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January 2, 2026 5:35 PM January 2, 2026 5:35 PM

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Government debunks claim on discontinuation of ₹500 notes

The government has debunked a social media account claiming that the Reserve Bank of India will discontinue the circulation of five-hundred-rupee notes by March this year. The fact-check unit of the Press Information Bureau has said that the claim is fake and no such announcement was made by the RBI...

January 2, 2026 3:23 PM January 2, 2026 3:23 PM

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Government refutes claims of Income Tax Department tracking Personal Digital Activity

The Government has refuted a post claiming that the Income Tax Department (ITD) tracks individuals' personal digital activity, online spending, or lifestyle. The Fact Check Unit of the Press Information Bureau stated that there is no mechanism created by the Income Tax Department to monitor an indiv...

January 2, 2026 1:27 PM January 2, 2026 1:27 PM

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No change in domestic LPG prices for household consumers clarifies Petroleum Ministry

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has clarified that there has been no change in domestic LPG prices for household consumers. The clarification came following reports in some sections of the media that the price of commercial LPG cylinders has been increased by 111 rupees.   The Ministr...