Viral news on social media – Did RBI issue coin in Dhoni’s name?
A news is becoming increasingly viral on social media, in which it is being claimed that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is going to issue a new coin of Rs 7 in the honor of Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Referring to RBI, the viral post said:
“RBI is going to issue a new coin of Rs 7 in honor of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Thala is shining once again.”
A picture related to this claim is also being shared on social media, seeing which people are accepting it as true.
But is such a coin really going to be released, or is it just a rumour?
what the FAC? Revealed in PIB fact check!
PIB (Press Information Bureau) investigated this viral claim and declared it completely fake.
PIB Fact Check team tweeted:
“This picture going viral on social media claims that a new coin of Rs 7 will be issued in honor of Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his contribution to Indian cricket. This claim is completely false.”
PIB clearly said:
“The Department of Economic Affairs has not made any such announcement.”
“No such official statement has come from RBI either.”
That means this news is completely fake and has been spread only to spread confusion on social media.
How to identify fake news and rumors?
Fake news and rumors keep spreading on social media every day. If you want to avoid such false news, then keep these 5 things in mind:
1. Check official sources: Before accepting any news as true, verify it on RBI, PIB, or government website.
2. Do not immediately trust viral pictures and messages: Many times edited pictures are shared.
3. Cross-check the news: After seeing any viral claim, verify it on reliable news websites.
4. Check before forwarding: Do not share any news without thinking.
5. Follow PIB Fact Check: To check the authenticity of any government decision, visit the official website or social media account of PIB Fact Check.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni – One of the greatest captains of Indian cricket
Although this news about Mahendra Singh Dhoni may be false, there is no doubt that he is one of the most successful captains of Indian cricket.
Dhoni’s achievements:
2007 – Won the first T20 World Cup for India.
2011 – Made India the ODI World Cup champion.
2013 – Won the Champions Trophy for India.
Take a look at Dhoni’s cricket career:
Test: 90 matches, 4876 runs
ODI: 350 matches, 10,773 runs
T20I: 98 matches, 1617 runs
IPL: 264 matches, 5243 runs
Dhoni has retired from international cricket, but still plays for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL.
