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Hindustan Times
01-08-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Govt exposes 'Pakistani propaganda' over ‘financial emergency' in India claim after Trump's tariff
Amid swirling social media rumours, the Indian government fact-check unit debunked claims that a financial emergency had been declared in the country following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 25% tariff on Indian goods. US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that imports from India will face 25 per cent tariffs.(Narendra Modi - X) According to the PIB Fact Check, the false claim, which was amplified by a Pakistani propaganda account, suggested that India had entered a state of financial emergency after its markets reportedly lost $60 billion in value following Trump's tariff announcement. On Friday, the Indian government confirmed that this information was entirely baseless and fabricated. What's the claim? A social media post, widely shared by several non-official accounts, alleged that India had declared a financial emergency due to the economic impact of US trade actions. The post claimed that this supposed emergency was triggered by market losses caused by Trump's 25% import duty on Indian goods, which will take effect on August 1. What's the truth? India's official fact-checking body under the Press Information Bureau (PIB) swiftly responded to the viral claim, calling it "fake news". There has been no financial emergency declared, and the country continues to operate under normal financial and constitutional conditions. "A Pakistani propaganda account is claiming that a financial emergency has been declared in India following a $60 billion market wipeout due to a 25% tariff announced by Donald Trump. This claim is fake," a PIB Fact Check post said. US tariffs on Indian exports US President Donald Trump said Wednesday imports from India will face 25% tariffs, while also announcing an unspecified "penalty" over New Delhi's purchases of Russian weapons and energy. The 25% tariff on India would be marginally lower than the rate announced in April, but is higher than those of other Asian countries that have struck preliminary trade agreements with Washington. Trump announced a slew of new tariffs, including a 10% global minimum and 15% or higher duties for countries with trade surpluses with the US, forging ahead with his turbulent effort to reshape international commerce. Major industrialised economies, including the European Union, Japan, and South Korea, imposed 15% duties on their products, while charges on items from Mexico, Canada, and China are even higher.
NDTV
29-07-2025
- Health
- NDTV
Has Government Launched 'Blood On Call' Helpline? A Fact Check
New Delhi: The PIB Fact Check has debunked a claim circulating on WhatsApp about a pan-India helpline number 104 titled "Blood on Call" for blood requirements. According to the PIB, this claim is misleading, and the Government of India is not running any such scheme. The viral message, shared across multiple social media platforms and messaging apps, claimed that citizens could now dial 104 to request blood, which would be delivered within hours for a specified charge. Dismissing these claims, PIB Fact Check in a post on X said, "This claim is #misleading, GOI is not running any such scheme!! This number is used for various helpline services in some states." Claim: Government of India has launched a pan-India helpline number 1⃣0⃣4⃣ "Blood on Call" to meet the requirement for blood #PIBFactCheck ☑️ This claim is #misleading ☑️ GOI is not running any such scheme !! ☑️ This number is used for various helpline services in some states — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) July 28, 2025 PIB also attached a graphic of the viral message with a red "MISLEADING" stamp to prevent the spread of disinformation. According to PIB Fact Check, while the number 104 may be active in some states for general health-related services, it is not associated with a central government initiative for blood supply. Meanwhile, on July 24, the PIB debunked any claims circulating on social media regarding the sealing of the official residence of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, saying that the former VP has not been asked to vacate his residence immediately. "It is being widely claimed on social media that the Vice President's official residence has been sealed and the former VP has been asked to vacate his residence immediately. These claims are Fake. Don't fall for misinformation. Always verify news from official sources before sharing it," the PIB fact check said on X. It is being widely claimed on social media that Vice President's official residence has been sealed and former VP has been asked to vacate his residence immediately #PIBFactCheck ❌ These claims are #Fake. ✅ Don't fall for misinformation. Always verify news from official… — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) July 23, 2025 The post by PIB fact check urged the people "not to fall for misinformation" and always verify news from official sources. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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Business Standard
15-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Will ATMs stop dispensing Rs 500 notes? Govt clears the air on viral claim
A viral WhatsApp message has sparked confusion by wrongly claiming that ATMs will stop dispensing Rs 500 currency notes in September. The government has clarified that no such directive has been issued. Rumour vs reality The message suggests that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to phase out Rs 500 notes, the most commonly used denomination in the country, according to the Reserve Bank of India's Annual Report for 2024-25. It shares 40.9 per cent of total volume and 86 per cent of total value of circularted notes. But according to PIB Fact Check, the claim made in viral Whatsapp message is 'false and misleading'. 'No such instruction has been issued by RBI. Rs 500 notes will continue to be legal tender. Don't fall for such misinformation. Always verify news from official sources before believing or sharing it,' said PIB (Press Information Bureau) on X. What RBI has actually announced A recent RBI circular talked about improving availability of smaller currency denominations like Rs 100 and Rs 200. The RBI has asked banks and white label ATM Operators to ensure ATMs regularly dispense Rs 100 and Rs 200 notes. By September 30, at least 75 per cent of ATMs must have one cassette loaded with Rs 100 or Rs 200 notes. That should increase to 90 per cent of ATMs by March 31 next year to address complaints about the unavailability of small change in daily transactions. Verify information The RBI has made no announcement about discontinuing Rs 500 notes. Officials advise citizens to rely on the RBI's website and PIB Fact Check for updates to avoid falling for fake forwards on social media.
