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factcheckni_96
https://factcheckni.org/topics/law/does-northern-ireland-have-the-highest-femicide-rate-in-western-europe/
Northern Ireland has the highest rate of femicide in Western Europe
Sorcha Eastwood
2019-11-20
https://factcheckni.org/topics/law/does-northern-ireland-have-the-highest-femicide-rate-in-western-europe/
Northern Ireland has the second highest rate (0.53) of female intentional homicide victims by intimate partner, per 100,000 inhabitants, in Western Europe, as defined by WEOG (given the lack of definition of “Western Europe”) and the regions covered by the data published by Eurostat.
2019-11-20
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factcheckni_96_ret_bn_g14
factcheckni_96
https://factcheckni.org/topics/law/does-northern-ireland-have-the-highest-femicide-rate-in-western-europe/
Northern Ireland has the highest rate of femicide in Western Europe
Sorcha Eastwood
2019-11-20
https://www.euractiv.com/section/justice-home-affairs/news/france-and-germany-have-high-femicide-rates-compared-to-rest-of-eu/
In this ranking, France and Germany are far ahead of Romania (84 female deaths), the United Kingdom (70) or Italy (65). As the French 24-hour news channel BFMTV noted on its website, this figure is also related to the number of inhabitants in the country. Taking that into account, Romania has the highest percentage of ...
2019-09-04
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factcheckni_96_ret_bn_g15
factcheckni_96
https://factcheckni.org/topics/law/does-northern-ireland-have-the-highest-femicide-rate-in-western-europe/
Northern Ireland has the highest rate of femicide in Western Europe
Sorcha Eastwood
2019-11-20
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-49571327
The death of 21-year-old Salomé has been recorded as the 100th case of femicide this year. [...] In 2018, the ministry of the interior had recorded 121 femicides. On Sunday, the 101st case was recorded, that of a 92-year-old woman killed by her 94-year-old husband in southern France. In western Europe, France is said t...
2019-09-03
False
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factcheckni_96_ret_bn_g7
factcheckni_96
https://factcheckni.org/topics/law/does-northern-ireland-have-the-highest-femicide-rate-in-western-europe/
Northern Ireland has the highest rate of femicide in Western Europe
Sorcha Eastwood
2019-11-20
https://georgetownvoice.com/2023/03/26/women-build-bridges-good-friday-agreement/
According to Jayne Brady, head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service, "The gender playing field is far from level." Brady highlighted that women are still underrepresented in the science and technology sectors, and that Northern Ireland currently holds one of the highest rates of femicide in Western Europe.
2023-03-26
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factcheckni_98
factcheckni_98
https://factcheckni.org/topics/environment/did-only-the-green-party-support-an-epa/
Only the Green Party supported a proposal to establish an environmental protection agency (EPA), as part of the review of public administration (local government) in Northern Ireland.
Newton Emerson
2020-01-20
https://factcheckni.org/topics/environment/did-only-the-green-party-support-an-epa/
Alliance: see statements (Alliance Party manifesto (2003); David Ford MLA (2007)); written submission delivered Green Party: see statement (Green Party manifesto (2003)); oral submission delivered SDLP: see statements (SDLP manifesto (2003); Tommy Gallagher MLA (2007)); oral submission delivered Sinn Féin: see statemen...
2020-01-20
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factcheckni_98_ret_b0_g0
factcheckni_98
https://factcheckni.org/topics/environment/did-only-the-green-party-support-an-epa/
Only the Green Party supported a proposal to establish an environmental protection agency (EPA), as part of the review of public administration (local government) in Northern Ireland.
Newton Emerson
2020-01-20
https://factcheckni.org/topics/environment/did-only-the-green-party-support-an-epa/
During the Review of Public Administration (June 2002-March 2006), three political parties — Alliance, Green Party, and the SDLP — pledged support for an independent environmental protection agency. In the subsequent Review of Environmental Governance in Northern Ireland (February 2006-May 2007), Sinn Fein and the Ulst...
2022-03-02
False
false
true
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factcheckni_98_ret_b7_gn
factcheckni_98
https://factcheckni.org/topics/environment/did-only-the-green-party-support-an-epa/
Only the Green Party supported a proposal to establish an environmental protection agency (EPA), as part of the review of public administration (local government) in Northern Ireland.
Newton Emerson
2020-01-20
https://www.epa.gov/archive/epa/aboutepa/guardian-origins-epa.html
The hearings on EPA, held in summer 1970, essentially supported the President. The House Government Operations Subcommittee on Executive and Legislative Reorganization, chaired by Congressman Chet Holifield of California, convened on July 22, 23, and August 4, to take testimony on Reorganization Plan Number 3. Lead wit...
2013-01-29
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factcheckni_98_ret_bn_g10
factcheckni_98
https://factcheckni.org/topics/environment/did-only-the-green-party-support-an-epa/
Only the Green Party supported a proposal to establish an environmental protection agency (EPA), as part of the review of public administration (local government) in Northern Ireland.
Newton Emerson
2020-01-20
https://www.niassembly.gov.uk/assembly-business/official-report/reports-07-08/25-september-2007/
The review of environmental governance examined a wider issue, but it is absolutely clear that the authors of that report saw an independent environmental protection agency as the key driver for changing environmental governance in Northern Ireland and for ensuring that progress is made. However, that was not just the ...
2007-09-25
False
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true
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factcheckni_98_ret_bn_g14
factcheckni_98
https://factcheckni.org/topics/environment/did-only-the-green-party-support-an-epa/
Only the Green Party supported a proposal to establish an environmental protection agency (EPA), as part of the review of public administration (local government) in Northern Ireland.
Newton Emerson
2020-01-20
https://www.theyworkforyou.com/ni/?id=2024-05-13.6.9
In 2007, following a review of environmental governance in Northern Ireland, the Assembly debated an Alliance Party motion calling on the Executive to establish an independent environmental protection agency for Northern Ireland, as recommended in the review's report, 'Foundations for the future'. The Ulster Unionist P...
2024-05-13
False
false
true
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factly_1006
factly_1006
https://factly.in/the-cpgrams-portal-meant-to-address-public-grievances-was-launched-much-before-modi-assumed-office/
Prime Minister Modi has initiated a grievance portal (CPGRAMS) upon assuming office for the first time
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-18
https://factly.in/the-cpgrams-portal-meant-to-address-public-grievances-was-launched-much-before-modi-assumed-office/
A revised version of CPGRAMS portal meant to address public grievances was launched in June 2007. In fact, the concept of directly accepting petitions to handle public grievances was initiated as early as 2002. Since then, a total of 8972 grievance petitions were received by the DOP&T and most of the issues were resolv...
2023-07-18
False
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factly_1006_ret_b0_gn
factly_1006
https://factly.in/the-cpgrams-portal-meant-to-address-public-grievances-was-launched-much-before-modi-assumed-office/
Prime Minister Modi has initiated a grievance portal (CPGRAMS) upon assuming office for the first time
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-18
https://pgportal.gov.in/
Any Grievance sent by email will not be attended to / entertained. Please lodge your grievance on this portal. Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) is an online platform available to the citizens 24x7 to lodge their grievances to the public authorities on any subject related to service d...
