The worldwide pandemic outbreak is doing more harm than imaginable. The situation is a real crisis that the whole world is facing right now and trying very hard to defeat.

Yet, as disheartening as it is to see the number of casualties growing, witnessing the dwindling state of the world economy amid the coronavirus outbreak is equally worrisome.

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Of course, we have all received our share of updates and news on Indiaâs economic state amid the COVID-19 crisis, but here is the real problem. Half of those âforwardedâ messages going âviralâ on social media are fake. Whether we like it or not, but this pandemic has indeed given rise to an unwanted infodemic and itâs time we admit it.

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Just like the Chairman of the Tata Group, Ratan Tata, bust fake news about him merely hours ago today. 

The fake news which was widely being circulated on social media platforms contained a picture of him along with a âmotivational quoteâ which the picture alleged was Mr Tataâs own opinion on Indiaâs economy and whatâs in store for us in the future.

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However, Mr Tata took to his Twitter account to clarify saying, âThis post has neither been said, nor written by me. I urge you to verify media circulated on WhatsApp and social platforms. If I have something to say, I will say it on my official channels. Hope you are safe and do take care.â

This post has neither been said, nor written by me. I urge you to verify media circulated on WhatsApp and social platforms. If I have something to say, I will say it on my official channels. Hope you are safe and do take care. pic.twitter.com/RNVL40aRTB

â Ratan N. Tata (@RNTata2000) April 11, 2020

People love the manâs honesty and are lauding him for his great work nonetheless.

You are doing great work sir,I'm struggling engineering working for as an civil engineer in construction company i hope to become like you one day with all the hard work and honesty...

â Sahilwalimbe (@Sahilwalimbe1) April 11, 2020

Nice to see this ð¼ sir.
You are inspiration for me
Keep healthyhttps://t.co/9jmTYkuXNH

â @Tá´sÊá´Ê SÊá´á´Êá´ð¶ð¶ð· (@001___________) April 11, 2020

While others are calling it a âBhaktâ move.

These bakth writers , bakth channels, bakth media, bigot party will use famous n credible names to reassure the ppl about an economy that Modi wrecked. Mainly it's an effort to sweep the disastrous economy pre Covid under this excuse of Corona.... Modi got an oppertunity now.

â harmony1960 (@harmony1960) April 11, 2020

People also want to reassure Mr Tata that their trust in him remains intact.

You're our hero. And we trust you.

â दà¥à¤µà¤¸à¥à¤¨à¤¾ (@MissSingh16) April 11, 2020

Others are appreciating the fact that he took a stand against fake news.

Okay !! Sir ..
Good that you took time to make us know this .#StayHomeStaySafe

â Gaurav Kumar (@gkgauravanand) April 11, 2020

Blaming the âpresstituesâ we see.

Must have been created by ANI and Pliable Prakash!

â Shehryar Khanum (@shehryar_khanum) April 11, 2020

While others call him the real motivator for all.

Sir, you are the motivation to everyone on this planet..

â Atul puri (@taurasatul) April 11, 2020

Some even want PM Modi to take lessons from Mr Tata.

Great Ratan Tata ji. How we wish @narendramodi gives such encouragement to the citizens while at the same time acting in a manner that does not cause pain to many of the citizens.

â R S Vidya Sagar (@RSVidyaSagar1) April 11, 2020

Additionally, Ratan Tata announced a donation of Rs 500 crore to aid Indiaâs fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, which includes the manufacturing of PPE for medical workers, test kits and ventilators besides also opening the Taj properties to be converted into treatment facilities for people.

The COVID 19 crisis is one of the toughest challenges we will face as a race. The Tata Trusts and the Tata group companies have in the past risen to the needs of the nation. At this moment, the need of the hour is greater than any other time. pic.twitter.com/y6jzHxUafM

â Ratan N. Tata (@RNTata2000) March 28, 2020

This man is a true philanthropist and knows how to lead through actions.

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