India.com
14-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Cancelled? Modi Govts BIG Move Amid Semi-High Speed Vande Bharat Train Introduction; Rail Ministry Says...
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: The Narendra Modi government today made a big announcement related to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project. Notably, the high-speed Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious plan to connect the two metro cities with India's first bullet train corridor. The Indian Railways on Monday announced that the first section of 21 km undersea tunnel of the Bullet train project has now been completed between Ghansoli and Shilphata in Maharashtra, inching closer to the completion of the entire route. "The bullet train project has achieved a major milestone of opening the first section of the 21 km undersea tunnel between BKC and Thane. The bullet train project recently achieved a major milestone by completing 310 km of viaduct construction. Track laying, construction of overhead electrical wires, stations, and bridges are going on at a rapid pace. The construction work in Maharashtra has also picked up pace. In parallel, the progress on procurement of systems for operations and control is also going on well," said the Ministry of Railways. Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Scrapped? Notably, some media reports have claimed that the Modi government cancelled the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project due to several reasons, including delays, and the train will be replaced with a semi-high-speed Vande Bharat express. While the government is reportedly planning to operate a Vande Bharat Chair Car train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, there is no truth in the reports claiming cancellation of the bullet train project, said the PIB. "Some articles and social media posts are claiming that the Railway Ministry has made a big decision regarding the bullet train - now the Japanese bullet train will not run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. This claim is misleading. Ministry of Railways has not made any such decision," said the PIB Fact Check, the GoI's media handle to dispel fake news. कुछ आर्टिकल्स और सोशल मीडिया पोस्ट्स में दावा किया जा रहा है कि रेल मंत्रालय ने बुलेट ट्रेन को लेकर बड़ा फैसला लिया है - अब मुंबई से अहमदाबाद के बीच जापानी बुलेट ट्रेन नहीं चलेगी#PIBFactCheck यह दावा भ्रामक है | @RailMinIndia ने इस तरह का कोई निर्णय नहीं लिया है… — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) July 14, 2025 Bullet Train Project Update The construction work is in full swing on the entire bullet train corridor, with civil work of several stations and track work nearing completion. Below are key details Construction at Rapid Pace: Civil works are progressing at a rapid pace across the alignment. 310 km viaduct is constructed. 15 river bridges are completed and 4 are in the advanced stages of construction. Out of 12 stations, 5 are completed and 3 more are now reaching the completion stage. The station at BKC is an engineering marvel. The station will be located 32.5 m below ground and the foundation is designed to support the construction of a 95 m high building above ground. Japanese Technology: The entire 508 km corridor is being developed with Japanese Shinkansen technology. It will set new benchmarks for speed, safety, and reliability. This reflects the deep strategic and technological cooperation between India and Japan. Rolling Stock: Japanese Shinkansen is currently running E5 trains. Next generation trains are E10. In the spirit of strategic partnership between Japan and India, the Japanese government has agreed to introduce E10 Shinkansen trains in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project. It is noteworthy that E10 will be introduced simultaneously in India and Japan. Future Corridors in Pipeline: The success of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is laying the foundation for future bullet train corridors in India. Future corridors are also under active consideration. This remarkable pace of development showcases India's capability to execute world-class infrastructure using cutting-edge global technology, with Japan playing a pivotal role as a trusted partner in this transformative journey.
India.com
13-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Rs 500 Notes To Be Phased Out By 2026? Viral Claim Sparks Panic – Here's The Truth
New Delhi: A viral message on WhatsApp has sparked panic across the country. The message claims that Rs 500 notes will be phased out by March 2026. However, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has clarified that this claim is completely false. The RBI has not issued any such directive and the Rs 500 note continues to be valid for transactions. The viral WhatsApp message that's causing confusion reads: "RBI has asked all banks to stop disbursing 500 notes by 30 Sept 2025 from ATM. Target is 75% of all BANKS ATM & then 90% ATM by 31 Mar 2026. ATM going forward will disburse only 200 and 100 notes only. So start liquidating the Rs 500 notes that you have in hand from now on." This misleading message created panic among people, prompting many to rush and exchange their Rs 500 notes out of fear. No, Rs 500 Notes Are Not Being Banned: PIB Fact Check Amid rising confusion over a viral WhatsApp message, PIB Fact Check stepped in to clarify the truth. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), it said: 'Has RBI really asked banks to stop disbursing Rs 500 notes from ATMs by September 2025? No such instruction has been issued by the RBI. Rs 500 notes will continue to be legal tender. Do not fall for such misinformation. Always verify news from official sources.' The RBI has not released any circular or announcement supporting the claim, and Rs 500 notes remain completely valid for use across the country. Has RBI really asked banks to stop disbursing ₹500 notes from ATMs by September 2025? A message falsely claiming exactly this is spreading on #WhatsApp #PIBFactCheck No such instruction has been issued by the @RBI. ₹500 notes will continue to be legal tender. … — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) July 12, 2025 The confusion may have stemmed from a genuine RBI circular issued in April, which simply asked banks and White Label ATM Operators (WLAOs) to ensure better availability of smaller denomination notes like Rs 100 and Rs 200 in ATMs.
