Kolkata Police have issued a stern advisory on X after noticing misleading posts and videos spreading on social media about West Bengal and Kolkata. The force says preliminary verification shows the visuals originated from other locations and are not connected to the state or city. Police warn citizens against sharing such misinformation and indicate legal action against those responsible.
The government has dismissed a viral social media claim that petrol and diesel prices are about to rise. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas says no such order has been issued, urging citizens to rely only on official sources for fuel pricing updates. Authorities also warn against sharing unverified posts that could trigger confusion and panic.
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India’s government dismissed circulating claims of a ₹25 per litre petrol and diesel price hike, with the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas calling the reports “mischievous” and intended to trigger panic. The clarification followed attention to a Kotak Institutional Equities research note that projected a possible jump after state elections conclude on April 29.
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