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factly_1214
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://islrtc.nic.in/
Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre (ISLRTC) is an autonomous organization established under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860, (Registration Number S/1440/2016), under the aegis of Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, G...
2023-08-27
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factly_1222
factly_1222
https://factly.in/amartya-sen-never-held-a-position-at-visva-bharati-and-the-dispute-is-centred-around-his-ancestral-property/
Amartya Sen was involved in gross irregularities and land grab during his tenure at visva-Bharati university in West Bengal
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-04-24
https://factly.in/amartya-sen-never-held-a-position-at-visva-bharati-and-the-dispute-is-centred-around-his-ancestral-property/
Amartya Sen never held an official position at Visva-Bharati University, and the recent controversy between him and the university is related to a dispute over his ancestral property. Hence the claim made in the post is MISLEADING.
2023-04-24
False
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factly_1222
https://factly.in/amartya-sen-never-held-a-position-at-visva-bharati-and-the-dispute-is-centred-around-his-ancestral-property/
Amartya Sen was involved in gross irregularities and land grab during his tenure at visva-Bharati university in West Bengal
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-04-24
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/measure-amartya-sens-santiniketan-plot-to-settle-row-visva-bharati-to-bengal-government-2353653
Kolkata: Amid the controversy over Nobel laureate Amartya Sen's family being in "illegal" possession of land in Visva-Bharati campus, the central university on Saturday demanded that the West Bengal government measure the plot to resolve the issue. [...] A controversy had erupted on December 24 last year, the day Prime...
2021-01-17
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factly_1222
https://factly.in/amartya-sen-never-held-a-position-at-visva-bharati-and-the-dispute-is-centred-around-his-ancestral-property/
Amartya Sen was involved in gross irregularities and land grab during his tenure at visva-Bharati university in West Bengal
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-04-24
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kolkata/surprised-at-the-mindset-of-visva-bharati-authorities-says-amartya-sen-on-allegations-of-land-grab/article66436949.ece
Amidst the ongoing controversy at Visva Bharati University where the University had accused Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen of land grab, Professor Sen on Thursday said that he was surprised at the mind-set of the authorities of the Central University. [...] "The allegation of unauthorised occupation of the land of Visva-Bh...
2023-01-27
False
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factly_1224
factly_1224
https://factly.in/fake-alert-message-alleging-contamination-of-cool-drinks-with-ebola-virus-is-falsely-attributed-to-hyderabad-police/
Hyderabad Police warned the public against contamination of cool drinks with the Ebola virus
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-05
https://factly.in/fake-alert-message-alleging-contamination-of-cool-drinks-with-ebola-virus-is-falsely-attributed-to-hyderabad-police/
Neither the Hyderabad police nor the Government of India has issued any such advisory alerting about the contamination of cool drinks with Ebola virus. This has been confirmed by clarifications from both the Hyderabad police and PIB. Additionally, there are no reports suggesting such contamination. Hence, the claim mad...
2023-07-05
False
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factly_1224_ret_b7_gn
factly_1224
https://factly.in/fake-alert-message-alleging-contamination-of-cool-drinks-with-ebola-virus-is-falsely-attributed-to-hyderabad-police/
Hyderabad Police warned the public against contamination of cool drinks with the Ebola virus
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-05
https://newsmeter.in/fact-check/hyderabad-police-warning-on-ebola-contaminated-cold-drinks-is-fake-714792
Fact Check: Hyderabad police warning on ebola-contaminated cold drinks is fake [...] The viral advisory reads, "Please forward it to all friends information has been given by Hyderabad police all over India. Please do not drink any cold drink like Maaza, Fanta, 7up, Coca-Cola, Mountain dew Pepsi etc. For next few days ...
2023-07-10
False
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true
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factly_1224_ret_b9_gn
factly_1224
https://factly.in/fake-alert-message-alleging-contamination-of-cool-drinks-with-ebola-virus-is-falsely-attributed-to-hyderabad-police/
Hyderabad Police warned the public against contamination of cool drinks with the Ebola virus
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-05
https://www.telugupost.com/english-factcheck/ghmc-warning-public-against-consumption-of-cool-drinks-is-fake-1520348
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has warned the public against drinking cool drinks contaminated with Ebola virusFact : [...] An image with text in Telugu looking like a statement from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation, Hyderabad, Telangana is in wide circulation claiming that the corporation issued an...
2024-02-13
False
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true
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factly_1224_ret_bn_g0
factly_1224
https://factly.in/fake-alert-message-alleging-contamination-of-cool-drinks-with-ebola-virus-is-falsely-attributed-to-hyderabad-police/
Hyderabad Police warned the public against contamination of cool drinks with the Ebola virus
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-05
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/times-fact-check/news/fact-check-did-hyderabad-police-claim-soft-drinks-contain-ebola-virus/articleshow/69650217.cms
CLAIM A viral message on WhatsApp claims that Hyderabad Police warned the public against consuming any "soft drink" because an employee working for one of these companies added his blood contaminated by [...] Besides this, no other credible news report about a factory worker adding Ebola-contaminated blood in soft drin...
2019-06-04
False
false
true
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factly_1224_ret_bn_g9
factly_1224
https://factly.in/fake-alert-message-alleging-contamination-of-cool-drinks-with-ebola-virus-is-falsely-attributed-to-hyderabad-police/
Hyderabad Police warned the public against contamination of cool drinks with the Ebola virus
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-05
https://www.thequint.com/news/webqoof/hyderabad-police-issue-warning-about-ebola-virus-in-cold-drinks-fact-check
A set of images is circulating on social media with the claim that Hyderabad police has issued a warning to not drink cold drinks like Fanta, Pepsi, Coke, etc in the upcoming days as they are contaminated with the Ebola virus. "Please forward to your friends. Instructions have been issued to all of India on behalf of t...
2019-07-16
False
false
true
insufficient-neutral
factly_155
factly_155
https://factly.in/fact-check-was-the-winter-session-of-parliament-postponed-during-upa-rule/
The Winter Session of Parliament postponed in 2011 during UPA rule
Arun Jaitley
2017-11-20
https://factly.in/fact-check-was-the-winter-session-of-parliament-postponed-during-upa-rule/
While Sonia Gandhi accused the government of postponing the parliament session for a state election, Arun Jaitley hit back saying the Congress did the same in 2011. Is it true that the parliament session was postponed in 2011? Here is a Fact Check.
2017-11-20
False
true
true
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factly_155_ret_b11_gn
factly_155
https://factly.in/fact-check-was-the-winter-session-of-parliament-postponed-during-upa-rule/
The Winter Session of Parliament postponed in 2011 during UPA rule
Arun Jaitley
2017-11-20
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/winter-session-of-parliament-upa-govt-last-chance-for-key-legislations-219707-2013-12-04
Winter session of Parliament: UPA govt's last chance for key legislations [...] The winter session of Parliament beginning on Thursday could well be the UPA government's last chance to get its key legislations through with the Lok Sabha elections barely six months away. The opposition is expected to seek to corner the ...
2013-12-04
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factly_155
https://factly.in/fact-check-was-the-winter-session-of-parliament-postponed-during-upa-rule/
The Winter Session of Parliament postponed in 2011 during UPA rule
Arun Jaitley
2017-11-20
https://www.deccanherald.com/india/winter-session-embarrassed-upa-government-2466094
<p>Though not a washout as compared to last year, the winter session of parliament (Nov 22-Dec 29) proved to be an embarrassment for the United Progressive Alliance government in more ways than one. <br /><br /></p>.<p>Starting with the fiasco over decision to allow foreign equity in multi-brand retail, stalled by ally...
