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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.elev8premier.com/glass-blowing-process/glass-blowing-terminologies/
This is a machine that holds a diamond blade used to cut very hard materials such as tile and glass. These are best to always run with water to keep the dust down and to keep the blade and material cool as it is cut. The finer the grit on the blade, the finer the cut will be. Some blades are so clean they do not boil w...
2018-02-20
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factly_1725
factly_1725
https://factly.in/rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act/
Speech and language disability and specific learning disability have been added for the first time.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act/
In an infographic published by the government, certain claims were made regarding provisions of the ‘Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act’. Here is a fact check of those claims.
2018-05-26
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factly_1725
https://factly.in/rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act/
Speech and language disability and specific learning disability have been added for the first time.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.asha.org/advocacy/idea/04-law-specific-ld/
''(A) IN GENERAL.–The term 'specific learning disability' means a disorder in 1 or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, which disorder may manifest itself in the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or do mathematical calc...
1997-01-01
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factly_1725
https://factly.in/rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act/
Speech and language disability and specific learning disability have been added for the first time.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.uwo.ca/fhs/lwm/news/2022/02_16_DLDSLD.html
- Developmental Language Disorder and Specific Learning Disorder - Co-occurrence of DLD and Specific Learning Disorder - Overlaps between DLD and Specific Learning Disorder - Key Differences between DLD and Specific Learning Disorder - Educational Identification, Labels, Exceptionalities, Disabilities - Specific Learni...
2022-02-16
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factly_1725
https://factly.in/rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act/
Speech and language disability and specific learning disability have been added for the first time.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s44217-024-00112-y
For the first time since 1980 (i.e., DSM-3), the DSM-5 integrated Specific Learning Disorders under one label instead of retaining the separate disorders: reading disorder, writing disorder, and mathematics disorder. There is considerable variability both within and between these classifications, a lack of isolated neu...
2024-03-31
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factly_1725_ret_bn_g1
factly_1725
https://factly.in/rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-act/
Speech and language disability and specific learning disability have been added for the first time.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Special-Education/Connecticut-IEP-Manual/Section-1-Demographics-Participants-Amendment-Details-Recommendations
Specific Learning Disability (SLD) Under IDEA, "Specific Learning Disability (SLD) means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself in the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or to ...
2016-01-01
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factly_1743
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-over-schemes-for-ensuring-quality-of-life-to-women/
3.8 crore poor women provided with free LPG connections, target raised to 8 crore.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2018/apr/18/kerala-indian-oil-corporation-to-rope-in-more-women-beneficiaries-for-lpg-connection-1802936.html
The meetings are aimed at creating awareness among women on the benefits of cooking with LPG in place of the conventional firewood. Kerala has achieved 99.89 per cent LPG penetration and leads the country in use of LPG for domestic cooking. Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, the government has given 3.8 crore LPG...
2018-04-18
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factly_1743_ret_b9_gn
factly_1743
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-over-schemes-for-ensuring-quality-of-life-to-women/
3.8 crore poor women provided with free LPG connections, target raised to 8 crore.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1525181
The Government has launched Pradhan Mantri LPG Panchayat which is an interactive communication platform for rural LPG users on various subjects like safe usage of LPG, its benefit to environment, women empowerment and women health, and also use the forum to motivate the consumers to use LPG regularly as a clean cooking...
2018-03-19
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factly_1743_ret_bn_g0
factly_1743
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-over-schemes-for-ensuring-quality-of-life-to-women/
3.8 crore poor women provided with free LPG connections, target raised to 8 crore.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-over-schemes-for-ensuring-quality-of-life-to-women/
The first claim is that the government is ‘Ensuring smoke free lives for every Indian family through Ujjwala Yojana’. It says 3.8 crore poor women were provided with free LPG connections and that the target was raised to 8 crore. As per the website of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), the scheme aims to safegua...
2018-11-12
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factly_1743_ret_bn_g1
factly_1743
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-over-schemes-for-ensuring-quality-of-life-to-women/
3.8 crore poor women provided with free LPG connections, target raised to 8 crore.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.drharshvardhan.com/my-years-with-the-government
The initiative was launched on January 05, 2015 with an objective to provide people with affordable energy efficient appliances across the country. More than 29.83 crore LED bulbs were distributed in just four years, saving Rs. 15,497 crores per year for the people. [...] The Union Cabinet launched the Pradhan Mantri U...