2015-08-31
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factly_1006_ret_b7_gn
factly_1006
https://factly.in/the-cpgrams-portal-meant-to-address-public-grievances-was-launched-much-before-modi-assumed-office/
Prime Minister Modi has initiated a grievance portal (CPGRAMS) upon assuming office for the first time
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-18
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1962142
IGMS 2.0, implemented by IIT Kanpur, upgrades DARPG’s CPGRAMS portal with AI "PM Modi has flagged again and again that Grievance Redressal is important for accountability of the Government and also for the Citizen-centric Governance": Dr Jitendra Singh [...] With a ballooning caseload of problems being raised by the co...
2023-09-29
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factly_1006_ret_bn_g0
factly_1006
https://factly.in/the-cpgrams-portal-meant-to-address-public-grievances-was-launched-much-before-modi-assumed-office/
Prime Minister Modi has initiated a grievance portal (CPGRAMS) upon assuming office for the first time
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-18
https://factly.in/the-cpgrams-portal-meant-to-address-public-grievances-was-launched-much-before-modi-assumed-office/
A social media post claims that Prime Minister Modi has reportedly initiated a grievance portal upon assuming office, allowing citizens to directly communicate with the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The post also includes a video featuring a woman who shares her positive experience of having her issue resolved after l...
2023-07-21
False
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factly_101
factly_101
https://factly.in/both-new-and-old-criminal-laws-permit-electronic-records-as-evidence-in-courts/
Under the new criminal laws electronic messages can be used as evidence in court.
Social Media User
2024-06-01
https://factly.in/both-new-and-old-criminal-laws-permit-electronic-records-as-evidence-in-courts/
Under the new criminal laws, electronic records are designated as primary evidence, whereas under the old laws, electronic evidence was generally regarded as ‘secondary evidence’ unless the device itself was produced in court. There have been numerous instances where courts considered electronic records such as WhatsAp...
2024-06-01
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factly_101_ret_b14_gn
factly_101
https://factly.in/both-new-and-old-criminal-laws-permit-electronic-records-as-evidence-in-courts/
Under the new criminal laws electronic messages can be used as evidence in court.
Social Media User
2024-06-01
https://fraserbond.com/blog/article/can-your-whatsapp-messages-be-used-as-evidence-in-a-uk-court-case-b7268
Introduction to using digital evidence in court cases: In today's digital age, the use of electronic communication has become increasingly prevalent. From social media platforms to instant messaging apps like WhatsApp, people are constantly communicating and sharing information through various digital channels. As a re...
2020-01-01
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factly_101_ret_b15_gn
factly_101
https://factly.in/both-new-and-old-criminal-laws-permit-electronic-records-as-evidence-in-courts/
Under the new criminal laws electronic messages can be used as evidence in court.
Social Media User
2024-06-01
https://dandylaw.com/electronic-evidence-the-rule-on-admissibility-of-electronic-evidence-in-court/
Electronic evidence can be used against a person in a court of law. The main purpose of electronic evidence is to help to prove a person’s guilt or innocence in a court of law. [...] Text messages: Text messages are an example of electronic evidence. They can be used to prove that you were in contact with someone and d...
2022-10-21
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factly_101_ret_b19_gn
factly_101
https://factly.in/both-new-and-old-criminal-laws-permit-electronic-records-as-evidence-in-courts/
Under the new criminal laws electronic messages can be used as evidence in court.
Social Media User
2024-06-01
https://www.esyacentre.org/perspectives/2024/7/31/the-new-criminal-laws-and-their-interface-with-technology
The criminalization of certain electronic communication under the BNS is supplemented by the BSA recognizing electronic records like emails, voicemails, location data, etc. as evidence. Under the erstwhile Evidence Act, the acceptable formats of electronic evidence were restricted to paper, optical, or magnetic forms s...
2024-07-31
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factly_101_ret_b3_gn
factly_101
https://factly.in/both-new-and-old-criminal-laws-permit-electronic-records-as-evidence-in-courts/
Under the new criminal laws electronic messages can be used as evidence in court.
Social Media User
2024-06-01
https://time.com/6196754/text-messages-evidence-court-privacy/
Like social media posts and other forms of digital communication, text messages can be used as evidence in court and can be instrumental in the outcome of both criminal and civil cases. [...] Text messages can be used to prove wrongdoing or support a defense position in a wide variety of court cases, ranging from famil...
2022-07-18
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factly_1024_ret_b11_gn
factly_1024
https://factly.in/the-people-in-the-picture-are-not-heads-of-state-but-ceos-and-the-picture-is-from-davos-not-britain/
In Britain, the country which ruled India for 200 years, Modi was the head of the meeting which was attended by the heads of 53 countries.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-06
https://testbook.com/ias-preparation/british-rule-in-india
British Rule or British Raj in India refers to the period of British colonialism in the Indian subcontinent. The British crown has direct control over India. They ruled from the mid-18th century until India gained independence in 1947. The rise of British power in India started in 1757 and they ruled for 200 years till...
2023-11-04
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factly_1024_ret_b12_gn
factly_1024
https://factly.in/the-people-in-the-picture-are-not-heads-of-state-but-ceos-and-the-picture-is-from-davos-not-britain/
In Britain, the country which ruled India for 200 years, Modi was the head of the meeting which was attended by the heads of 53 countries.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-06
https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/blighted-by-empire-what-the-british-did-to-india/
After two centuries of imperial rule, the proximate cause of India’s independence was the economic damage Britain suffered after World War II — a war, it should be remembered, in which 2.5 million Indians also fought. When the time came to pack up and return home, Britain tasked a London barrister named Sir Cyril Radcl...
2018-07-31
False
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factly_1024_ret_b4_gn
factly_1024
https://factly.in/the-people-in-the-picture-are-not-heads-of-state-but-ceos-and-the-picture-is-from-davos-not-britain/
In Britain, the country which ruled India for 200 years, Modi was the head of the meeting which was attended by the heads of 53 countries.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-06
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zn6496f
Key points - By the time India and Pakistan became independent nations in 1947, Britain had controlled much of the region for nearly 200 years. [...] - There were many organisations and key individuals who helped bring British rule over India to an end. [...] The end of British rule in India
2024-01-16
False
false
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factly_1027
factly_1027
https://factly.in/this-post-shares-a-video-of-a-fire-accident-in-ecuador-as-one-captured-in-mexico/
The visuals of water boiling under pits formed on a highway in Veracruz, Mexico, are a result of volcanic activity in Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcanic mountain
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-24
https://factly.in/this-post-shares-a-video-of-a-fire-accident-in-ecuador-as-one-captured-in-mexico/
This video does not depict an incident in Mexico but rather an incident in Guayaquil, Ecuador. A fire broke under an overpass on Pedro Menendez Gilbert Avenue, Guayaquil. The cause of this fire is not a volcanic eruption. Hence the claim made in the post is False.