2011-12-30
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factly_155_ret_b8_gn
factly_155
https://factly.in/fact-check-was-the-winter-session-of-parliament-postponed-during-upa-rule/
The Winter Session of Parliament postponed in 2011 during UPA rule
Arun Jaitley
2017-11-20
https://www.deccanherald.com/india/winter-session-december-upa-did-2035047
<p class="bodytext">The government will call the Winter Session of Parliament in December and its dates will be announced soon, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar said on Tuesday while citing precedents during the UPA rule to reject the Congress' allegations of "delay".</p>.<p class="bodytext">Kumar said the o...
2017-11-21
False
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true
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factly_1553
factly_1553
https://factly.in/old-images-of-congress-top-leaders-and-partymen-in-jubilant-mood-are-being-circulated-with-false-claims/
Congress Party is celebrating after China blocked India’s bid to designate Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist in the UN Security Council.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-03-14
https://factly.in/old-images-of-congress-top-leaders-and-partymen-in-jubilant-mood-are-being-circulated-with-false-claims/
Pictures in the post are old images which correspond to the Congress party‘s celebrations after its victory on different occasions. Hence the claim mentioned in the post is FALSE.
2019-03-14
False
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true
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factly_1553_ret_b15_gn
factly_1553
https://factly.in/old-images-of-congress-top-leaders-and-partymen-in-jubilant-mood-are-being-circulated-with-false-claims/
Congress Party is celebrating after China blocked India’s bid to designate Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist in the UN Security Council.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-03-14
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/china-extends-veto-on-india-s-move-for-un-blacklisting-of-jaish-chief-masood-azhar/story-Ut9sxWSJGQJb5Rc70cIweM.html
China blocks India’s move to ban Jaish chief Masood Azhar, again China said on Saturday its technical hold on India’s move to get Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar designated as a terrorist by the United Nations has "been extended", days before the expiry of the hold. Ties between India and China are s...
2016-10-02
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factly_1553_ret_b6_gn
factly_1553
https://factly.in/old-images-of-congress-top-leaders-and-partymen-in-jubilant-mood-are-being-circulated-with-false-claims/
Congress Party is celebrating after China blocked India’s bid to designate Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist in the UN Security Council.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-03-14
https://www.timesnownews.com/international/article/masood-azhar-unsc-listing-live-as-global-terrorist-jaish-e-mohammad-chief-ban-news-status-china-india-pakistan/382116
United Nations: In a major jolt to peace and counter-terrorism operations in the Indian sub-continent, China on Wednesday blocked India's bid to designate Jaish-e-Mohammed terror chief Masood Azhar as a 'global terrorist' for the fourth time. China put a technical hold on a proposal in the UN Security Council to ban hi...
2019-03-14
False
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factly_1553_ret_bn_g1
factly_1553
https://factly.in/old-images-of-congress-top-leaders-and-partymen-in-jubilant-mood-are-being-circulated-with-false-claims/
Congress Party is celebrating after China blocked India’s bid to designate Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist in the UN Security Council.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-03-14
https://factly.in/old-images-of-congress-top-leaders-and-partymen-in-jubilant-mood-are-being-circulated-with-false-claims/
A post containing few pics of Congress top leaders and party men in jubilant mood are being circulated on Facebook. The post contained the narration that Congress Party is celebrating China‘s blockade of India‘s bid to designate Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist in the UN Security Council. Let’s...
2019-03-16
False
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factly_1553_ret_bn_g14
factly_1553
https://factly.in/old-images-of-congress-top-leaders-and-partymen-in-jubilant-mood-are-being-circulated-with-false-claims/
Congress Party is celebrating after China blocked India’s bid to designate Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist in the UN Security Council.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-03-14
https://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/states/jandk/terrorist_outfits/jaish_e_mohammad_TL.htm
JeM, designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation in 2001, has at least several hundred armed supporters - including a large cadre of former HuM members - located in Pakistan, southern Kashmir and Doda regions and in the Valley. [...] June 6: From a confidential cable dated August 21, 2009 sent by the American Embass...
2001-06-01
False
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factly_1579
factly_1579
https://factly.in/no-evidence-to-suggest-the-wearing-of-magnetic-rings-aids-weight-loss/
JANSIO Threanic Triple-Spin Ring would help in substantial weight loss
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-01-24
https://factly.in/no-evidence-to-suggest-the-wearing-of-magnetic-rings-aids-weight-loss/
There is no evidence to suggest that magnetic rings, or similar magnetic devices, aid in weight loss. Also, according to Federal Trade Commission, ‘Nothing you can wear or apply to your skin will cause you to lose weight’. Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE.
2023-01-24
False
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factly_1579_ret_b12_gn
factly_1579
https://factly.in/no-evidence-to-suggest-the-wearing-of-magnetic-rings-aids-weight-loss/
JANSIO Threanic Triple-Spin Ring would help in substantial weight loss
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-01-24
https://fortyreviews.com/jansio-ring-reviews/
Threanic Triple-Spin Ring is soft on all skin types. [...] The premium material of the Jansio Threanic triple-spin ring makes it the best. It is gentle on the skin and never bends or breaks. One can wear it for years without it tarnishing. You can move and pin the beads for ideal relief. Explore More: Goddard Store Rev...
2022-12-30
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factly_1579
https://factly.in/no-evidence-to-suggest-the-wearing-of-magnetic-rings-aids-weight-loss/
JANSIO Threanic Triple-Spin Ring would help in substantial weight loss
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-01-24
https://factly.in/no-evidence-to-suggest-the-wearing-of-magnetic-rings-aids-weight-loss/
A Facebook post promoting the product ‘JANSIO Threanic Triple-Spin Ring’ is being shared on social media claiming that wearing the ring would cause substantial weight loss. Let’s verify the claim made in the post. [...] The product website claims that the ring is entirely magnetized and the electromagnetic charge relea...
2023-02-13
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factly_1579_ret_b5_gn
factly_1579
https://factly.in/no-evidence-to-suggest-the-wearing-of-magnetic-rings-aids-weight-loss/
JANSIO Threanic Triple-Spin Ring would help in substantial weight loss
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-01-24
https://www.planetofreviews.com/jansio-ring/
Jansio Ring is a a triple fidget ring that claims to reduces panic attacks makes your nerves calm. It is made with premium titanium and embed with natural selenite stone, which effectively release powerful mineral elements to your body. Jansio Threanic Triple Fidget Ring is using a new-technology, a Japanese medical de...
2022-11-08
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factly_1579_ret_b9_gn
factly_1579
https://factly.in/no-evidence-to-suggest-the-wearing-of-magnetic-rings-aids-weight-loss/
JANSIO Threanic Triple-Spin Ring would help in substantial weight loss
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-01-24
https://panamfixtures.com/best-jansio-rings-weight-loss/
GEOBY JANSIO Threanic Triple-Spin Ring (Adjustable Ring), Threanic Triple-Spin Ring, JANSIO Ring For Weight Loss, JANSIO Rings, Feelief Zirconica Triple Fidget Ring, Open Anti Anxiety Ring (C) [...] ACTION 1. Fidget Toy JANSIO Threanic Triple-Spin Ring JANSIO Triple Spin Ring for Weight Loss,Feelief Zirconica Triple Fi...
2023-11-27
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factly_1600
factly_1600
https://factly.in/the-picture-showing-rahul-gandhi-mamata-banerjee-with-the-pak-pm-and-its-army-chief-is-a-photoshopped-one/
ongress President Rahul Gandhi and his party leaders Shatrughan Sinha, Navjot Singh Sidhu and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee are in the same pic with Pakistan’s PM Imran Khan and its Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-07
https://factly.in/the-picture-showing-rahul-gandhi-mamata-banerjee-with-the-pak-pm-and-its-army-chief-is-a-photoshopped-one/
The original photo of the picture posted can be seen in the article of the news agency ‘ARY NEWS’. The photo is from the meeting of Pakistan Army Chief with its PM Imran Khan to discuss their country’s security-related matters. No Indian political leader can be seen in the original pic. So, the claim made in the post i...
