The PIB fact-checking unit has dismissed online claims that the RBI introduced new guidelines for exchanging discontinued currency. It clarified that the claims are fake, urged citizens to rely on official sources, and warned against spreading unverified information.
The government confirmed that Rs 500 notes will continue to be issued and dispensed via ATMs. It debunked a viral WhatsApp message claiming RBI plans to phase them out. Authorities urged the public not to fall for misinformation
Shruti Patil, ADG, Press Information Bureau (PIB) Hyderabad, who inaugurated the Publications Division stall at the Book Fair, said that books from Publications Division carry matters of national importance ranging from multi-faceted heritage and values to modern and contemporary ideas