2023-05-24
False
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factly_1027_ret_bn_g0
factly_1027
https://factly.in/this-post-shares-a-video-of-a-fire-accident-in-ecuador-as-one-captured-in-mexico/
The visuals of water boiling under pits formed on a highway in Veracruz, Mexico, are a result of volcanic activity in Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcanic mountain
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-24
https://factly.in/this-post-shares-a-video-of-a-fire-accident-in-ecuador-as-one-captured-in-mexico/
Amid reports of volcanic activity in Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano or ‘El Popo,’ a video has been circulating on social media showing water boiling under a highway road. The post claims that this incident occurred in Veracruz, Mexico, attributing it to volcanic activity in El Popo. Let’s fact-check this claim to determ...
2023-06-02
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factly_1027_ret_bn_g6
factly_1027
https://factly.in/this-post-shares-a-video-of-a-fire-accident-in-ecuador-as-one-captured-in-mexico/
The visuals of water boiling under pits formed on a highway in Veracruz, Mexico, are a result of volcanic activity in Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcanic mountain
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-24
https://www.science.gov/topicpages/p/popocatepetl+volcano+mexico.html
Popocatepetl volcano is 5452 m in altitude and capped by glaciers with a long Late Pleistocene-Holocene history. Volcanic activity has been intense during the last 10 000 years. Therefore, the valleys at the NE foothills of the volcano, covered by air-fall ejecta and drained by the runoff of the glaciers, became very a...
2016-10-02
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factly_1027_ret_bn_g8
factly_1027
https://factly.in/this-post-shares-a-video-of-a-fire-accident-in-ecuador-as-one-captured-in-mexico/
The visuals of water boiling under pits formed on a highway in Veracruz, Mexico, are a result of volcanic activity in Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcanic mountain
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-24
https://www.science.gov/topicpages/c/colima+volcano+mexico.html
Popocatepetl volcano is 5452 m in altitude and capped by glaciers with a long Late Pleistocene-Holocene history. Volcanic activity has been intense during the last 10 000 years. Therefore, the valleys at the NE foothills of the volcano, covered by air-fall ejecta and drained by the runoff of the glaciers, became very a...
2018-06-11
False
false
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factly_1038
factly_1038
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-agreements-enabling-legislations-to-curb-corruption/
Black money (undisclosed foreign income and assets) and imposition of tax Act 2015 enacted.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-agreements-enabling-legislations-to-curb-corruption/
The BJP government published an infographic on the 48-months portal that makes four claims about enabling legislations to curb corruption. This article is a fact check of the claims.
2018-05-26
True
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factly_1038_ret_bn_g2
factly_1038
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-agreements-enabling-legislations-to-curb-corruption/
Black money (undisclosed foreign income and assets) and imposition of tax Act 2015 enacted.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Money_(Undisclosed_Foreign_Income_and_Assets)_and_Imposition_of_Tax_Act,_2015
Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 is an Act of the Parliament of India. It aims to curb black money, or undisclosed foreign assets and income and imposes tax and penalty on such income. The Act has been passed by both the Houses of the Parliament. The Act has received t...
2024-02-21
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factly_1038_ret_bn_g8
factly_1038
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-agreements-enabling-legislations-to-curb-corruption/
Black money (undisclosed foreign income and assets) and imposition of tax Act 2015 enacted.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/news/story/relief-from-penalty-for-small-value-assets-under-the-black-money-law-is-it-adequate-444164-2024-09-03
In 2015, the Parliament enacted the Black Money (undisclosed foreign income and assets) Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 (‘the BMA’) to curb the menace of black money by providing stringent provisions for tax, penalty and prosecution levy. The enactment of the BMA provided for a separate taxation mechanism for undisclosed a...
2024-09-03
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factly_1040
factly_1040
https://factly.in/neither-the-owner-nor-the-tenant-involved-in-the-bulandshahr-blast-is-muslim/
The recent blast in UP’s Bulandshahr occurred at a Muslim man’s house named Mohammad Shafiq
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-03-31
https://factly.in/neither-the-owner-nor-the-tenant-involved-in-the-bulandshahr-blast-is-muslim/
The blast occurred at a property owned by Satish Kumar, which was rented by Raj Kumar under the pretense of manufacturing surf. The explosion was the result of illegal firecracker production. Neither the owner nor the tenant belongs to the Muslim community. Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE.
2023-03-31
False
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factly_1040_ret_b7_gn
factly_1040
https://factly.in/neither-the-owner-nor-the-tenant-involved-in-the-bulandshahr-blast-is-muslim/
The recent blast in UP’s Bulandshahr occurred at a Muslim man’s house named Mohammad Shafiq
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-03-31
https://news.abplive.com/india-news/bulandshahr-violence-live-updates-martyred-policemans-sister-says-subodh-singh-was-killed-because-he-was-investigating-akhlaqs-case-786992
Bulandshahr violence LIVE UPDATES: Martyred Policeman’s sister says Subodh Singh was killed because he was investigating Akhlaq's case [...] Here's What Happened In Bulandshahr - [...] BulandshahrRead all breaking news in English first on ABP News. For everything on Bollywood, Sports, Covid-19 Vaccine updates read the ...
2018-12-04
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factly_1040_ret_bn_g0
factly_1040
https://factly.in/neither-the-owner-nor-the-tenant-involved-in-the-bulandshahr-blast-is-muslim/
The recent blast in UP’s Bulandshahr occurred at a Muslim man’s house named Mohammad Shafiq
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-03-31
https://factly.in/neither-the-owner-nor-the-tenant-involved-in-the-bulandshahr-blast-is-muslim/
In light of the recent explosion at a building in UP’s Bulandshahr area, a post is being circulated on social media claiming that the blast occurred at one Mohammad Shafiq’s property. Let’s investigate the accuracy of this claim. [...] Furthermore, according to a report by Dainik Bhaskar, the owner of the property is S...
2023-04-03
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factly_1070
factly_1070
https://factly.in/fact-check-has-fish-production-substantially-increased-during-the-current-government/
Government has provided for integrated development and management of fisheries with an outlay of Rs. 3000 crores.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-check-has-fish-production-substantially-increased-during-the-current-government/
The BJP government published an infographic on the 48-months portal that makes claims about fish production in the country. This article is a fact check of the claims.
2018-05-26
False
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factly_1070_ret_b16_gn
factly_1070
https://factly.in/fact-check-has-fish-production-substantially-increased-during-the-current-government/
Government has provided for integrated development and management of fisheries with an outlay of Rs. 3000 crores.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.gktoday.in/integrated-development-and-management-of-fisheries/
Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries (Blue Revolution) is the name of an integrated / umbrella scheme covering all existing schemes related to fisheries. This scheme was approved by Union Cabinet in December 2015 and the total outlay is of Rs. 3000 Crore for five years. [...] - National Fisheries Developm...
2016-05-11
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factly_1070
https://factly.in/fact-check-has-fish-production-substantially-increased-during-the-current-government/
Government has provided for integrated development and management of fisheries with an outlay of Rs. 3000 crores.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://pib.gov.in/newsite/printrelease.aspx?relid=131762
An Umbrella Scheme ‘Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries’with an Outlay of Rs. 3000 crore Proposed- Radha Mohan Singh "World Fisheries Day- 2015 Inaugurated" Union Agriculture and Farmers welfare Minister Shri Radha Mohan Singh today here inaugurate the "World fisheries Day-2015". Shri Si...