2019-04-07
False
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factly_1600_ret_b16_gn
factly_1600
https://factly.in/the-picture-showing-rahul-gandhi-mamata-banerjee-with-the-pak-pm-and-its-army-chief-is-a-photoshopped-one/
ongress President Rahul Gandhi and his party leaders Shatrughan Sinha, Navjot Singh Sidhu and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee are in the same pic with Pakistan’s PM Imran Khan and its Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-07
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/lok-sabha-elections-2019-shatrughan-sinha-heads-to-congress-says-im-a-supporter-of-nehru-gandhis-2014243
Shatrughan Sinha's meeting with Rahul Gandhi confirmed what had been brewing for days. (PTI) Highlights - Shatrughan Sinha met Congress President Rahul Gandhi - Rahul Gandhi was very encouraging and positive: Shatrughan Sinha - I consider Nehru-Gandhis nation builder: Shatrughan Sinha New Delhi: Actor-turned-politician...
2019-03-28
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factly_1600_ret_bn_g0
factly_1600
https://factly.in/the-picture-showing-rahul-gandhi-mamata-banerjee-with-the-pak-pm-and-its-army-chief-is-a-photoshopped-one/
ongress President Rahul Gandhi and his party leaders Shatrughan Sinha, Navjot Singh Sidhu and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee are in the same pic with Pakistan’s PM Imran Khan and its Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-07
https://factly.in/the-picture-showing-rahul-gandhi-mamata-banerjee-with-the-pak-pm-and-its-army-chief-is-a-photoshopped-one/
A post with the picture showing Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, Navjot Sidhu and Shatrughan Sinha with the Pak PM and its Army Chief is being shared by many Facebook users. In the post, it was written that voting for Congress was like voting for Pakistan. Let’s try to analyze the authenticity of the picture posted. [......
2019-04-12
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factly_1600_ret_bn_g2
factly_1600
https://factly.in/the-picture-showing-rahul-gandhi-mamata-banerjee-with-the-pak-pm-and-its-army-chief-is-a-photoshopped-one/
ongress President Rahul Gandhi and his party leaders Shatrughan Sinha, Navjot Singh Sidhu and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee are in the same pic with Pakistan’s PM Imran Khan and its Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-07
https://www.siasat.pk/threads/photoshopped-image-shows-rahul-gandhi-mamata-banerjee-with-pak-pm-army-chief-indian-media.685441/
An image of Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan interacting with the country’s army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa is being circulated on social media. Congress leaders Shatrughan Sinha and Navjot Singh Sidhu, West Bengal CM Mamta Banerjee and Congress president Rahul Gandhi can also be seen in the photograph, sitting in a co...
2019-04-09
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factly_1601
factly_1601
https://factly.in/how-true-are-the-claims-about-the-pradhan-mantri-surakshit-matritva-abhiyan/
More than 6 lakh high risk pregnancies identified under Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/how-true-are-the-claims-about-the-pradhan-mantri-surakshit-matritva-abhiyan/
The government made four claims about the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA). How true are these claims?
2018-05-26
True
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factly_1601
https://factly.in/how-true-are-the-claims-about-the-pradhan-mantri-surakshit-matritva-abhiyan/
More than 6 lakh high risk pregnancies identified under Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/how-true-are-the-claims-about-the-pradhan-mantri-surakshit-matritva-abhiyan/
The first claim is that the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) was ‘launched to ensure good health of mother and child’. [...] The fourth claim is that "More than 6 lakh high risk pregnancies identified’. One of the critical components of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan is identification an...
2019-04-15
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factly_1601
https://factly.in/how-true-are-the-claims-about-the-pradhan-mantri-surakshit-matritva-abhiyan/
More than 6 lakh high risk pregnancies identified under Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1506011
Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan-PMSMA - The program aims to provide assured, comprehensive and quality antenatal care, free of cost, universally to all pregnant women on the 9th of every month. PMSMA guarantees a minimum package of antenatal care services to women in their 2nd / 3rd trimesters of pregnancy at...
2016-04-01
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factly_1601_ret_bn_g3
factly_1601
https://factly.in/how-true-are-the-claims-about-the-pradhan-mantri-surakshit-matritva-abhiyan/
More than 6 lakh high risk pregnancies identified under Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-about-welfare-benefits-to-pregnant-women/
According to the official website, ‘the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan has been launched by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India. The program aims to provide assured, comprehensive and quality antenatal care, free of cost, universally to all pregnant women on the 9th of every ...
2019-04-04
True
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factly_1628
factly_1628
https://factly.in/both-these-images-show-cleaning-by-indian-railways-under-the-current-nda-government/
mages showing the technological upgrades in the Indian Railways before and after the BJP government in the country
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-01-08
https://factly.in/both-these-images-show-cleaning-by-indian-railways-under-the-current-nda-government/
Both the pictures shared in the post were taken in 2020 during the BJP government in the country. The first picture shows railway staff cleaning a platform at the Howrah Junction railway station after the nearly seven-week lockdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020. The other photo shows the staff cleaning a platform...
2023-01-08
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factly_1628
https://factly.in/both-these-images-show-cleaning-by-indian-railways-under-the-current-nda-government/
mages showing the technological upgrades in the Indian Railways before and after the BJP government in the country
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-01-08
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/how-digitalisation-in-transforming-the-indian-railways/article33002982.ece
The staff in the Indian rail network are using various innovative technological solutions to improve efficiency, ranging from customer service to maintenance and repair work. Having a workforce management platform helps the staff to plan and schedule processes in a planner software for control over the entire workforce...
2020-11-02
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https://factly.in/both-these-images-show-cleaning-by-indian-railways-under-the-current-nda-government/
mages showing the technological upgrades in the Indian Railways before and after the BJP government in the country
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-01-08
https://zeenews.india.com/railways/how-has-technology-changed-the-indian-railways-and-made-it-better-explained-2450156.html
How has technology changed the Indian Railways and made it better – Explained [...] Indian Railways, the world's third-largest train network, has experienced considerable expansion and change since its founding in 1853. The industry's brains have shown great achievements in the fields of speedier services and passenger...
2022-04-02
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https://factly.in/both-these-images-show-cleaning-by-indian-railways-under-the-current-nda-government/
mages showing the technological upgrades in the Indian Railways before and after the BJP government in the country
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-01-08
https://factly.in/both-these-images-show-cleaning-by-indian-railways-under-the-current-nda-government/
A collage of images is being shared on social media claiming it to be pictures comparing the technological advancements in the Indian Railways before and after the BJP government in the country. The first photo shows railway staff cleaning a platform manually using mops, whereas, the second picture shows the staff usin...
2023-01-11
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factly_1629
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-in-establishment-of-aiims-addition-of-medical-seats/
20 new super specialty AIIMS – like hospitals being set up
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2019-04-01
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-in-establishment-of-aiims-addition-of-medical-seats/
The BJP government published an infographic on the 48-months portal with claims about hospitals and doctors. This article is a fact check of the claims.
2019-04-01
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factly_1629
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-in-establishment-of-aiims-addition-of-medical-seats/
20 new super specialty AIIMS – like hospitals being set up
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2019-04-01
https://www.buddy4study.com/article/govt-approves-plan-to-set-up-20-aiims-upgrade-73-medical-colleges-across-india
In what can be called a major boost to the healthcare infrastructure and health education in the country, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a plan to set up 20 super-speciality All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and also to upgrade of 73 medical colleges. [...] "Under this (PMSSY), we are going to se...
