Misinformation
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BreakingPIB Debunks Viral Fake News: Not All Saturdays Are Bank Holidays
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check unit has clarified that a widely circulated notification declaring all Saturdays as bank holidays is fake. This official debunking aims to combat misinformation and confirms that banking operations continue as usual, dispelling the false claim.
Viral Claim Circulates: ₹50,000 FD for Third Child; Verification Needed
A headline suggesting a ₹50,000 Fixed Deposit for families with a third child is circulating online. However, specific official details about such a government scheme, including its origin, eligibility, and application process, are currently unverified. Readers are strongly advised to check official government sources for any such claims.
Karnataka to Tackle Fake News with New Social Media Response System
Karnataka is establishing a dedicated social media coordination framework to swiftly address misinformation, fake news, and hate speech. This move mirrors increasing online content enforcement by other Indian states.
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