2015-11-21
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factly_1070
https://factly.in/fact-check-has-fish-production-substantially-increased-during-the-current-government/
Government has provided for integrated development and management of fisheries with an outlay of Rs. 3000 crores.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://altexploit.wordpress.com/2017/10/23/financial-analysis-of-the-blue-economy-sagarmalas-case-in-point/
The restructured Plan Scheme on Blue Revolution3 – Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries has been approved at a total central outlay of Rs 3000 crore for implementation during a period of five years (2015-16 to 2019-20)4. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dair...
2017-10-23
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factly_1070_ret_bn_g4
factly_1070
https://factly.in/fact-check-has-fish-production-substantially-increased-during-the-current-government/
Government has provided for integrated development and management of fisheries with an outlay of Rs. 3000 crores.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://fisheries.telangana.gov.in/blue_revolution.php
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries has restructured the scheme by merging all the ongoing schemes under an umbrella of Blue Revolution. The restructured scheme provides focused development and management of fisheries, covering inland fisheries, aquacult...
2020-01-01
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factly_1085
https://factly.in/the-contents-of-apeel-coating-are-deemed-safe-by-the-u-s-food-and-drug-administration/
Consuming food items containing the label of Apeel will cause sickness as they have toxic mono and diglycerides
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-19
https://factly.in/the-contents-of-apeel-coating-are-deemed-safe-by-the-u-s-food-and-drug-administration/
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recognises mono and diglycerides, the ingredients of Apeel’s Edipeel, as food substances generally recognised as safe. Hence, the claim made in the post is False.
2023-07-19
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https://factly.in/the-contents-of-apeel-coating-are-deemed-safe-by-the-u-s-food-and-drug-administration/
Consuming food items containing the label of Apeel will cause sickness as they have toxic mono and diglycerides
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-19
https://factly.in/the-contents-of-apeel-coating-are-deemed-safe-by-the-u-s-food-and-drug-administration/
A social media post shared a photo of a food item with an Apeel label whose post description reads, ‘ DO NOT EAT ANYTHING WITH THIS LABEL!! This is a Bill Gates-founded company using toxic mono & diglycerides to make you SICK! ‘Let’s fact-check this post’s claim through this article. [...] Fact: The U.S. Food and Drug ...
2023-07-31
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factly_1085
https://factly.in/the-contents-of-apeel-coating-are-deemed-safe-by-the-u-s-food-and-drug-administration/
Consuming food items containing the label of Apeel will cause sickness as they have toxic mono and diglycerides
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-19
https://krystenskitchen.substack.com/p/the-dangerous-chemical-coating-bill
Apeel brags about its purified mono-and diglycerides, a food ingredient that is found in a variety of foods. According to Dr. Josh Axe, mono-and diglycerides are "the go-to replacement for deadly trans fats and a food industry staple that helps keep oil and fat from separating. (Vani) Hari (The Food Babe) explains that...
2023-04-15
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factly_1085
https://factly.in/the-contents-of-apeel-coating-are-deemed-safe-by-the-u-s-food-and-drug-administration/
Consuming food items containing the label of Apeel will cause sickness as they have toxic mono and diglycerides
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-19
https://www.epicwaterfilters.com/blogs/quick-drips/is-apeel-safe
Remarkably, Apeel is even found on organic produce in the United States, and according to the company's website, it cannot be washed off. While regulatory bodies in various countries have approved Apeel's product for use on fresh produce, including organic items meant to be free from industrial contamination, many rema...
2023-05-29
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factly_1097
https://factly.in/old-visuals-of-family-members-attacking-two-sisters-is-shared-alleging-caste-discrimination/
Visuals showing a Dalit girl being beaten for bathing in river and contaminating the water
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-01-30
https://factly.in/old-visuals-of-family-members-attacking-two-sisters-is-shared-alleging-caste-discrimination/
These visuals are related to an old incident from 2021 wherein two sisters from a tribal community in Pipalwa village of Dhar district, MP were beaten brutally by their family members for talking to their maternal uncle’s sons on the phone. The incident took place in July 2021 and there is no caste discrimination assoc...
2023-01-30
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factly_1097
https://factly.in/old-visuals-of-family-members-attacking-two-sisters-is-shared-alleging-caste-discrimination/
Visuals showing a Dalit girl being beaten for bathing in river and contaminating the water
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-01-30
https://www.thequint.com/news/webqoof/clip-of-girl-in-gujarat-beaten-for-eloping-viral-as-dalit-thrashed-in-uttar-pradesh-fact-check
A video of a woman being beaten by some men is being shared as an incident from Uttar Pradesh where upper caste people beat up a Dalit woman for taking water from a well reserved for use by upper caste. However, the incident actually happened in a village in Gujarat and is being falsely given a caste angle. [...] Rough...
2020-06-09
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factly_1097
https://factly.in/old-visuals-of-family-members-attacking-two-sisters-is-shared-alleging-caste-discrimination/
Visuals showing a Dalit girl being beaten for bathing in river and contaminating the water
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-01-30
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Dalit-woman-draws-water-from-well-in-upper-caste-area-thrashed/articleshow/22291673.cms
KENDRAPARA (Odisha): A dalit woman was allegedly beaten up by members of upper caste for drawing potable water from a government-dug deep tube well in their area at a village in Odisha's Kendrapara district, police said on Wednesday.
2013-09-04
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factly_1097
https://factly.in/old-visuals-of-family-members-attacking-two-sisters-is-shared-alleging-caste-discrimination/
Visuals showing a Dalit girl being beaten for bathing in river and contaminating the water
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-01-30
https://www.boomlive.in/fact-check/politics/fake-news-viral-video-2021-woman-being-beaten-relatives-madhya-pradesh-dhar-district-misleading-communal-claim-factcheck-20900
An old video of a young woman being beaten by a group of men in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh is being shared with a false claim that it shows a Dalit girl being beaten up by Hindutva extremists. [...] The caption of the video when translated reads, "A Dalit girl is brutally and mercilessly beaten by a group of Hindu e...
2023-01-31
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factly_1099
https://factly.in/fact-check-how-many-led-bulbs-have-been-distributed-across-the-country/
Over the last 4 years, almost one crore houses have been constructed in rural and urban India.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-check-how-many-led-bulbs-have-been-distributed-across-the-country/
The government published an infographic titled ‘New momentum for new India’ on the 48-months portal. It makes two claims regarding construction of houses and distribution of LED lights. The following article is a fact check of these claims.
2018-05-26
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factly_1099
https://factly.in/fact-check-how-many-led-bulbs-have-been-distributed-across-the-country/
Over the last 4 years, almost one crore houses have been constructed in rural and urban India.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1541010
1.07 crore rural houses constructed over the last four years under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana –Gramin with the objective of ‘’Housing for All by 2022’’ The re-structured rural housing scheme Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G) which has the objective of "Housing for All by 2022" was launched by Hon’ble Prime ...
2018-07-31
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factly_1099
https://factly.in/fact-check-how-many-led-bulbs-have-been-distributed-across-the-country/
Over the last 4 years, almost one crore houses have been constructed in rural and urban India.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://groups.google.com/g/groupbuyblrproperties/c/psl44Rk_D9M
BMRDA approval they all fall under Gramthana or village limits. They all are approved by Panchayat. Anyone can stay in the village limits but we choose to stay in the city limits because of our necessities.
