Fake Claim of New Rs 10, 20 and 50 Note Shortage Debunked
A forward on WhatsApp warned of shortages of new Rs 10, Rs 20 and Rs 50 notes before Diwali. Government fact-checkers at PIB found no RBI announcement behind it and urged people not to pass it on.
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Context: PIB Fact Check is the government unit that tests viral claims about official matters. Rumours about cash shortages can lead to panic withdrawals, so checking the source before forwarding helps.
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