Friday, November 22, 2024

Media Fact-Check

Fact-check: An aircraft was not specially painted to bring 8 cheetahs to India, read details about the Boeing 747 with Siberian tiger face

The tiger face was painted on the nose of the Boeing 747-400 in 2015 by Russian airline Transaero, which was retained by Terra Avia

Was a 5,000-year-old tradition broken at Radha Rani Mandir on Radha Ashtami by getting a female priest: Here is what we know so far

5000-year-old tradition was not broken at Radha Rani Temple as claimed by media, as the rituals were performed by male priests

No separate charge or GST on using washrooms of Executive Lounges at railway stations: IRCTC issues clarification after misleading media reports

IRCTC clarifies that Rs 200 plus 12% GST is standard charge for Executive Lounges at railways stations, and no separate charge for urinals

Did the Pfizer vaccine cause miscarriage in 44% of pregnant women during trial? How a viral blog post made flawed calculations

While the vaccine may have some adverse effects, as all Covid vaccines were granted emergency usage permits, and we are still waiting for detailed reports on long-term clinical trials, the claim made by Naomi Wolf's blog post, that 44% of pregnant women lost their babies after receiving the Pfizer vaccine, is wrong.

DIPR dismisses media reports claiming J&k likely to get around 25 lakh additional non-local voters, says ‘vested interest’ trying to misrepresent facts

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday refuted media claims that the UT will be getting around 25 lakh additional voters including outsiders or non-locals

PIB busts fake claims made by NDTV and Saket Gokhale, confirms no GST on rent of properties rented for personal use

Saket Gokhale tweeted, "Modi government will now be charging GST to tenants on their house rent."

The Hindu wilfully misrepresents what Kishan Reddy said about #HarGharTiranga program to insert China, KTR furthers the propaganda

On August 1st, 2022, The Hindu published a report with a headline – “Kishan Reddy defends flag import”.

No caste-based quota in Agnipath recruitment, how Indian Express spread fake news

Indian Express claimed that reservation is applicable in ‘Agnipath’ scheme too, like other services. However, the minister's response clearly mentions that this is not the case.

Sri Lanka crisis: NDTV falsely claims ‘India sent a private jet for Rajapaksa’, deletes tweet after MEA rubbishes such rumours

The MEA meanwhile added that it will stand by the people of Sri Lanka as they seek to realize their aspirations for prosperity and progress through democratic means and values, established democratic institutions, and a constitutional framework.

“Didn’t take a single penny”: Assam CM’s wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma rubbishes The Wire claim of receiving ‘illegal supply order’, informs PPE kits were...

Riniki Bhuyan Sarma clarified she had donated PPE kits, not received 'illegal work order' as alleged by The Wire

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