2022-12-11
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factly_1629
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-in-establishment-of-aiims-addition-of-medical-seats/
20 new super specialty AIIMS – like hospitals being set up
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2019-04-01
https://www.projectstoday.com/News/Union-Cabinet-nod-for-setting-of-20-AIIMS-like-hospitals
The Union Cabinet has given nod for setting up 20 super-speciality All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIM S)-- like hospitals and also upgradation of 73 medical colleges at a cost of Rs 14,832 crore. [...] The construction of the new AIIMS will be fully funded by the Central government. It will also bear the op...
2018-05-03
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factly_1629
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-in-establishment-of-aiims-addition-of-medical-seats/
20 new super specialty AIIMS – like hospitals being set up
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2019-04-01
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-in-establishment-of-aiims-addition-of-medical-seats/
The annual report (2017-18) of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) states that ‘the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) has been launched with the objective of correcting regional imbalances in the availability of affordable/reliable tertiary healthcare services and to also augment facilities fo...
2019-04-01
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factly_1629
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-in-establishment-of-aiims-addition-of-medical-seats/
20 new super specialty AIIMS – like hospitals being set up
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2019-04-01
https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/cabinet-approves-establishment-of-two-new-aiims-at-tamil-nadu-telangana-under-pradhan-mantri-swasthya-suraksha-yojana/
• Each new AIIMS will have 15-20 Super Specialty Departments. [...] Establishment of new AIIMS involves creation of Hospital, Teaching Block for medical & nursing courses, residential complex and allied facilities/services, broadly on the pattern of AIIMS, New Delhi and other six new AIIMS taken up under Phase-I of PMS...
2018-12-17
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factly_164
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-about-schemes-for-farmers/
12.68 crore soil health cards have been distributed. This is the combined population of Germany and Spain.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-about-schemes-for-farmers/
In an infographic published by the government on the 48-months portal, there are three claims related to the goal of doubling farmer’s incomes. The claims pertain to the soil health cards, e-NAM and farm credit. The following article is a fact check of these claims.
2018-05-26
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factly_164
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-about-schemes-for-farmers/
12.68 crore soil health cards have been distributed. This is the combined population of Germany and Spain.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.policycircle.org/economy/soil-health-card-scheme-11-69-crore-cards-distributed-in-two-years/
The Union government has distributed 11.69 crore soil health cards in the last two years under a scheme that enables the country’s farmers to understand the soil health parameters and improve productivity. The soil health card scheme was launched by the Narendra Modi government to tackle a fall in soil nutrients. The u...
2020-02-05
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factly_1640
https://factly.in/claim-that-an-auto-driver-was-allegedly-attacked-over-voting-for-bjp-in-karnataka-is-false/
An auto driver was thrashed for voting for the BJP in the recently held assembly elections in Karnataka
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-16
https://factly.in/claim-that-an-auto-driver-was-allegedly-attacked-over-voting-for-bjp-in-karnataka-is-false/
The auto driver in question is Harish Rao Gorpade, and the incident occurred in Shimoga. Initial news reports on this incident suggested that a group of strangers attacked Harish for voting for the BJP. However, Harish later clarified to the media that his friends had actually damaged his auto after a confrontation at ...
2023-05-16
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factly_1640
https://factly.in/claim-that-an-auto-driver-was-allegedly-attacked-over-voting-for-bjp-in-karnataka-is-false/
An auto driver was thrashed for voting for the BJP in the recently held assembly elections in Karnataka
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-16
https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=1205431&u=mp-muslim-woman-thrashed-brutally-by-relatives-for-voting-for-bjp
BHOPAL: A Muslim woman was thrashed by relatives brutally for voting for the party of her preference in the recently concluded elections. The incident took place in Barkheda Hasan village in Sehore district and the victim was identified as Samina. According to reports, it was Samina’s brother-in-law Javed Khan who unle...
2023-12-09
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factly_1640
https://factly.in/claim-that-an-auto-driver-was-allegedly-attacked-over-voting-for-bjp-in-karnataka-is-false/
An auto driver was thrashed for voting for the BJP in the recently held assembly elections in Karnataka
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-16
https://factly.in/claim-that-an-auto-driver-was-allegedly-attacked-over-voting-for-bjp-in-karnataka-is-false/
A viral video circulating on social media claims that an auto driver and his auto in Karnataka were physically attacked for voting for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the recent assembly elections in the state. In this fact-check article, we will examine the authenticity of this claim. [...] Fact: The auto driver i...
2023-05-17
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https://factly.in/claim-that-an-auto-driver-was-allegedly-attacked-over-voting-for-bjp-in-karnataka-is-false/
An auto driver was thrashed for voting for the BJP in the recently held assembly elections in Karnataka
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-16
https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/opinion/bypoll-results-the-party-is-about-to-end-for-bjp-and-probably-end-badly
The Karnataka elections was a national spectacle, at least in the English media. But, realistically, why should a voter in say, West Bengal or Bihar care about state elections in Karnataka? For one, all elections have now been ‘nationalised’, due to the inordinate amount of time that Prime Minister Modi spends on elect...
2018-06-01
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factly_1640
https://factly.in/claim-that-an-auto-driver-was-allegedly-attacked-over-voting-for-bjp-in-karnataka-is-false/
An auto driver was thrashed for voting for the BJP in the recently held assembly elections in Karnataka
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-16
https://www.nationalheraldindia.com/national/congress-files-police-complaint-against-mha-shah-for-promoting-enmity-and-hatred
"If the Congress comes to power, dynastic politics will be at an all-time high and Karnataka will be afflicted with riots," the Home Minister had said. [...] "Wantonly making provocative statements, promoting enmity, hatred, and ill-will between different groups and classes, making deliberate and knowingly false statem...
2023-04-27
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factly_1642
https://factly.in/fact-checking-governments-claims-on-labour-welfare/
The payment of wages (amendment) act 2017 is empowering workers
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-checking-governments-claims-on-labour-welfare/
The BJP government published an infographic on the 48-months portal that makes three claims about ensuring labour welfare. This article is a fact check of the claims.
2018-05-26
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factly_1642
https://factly.in/fact-checking-governments-claims-on-labour-welfare/
The payment of wages (amendment) act 2017 is empowering workers
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://prsindia.org/billtrack/prs-products/prs-bill-summary-2781
The Payment of Wages (Amendment) Bill, 2017 - The Payment of Wages (Amendment) Bill, 2017 was introduced in Lok Sabha on February 3, 2017 by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr. Bandaru Dattatreya. The Bill amends the Payment of Wages Act, 1936. - The Bill replaces the Payment of Wages Ordinance, 2016 which was p...
2017-02-03
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factly_1642
https://factly.in/fact-checking-governments-claims-on-labour-welfare/
The payment of wages (amendment) act 2017 is empowering workers
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://prsindia.org/billtrack/the-payment-of-wages-amendment-bill-2017
Labour - The Payment of Wages (Amendment) Bill, 2017 was introduced in Lok Sabha on February 3, 2017 by the Minister of Labour and Employment, Mr. Bandaru Dattatreya. The Bill amends the Payment of Wages Act, 1936. - The Bill replaces the Payment of Wages Ordinance, 2016 which was promulgated on December 28, 2016. [......