2017-10-02
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factly_1109
https://factly.in/while-some-of-these-rock-carvings-visually-resemble-modern-technologies-others-are-just-recent-creations/
The ancient rock carvings show modern-day technologies like computers, Astronaut suits and bicycles, etc. which suggests that our ancestors are more technologically advanced than us
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-03-10
https://factly.in/while-some-of-these-rock-carvings-visually-resemble-modern-technologies-others-are-just-recent-creations/
The carvings of the bicycle and astronaut are done recently after their inventions are made. The man sitting at a computer is not a carving, but an artwork made in 2006. Similarly, symbols in some other carvings have not yet been deciphered, and some of the associations with modern symbols like Wi-Fi, rockets and trans...
2023-03-10
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factly_1109
https://factly.in/while-some-of-these-rock-carvings-visually-resemble-modern-technologies-others-are-just-recent-creations/
The ancient rock carvings show modern-day technologies like computers, Astronaut suits and bicycles, etc. which suggests that our ancestors are more technologically advanced than us
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-03-10
https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-technology/ancient-technologies-0021528
We often think about our distant ancestors as primitive, equipped with the crudest of tools and a limited set of skills. But more often than not, we are terribly mistaken. Ancient civilizations are usually underestimated. History shows us that they repeatedly demonstrated incredible ingenuity and engineering prowess, e...
2024-10-07
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factly_1109
https://factly.in/while-some-of-these-rock-carvings-visually-resemble-modern-technologies-others-are-just-recent-creations/
The ancient rock carvings show modern-day technologies like computers, Astronaut suits and bicycles, etc. which suggests that our ancestors are more technologically advanced than us
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-03-10
https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-ancient-technology/common-tools-or-ancient-advanced-technology-how-did-egyptians-bore-021269
This is still hard for some skeptical writers and observers to believe. They insist that the primitive methods used by early modern and ancient Egyptian stone masons were not enough and that it must have been with more advanced equipment that the ancient Egyptians bored through solid granite. They argue that this is ev...
2017-03-13
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factly_1109
https://factly.in/while-some-of-these-rock-carvings-visually-resemble-modern-technologies-others-are-just-recent-creations/
The ancient rock carvings show modern-day technologies like computers, Astronaut suits and bicycles, etc. which suggests that our ancestors are more technologically advanced than us
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-03-10
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/surprising-leap-in-ancient-human-technology-tied-to-environment
Scientists have long pointed to changes in climate, such as the onset of wet or dry periods, as the key driving force behind the adaptation of our early ancestors. The new study puts this idea to the test by examining a detailed record of environmental changes over almost a million years, etched into a 456-foot-long co...
2020-10-21
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factly_1109
https://factly.in/while-some-of-these-rock-carvings-visually-resemble-modern-technologies-others-are-just-recent-creations/
The ancient rock carvings show modern-day technologies like computers, Astronaut suits and bicycles, etc. which suggests that our ancestors are more technologically advanced than us
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-03-10
https://factly.in/while-some-of-these-rock-carvings-visually-resemble-modern-technologies-others-are-just-recent-creations/
A video is being shared on social media that claims to show a series of rock carvings that depict modern-day inventions such as bicycles, computers, astronaut suits, etc. The carvings show detailed depictions of these technologies, including images of people riding bicycles, sitting at computers, and even wearing astro...
2023-03-10
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factly_1124
https://factly.in/fact-check-how-true-are-government-claims-on-air-travel-udan/
Domestic air passengers crossed 100 million for the first time.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.thequint.com/news/india/modi-nda-government-make-claims-about-aviation-sector
- India is now the third largest aviation market - Passenger traffic growth is in the range of 18-20% over the past three years - More people have travelled in airplanes than in AC trains for the first time - Domestic air passengers crossed 100 million in 2017 - A National Civil Aviation Policy was unveiled in 2016 [.....
2018-07-04
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factly_1124
https://factly.in/fact-check-how-true-are-government-claims-on-air-travel-udan/
Domestic air passengers crossed 100 million for the first time.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-check-are-more-people-travelling-in-airplanes-than-in-ac-trains/
- India is now the third largest aviation market - Passenger traffic growth is in the range of 18-20% over the past three years - More people have travelled in airplanes than in AC trains for the first time - Domestic air passengers crossed 100 million in 2017 - A National Civil Aviation Policy was unveiled in 2016 [.....
2018-07-11
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factly_1131
https://factly.in/fact-check-has-india-been-attracted-more-fdi-in-the-last-few-years/
FDI equity flow has gone up by 47%.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-check-has-india-been-attracted-more-fdi-in-the-last-few-years/
In an infographic published on the 48-Month portal, the government made certain claims about attracting foreign investment and driving economic growth. Here is a fact check of these claims.
2018-05-26
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factly_1131
https://factly.in/fact-check-has-india-been-attracted-more-fdi-in-the-last-few-years/
FDI equity flow has gone up by 47%.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/PublicationReportDetails.aspx?ID=1269
1.38 In an uncertain global economic and financial environment, India remains an attractive investment destination. During 2023-24, net inflows of foreign portfolio investments (FPI) to India, both debt and equity, recorded a sharp turnaround, reaching its second-highest level ever at US$ 44.6 billion (BoP basis). Duri...
2000-09-01
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factly_1131
https://factly.in/fact-check-has-india-been-attracted-more-fdi-in-the-last-few-years/
FDI equity flow has gone up by 47%.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.indiandefensenews.in/2024/09/economy-india-fdi-equity-inflows-grow.html
ECONOMY: India FDI Equity Inflows Grow By 47.8% YoY In Q1FY25 [...] On the back of the strong performance of the services sector, computer hardware and software, trading and telecommunications, India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) equity inflows in the first quarter of the current financial year reported a year-on-y...
2024-09-05
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factly_1131_ret_bn_g0
factly_1131
https://factly.in/fact-check-has-india-been-attracted-more-fdi-in-the-last-few-years/
FDI equity flow has gone up by 47%.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-check-has-india-been-attracted-more-fdi-in-the-last-few-years/
What about FDI Equity flow? The first claim is that FDI equity flow has gone up by 47%. The OECD defines FDI flows as the ‘value of cross-border transactions related to direct investment during a given period of time, usually a quarter or a year. Financial flows consist of equity transactions, reinvestment of earnings,...
2019-01-10
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factly_1131
https://factly.in/fact-check-has-india-been-attracted-more-fdi-in-the-last-few-years/
FDI equity flow has gone up by 47%.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.taxnotes.com/congressional-research-service-reports/corporate-taxation/crs-analyzes-corporate-base-erosion-policy-options/2015/05/16/14527386
Data on the foreign direct investment (FDI) positions of American companies are also analyzed. Examining FDI data allows for an indirect investigation into the degree of profit shifting. The FDI data show that the same seven tax haven countries accounted for nearly half (47%) of the worldwide FDI position of the United...
