New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- A video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been circulating on social media, claiming that a new government scheme would offer Aadhaar card holders one tola of gold for free.

The video was shared by an Instagram handle using a deepfake version of PM Modi's speech to present the claim as a government announcement.

However, before believing or sharing such claims, it is important to verify whether the announcement was actually made through an official government channel.

In a post on X on Monday, PIB Fact Check noted that the video circulating online had been digitally altered.

The agency clarified that neither Prime Minister Narendra Modi nor the Government of India has made any announcement about providin...