2024-10-09
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factly_1642
https://factly.in/fact-checking-governments-claims-on-labour-welfare/
The payment of wages (amendment) act 2017 is empowering workers
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.citehr.com/579478-payment-wages-amendment-act-2017-pdf-download.html
The Payment of Wages (Amendment) Act, 2017 has been passed on 15th Feb, 2017, with retrospective effect (w.e.f. 28th day of December, 2016.) by repealing Payment of Wages (Amendment) Ordinance, 2016. The Payment of Wages (Amendment) Ordinance, 2016 was passed on 28th December, 2016, which contains same provisions which...
2017-10-10
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factly_1643
https://factly.in/tweet-degrading-congress-pm-candidate-rahul-gandhi-by-british-nationalist-is-from-a-fake-twitter-account/
A British nationalist and student of politics who covers the Indian elections, Mr. Brandon Davies claimed on Twitter that upon his analysis of 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 elections, he could say that he had never seen a PM Candidate as stupid as Rahul Gandhi.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-02
https://factly.in/tweet-degrading-congress-pm-candidate-rahul-gandhi-by-british-nationalist-is-from-a-fake-twitter-account/
The man in the picture is a British sailor, George Mills. He died in a yacht accident that happened in South Africa on February 2, 2016. So, the recent tweet regarding Rahul Gandhi is from a fake twitter account created on the name of Brandon Davies using the pic of George Mills in its profile. Hence, the claim is FALS...
2019-04-02
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factly_1643
https://factly.in/tweet-degrading-congress-pm-candidate-rahul-gandhi-by-british-nationalist-is-from-a-fake-twitter-account/
A British nationalist and student of politics who covers the Indian elections, Mr. Brandon Davies claimed on Twitter that upon his analysis of 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 elections, he could say that he had never seen a PM Candidate as stupid as Rahul Gandhi.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-02
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahatma_Gandhi
It is alarming and also nauseating to see Mr Gandhi, a seditious Middle Temple lawyer, now posing as a fakir of a type well known in the East, striding half-naked up the steps of the Vice-regal palace....to parley on equal terms with the representative of the King-Emperor.[138] [...] Gandhi was the leading genius of th...
2024-10-08
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factly_1643
https://factly.in/tweet-degrading-congress-pm-candidate-rahul-gandhi-by-british-nationalist-is-from-a-fake-twitter-account/
A British nationalist and student of politics who covers the Indian elections, Mr. Brandon Davies claimed on Twitter that upon his analysis of 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 elections, he could say that he had never seen a PM Candidate as stupid as Rahul Gandhi.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-02
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_Indian_general_election
Prime Minister candidate: Manmohan Singh (Indian National Congress (INC)) [...] - ^ "Indian election statistics astonish British MPs". samaylive.com. 4 June 2009. Archived from the original on 9 June 2009. Retrieved 13 June 2009. [...] - ^ "India party declares PM candidate". BBC News. 11 December 2007. Archived from t...
2009-04-16
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factly_1643
https://factly.in/tweet-degrading-congress-pm-candidate-rahul-gandhi-by-british-nationalist-is-from-a-fake-twitter-account/
A British nationalist and student of politics who covers the Indian elections, Mr. Brandon Davies claimed on Twitter that upon his analysis of 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 elections, he could say that he had never seen a PM Candidate as stupid as Rahul Gandhi.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-02
https://factly.in/tweet-degrading-congress-pm-candidate-rahul-gandhi-by-british-nationalist-is-from-a-fake-twitter-account/
Several Facebook users are publishing posts embedding a tweet from a person named Brandon Davies, who describes himself as a British nationalist and student of politics covering the Indian elections. Let’s try to analyze the claims made in the post.The archived version of the post can be seen here. [...] Fact: The man ...
2019-04-03
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factly_1643_ret_bn_g13
factly_1643
https://factly.in/tweet-degrading-congress-pm-candidate-rahul-gandhi-by-british-nationalist-is-from-a-fake-twitter-account/
A British nationalist and student of politics who covers the Indian elections, Mr. Brandon Davies claimed on Twitter that upon his analysis of 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 elections, he could say that he had never seen a PM Candidate as stupid as Rahul Gandhi.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-02
https://groups.google.com/g/soc.culture.indian.karnataka/c/4Z2Xk6EqVG0/m/v5fzhSA0wCoJ
Epilogue -- [We need better statesmanship than Mr. Gandhi and Mr. [...] Gandhi could be so blind as not to see how Mr. Jinnah's influence over the Muslim masses has been growing day by day, and how he has engaged himself in mobilizing all his forces for battle. Never before was Mr. [...] Rahul Gandhi’s willingness to w...
2010-03-09
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factly_1650
https://factly.in/no-ratan-tata-did-not-comment-on-the-raising-modis-popularity-after-the-pulwama-attack/
Ratan Tata: “In a country, if Prime Minister’s popularity increases due to the death of 65 soldiers, then nobody can save that country from getting destroyed”
FACEBOOK POST
2019-03-21
https://factly.in/no-ratan-tata-did-not-comment-on-the-raising-modis-popularity-after-the-pulwama-attack/
The tweet attributed to Ratan Tata is from a fake Twitter handle. Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE.
2019-03-21
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factly_1650_ret_b0_gn
factly_1650
https://factly.in/no-ratan-tata-did-not-comment-on-the-raising-modis-popularity-after-the-pulwama-attack/
Ratan Tata: “In a country, if Prime Minister’s popularity increases due to the death of 65 soldiers, then nobody can save that country from getting destroyed”
FACEBOOK POST
2019-03-21
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratan_Tata
Ratan Naval Tata (born 28 December 1937) is an Indian industrialist, philanthropist and former chairman of Tata Sons. He was a chairman of the Tata Group from 1990 to 2012, and interim chairman from October 2016 through February 2017. He continues to head its charitable trusts.[2][3] In 2008, he received the Padma Vibh...
2024-09-22
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factly_1650
https://factly.in/no-ratan-tata-did-not-comment-on-the-raising-modis-popularity-after-the-pulwama-attack/
Ratan Tata: “In a country, if Prime Minister’s popularity increases due to the death of 65 soldiers, then nobody can save that country from getting destroyed”
FACEBOOK POST
2019-03-21
https://factly.in/no-ratan-tata-did-not-comment-on-the-raising-modis-popularity-after-the-pulwama-attack/
A post is being shared on Facebook by some users claiming that Ratan Tata has commented on the increase in Modi’s popularity in the country after the Pulwama attack. Let’s try to analyze the claim made in the post.
2019-03-22
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factly_1650
https://factly.in/no-ratan-tata-did-not-comment-on-the-raising-modis-popularity-after-the-pulwama-attack/
Ratan Tata: “In a country, if Prime Minister’s popularity increases due to the death of 65 soldiers, then nobody can save that country from getting destroyed”
FACEBOOK POST
2019-03-21
https://groups.google.com/g/soc.culture.tamil/c/TUurq5QFw6M
God save this country. [...] Ravin 6 hours ago [...] Get rid of them to save the country.
2010-10-02
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factly_1650
https://factly.in/no-ratan-tata-did-not-comment-on-the-raising-modis-popularity-after-the-pulwama-attack/
Ratan Tata: “In a country, if Prime Minister’s popularity increases due to the death of 65 soldiers, then nobody can save that country from getting destroyed”
FACEBOOK POST
2019-03-21
https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/document/cia-rdp65-00756r000500130067-0
Minister after the death of neck and deep-set eyes.
2016-12-19
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factly_1666
factly_1666
https://factly.in/viral-letter-does-not-mention-all-kukis-in-manipur-as-refugees-from-myanmar/
Kuki tribes living in Manipur came from the Burma (Myanmar) as refugees and were later granted ST (Scheduled Tribe) quota in India in 1968
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-23
https://factly.in/viral-letter-does-not-mention-all-kukis-in-manipur-as-refugees-from-myanmar/
The letter does not mention the entire Kukis in Manipur as refugees. Previous letters related to the viral letter indicate that the District Commissioner of Manipur was implementing the humanitarian aid provided by the Indian Government to the Kukis of Myanmar, who were forced to flee to Manipur in 1967 during the Khad...
