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Viral Claim Debunked: No New Rs 1,000 Note with Temple Design
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 11:51 AM
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The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked a viral claim circulating online about a new Rs 1,000 note featuring a temple design. The PIB clarified that the claim is false and urged the public to rely on official sources for accurate information.
A recent social media post claimed that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was set to release a new Rs 1,000 note featuring a temple design. This claim quickly gained traction online, leading to widespread discussion and speculation. However, the Press Information Bureau (PIB), the nodal agency responsible for countering misinformation, has debunked the claim as false. The PIB emphasized that the information circulating online is not based on any official announcements or sources.