Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
New Delhi, May 11: India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has dismissed a series of misleading reports and fabricated social media content related to the country’s foreign policy and defence matters, warning citizens against the spread of fake information online.
In an official “Fake News Alert”, the MEA categorically denied reports suggesting that India and the United Arab Emirates were working on a special evacuation arrangement through Fujairah port for Indian nationals living abroad. The clarification came after a widely shared media report claimed that lakhs of Indian workers could be evacuated through the UAE under a proposed bilateral arrangement.
The ministry stated that no such plan exists and described the report as completely baseless. Officials stressed that there are currently no discussions or agreements between India and the UAE regarding any evacuation mechanism through Fujairah or any other port facility. Citizens were advised to remain cautious about unverified claims circulating online.
The MEA also raised concerns over the spread of an AI-generated deepfake video falsely featuring MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. The manipulated clip allegedly showed the spokesperson making remarks about Rafale fighter jets and issues linked to Pakistan, claims the ministry firmly rejected.
Calling the video entirely fabricated, the ministry clarified that no such statements had ever been made by the spokesperson. Authorities said the clip was deliberately created to spread misinformation and mislead the public.
Supporting the clarification, the Press Information Bureau’s fact-check unit confirmed that the viral footage had been digitally altered. It urged people not to forward or trust manipulated videos and advised users to verify sensitive information only through official government platforms and authenticated sources.
Officials further noted that several propaganda-linked social media accounts based in Pakistan were involved in amplifying the fake content in an attempt to distort facts and target India’s international image.
The government has once again appealed to the public to exercise caution while consuming online content and to avoid sharing unverified reports, edited videos or misleading headlines that could contribute to misinformation campaigns.