2023-07-23
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factly_1666_ret_b3_gn
factly_1666
https://factly.in/viral-letter-does-not-mention-all-kukis-in-manipur-as-refugees-from-myanmar/
Kuki tribes living in Manipur came from the Burma (Myanmar) as refugees and were later granted ST (Scheduled Tribe) quota in India in 1968
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-23
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kukis-fight-for-land-and-identity/article66980855.ece
The Kukis are an ethnic group including multiple tribes originally inhabiting the Northeastern States of India, including Manipur, Mizoram and Assam; parts of Burma (now Myanmar), and Sylhet district and Chittagong hill tracts of Bangladesh. Zooming out into the present, when the State of Manipur has been the epicentre...
2023-06-18
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factly_1666
https://factly.in/viral-letter-does-not-mention-all-kukis-in-manipur-as-refugees-from-myanmar/
Kuki tribes living in Manipur came from the Burma (Myanmar) as refugees and were later granted ST (Scheduled Tribe) quota in India in 1968
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-23
https://ukhrultimes.com/kuki-research-forum-kurf-on-objective-historical-position-of-the-kukis-in-manipur/
The central argument we put forward for those ‘hate mongers’ and the public is that the Kukis of Manipur are indigenous peoples of the state and not refugees or foreigners, as we are made to believe. There are ample historical and archaeological evidences to indicate the Kukis lived in their current area and state sinc...
2024-03-01
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factly_1666
https://factly.in/viral-letter-does-not-mention-all-kukis-in-manipur-as-refugees-from-myanmar/
Kuki tribes living in Manipur came from the Burma (Myanmar) as refugees and were later granted ST (Scheduled Tribe) quota in India in 1968
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-23
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/the-history-of-the-kuki-insurgency-in-manipur/article65143720.ece
The Kukis are an ethnic group including multiple tribes originally inhabiting the North-Eastern states of India such as Manipur, Mizoram and Assam; parts of Burma (now Myanmar), and Sylhet district and Chittagong hill tracts of Bangladesh. While Kuki is not a term coined by the ethnic group itself, the tribes associate...
2022-03-02
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factly_1666
https://factly.in/viral-letter-does-not-mention-all-kukis-in-manipur-as-refugees-from-myanmar/
Kuki tribes living in Manipur came from the Burma (Myanmar) as refugees and were later granted ST (Scheduled Tribe) quota in India in 1968
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-23
https://factly.in/viral-letter-does-not-mention-all-kukis-in-manipur-as-refugees-from-myanmar/
An image of a letter dated 1968 is currently being widely shared on social media platforms, claiming to show that the Kuki tribes living in Manipur came from the neighbouring country Burma (Myanmar) as refugees and were later granted ST (Scheduled Tribe) quota in India in 1968, allowing them to enjoy various advantages...
2023-07-27
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factly_1667
factly_1667
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-over-construction-of-road-tunnels-bridges/
India’s longest road tunnel, the Chenani – Nashri tunnel in Jammu is constructed
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-over-construction-of-road-tunnels-bridges/
The BJP government published an infographic on the 48-months portal that makes three claims about the tunnels and bridges in India constructed during the 48 months of the government. This article is a fact check of these claims.
2018-05-26
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factly_1667
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-over-construction-of-road-tunnels-bridges/
India’s longest road tunnel, the Chenani – Nashri tunnel in Jammu is constructed
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.carandbike.com/news/chenani-nashri-highway-tunnel-10-things-to-know-about-indias-longest-road-tunnel-1676237
At 9.2 km, the 'Chenani-Nashri Highway Tunnel' is the longest road tunnel in the country and is located at an elevation of 1200 meters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the highway tunnel today. [...] - The 'Chenani-Nashri Highway Tunnel' is not only India's longest highway tunnel but also Asia's longest bi...
2017-04-02
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https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-over-construction-of-road-tunnels-bridges/
India’s longest road tunnel, the Chenani – Nashri tunnel in Jammu is constructed
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://mastercivilengineer.com/indias-longest-road-tunnel-chenani-nashri-tunnel/
The Chenani – Nashri Tunnel (also known as Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel) is India’s longest road tunnel completed in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir. The 9.2 km long road tunnel is a major road tunnel project in Northern India and the biggest of the country which includes (9 km Main Tunnel + 9 km Escape...
2020-09-08
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https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-over-construction-of-road-tunnels-bridges/
India’s longest road tunnel, the Chenani – Nashri tunnel in Jammu is constructed
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-over-construction-of-road-tunnels-bridges/
The first claim is that India’s longest road tunnel, ‘the Chenani-Nashri tunnel in Jammu’ has been constructed. The annual report of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (2017-18) states that, ‘2017 is the year when engineering marvels like the Dhola Sadiya Bridge in Assam and Chenani Nashri tunnel in Jammu and ...
2018-12-19
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https://factly.in/no-it-is-not-hindus-who-have-the-highest-fertility-rate-across-all-religious-groups/
‘Hindus have the highest fertility rate in World’
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-04-20
https://factly.in/no-it-is-not-hindus-who-have-the-highest-fertility-rate-across-all-religious-groups/
According to studies conducted by Pew research organisation, globally Muslims have the highest fertility rate of any religious group, with an average of 2.9 children per woman, followed by Christians at 2.6 children per woman. Hindus and Jews, stand next with a fertility rate of 2.3 per woman, just below the global ave...
2023-04-20
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https://factly.in/no-it-is-not-hindus-who-have-the-highest-fertility-rate-across-all-religious-groups/
‘Hindus have the highest fertility rate in World’
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-04-20
https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2015/04/02/hindus/
With a Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 2.4 children per woman, Hindus have about the same fertility levels as the world’s overall population (2.5) in the 2010-2015 period. Global fertility among Hindus is above the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman (the number considered necessary to maintain a stable populatio...
2015-04-02
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https://factly.in/no-it-is-not-hindus-who-have-the-highest-fertility-rate-across-all-religious-groups/
‘Hindus have the highest fertility rate in World’
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-04-20
https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2015/04/02/religious-projections-2010-2050/
Globally, Muslims have the highest fertility rate, an average of 3.1 children per woman – well above replacement level (2.1), the minimum typically needed to maintain a stable population.6 Christians are second, at 2.7 children per woman. Hindu fertility (2.4) is similar to the global average (2.5). Worldwide, Jewish f...
2015-04-02
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https://factly.in/no-it-is-not-hindus-who-have-the-highest-fertility-rate-across-all-religious-groups/
‘Hindus have the highest fertility rate in World’
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-04-20
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-58595040
All religious groups in India have shown major declines in fertility rates, a study from Pew Research Center has found. [...] Muslims still have the highest fertility rate (2.6 children per woman in 2015) among the major religious groups, followed by Hindus (2.1). Jains have the lowest fertility rate at 1.2. The study ...
2021-09-21
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https://factly.in/no-it-is-not-hindus-who-have-the-highest-fertility-rate-across-all-religious-groups/
‘Hindus have the highest fertility rate in World’
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-04-20
https://factly.in/no-it-is-not-hindus-who-have-the-highest-fertility-rate-across-all-religious-groups/
A social media post that claims that ‘Hindus have the highest fertility rate in World’ is being widely circulated. Through this article let’s fact-check the claim made in the post. [...] Hindus and Jews, stand next with a fertility rate of 2.3 per woman, just below the global average of 2.4. This implies that contrary ...