2020-01-01
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factly_1749
factly_1749
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-higher-education/
Numerous universities, 7 IITs, 7 IIMs, 14 IIITs, 1 NIT, 103 KVs and 62 Navodaya Vidyalayas established and have started functioning.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-higher-education/
In an infographic published by the government on the 48-months portal, there are three claims relating to education in the country. This article is a fact check of the claims.
2018-05-26
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factly_1749
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-higher-education/
Numerous universities, 7 IITs, 7 IIMs, 14 IIITs, 1 NIT, 103 KVs and 62 Navodaya Vidyalayas established and have started functioning.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/7-iits-7-iims-5000-atal-tinkering-labs-among-new-educational-institutions-coming-up-president-ram-nath-kovind-1444299-2019-02-01
7 IITs, 7 IIMs, 5000 Atal Tinkering Labs among new educational institutions coming up: President Ram Nath Kovind 103 Kendriya Vidyalayas, Eklavya Model Awasiya Vidyalayas in all talukas having a majority tribal population and 62 new Navodaya Vidyalayas are also on the cards in an effort to improve India's education sys...
2019-02-01
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factly_1749_ret_bn_g0
factly_1749
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-higher-education/
Numerous universities, 7 IITs, 7 IIMs, 14 IIITs, 1 NIT, 103 KVs and 62 Navodaya Vidyalayas established and have started functioning.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-higher-education/
The first claim of the government is that numerous universities, 7 IITs, 7 IIMs, 14 IIITs, 1 NIT, 103 KVs and 62 Navodaya Vidyalayas have been established and have started functioning. [...] The Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme provides for opening of one Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in each district of the country. 62 ne...
2018-12-15
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factly_1756_ret_b19_gn
factly_1756
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-mgnregs/
Highest ever participation of women in 2016-17 at 56%
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.bls.gov/opub/reports/womens-databook/2016/
Over the past 70 years, women’s participation in labor force activities has greatly expanded. Immediately following World War II, less than one-third of women were in the labor force. However, women soon began to participate in greater numbers, and their labor force participation rose rapidly from the 1960s through t...
2017-04-04
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factly_1779
factly_1779
https://factly.in/the-video-does-not-show-congress-mla-asif-khan-arguing-with-the-police-in-madhya-pradesh-during-rahul-gandhis-yatra/
A Congress MLA misbehaved with the police when he was stopped by the police while chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans as part of a Rahul Gandhi’s program in Madhya Pradesh
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-06-21
https://factly.in/the-video-does-not-show-congress-mla-asif-khan-arguing-with-the-police-in-madhya-pradesh-during-rahul-gandhis-yatra/
This incident took place in Shaheen Bhag, Delhi, in November 2022 and not in Madhya Pradesh during a program of Rahul Gandhi. The police arrested former Congress MLA Asif Mohammad Khan for misbehaving with police officers on confronting him for holding a meeting without permission. The Shaheen Bhag police registered a ...
2023-06-21
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factly_1779_ret_b0_gn
factly_1779
https://factly.in/the-video-does-not-show-congress-mla-asif-khan-arguing-with-the-police-in-madhya-pradesh-during-rahul-gandhis-yatra/
A Congress MLA misbehaved with the police when he was stopped by the police while chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans as part of a Rahul Gandhi’s program in Madhya Pradesh
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-06-21
https://dfrac.org/en/2023/10/14/fact-check-old-video-of-former-congress-mla-goes-viral-with-misleading-claim/
A video has been widely shared on social media platforms with the claim that the condition of police personnel who stopped a Karnataka Congress leader from raising the Pakistan Zindabad slogan was worsened adding: if Congress‘ reign comes, there will be an outcry in the entire country. [...] A user named Indian at Hear...
2023-10-14
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factly_1779_ret_b1_gn
factly_1779
https://factly.in/the-video-does-not-show-congress-mla-asif-khan-arguing-with-the-police-in-madhya-pradesh-during-rahul-gandhis-yatra/
A Congress MLA misbehaved with the police when he was stopped by the police while chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans as part of a Rahul Gandhi’s program in Madhya Pradesh
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-06-21
https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/delhi-news/delhi-congress-mcd-candidate-s-father-asif-khan-who-allegedly-abused-cop-arrested-101669448710083.html
The incident happened when Asif Mohammad Khan, a former Congress MLA, was addressing a gathering near a mosque in Shaheen Bagh along with supporters. A Delhi Police constable asked Asif if he has prior permission for the gathering from the Election Commission. Former Congress MLA Asif Mohammad Khan, whose daughter Arib...
