THE TRUTH ABOUT: Press information bureau - Caught on Camera

Government giving Rs 8,000 as diwali bonus? PIB responds to viral claim

The Press Information Bureau issued a warning about fraudulent WhatsApp messages claiming an Rs 8,000 Diwali bonus. These messages ask recipients to click on links to access a fake payment website. The messages aim to collect personal information and trick users into unauthorized transactions. Citizens are advised to verify such…

The Economic Times · Nov 2

'NCLT independently handles staff appointments': Corporate Affairs Ministry clarifies after SC remarks

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has released a statement detailing its administrative functions concerning the National Company Law Tribunal's hiring process, amid Supreme Court unease about possible meddling. The ministry reassured that the NCLT retains independent control over its personnel appointments, with the recruitment authority resting with the NCLT president.…

The Economic Times · Oct 30

New Rs 1,000 note with temple image in India? Govt clarifies on viral claim

Images of a purported Rs 1,000 yellow currency note have circulated on social media recently. Claims state that the note is new or will be introduced soon on the 15th. PIB Fact Check has clarified that no announcement from the Reserve Bank of India supports this claim. The agency has…

The Economic Times · Oct 27

Has government imposed 5% GST on e-commerce delivery services ahead of Diwali? Income Tax Dept says this

Recent speculation on social media suggests that a new GST has been introduced for e-commerce delivery services. However, the Press Information Bureau has clarified that instead, the GST rate has been lowered from 18% to 5%. This amendment was part of the 57th GST Council meeting recommendations, aiming for a…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Press bodies condemn detention of journalists covering Delhi protests; demand apology, inquiry

Four journalists' organisations, including the Press Club of India and Indian Women's Press Corps, condemned the detention and alleged harassment of reporters covering protests demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation. They alleged police seized journalists' phones and equipment despite press credentials, and demanded their release, return of belongings, a public apology…

The Economic Times · Oct 11

Saturday bank holiday: Has government declared all Saturdays as holidays for SBI and other public sector banks? PIB says this

A fraudulent gazette notification has been making the rounds, erroneously stating that every Saturday has been declared a public holiday for public sector banks. The Press Information Bureau has clarified that these claims are baseless and not sanctioned by the Ministry of Finance. According to the Reserve Bank of India,…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Crude surged. Why didn’t India’s petrol prices?

As the West Asia conflict drove up oil costs, India kept a much larger rise from reaching the pump. This explainer dives into how protection came from diversified supplies, a tax cut, losses absorbed by fuel retailers and an ethanol programme built before the crisis.

The Economic Times · Sep 30

India’s first Independence Day flag hoisting was not at Red Fort: Where India's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru hoist the Tricolour in 1947?

Independence Day India's First Flag Hoisting in 1947: Jawaharlal Nehru did not hoist the Tricolour at Red Fort on India's first Independence Day in 1947. He unfurled the flag at Princess Park near India Gate on August 15, while his first flag-hoisting ceremony at Red Fort took place on August…

The Economic Times · Aug 15

Got Income Tax notice asking you to pay Rs 6,000 in tax? Check this warning from government’s fact check team

Attention taxpayers: a fraudulent Income Tax notice demanding a payment of Rs 6,000 has been detected online. The Fact Check team from the Press Information Bureau has categorically identified it as a phishing scam. Citizens are strongly advised not to respond to such deceptive messages from unfamiliar sources. Remember, the…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

Is RBI asking people to pay Rs 7,500 in tax to get Rs 1 lakh payment? Here’s the truth

A fake Reserve Bank of India letter is misleading people about pending payments. It falsely claims a Rs 1 lakh payment is on hold due to transaction failure. Recipients are asked to pay Rs 7,500 as a refundable tax to release funds. The Press Information Bureau's Fact Check unit has…

The Economic Times · Jul 17