2023-05-01
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https://factly.in/an-old-lok-adalat-order-is-being-circulated-as-recent-and-generalized-court-ruling/
A recent judgement by an Indian Court allows both the wife and girlfriend to live in the same house
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-25
https://factly.in/an-old-lok-adalat-order-is-being-circulated-as-recent-and-generalized-court-ruling/
The post has been circulating since 2013, and it refers to a specific case that was resolved during a Lok Adalat proceeding in Khandwa district, Madhya Pradesh. The case involved a man, his wife, and his live-in partner. The Lok Adalat judge resolved the dispute by ordering the man to spend alternate fortnights with hi...
2023-05-25
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factly_1680
https://factly.in/an-old-lok-adalat-order-is-being-circulated-as-recent-and-generalized-court-ruling/
A recent judgement by an Indian Court allows both the wife and girlfriend to live in the same house
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-25
https://bnblegal.com/article/rights-of-a-woman-in-a-live-in-relationship-in-india-legal-status-and-landmark-judgments/
Definitely, these couples have few rights or you can say the female partners in these relationships have certain rights. As the Indian judiciary recognises live-in relationships, it ensures protection to the parties in such cohabitations. These rights are provided in order to address the intimate partner violence which...
2023-08-12
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https://factly.in/an-old-lok-adalat-order-is-being-circulated-as-recent-and-generalized-court-ruling/
A recent judgement by an Indian Court allows both the wife and girlfriend to live in the same house
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-25
https://blog.ipleaders.in/landmark-supreme-court-judgments-concerning-legal-standing-live-relationships/
In India, live-in relationships are not only discouraged but also are not accepted by the members of society due to the sophisticated culture. The parents of a couple may also not allow for such a relationship, and may not allow the couple to reside in the same house. The couples also face issues when they seek residen...
2021-08-31
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factly_1680
https://factly.in/an-old-lok-adalat-order-is-being-circulated-as-recent-and-generalized-court-ruling/
A recent judgement by an Indian Court allows both the wife and girlfriend to live in the same house
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-25
https://www.scconline.com/blog/post/2021/12/30/live-in-relationships-social-myths-legal-realities-and-the-way-forward/
In Indian culture, practice of two individuals (heterosexual) "living together" has existed since time immemorial. However, concubines were kept by men apart from their formally wedded wives for the sole purpose of entertainment and relaxation. After Independence, bigamy was outlawed in India in line with the secular f...
2021-12-30
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https://factly.in/these-statements-of-support-for-adanis-mumbai-airport-acquisition-were-not-made-by-subramanian-swamy/
Subramanian Swamy stating that Adani did not acquire the 74% shares of Mumbai Airport from the Indian government, but instead purchased them from multiple foreign partners who Congress sold in 2006
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-02-19
https://factly.in/these-statements-of-support-for-adanis-mumbai-airport-acquisition-were-not-made-by-subramanian-swamy/
These statements were not made by Dr Subramanian Swamy. In fact, Swami accused Adani of not repaying the loans and using nepotism to obtain stake in Mumbai Airport. Also, Adani Group has 74% stake in Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, post the stake purchase transaction, with 50.5% being bought...
2023-02-19
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https://factly.in/these-statements-of-support-for-adanis-mumbai-airport-acquisition-were-not-made-by-subramanian-swamy/
Subramanian Swamy stating that Adani did not acquire the 74% shares of Mumbai Airport from the Indian government, but instead purchased them from multiple foreign partners who Congress sold in 2006
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-02-19
https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/adani-group-takes-over-mumbai-airport-management-1827777-2021-07-14
Adani Group takes over Mumbai airport management, now controls 33% of India's air cargo traffic The Adani Group has formally taken over the management of the Mumbai International Airport from the controls of the GVK Group. [...] Adani Group will have 74% stake in Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airpo...
2021-07-14
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https://factly.in/these-statements-of-support-for-adanis-mumbai-airport-acquisition-were-not-made-by-subramanian-swamy/
Subramanian Swamy stating that Adani did not acquire the 74% shares of Mumbai Airport from the Indian government, but instead purchased them from multiple foreign partners who Congress sold in 2006
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-02-19
https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/adani-group-acquires-74-per-cent-stake-in-mumbai-international-airport-120083100215_1.html
Home / Companies / News / Adani Group acquires 74 per cent stake in Mumbai International Airport Adani Group acquires 74 per cent stake in Mumbai International Airport [...] The Gautam Adani-led Adani group has acquired a 74 per cent stake in Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), a joint venture between the Airp...
2020-09-01
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https://factly.in/these-statements-of-support-for-adanis-mumbai-airport-acquisition-were-not-made-by-subramanian-swamy/
Subramanian Swamy stating that Adani did not acquire the 74% shares of Mumbai Airport from the Indian government, but instead purchased them from multiple foreign partners who Congress sold in 2006
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-02-19
https://factly.in/these-statements-of-support-for-adanis-mumbai-airport-acquisition-were-not-made-by-subramanian-swamy/
A social media post featuring an image of former BJP MP Dr. Subramanian Swamy claims that he made a statement regarding Adani’s Mumbai Airport acquisition. The post alleges that Swamy said, "The truth is that Adani did not buy these 74% shares from the Indian government but bought 74% from multiple foreign partners whi...
2023-02-27
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factly_1696
https://factly.in/rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act/
The types of disabilities have been increased from the existing 7 to 21.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://taxguru.in/corporate-law/salient-features-of-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-bill-2016-passed-by-parliament.html
ii. The types of disabilities have been increased from existing 7 to 21 and the Central Government will have the power to add more types of disabilities. The 21 disabilities are given below:- 1. Blindness 2. Low-vision 3. Leprosy Cured persons 4. Hearing Impairment (deaf and hard of hearing) 5. Locomotor Disability 6. ...
2022-06-08
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https://factly.in/rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act/
The types of disabilities have been increased from the existing 7 to 21.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.livelaw.in/salient-features-rights-persons-disabilities-rpwd-bill/
Addressing a Press Conference on the occasion of "International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd December)" Thaawarchand Gehlot, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment has said that in the "Rights of Persons With Disabilities (RPWD) Bill, the Disability has been defined based on an evolving and dynamic concept...
2016-12-03
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https://factly.in/rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act/
The types of disabilities have been increased from the existing 7 to 21.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://vikaspedia.in/social-welfare/differently-abled-welfare/policies-and-standards/rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act-2016/
- The types of disabilities have been increased from existing 7 to 21 and the Central Government will have the power to add more types of disabilities. The 21 disabilities are given below:- - Physical Disability - Locomotor Disability - Leprosy Cured Person - Cerebral Palsy - Dwarfism - Muscular Dystrophy - Acid Attack...
2022-09-01
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https://factly.in/rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act/
The types of disabilities have been increased from the existing 7 to 21.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://pib.gov.in/newsite/printrelease.aspx?relid=155592
The types of disabilities have been increased from existing 7 to 21 and the Central Government will have the power to add more types of disabilities. The 21 disabilities are given below:- 1. [...] Specific Learning Disability have been added for the first time. Acid Attack Victims have been included. Dwarfism, muscular...
2016-12-14
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https://factly.in/both-the-variants-of-rs-500-notes-are-valid-and-acceptable-its-just-a-printing-defect/
The Rs.500 note with green security thread closer to Mahatma Gandhi picture is a fake note
FACEBOOK POST
2018-12-31
https://factly.in/both-the-variants-of-rs-500-notes-are-valid-and-acceptable-its-just-a-printing-defect/
Both the variants of Rs. 500 notes shown in the image are acceptable. RBI Spokesperson clarified that the variation in the notes is due to defect in printing and people can freely accept both variants. Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE.