2022-11-26
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factly_1779_ret_b6_gn
factly_1779
https://factly.in/the-video-does-not-show-congress-mla-asif-khan-arguing-with-the-police-in-madhya-pradesh-during-rahul-gandhis-yatra/
A Congress MLA misbehaved with the police when he was stopped by the police while chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans as part of a Rahul Gandhi’s program in Madhya Pradesh
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-06-21
https://www.indiatoday.in/cities/bengaluru/story/arvind-nimbavali-apology-daughter-vvip-arrogance-abused-police-media-1960647-2022-06-10
BJP MLA Aravind Limbavali apologised after his daughter misbehaved with the media and police officials when she was stopped for flouting traffic rules. BJP MLA Aravind Limbavali has extended his apology to the media and police officials on behalf of his daughter who was caught on camera misbehaving with traffic police ...
2022-06-10
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factly_1779_ret_bn_g0
factly_1779
https://factly.in/the-video-does-not-show-congress-mla-asif-khan-arguing-with-the-police-in-madhya-pradesh-during-rahul-gandhis-yatra/
A Congress MLA misbehaved with the police when he was stopped by the police while chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans as part of a Rahul Gandhi’s program in Madhya Pradesh
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-06-21
https://factly.in/the-video-does-not-show-congress-mla-asif-khan-arguing-with-the-police-in-madhya-pradesh-during-rahul-gandhis-yatra/
The video that has been debunked below earlier is now being shared again with a claim that Congress MLA from Karnataka had misbehaved with the police when he was stopped while chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogans. However, as explained below, the incident took place in Shaheen Bhag, Delhi, in November 2022. Also, the p...
2023-10-18
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factly_1788
factly_1788
https://factly.in/no-cristiano-ronaldo-did-not-say-that-he-loves-islam-the-most/
Cristiano Ronaldo said that he loves Islam more than anything
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-01-08
https://factly.in/no-cristiano-ronaldo-did-not-say-that-he-loves-islam-the-most/
The photo in the viral post was captured in January 2022, when Ronaldo received the ‘Globe Soccer’s Top Scorer of All Time award in Dubai.‘ As per news reports, Ronaldo expressed his love towards Dubai, its people and its culture. Nowhere in the news was it reported that Ronaldo said he loves Islam the most. Hence, the...
2023-01-08
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factly_1788_ret_b13_gn
factly_1788
https://factly.in/no-cristiano-ronaldo-did-not-say-that-he-loves-islam-the-most/
Cristiano Ronaldo said that he loves Islam more than anything
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-01-08
https://dunyanews.tv/en/FakeNews/580760-Misleading-claim-Cristiano-Ronaldo-converted-Islam-circulates
Misleading claim that Cristiano Ronaldo 'converted to Islam' circulates on social media [...] The post’s headline translates into English as "Subhanallah. Cristiano Ronaldo Converted to Islam and Said Assalamualaikum". [...] Later in the blog post, the text questions whether Ronaldo really converted to Islam. It states...
2008-02-14
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factly_1788_ret_b2_gn
factly_1788
https://factly.in/no-cristiano-ronaldo-did-not-say-that-he-loves-islam-the-most/
Cristiano Ronaldo said that he loves Islam more than anything
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-01-08
https://thelogicalindian.com/fact-check/cristiano-ronaldo-loves-islam-the-most-fake-claim-viral-39742
A Facebook user shared this post and wrote, "This woman from Saudi Arabia asked a question to Cristiano Ronaldo... Who do you love the most? Cristiano Ronaldo said that I love Islam the most. " A Twitter user shared this post and wrote, "This Muslim woman from Saudi Arabia asked a question to Cristiano Ronaldo. #Ronald...
2023-01-09
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factly_1788_ret_bn_g1
factly_1788
https://factly.in/no-cristiano-ronaldo-did-not-say-that-he-loves-islam-the-most/
Cristiano Ronaldo said that he loves Islam more than anything
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-01-08
https://factly.in/no-cristiano-ronaldo-did-not-say-that-he-loves-islam-the-most/
A post is being shared on social media claiming that Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo said he loves Islam the most. A photo accompanying the post looks like an interview set-up. Let’s verify the claim made in this post through this article. [...] Fact: The photo in the viral post was captured in January 2022, wh...
