FactCheck: Viral Claim About New ₹1,000 Note Is Fake
Verdict: Fake A claim circulating on social media that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a new ₹1,000 banknote is false. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check…
Fact Check: Is India facing a crude oil shortage due to tensions in West Asia?
Claim: Social media posts and online reports claim that India is facing a crude oil shortage because of the escalating conflict in West Asia, raising fears of fuel scarcity in…
Fact Check: Is Government Inviting Applications for 2025 Sports Awards?
Claim: A website is inviting applications for the “International Sports Awards 2025” and “Indian Sports Awards 2025,” allegedly endorsed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.…
Fact-Check: RBI has not announced withdrawal of Rs 500 notes
CLAIM: RBI has not announced withdrawal of Rs 500 notes and they remain legal tender. VERDICT: PIB officially debunked the viral claim, stating RBI has not announced withdrawal of Rs…
Fact Check: Viral WhatsApp Message Claiming Preliminary AI-171 Crash Report is Fake, Confirms PIB
Claim: A WhatsApp message claiming to be the preliminary investigation report of the AI-171 Air India crash was issued by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). Verdict: False. The Press…
FACT CHECK: No, RBI Has Not Announced the Release of Rs 5000 Banknotes
Claim:An image claiming that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to release Rs 5000 banknotes is circulating on social media platforms like Facebook and Threads. The image has…
FACT CHECK: Viral Claim of Rs 32,849 Aid from Ministry of Finance is False
Claim:A viral social media post claims that the Ministry of Finance is offering Rs 32,849 as financial aid to poor citizens, urging individuals to provide personal details to claim the…