2018-12-31
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https://factly.in/both-the-variants-of-rs-500-notes-are-valid-and-acceptable-its-just-a-printing-defect/
The Rs.500 note with green security thread closer to Mahatma Gandhi picture is a fake note
FACEBOOK POST
2018-12-31
https://factly.in/both-the-variants-of-rs-500-notes-are-valid-and-acceptable-its-just-a-printing-defect/
Accept only the note where the green security thread is near to RBI Governor’s signature. Fact: Both the variants of Rs. 500 notes shown in the image are acceptable. RBI Spokesperson clarified that the variation in the notes is due to defect in printing and people can freely accept both variants. Hence the claim made i...
2019-04-22
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factly_1697
https://factly.in/both-the-variants-of-rs-500-notes-are-valid-and-acceptable-its-just-a-printing-defect/
The Rs.500 note with green security thread closer to Mahatma Gandhi picture is a fake note
FACEBOOK POST
2018-12-31
https://www.jagranjosh.com/general-knowledge/security-features-of-indian-currency-notes-1531736583-1
The security thread appears to the left of the Mahatma's portrait. Security thread has a plain, non-readable fully embedded security thread. But since October 2000, the Rs.2000 notes contain a readable, windowed security thread alternately visible on the obverse with the inscriptions ‘Bharat’ (in Hindi), ‘2000’ and ‘RB...
2018-07-16
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https://factly.in/both-the-variants-of-rs-500-notes-are-valid-and-acceptable-its-just-a-printing-defect/
The Rs.500 note with green security thread closer to Mahatma Gandhi picture is a fake note
FACEBOOK POST
2018-12-31
https://www.rbi.org.in/commonman/English/Currency/Scripts/SecurityFeatures.aspx
Security thread: Rs.1000 notes introduced in October 2000 contain a readable, windowed security thread alternately visible on the obverse with the inscriptions ‘Bharat’ (in Hindi), ‘1000’ and ‘RBI’, but totally embedded on the reverse. The Rs.500 and Rs.100 notes have a security thread with similar visible features and...
2000-01-01
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https://factly.in/both-the-variants-of-rs-500-notes-are-valid-and-acceptable-its-just-a-printing-defect/
The Rs.500 note with green security thread closer to Mahatma Gandhi picture is a fake note
FACEBOOK POST
2018-12-31
https://newschecker.in/fact-check/are-these-%E2%82%B9500-notes-fake-no-viral-claim-is-fabricated/
Claim ₹500 notes, which have the green security thread closer to Mahatma Gandhi’s portrait are fake. Only those which feature the windowed security thread closer to the RBI Governor’s signature are authentic. In order to verify the authenticity of the claim, Newschecker conducted a keyword search of the words ‘₹500 not...
2022-08-13
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factly_1708
https://factly.in/wikileaks-list-of-black-money-holders-in-swiss-bank-is-a-fake-one/
WikiLeaks has published the 1st list of black money holders in Swiss banks.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-01-07
https://factly.in/wikileaks-list-of-black-money-holders-in-swiss-bank-is-a-fake-one/
WikiLeaks has never published the list of Indians who have stashed their money in Swiss banks. Hence, the claim stands FALSE.
2019-01-07
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factly_1708
https://factly.in/wikileaks-list-of-black-money-holders-in-swiss-bank-is-a-fake-one/
WikiLeaks has published the 1st list of black money holders in Swiss banks.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-01-07
https://digiteye.in/viral-list-of-black-money-holding-accounts-in-swiss-bank-is-fake/
Various posts on social media claim that WikiLeaks has released the "first list" of black money holders in Swiss Bank. The post is going viral on all social media platforms. DigitEye Team also received the message on its Whatsapp fact-checking number. The list contains 24 names — Sonia Gandhi, A Raja, Rahul Gandhi, Sha...
2020-12-28
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factly_1708
https://factly.in/wikileaks-list-of-black-money-holders-in-swiss-bank-is-a-fake-one/
WikiLeaks has published the 1st list of black money holders in Swiss banks.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-01-07
https://wikileaks.org/gifiles/docs/70/703306_india-swizerland-black-money-trail-2nd-list-of-indian-swiss.html
INDIA/SWIZERLAND-- Black money trail: 2nd list of Indian Swiss accounts to be shared [...] TNN | Sep 14, 2011, 11.11AM IST http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Black-money-trail-2nd-list-of-Indian-Swiss-accounts-to-be-shared/articleshow/9977871.cms NEW DELHI: A second list containing names of Indians, who have stas...
2013-02-20
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factly_1708
https://factly.in/wikileaks-list-of-black-money-holders-in-swiss-bank-is-a-fake-one/
WikiLeaks has published the 1st list of black money holders in Swiss banks.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-01-07
https://groups.google.com/g/yeida/c/V2gxTIXY-sQ
(See attached file: List of Black Money Holders from Wiki
2011-08-08
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https://factly.in/waterjets-use-abrasive-materials-such-as-garnet-along-with-water-to-effectively-cut-through-hard-substances/
By subjecting water to immense pressure and directing it through a minuscule nozzle, it can effectively cut through the hardest materials, including rocks, metals, bulletproof glass, and even diamonds
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-04
https://factly.in/waterjets-use-abrasive-materials-such-as-garnet-along-with-water-to-effectively-cut-through-hard-substances/
While pure waterjet cutting can be used to cut softer materials, abrasive waterjet cutting is required to cut through harder substances such as metals and ceramics. This is because abrasive particles like garnet or aluminium oxide are added to the high-pressure water stream, which increases the cutting force and allows...
2023-05-04
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https://factly.in/waterjets-use-abrasive-materials-such-as-garnet-along-with-water-to-effectively-cut-through-hard-substances/
By subjecting water to immense pressure and directing it through a minuscule nozzle, it can effectively cut through the hardest materials, including rocks, metals, bulletproof glass, and even diamonds
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-04
https://factly.in/waterjets-use-abrasive-materials-such-as-garnet-along-with-water-to-effectively-cut-through-hard-substances/
A video demonstrating waterjet cutting technology has been widely shared on social media, claiming that with significant pressure applied to water and forced through a tiny nozzle, it can slice through even the hardest materials, such as rocks, bulletproof glass, iron, and diamonds. Let’s examine the accuracy of the cl...
2023-05-15
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https://factly.in/waterjets-use-abrasive-materials-such-as-garnet-along-with-water-to-effectively-cut-through-hard-substances/
By subjecting water to immense pressure and directing it through a minuscule nozzle, it can effectively cut through the hardest materials, including rocks, metals, bulletproof glass, and even diamonds
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-04
https://www.britannica.com/science/high-pressure-phenomena
high-pressure phenomena, changes in physical, chemical, and structural characteristics that matter undergoes when subjected to high pressure. Pressure thus serves as a versatile tool in materials research, and it is especially important in the investigation of the rocks and minerals that form the deep interior of the E...
1998-08-23
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https://factly.in/waterjets-use-abrasive-materials-such-as-garnet-along-with-water-to-effectively-cut-through-hard-substances/
By subjecting water to immense pressure and directing it through a minuscule nozzle, it can effectively cut through the hardest materials, including rocks, metals, bulletproof glass, and even diamonds
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-04
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-osuniversityphysics/chapter/14-6-bernoullis-equation/
Calculating Pressure: A Fire Hose Nozzle [...] Water pressure inside a hose nozzle can be less than atmospheric pressure due to the Bernoulli effect. Explain in terms of energy how the water can emerge from the nozzle against the opposing atmospheric pressure. [...] What is the pressure drop due to the Bernoulli Effect...
2016-01-01
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