2023-01-17
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factly_180
factly_180
https://factly.in/concept-video-of-artificial-womb-technology-is-being-shared-as-a-real-facility/
EctoLife is producing 30,000 lab-grown artificial babies every year
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-01-02
https://factly.in/concept-video-of-artificial-womb-technology-is-being-shared-as-a-real-facility/
The viral visuals are just a depiction of the concept of incubation of babies through artificial wombs by a Berlin based science communicator and biotechnologist, Hashem Al Ghaili. He confirmed that the technology currently does not exist. Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE.
2023-01-02
False
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factly_180_ret_bn_g2
factly_180
https://factly.in/concept-video-of-artificial-womb-technology-is-being-shared-as-a-real-facility/
EctoLife is producing 30,000 lab-grown artificial babies every year
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-01-02
https://factly.in/concept-video-of-artificial-womb-technology-is-being-shared-as-a-real-facility/
An animation video which shows artificial incubation of babies is being widely shared. The video is being shared with a claim that a company named EctoLife is producing 30,000 such lab-grown artificial babies every year. Through this article let’s fact-check the claim made in the post. [...] However, the facility is no...
2023-03-20
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factly_1801
factly_1801
https://factly.in/nirav-modi-hasnt-stated-to-the-london-court-that-he-had-bribed-bjp-congress-leaders-to-abscond-from-india/
Nirav Modi stated before the London court that he didn’t leave India but was threatened by the leaders of a political party to escape and run away from the country.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-02
https://factly.in/nirav-modi-hasnt-stated-to-the-london-court-that-he-had-bribed-bjp-congress-leaders-to-abscond-from-india/
Nirav Modi’s London Court proceedings were covered by almost all the leading newspapers in India. In the article on The Times of India which covered the same, there was no mention of any such statements made by Nirav Modi as claimed in the FB posts. Hence, the claims made in the posts stand FALSE.
2019-04-02
False
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factly_1801_ret_bn_g12
factly_1801
https://factly.in/nirav-modi-hasnt-stated-to-the-london-court-that-he-had-bribed-bjp-congress-leaders-to-abscond-from-india/
Nirav Modi stated before the London court that he didn’t leave India but was threatened by the leaders of a political party to escape and run away from the country.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-02
https://m.rediff.com/news/commentary/2018/jun/11/0/passengers-know-why-trains-getting-delayed-goyal/746dd268753a48ad63bc9c8b85593a86
-- ANI 07:52 Nirav Modi flees to UK, claiming political asylum Nirav Modi, the billionaire jeweller at the heart of a more than $2 billion fraud case, has fled to the United Kingdom, where he is claiming political asylum, the Financial Times reported, citing Indian and British officials. [...] Nirav Modi is in London t...
2018-06-11
False
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factly_1801_ret_bn_g13
factly_1801
https://factly.in/nirav-modi-hasnt-stated-to-the-london-court-that-he-had-bribed-bjp-congress-leaders-to-abscond-from-india/
Nirav Modi stated before the London court that he didn’t leave India but was threatened by the leaders of a political party to escape and run away from the country.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-02
https://www.caymancompass.com/updates/eversion/2019/0321/index_20.html
The men are thought to have left India before the alleged fraud was discovered. Modi denies the allega- tions and has sought polit- ical asylum in the U.K. In a letter to Punjab Na- tional Bank last year, Modi said he owed the institu- tion about 50 billion rupees ($775 million). The $1.8 bil- lion figure cited by the b...
2019-03-21
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factly_1803
factly_1803
https://factly.in/upa-conducted-surgical-strikes-and-air-strikes-without-even-informing-army-is-a-satirical-post-by-a-parody-account/
Rahul Gandhi: “Surgical strikes and Air strikes happened during UPA government but we didn’t disclose to anyone, not even to Army and Airforce”.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-03-03
https://factly.in/upa-conducted-surgical-strikes-and-air-strikes-without-even-informing-army-is-a-satirical-post-by-a-parody-account/
The source of the information being posted by many users on Facebook is a parody account which posts satirical and parody content. So, the claim made is FALSE.
