Amid viral messages claiming otherwise, the government has confirmed that ₹500 notes with a star symbol are genuine and legal ...

The Press Information Bureau's Fact Check clarified that the RBI has issued no such directive and that Rs 500 notes remain legal tender.

Even after the Reserve Bank of India withdrew Rs 2,000 notes, a significant amount remains in circulation. Official data indicates Rs 6,017 crore worth of these notes are yet to be returned. The RBI ...