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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not be going live on Instagram every Friday at 8 PM to connect with the youth, as claimed in a viral post, PIB clarified on Sunday.The viral claim came after Modi's Instagram Reel, posted late on July 23, addressing the Gen Z protestors at Jantar Mantar. In the video, Modi addressed students as “friends”, deviating from his usual “mitron”.“More strict actions against paper leaks to come in tomorrow’s Cabinet!” he captioned the viral Reel. It set a new online world record, garnering 303 million views within 24 hours and surpassing IShowSpeed's previous record.Quick answers to key questions•5 QUESTIONSNo, this claim is false. The PIB clarified that PM Narendra Modi did not make any such announcement regarding regular Instagram live sessions.In the Reel, PM Modi addressed students, discussing the distress caused by exam paper leaks and emphasizing the government's commitment to preventing such incidents.The PIB serves as the official fact-checking unit for the government, ensuring that citizens rely on verified and accurate information concerning government announcements.PM Modi tends to use a more personal tone, referring to students as 'friends' in his videos, which contrasts with his usual greeting of 'mitron', aiming to connect better with younger audiences.Authorities have arrested several individuals implicated in exam paper leaks, as stated by PM Modi, who emphasized that punitive measures are part of a broader commitment to safeguarding students' futures.Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that he plans to go live on Instagram every Sunday at 8 PM to interact more directly with students and young people.What did PIB say? ‘This claim is fake’“An Instagram post claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced he will go live on Instagram every Sunday at 8 PM to engage with the youth,” the PIB Fact Check unit said in an X post. “This claim is fake.”“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not made any such announcement,” they clarified, while also urging citizens to rely only on official government sources for verified information.What did PM Modi say on July 23 reel?On 23 July, in a nearly three-minute video message shared on social media, Modi said paper leaks had caused immense distress to students and their families, stressing that the government was committed to preventing such incidents in the future."Paper leak is not a minor issue. It has caused immense pain to lakhs of students and their parents," the Prime Minister said.Referring to the NEET-UG 2026 controversy, PM Modi said the government's immediate priority was to ensure that students did not lose an academic year."Our foremost responsibility was to ensure that students did not lose an academic year. It was essential to conduct the examinations at the earliest," he said.The Prime Minister said the government mobilised its full administrative machinery to conduct examinations for nearly 2.2 million students in the shortest possible time."The government used its full capacity to organise the exams for nearly 2.2 million students in the shortest possible time. Just five or six days ago, on the 19th, the results were declared, and reports of successful candidates celebrating their achievements have been coming in from across the country," he said.PM Modi said authorities had already acted against those allegedly involved in the paper leak, with several accused arrested and sent to jail, but maintained that punitive action alone was insufficient.In a separate video, PM Modi thanked netizens for their reactions to the video."Thank you, friends. I got the opportunity to talk to you at midnight. The way you have responded to my video, the positive suggestions given by you, thanks to everybody. Your love will continue to flow; our relationship will continue to grow closer. Thank you, thank you friends," he said in the new Instagram video.This further fanned the flames of the claims from Friday evening's IG live by PM Modi.Get Lates

The foreign ministry said that the viral posts misrepresented Randhir Jaiswal's actual statement made during a biweekly media briefing on Friday, July 24.Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (ANI )The Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday said the viral posts on the alleged foreign funding of the recent Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests, attributed to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, were ‘misleading’.The foreign ministry said that the viral posts misrepresented Jaiswal's actual statement made during a biweekly media briefing on Friday, July 24.“The post is misleading and misrepresents the statement of the Spokesperson,” the MEA Fact Check unit said in an X post.Quick answers to key questions•5 QUESTIONSThe Ministry of External Affairs clarified that the viral posts misrepresented spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal's comments, stating he had no information to share regarding foreign funding related to the CJP protests.Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is significant as it marked a major victory for the student-led CJP movement, stemming from their demands for accountability over the NEET-UG paper leak and reforms in the education sector.The CJP protests began as a response to a controversial remark made by Chief Justice Surya Kant regarding protesting youth, which sparked widespread outrage and evolved into a structured movement demanding education reforms and accountability.The government assured the CJP that it would address their remaining demands, which included compensation for families of students who died by suicide and withdrawing FIRs against protesters, prompting the movement to withdraw its agitation.The CJP protests highlighted systemic issues within India's education system, prompting discussions on reforming examination processes and increasing government accountability, reflecting a broader demand for change among the youth.A viral X post claimed that Jaiswal said, “I