2019-03-03
False
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factly_1803_ret_b0_gn
factly_1803
https://factly.in/upa-conducted-surgical-strikes-and-air-strikes-without-even-informing-army-is-a-satirical-post-by-a-parody-account/
Rahul Gandhi: “Surgical strikes and Air strikes happened during UPA government but we didn’t disclose to anyone, not even to Army and Airforce”.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-03-03
https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/lok-sabha-2019/story/3-surgical-strikes-when-manmohan-singh-was-pm-rahul-gandhi-1515486-2019-05-02
Rahul Gandhi said the Manmohan Singh govt carried out three surgical strikes but the Congress didn't tell the world about it because it did not want to politicise the armed forces. [...] Rahul Gandhi said the reason why the UPA government did not disclose the surgical strike was because "we did not want to politicise t...
2019-05-02
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factly_1803
https://factly.in/upa-conducted-surgical-strikes-and-air-strikes-without-even-informing-army-is-a-satirical-post-by-a-parody-account/
Rahul Gandhi: “Surgical strikes and Air strikes happened during UPA government but we didn’t disclose to anyone, not even to Army and Airforce”.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-03-03
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/upa-did-3-surgical-strikes-but-didn-t-show-off-rahul-gandhi/story-sGwZB7liwwxSTWglGbtY2O.html
UPA did 3 surgical strikes but didn’t show off: Rahul Gandhi [...] Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday asserted that the Indian Army had conducted three surgical strikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) when the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was in power, but those operations were kept under th...
2018-12-02
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factly_1803_ret_b3_gn
factly_1803
https://factly.in/upa-conducted-surgical-strikes-and-air-strikes-without-even-informing-army-is-a-satirical-post-by-a-parody-account/
Rahul Gandhi: “Surgical strikes and Air strikes happened during UPA government but we didn’t disclose to anyone, not even to Army and Airforce”.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-03-03
https://www.indiandefensenews.in/2018/12/upa-did-3-surgical-strikes-but-didnt.html
UPA Did 3 Surgical Strikes But Didn’t Show Off: Rahul Gandhi [...] Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday asserted that the Indian Army had conducted three surgical strikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) when the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government was in power, but those operations were kept under th...
2018-12-02
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factly_1803_ret_bn_g0
factly_1803
https://factly.in/upa-conducted-surgical-strikes-and-air-strikes-without-even-informing-army-is-a-satirical-post-by-a-parody-account/
Rahul Gandhi: “Surgical strikes and Air strikes happened during UPA government but we didn’t disclose to anyone, not even to Army and Airforce”.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-03-03
https://factly.in/upa-conducted-surgical-strikes-and-air-strikes-without-even-informing-army-is-a-satirical-post-by-a-parody-account/
A post is being shared by many users on Facebook claiming Rahul Gandhi has commented that UPA government also conducted Surgical strikes and Air strikes but didn’t disclose to anyone, not even to Army and Airforce. Let’s try to analyze the claim made in the post [...] Rahul Gandhi said in a public interaction meeting d...
2019-03-05
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factly_1838
https://factly.in/fact-check-are-more-people-travelling-in-airplanes-than-in-ac-trains/
More people have travelled in airplanes than in AC trains 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/
One of the infographics on the government’s 48-month portal makes certain claims about the expansion of the aviation sector in the past 4 years under the NDA government . Here is a fact check of these claims.
2018-05-26
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https://factly.in/fact-check-are-more-people-travelling-in-airplanes-than-in-ac-trains/
More people have travelled in airplanes than in AC trains for the first time
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/air-space-magazine/how-much-worlds-population-has-flown-airplane-180957719/
By 2009, the amount of people who flew a commercial airliner in the previous year had risen to 39.85 percent in the Omnibus Household Survey. Gallup polls give numbers that are a little higher. In 2012, 52 percent of respondents said they had flown at least once in the past year, the highest number in a decade. Of cour...
2016-01-05
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factly_1838
https://factly.in/fact-check-are-more-people-travelling-in-airplanes-than-in-ac-trains/
More people have travelled in airplanes than in AC trains for the first time
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/air-travel-fuel-emissions-environment
Three factors are putting more passengers in planes. "The first is the expansion of economies and the rise in incomes in Asia and Africa," says IATA’s David Oxley. [...] While growth in mature markets like Europe and North America will be more incremental, with existing passengers flying more, China, India, and Indones...
