India, May 13 -- Amid tensions between India and Pakistan, several instances of fake news emerged to misguide the people. One of the countless "news" reports surfaced that Pakistani hackers made a cyber attack, as a result of which 70% of India's electricity grid became inoperative. Now, the official X (formerly known as Twitter) account of PIB Fact Check has clarified that it's fake news. (Also Read | 'Worst intelligence in history': Piers Morgan blasts Pakistani panelist on show)

A few days ago, anchors on a Pakistani channel made claims that their hackers had taken down a part of India's electricity grid. In a clip, a female anchor said, "Woh jo bacche lade hain, jo humare hackers lade hain. Main hairaan hoon (Those kids who fought, o...