2015-05-05
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factly_1138
https://factly.in/video-of-a-bosnian-choirs-performance-is-falsely-shared-as-an-anthem-created-by-the-new-zealand-government/
This song is an anthem created by the New Zealand government
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-17
https://factly.in/video-of-a-bosnian-choirs-performance-is-falsely-shared-as-an-anthem-created-by-the-new-zealand-government/
This video is of a performance by a choir named ‘Fatih Sultan Mehmet Choir‘ at a concert held on 29 May 2011, in Turkey. It was part of a the choirs’ concert held in the Haiga Irene Musem, Istanbul. This choir is based out of Bosnia and not New Zealand and there is no credible information to prove the claim that it was...
2023-05-17
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factly_1138
https://factly.in/video-of-a-bosnian-choirs-performance-is-falsely-shared-as-an-anthem-created-by-the-new-zealand-government/
This song is an anthem created by the New Zealand government
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-17
https://lyricstranslate.com/en/new-zealand-national-anthem-god-defend-new-zeala.html
New Zealand National Anthem - God Defend New Zealand [Full Version] [...] New Zealand National Anthem - God Defend New Zealand [...] Translations of "New Zealand National..."
2022-01-03
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factly_1138
https://factly.in/video-of-a-bosnian-choirs-performance-is-falsely-shared-as-an-anthem-created-by-the-new-zealand-government/
This song is an anthem created by the New Zealand government
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-17
https://knowinsiders.com/new-zealands-national-anthems-full-lyrics-of-m-ori-english-versions-history-31809.html
New Zealand’s National Anthems: Full Lyrics of Māori, English Versions, History [...] God Defend New Zealand, Maori Aotearoa, one of the two national anthems of New Zealand (the other being God Save the Queen, national anthem of the United Kingdom). Thomas Bracken, who also offered a reward of £10 for the finest musica...
2023-03-05
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factly_1138
https://factly.in/video-of-a-bosnian-choirs-performance-is-falsely-shared-as-an-anthem-created-by-the-new-zealand-government/
This song is an anthem created by the New Zealand government
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-17
https://factly.in/video-of-a-bosnian-choirs-performance-is-falsely-shared-as-an-anthem-created-by-the-new-zealand-government/
A video of a song performance is circulating on social media, claiming that it features an anthem created by the New Zealand government and performed at a Church named ‘Abadala’. Let’s find out the authenticity of this claim through this fact-checking article. [...] Firstly, we thoroughly searched the internet with rel...
2023-05-22
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factly_1138
https://factly.in/video-of-a-bosnian-choirs-performance-is-falsely-shared-as-an-anthem-created-by-the-new-zealand-government/
This song is an anthem created by the New Zealand government
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-17
https://srilanka.factcrescendo.com/english/old-video-of-a-concert-from-turkey-viral-as-newzealand-governments-new-anthem-with-99-names-of-allah/
Old Video Of A Concert From Turkey Viral As NewZealand Government’s New Anthem With 99 Names Of Allah [...] Sharing this video, social media users are claiming that, "The New Zealand government created an "anthem" that was set to music and sung in front of thousands of people in Abadala church. It has 99 special names ...
2023-05-30
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factly_1145
https://factly.in/fact-check-how-true-are-government-claims-about-its-health-initiatives/
3000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras for cheaper medicines resulting in savings of around 50%.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-check-how-true-are-government-claims-about-its-health-initiatives/
The Government made certain claims about its health initiatives including the Ayushman Bharat scheme. Here is a fact check of these claims
2018-05-26
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factly_1145
https://factly.in/fact-check-how-true-are-government-claims-about-its-health-initiatives/
3000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras for cheaper medicines resulting in savings of around 50%.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-check-how-true-are-government-claims-about-its-health-initiatives/
The second claim is about setting up of ~3000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) for cheaper medicines resulting in savings of around 50%. According to the official government website, ‘Jan Aushadhi’ project was launched by Government of India in the year 2008 for providing quality medicines at affordable prices for all. The ...
2018-11-13
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factly_1145
https://factly.in/fact-check-how-true-are-government-claims-about-its-health-initiatives/
3000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras for cheaper medicines resulting in savings of around 50%.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://healthyindiachronicle.in/android-l-will-keep-your-secrets-safer/
Background: With a view to achieve the objective of making available quality generic medicines at affordable prices to all, ‘Jan Aushadhi Scheme’ was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India in November 2008 across the country. The Scheme is being implement...
2017-08-18
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factly_1163
https://factly.in/fact-check-has-the-allocation-for-scholarships-of-scs-obcs-increased/
Income eligibility has been raised from 2 lakh rupees to 2.5 lakh rupees for the pre-metric scholarship for SC students.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-check-has-the-allocation-for-scholarships-of-scs-obcs-increased/
One of the infographics uploaded by the government on the 48-months website makes certain claims about scholarships to students from the SC and OBC communities. This article is a fact check of the claims.
2018-05-26
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factly_1163
https://factly.in/fact-check-has-the-allocation-for-scholarships-of-scs-obcs-increased/
Income eligibility has been raised from 2 lakh rupees to 2.5 lakh rupees for the pre-metric scholarship for SC students.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.thehindu.com/business/budget/Tax-exemption-limit-raised-to-Rs.-2.5-lakhs/article11260896.ece
Salaried class has got something to cheer with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday raising tax exemption limit to Rs. 2.5 lakh from Rs. 2 lakh, providing a relief of Rs 5,000. "I propose not to make any changes in the tax rate. However, with the view to provide relief to small and marginal and senior citizen, I p...
2014-07-10
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factly_1163
https://factly.in/fact-check-has-the-allocation-for-scholarships-of-scs-obcs-increased/
Income eligibility has been raised from 2 lakh rupees to 2.5 lakh rupees for the pre-metric scholarship for SC students.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-check-has-the-allocation-for-scholarships-of-scs-obcs-increased/
The second claim is that income eligibility has been raised from Rs. 44,500 to Rs. 2.5 lakh rupees for the pre-matric scholarship for OBCs. The Ministry’s 2016-17 annual report mentions that the pre-matric scholarships are awarded to students belonging to OBCs whose parent’s income from all sources does not exceed Rs. ...
2018-11-01
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https://factly.in/fact-check-has-the-allocation-for-scholarships-of-scs-obcs-increased/
Income eligibility has been raised from 2 lakh rupees to 2.5 lakh rupees for the pre-metric scholarship for SC students.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in/SchemeData/SchemeData?str=E9DDFA703C38E51A2D3C3A162F4DE21D
System will suggest schemes to applicant only after filling up the profile to 100 % completeness and on the basis of Caste, Religion & Income. [...] This screen will display all the Post Metric schemes after clicked on All Schemes [...] Applicant can also view the Tentative benefits by clicking on Tentative benefits bu...
2017-10-07
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factly_1168
https://factly.in/white-house-twitter-handle-temporarily-followed-modi-and-indian-officials-during-trumps-2020-visit-later-unfollowed/
Apart from American officials and politicians, the official White House Twitter account follows only Indian Prime Minister Modi, the Indian President, and an Indian Embassy official
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-04-30
https://factly.in/white-house-twitter-handle-temporarily-followed-modi-and-indian-officials-during-trumps-2020-visit-later-unfollowed/
Currently, the official White House Twitter account does not follow any Indian official. Nevertheless, it did briefly follow PM Modi and other Indian officials during Trump’s 2020 visit to India to facilitate the retweeting of their messages in support of the trip. The account’s following list changes in response to ev...
