New Delhi: Beware! A fake government scheme message is rapidly circulating on social media that claims that India's Finance Ministry is depositing Rs 46,715 as financial assistance into every citizen's bank account. It further says that the government has taken this major step to reduce the "financial crisis in the country. Because of this claim, people are widely sharing the message.
PIB Fact Check, India's official agency, investigated the claim and found it to be completely false. The agency has clearly stated that the Ministry of Finance has neither announced nor launched any such scheme to distribute this amount.
How is the fake message luring people?
A button or link titled "Register for support" has also been provided along with this fake message. Such links are often used for phishing.
What is Phishing?
Phishing means that fraudsters try to steal your personal information and complete bank details. They ask for this information under the pretext of registration.
The government has asked citizens not to trust any "tempting" schemes circulating on social media. The authorities have urged them to verify the authenticity of any scheme and check official government websites or authorized portals.
For the safety of the citizens, it is extremely important not to share your banking details or personal information on any suspicious links. Instead of forwarding such fake advertisements, report them to the Cyber Cell or PIB Fact Check.
PIB Fact Check, while exposing this fake scheme on the social media platform X, stated that after investigation it was found to be a scam. The Ministry of Finance has not announced any such scheme. Do not click on the link. Do not share it. Do not fall for this trap!
On January 5, 2026, it was reported that Rajan Kumar, a 29-year-old left-arm pacer from Uttarakhand, failed a dope test and has been handed a provisional suspension by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).
This is a significant event because doping violations are extremely rare in Indian cricket, with only a few high-profile cases like Prithvi Shaw (2019) and Yusuf Pathan (2018) occurring in the last decade.
Key Details of the Suspension
The Substances: Kumar’s urine sample tested positive for a "cocktail" of banned substances, including:
Drostanolone and Metenolone (Anabolic steroids used for muscle growth and recovery).
Clomifene (A medication for female infertility that is misused by male athletes to boost or restore testosterone levels).
Last Appearance: He last played for Uttarakhand in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match against Delhi on December 8, 2025.
IPL Connection: Rajan Kumar was previously part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad (bought for Rs 70 lakh), though he did not make his debut for the franchise.
Broader Context
The suspension comes at a time when NADA has intensified its crackdown on doping across all Indian sports. Rajan Kumar’s name appeared on a list of provisionally suspended athletes that also included Indian women's footballer Nongmaithem Ratanbala Devi, who also failed a dope test recently.
Because the suspension is "provisional," Kumar is barred from all competitive cricket until a formal hearing is conducted and a final period of ineligibility is determined.
Would you like to know more about the specific penalties he might face or the history of other Indian cricketers who have faced similar bans?
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