A viral claim said that Rs.500 currency notes will be discontinued by 2026. However, the government clarified that the RBI has not made any such announcement, calling the rumour completely baseless and misleading.
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that Muslims will continue to hold an “overwhelming majority” in waqf bodies under the amended Waqf Act. The government defended the inclusion of non-Muslims, emphasizing its aim to uphold secular functions. The Centre asserted the constitutional lawfulness of the amendments and highlighted concerns about previous waqf law abuses.