2023-04-30
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https://factly.in/white-house-twitter-handle-temporarily-followed-modi-and-indian-officials-during-trumps-2020-visit-later-unfollowed/
Apart from American officials and politicians, the official White House Twitter account follows only Indian Prime Minister Modi, the Indian President, and an Indian Embassy official
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-04-30
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/here-s-why-white-house-unfollowed-twitter-accounts-of-india-s-pm-president-pmo-11588210118882.html
The White House Wednesday explained why its Twitter handle had 'unfollowed' the Twitter accounts of President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister's office, the Indian Embassy in the US, the US Embassy in India and the US Ambassador to India, Ken Juster. [...] During President Donald Trump'...
2020-04-30
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https://factly.in/white-house-twitter-handle-temporarily-followed-modi-and-indian-officials-during-trumps-2020-visit-later-unfollowed/
Apart from American officials and politicians, the official White House Twitter account follows only Indian Prime Minister Modi, the Indian President, and an Indian Embassy official
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-04-30
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/white-house-briefly-follows-twitter-accounts-of-host-country-during-presidential-visit-official/articleshow/75477591.cms
During President Donald Trump's visit to India in the last week of February, the official Twitter handle of the White House- @WhiteHouse- had started 'following' the accounts of President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister's office, the Indian Embassy in the US, the US Embassy in India an...
2020-04-30
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https://factly.in/white-house-twitter-handle-temporarily-followed-modi-and-indian-officials-during-trumps-2020-visit-later-unfollowed/
Apart from American officials and politicians, the official White House Twitter account follows only Indian Prime Minister Modi, the Indian President, and an Indian Embassy official
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-04-30
https://factly.in/white-house-twitter-handle-temporarily-followed-modi-and-indian-officials-during-trumps-2020-visit-later-unfollowed/
A video circulating on social media claims that the official White House Twitter account follows only 19 users, with 15 of them being American government officials and politicians. The remaining four, according to the claim, are official accounts of Indian Prime Minister Modi, the Indian President, an Indian Embassy of...
2023-05-08
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https://factly.in/the-union-government-is-not-offering-any-unemployment-allowance-under-the-scheme-pradhan-mantri-berojgari-bhatta-yojana/
Government is giving an allowance of Rs 3,000 per month to unemployed youth under the Pradhan Mantri Berojgari Bhatta Yojana
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-06
https://factly.in/the-union-government-is-not-offering-any-unemployment-allowance-under-the-scheme-pradhan-mantri-berojgari-bhatta-yojana/
Government of India is not running any scheme with the name Pradhan Mantri Berojgari Bhatta Yojana, providing unemployment allowance to the youth. PIB & Indian Cybercrime Coordination Center has declared the news circulating on social media about the unemployment allowance scheme as false and warned the public about de...
2023-07-06
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https://factly.in/the-union-government-is-not-offering-any-unemployment-allowance-under-the-scheme-pradhan-mantri-berojgari-bhatta-yojana/
Government is giving an allowance of Rs 3,000 per month to unemployed youth under the Pradhan Mantri Berojgari Bhatta Yojana
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-06
https://www.latestly.com/socially/social-viral/fact-check/unemployed-youth-to-receive-rs-6000-per-month-under-pradhan-mantri-berojgari-bhatta-yojana-government-debunks-fake-whatsapp-message-going-viral-on-social-media-4865146.html
A WhatApp message claiming that the government is giving an allowance of Rs 6,000 per month to unemployed youth under the Pradhan Mantri Berojgari Bhatta Yojana is going viral on social media. It must be noted that the viral WhatsApp message is fake. As per a fact conducted by PIB, the Government of India is not runnin...
2023-02-21
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https://factly.in/the-union-government-is-not-offering-any-unemployment-allowance-under-the-scheme-pradhan-mantri-berojgari-bhatta-yojana/
Government is giving an allowance of Rs 3,000 per month to unemployed youth under the Pradhan Mantri Berojgari Bhatta Yojana
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-06
https://zeenews.india.com/personal-finance/modi-govt-giving-monthly-allowance-of-rs-3500-to-unemployed-individuals-under-pradhan-mantri-berojgar-bhatta-yojana-know-truth-behind-viral-post-2403568.html
Modi govt giving monthly allowance of Rs 3,500 to unemployed individuals under Pradhan Mantri Berojgar Bhatta Yojana –Know truth behind viral post [...] - Government is giving Rs 3,500 monthly allowance? [...] New Delhi: A viral post has been circulating in the social media stating that the central government is giving...
2021-10-18
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https://factly.in/the-union-government-is-not-offering-any-unemployment-allowance-under-the-scheme-pradhan-mantri-berojgari-bhatta-yojana/
Government is giving an allowance of Rs 3,000 per month to unemployed youth under the Pradhan Mantri Berojgari Bhatta Yojana
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-06
https://factly.in/the-union-government-is-not-offering-any-unemployment-allowance-under-the-scheme-pradhan-mantri-berojgari-bhatta-yojana/
A message claiming that the government is giving an allowance of Rs 3,000 per month to unemployed youth under the Pradhan Mantri Berojgari Bhatta Yojana is being circulated on social media platforms. A post sharing this news outlines the requirements to be fulfilled to access the benefits provided by this program. Thro...
2023-07-13
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https://factly.in/the-union-government-is-not-offering-any-unemployment-allowance-under-the-scheme-pradhan-mantri-berojgari-bhatta-yojana/
Government is giving an allowance of Rs 3,000 per month to unemployed youth under the Pradhan Mantri Berojgari Bhatta Yojana
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-06
https://www.boomlive.in/fact-check/video-claiming-centre-giving-3k-to-unemployed-youth-in-india-is-misleading-24283
A video claiming that the Union government is providing an allowance of Rs 3,000 per month to the unemployed youth of India under the "Pradhan Mantri Berojgari Bhatta Yojana" is being widely shared on social media platforms. This is misleading. The Union government does not provide a nationwide scheme under the said ti...
2024-02-02
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https://factly.in/fact-check-how-true-are-government-claims-on-air-travel-udan/
Since independence, we had 75 operational airports, UDAN added 25 airports just since December 2016.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-check-how-true-are-government-claims-on-air-travel-udan/
An infographic published on the 48-Months portal of the Modi government makes certain claims about air travel and waterways. The following article is a fact check of the four claims made in this infographic.
2018-05-26
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https://factly.in/fact-check-how-true-are-government-claims-on-air-travel-udan/
Since independence, we had 75 operational airports, UDAN added 25 airports just since December 2016.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://travel.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/aviation/domestic/udan-that-changed-indias-aviation-landscape/104743920
Over the last six years, UDAN has brought about a massive transformation in the country’s aviation sector and boosted tourism, especially in remote areas. A total of 75 airports have been operationalised under UDAN out of which eight airports have been operationalised in the Northeast region. In its fifth phase now, bi...
2023-10-27
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https://factly.in/fact-check-how-true-are-government-claims-on-air-travel-udan/
Since independence, we had 75 operational airports, UDAN added 25 airports just since December 2016.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1971506
The Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) - UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik), a government-backed initiative to improve infrastructure and connectivity in India, especially in remote and underserved regions, completes six years. It is a vital component of India's National Civil Aviation Policy (NCAP) 2016, launched by the Mi...
