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debunk
Finance Capital Markets #government#investment
Govt Debunks AI-Generated Fake Video of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Promoting Investment Scheme
The Press Information Bureau's Fact Check Unit has debunked a social media video claiming Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman promoted an investment scheme with easy returns. The video is AI-generated and fake, the government said, urging citizens and professionals to verify claims through official channels.
Jul 30, 2026 1 source
Commodities Energy & Petrochemicals #ethanol#e20
E20 Petrol Debate: Indian Government Debunks 7 Claims on Ethanol Blended Fuel, Impact on Mileage and Engines
The Indian government has issued a seven-point clarification refuting 'misleading claims' about E20 petrol, including that pre-2023 vehicles cannot use it and that 30 crore vehicles will become unusable. Minister Nitin Gadkari acknowledged a 2-6% fuel efficiency drop but said no engine failures have been recorded. Automotive companies including Maruti Suzuki and Toyota have voiced support.
Jul 30, 2026 1 source