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Fact Check: Kriti Sanon debunks rumours of promoting trading platforms on 'KWK'; calls it 'fake news'

Bollywood diva Kriti Sanon has grabbed eyeballs for a media report that reportedly claimed that she promoted some trading platforms on controversial chat show 'Koffee With Karan' season 8.

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Fact Check: Truth behind Waheeda Rehman's viral video grooving to "Aaj phir jeene ki"? Simi Garewal spills the beans

Several social media users are circulating a video of an elderly woman dancing to an old Bollywood song 'Aaj Phir Jeene ka Tamanna Hai', claiming that it is veteran actor Waheeda Rehman. However, Simi Garewal spoke to the veteran actor's daughter and confirmed that contrary to the claims, Waheeda-ji didn't groove to any song.

Sep 29, 2023

Fact check: No plan to impose 10% tax on diesel vehicles; Gadkari issues statement [read now]

The news of 10 percent GST on diesel engine vehicles caused panic. Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has issued clarification, calming the situation.

Sep 13, 2023

Fact check: Fake letter on social media aims to malign India-Maldives relations

Fact check: EAM Jaishankar's letter to Maldives MFA is FAKE [truth here]

The High Commission of India in Maldives unequivocally rejected and condemned this malicious attempt to malign and disturb the India-Maldives relations.

Sep 7, 2023

Beware of fake emails impersonating I4C, IB, Delhi Police

Fact check: Emails with serious cybercrime accusations are fake; impersonates I4C, IB, Delhi Police [truth here]

The emails impersonating CEO-I4C, Rajesh Kumar, are fake, employing deceptive logos, false accusations of cybercrimes, and unauthorized content. It is strongly advised that recipients exercise caution and refrain from responding to these malicious emails.

Sep 6, 2023

Fact check: Is Pooja Bhatt using phone inside Bigg Boss house; truth behind viral pic [read now]

The screenshot from Bigg Boss OTT 2 showed contestants Pooja Bhatt and Bebika Dhurve in a conversation in the garden area. Next to Pooja, one could spot a smartphone on the couch. However, it has been reported that the phone is edited and no housemate is using the phone.

Aug 9, 2023

Fact check: No arrest made for disrespecting national anthem in J&K [truth here]

Fact check: No arrests made for disrespecting national anthem at Srinagar event [truth here]

Unverified reports of policemen or people being arrested or suspended for disrespecting national anthem are "completely false", clarifies Srinagar SSP Rakesh Balwal, IPS.

Jul 6, 2023

Fact check: Truth behind eviction notice sent to Kashmir's Shaurya Chakra awardee

Fact-Check: No, Kashmir's Shaurya Chakra awardee will not be evicted from Govt house

The report stating the Kashmiri Shaurya Chakra awardee being evicted from government accommodation is based on loosely-gathered information. Here's the whole truth.

Jun 10, 2023

Fact check: Srinagar's iconic Clock Tower will have national flag atop; new design explained

As the Srinagar's iconic Clock Tower in the bustling Lal Chowk gets a facelift ahead of the upcoming G20 meeting in Srinagar, misconceptions about the new design are creating unnecessary confusion.

May 13, 2023

Fact check: That "Emirates Ramadan gift" of Dh8000 cash giveaway is fake; beware of viral scam

Dubai's flagship carrier Emirates has often been used by scammers to extract personal and financial information from internet users. Here's another one promising to offer Dh8,000. It's fake.

Apr 13, 2023

Fact check: BJP's candidate list for Karnataka elections is FAKE; see facts here

The official candidate list for Karnataka elections will be released by BJP in the days to come, but the one in circulation is fake.

Apr 4, 2023

Fact check: No, OnePlus, OPPO are not exiting some European markets [read now]

Some reports claimed that OPPO and OnePlus were set to exit some European markets, but the brands have issued clarification.

Mar 28, 2023

The landing of the helicopter carrying Karnataka's former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa was aborted in the outskirts of Jewargi town in Kalaburagi district on Monday. After a hiatus, the chopper was safely landed at the same spot, but the initial video

Fact check: No, Yediyurappa's chopper didn't face technical snag; truth behind viral video

The landing of the helicopter carrying Karnataka's former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa was aborted on Monday, giving rise to speculations that the chopper hit a technical snag or that the pilot couldn't land. But here's what actually happened.

Mar 6, 2023

No Indian student kidnapped or murdered in Almaty, Kazakhstan; here's what happened [details]

The reports of three Indian students being kidnapped and murdered were concocted and fake. The police had briefly detained some students to avoid escalation of a scuffle.

Mar 5, 2023

Fact check: J&K property tax not arbitrary; follows municipal act [read facts]

While the local opposition leaders, some even elected officials, are opposing J&K government's notification to impose property tax in the UT and calling it arbitrary, the facts show how the move is well within legal course.

Feb 22, 2023

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