2017-04-27
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factly_1189
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-prices-of-essential-medicines-operationalization-of-pharmacies-for-generic-drugs/
More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-prices-of-essential-medicines-operationalization-of-pharmacies-for-generic-drugs/
The BJP government published an infographic on the 48-months portal that makes claims about affordable healthcare, specifically about essential medicines. This article is a fact check of the claims.
2018-05-26
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https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-prices-of-essential-medicines-operationalization-of-pharmacies-for-generic-drugs/
More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1887730
With an objective of making quality generic medicines available at affordable prices to all, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India in November, 2008. The target of opening 3000 Kendras was achiev...
2022-01-01
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https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-prices-of-essential-medicines-operationalization-of-pharmacies-for-generic-drugs/
More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://retail.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/health-and-beauty/pharmacy/govt-vows-to-end-medicine-mafia-open-3k-jan-aushadhi-stores/57254083
New Delhi, Feb 10 () The government is committed to end domination of 'medicine mafia' in many parts of the country for which it will push for opening 3,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendra by March to provide quality drugs at affordable prices, Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister Ananth Kumar said today.New Delhi, Feb 10 () The gov...
2017-02-20
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https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-prices-of-essential-medicines-operationalization-of-pharmacies-for-generic-drugs/
More than 3000 stores of affordable medicines with PM bharatiya janaushadi kendras.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://theprint.in/india/governance/modi-vs-manmohan-who-did-a-better-job-providing-medicines-to-poor/51406/
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan to deliver affordable medicines to the public through the rebranded and relaunched Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is struggling to live up to its promise, with frequent product recalls and stock shortages hurting the availability of medicines and p...
2018-04-23
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https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-about-various-agriculture-related-funds-schemes/
Rs. 2000 crore for agri-market infrastructure fund set up.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-about-various-agriculture-related-funds-schemes/
The BJP government published an infographic on the 48-months portal that makes five claims about the budgetary allocations and outcomes of the agriculture sector. This article is a fact check of the claims.
2018-05-26
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https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-about-various-agriculture-related-funds-schemes/
Rs. 2000 crore for agri-market infrastructure fund set up.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://pib.gov.in/FactsheetDetails.aspx?Id=148596
Gramin Agricultural Market (GrAMs) [...] Inthe Union Budget 2018-19announcement it was stated that theexisting 22,000 rural haatswould be developed and upgradedinto Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs). In these GrAMs, physical infrastructure will be strengthened using MGNREGS and other Government Schemes.[i] [...] - Go...
2024-10-09
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https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-about-various-agriculture-related-funds-schemes/
Rs. 2000 crore for agri-market infrastructure fund set up.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1518563
Rs.2000 Crore fund to be set up for developing and upgrading agricultural marketing infrastructure in the 22000 grams and 585 APMCS [...] Shri Jaitley said that in the last Budget, the Government had announced strengthening of e-NAM and to expand coverage of e-NAM to 585 APMCs. Out of that, 470 APMCs have been connecte...
2018-02-01
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https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-about-various-agriculture-related-funds-schemes/
Rs. 2000 crore for agri-market infrastructure fund set up.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/budget-2018/2018/Feb/01/budget-2018-farmers-welcome-fixing-msp-at-15-times-of-production-cost-but-disappointed-over-no-lo-1766685.html
"The budget has been prepared with proper care," he said while pointing out the scheme to convert 22,000 Rural Haats into Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs) and government's plan to strengthen physical infrastructure using MGNREGA and other Government schemes. These GrAMs will be exempted from regulations of Agricultu...
2018-02-01
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https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-jan-suraksha/
More than 19 crore people have been insured against life and accident risk or ensured pension.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-jan-suraksha/
The government has published an infographic that makes certain claims about financial inclusion and insurance. Here is a fact check of these claims.
2018-05-26
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https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-jan-suraksha/
More than 19 crore people have been insured against life and accident risk or ensured pension.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-jan-suraksha/
The next claim is that social security has been made a nationwide phenomenon with Jan Suraksha. It also claims that more than 19 crore people have been insured against life and accident risk or ensured pension. As per an answer provided by the government in Lok Sabha, "Three social security schemes were launched in May...
2018-10-31
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https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-jan-suraksha/
More than 19 crore people have been insured against life and accident risk or ensured pension.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://irdai.gov.in/life3
There are 23 private sector Life Insurance companies in India. They are: [...] According to section 6 of Insurance Act 1938, no insurer carrying on the business of life insurance in India or after the commencement of the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 1999, shall be registered unless he has a paid-...
2015-09-28
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https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-fertilizer-production-price/
Department of Fertilizers has made it mandatory for all the indigenous producers of urea to produce 100% of their total production of subsidized urea as Neem Coated Urea (NCU)
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.10pointer.com/current-affairs/pm-pranam
Government Initiatives and Schemes - Neem Coating of Urea: The Department of Fertilizers (DoF) has made it mandatory for all the domestic producers to produce 100% urea as Neem Coated Urea (NCU). - New Urea Policy (NUP) 2015: Objectives of the policy are- - To maximize indigenous urea production. [...] - It aims at ens...
2022-09-20
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https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-fertilizer-production-price/
Department of Fertilizers has made it mandatory for all the indigenous producers of urea to produce 100% of their total production of subsidized urea as Neem Coated Urea (NCU)
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=159903
Neem Coated Urea in Rajya Sabha today, said that the Department of Agriculture, [...] Giving a background of the Neem Coating of urea in the country, the Minister informed that on 2nd June 2008, the Government had notified the policy for encouraging production and availability of fortified and coated fertilizers in the...
2017-03-24
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https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-fertilizer-production-price/
Department of Fertilizers has made it mandatory for all the indigenous producers of urea to produce 100% of their total production of subsidized urea as Neem Coated Urea (NCU)
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-fertilizer-production-price/
Fact: It is true that through a notification in May 2015, Department of Fertilizers has made it mandatory for all the indigenous producers of urea to produce 100% of their total production of subsidized urea as Neem Coated Urea (NCU). However, the impacts of this are not yet published by any government report/source. M...
2019-02-25
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https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-scholarship-to-persons-with-disability/
Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) established.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=127079
Setting up of India Sign Language Research and Training Centre The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the setting up of Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) as a Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The ISLRTC will be under the aegis of the ...
2015-09-22
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https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-scholarship-to-persons-with-disability/
Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) established.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/setting-up-of-india-sign-language-research-and-training-centre/
Setting up of India Sign Language Research and Training Centre 22 Sep, 2015 The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the setting up of Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) as a Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. The ISLRTC will be under the ...
2015-09-22
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https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-scholarship-to-persons-with-disability/
Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) established.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.blindwelfaresociety.in/blogs/indian-sign-language-research-and-training-centre-islrtc-promoting-accessibility-through-indian-sign-language
In a world where communication is key to inclusion and participation, the Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) stands as a beacon of hope and progress for the deaf community in India. Established to promote the use and development of Indian Sign Language (ISL), ISLRTC plays a pivotal role in enhan...
2024-07-13
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