have been asked about the funding of the CJP protest many a time. I want to say that our intelligence & investigation reveals there is no Foreign funding in it.”What did MEA really say?Rejecting the viral claim, the MEA said the spokesperson's actual response was, “Madhu, regarding the point you raised about allegations of foreign funding and other such claims in connection with the ongoing protests, I would like to say that I do not have any information on this matter to share with you at this time.”The ministry said the viral post inaccurately portrayed the spokesperson's remarks by attributing a statement that was never made, reiterating that the official response was limited to saying that there was no information to share on the matter at the time.CJP protestThe 37-day-long CJP protest culminated in Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigning on Saturday afternoon. What started as a satirical social media account after CJI Surya Kant's remarks, the Cockroach Janata Party withdrew its protest from Jantar Mantar after receiving assurance from the government over its demands.After more than a week of protests, the movement witnessed new momentum when Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk joined in and became the face of the agitation with his 26-day-long hunger strike.Six student union leaders also carried out a hunger strike alongside Wangchuk. Three of them were reportedly hospitalised, while the other three broke their fast on July 20.The agitation peaked on July 20 with the ‘Chalo Sansad’ march, which was met with police action against protesters. The police action invited criticism from the opposition, while the police maintained that the protest got violent.The pressure began to increase amid nationwide protests after July 20, as many political parties stepped in to join the movement.Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav, senior CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat, CPI MP P Sandosh, former Delhi education minister Manish Sisodia and Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad were amongst the leaders who joined the CJP at Jantar Mantar.Dharmendra

The man is said to have entered the rice trade, sourcing produce directly from farmers across multiple villages and states. The rice is then cleaned, packaged under his own brand, and supplied to a network.Viral post claims man earns ₹25 lakh a year after choosing rice trade.(X)A viral post on X has sparked discussion online after claiming that a man turned down a job offer from Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and went on to build a rice distribution business that reportedly generates around ₹25 lakh in annual income.The story was shared by X user Ankit Pandey, who said his friend faced widespread criticism after declining a campus placement at TCS. According to the post, many people believed he was making a poor decision by walking away from the security of a corporate career.Instead, the man is said to have entered the rice trade, sourcing produce directly from farmers across multiple villages and states. The rice is then cleaned, packaged under his own brand, and supplied to a network of around 200 retail outlets.How the business worksPandey also outlined the business model behind the venture. According to the post, rice is purchased from farmers for ₹35 per kilogram. Packaging costs an additional ₹3 per kilogram, while transportation adds another ₹2, taking the total cost to ₹40 per kilogram.The packaged rice is then reportedly sold to retailers at ₹50 per kilogram. Retailers, in turn, sell it to customers for around ₹55-57 per kilogram, resulting in a claimed margin of ₹10 per kilogram for the business.The post further claimed that the venture supplies around 200 quintals, or 20,000 kilograms, of rice every month to its retail partners. Based on these figures, Pandey estimated that the business earns approximately ₹25 lakh a year.Post fuels debate on entrepreneurshipAlthough the revenue figures and operational details mentioned in the viral post have not been independently verified, the story has prompted fresh debate on entrepreneurship, financial risk and whether a conventional corporate career is the only route to success.Reacting to the post, one user wrote, “Bro, life works on a very simple rule: bigger the risk, bigger the profit. At a time he took the biggest risk of his life and did not have time to take returns.”Another commented, "Degree or not, owning your distribution and building a real economy supply chain will beat a standard corporate salary every single time."A third user said, “It's all about taking risk and moving ahead with your ultimate purpose of life; those who dare will achieve it.”A fourth added, "This looks very simple, but it is not that much. In our own business, we need to be more responsible. Making profit from business is much tougher than getting a salary from TCS."(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. Livemint has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)About the AuthorKanishka SinghariaKanishka Singharia is a Senior Content Producer at Mint with a passion for news, trends, and the stories shaping the digital world. She specialises in spotting viral narratives by constantly tracking social media platforms and turning them into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Her work ranges from fast-paced breaking updates to sensitive human-interest features, blending speed with clarity. With over four years of experience in news and trend reporting, Kanishka has worked with leading organisations such as Hindustan Times and Times Now. She moves seamlessly between profiling business leaders and telling the stories of everyday people, covering national developments just as effortlessly as the memes and conversations that dominate online culture. She also reports on real estate developments and civic challenges in major urban hubs like Bengaluru, Delhi, and Gurugram. Her coverage frequently explores the struggles of startup founders, inspiring journeys of CEOs, and the experiences of candidates dealing with the c