Affairs", "China in English"
- False Claims
- Fabricated statements attributed to EAM Jaishankar and Donald Trump
- Main Topic
- India-US Relations
- Action
- PIB debunked the claims and urged verification of info.