PIB News Fact Check

The Centre's wavering stance on the fact check unit involves dropping and reinstating the PIB amid credibility concerns.

Initially, IT Ministry proposed PIB's fact check unit for legal powers in January 2023.
In April, final rules omitted PIB due to credibility worries but reinstated in recent notification.
Concerns over PIB's capacity and public credibility prompted the initial exclusion.
IT Ministry's plan for a new fact check unit halted by lawsuits challenging validity.
Bombay High Court's split verdict delayed progress until recently.
With elections nearing, government prioritized quick notification, opting for existing PIB unit.
Efforts for a separate unit halted due to time constraints and election preparations.