2017-06-20
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factly_1838
https://factly.in/fact-check-are-more-people-travelling-in-airplanes-than-in-ac-trains/
More people have travelled in airplanes than in AC trains for the first time
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.newslaundry.com/2018/11/05/more-people-travel-in-aeroplanes-than-ac-trains
An infographic on the government’s 48-month portal makes certain claims about the expansion of the aviation sector under the NDA government during the past four years, including one which states—for the first time—more people have travelled in aeroplanes than in AC trains. [...] Claim 3: More people have travelled in a...
2018-11-05
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factly_1838
https://factly.in/fact-check-are-more-people-travelling-in-airplanes-than-in-ac-trains/
More people have travelled in airplanes than in AC trains 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_1851
factly_1851
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-scholarship-to-persons-with-disability/
30,000 rupees is provided towards tuition fee and 20,000 as contingency allowance.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-scholarship-to-persons-with-disability/
An infographic published by the government on the 48-month portal makes claims regarding scholarship to persons with disability. Here is a fact check of these claims.
2018-05-26
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factly_1851
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-scholarship-to-persons-with-disability/
30,000 rupees is provided towards tuition fee and 20,000 as contingency allowance.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.civilsdaily.com/important-policies-and-schemes-regarding-education/
- To ensure good-quality secondary education with a focus on Science, Mathematics and English; and - To reduce the gender, social and regional gaps in enrolments, dropouts and improving retention. [...] - The scholarship amount of Rs.30,000 is provided towards tuition fee reimbursement and Rs.20000 as contingency allow...
2021-04-30
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factly_1851
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-scholarship-to-persons-with-disability/
30,000 rupees is provided towards tuition fee and 20,000 as contingency allowance.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1525220
Saksham Scholarship Scheme for economically weaker differently abled students to pursue technical education Saksham Scholarship Scheme was launched in 2014-15, with the objective of encouraging economically weaker differently abled students to pursue technical education at Diploma and Degree levels. Scholarship amount ...
2018-03-19
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factly_1851
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-scholarship-to-persons-with-disability/
30,000 rupees is provided towards tuition fee and 20,000 as contingency allowance.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
http://csirhrdg.res.in/old_website/ess/ess_main.htm
EMERITUS SCIENTIST SCHEME 3 OPERATION OF AN EMERITUS SCIENTIST SCHEME 7 CONTIGENT AND EQUIPMENT GRANTS 8 PROGRESS REPORT & RENEWAL OF ES SCHEME 9 FINAL TECHNICAL REPORT (FTR) [...] 1.5 The grant consists of (i) Scientist Allowance of Rs.20,000/- p.m. to the Emeritus Scientist (ES) for the duration of his/her tenure, (i...
2004-12-01
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factly_1851
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-scholarship-to-persons-with-disability/
30,000 rupees is provided towards tuition fee and 20,000 as contingency allowance.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.svitvasad.ac.in/Home/Facilities
Rs. 30,000/- or the actual tuition fees paid, whichever is less. Contingency allowance: Rs 2000/per month for Ten Months. [...] Rs. 30,000/- or the actual [...] Contingency allowance: Rs 2000/per month for Ten Months.
2024-01-01
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factly_1855
factly_1855
https://factly.in/the-cost-of-evian-bottled-water-seen-in-this-video-is-%E2%82%B9250-not-%E2%82%B92900/
Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-11
https://factly.in/the-cost-of-evian-bottled-water-seen-in-this-video-is-%E2%82%B9250-not-%E2%82%B92900/
The cost of the 1-liter Evian bottled water visible in the viral video is not ₹2900 but rather ₹250. Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE.
2023-07-11
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factly_1855
https://factly.in/the-cost-of-evian-bottled-water-seen-in-this-video-is-%E2%82%B9250-not-%E2%82%B92900/
Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-11
https://familyweal.com/evian-water-review/
The Evian Water Bottle has received mostly positive reviews for its natural taste and refreshing hydration. Users appreciate its balanced mineral content and smooth, clean taste for everyday use. [...] The Evian Water Bottle is a good investment for those seeking pure, balanced, and refreshing hydration. With its eco-f...
2024-09-28
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factly_1855
https://factly.in/the-cost-of-evian-bottled-water-seen-in-this-video-is-%E2%82%B9250-not-%E2%82%B92900/
Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-11
https://www.bottledprices.com/water/evian/
Evian Water is widely considered the creme de la creme of bottled water. Hailing from a small town called Evian-Les-Bains, the prestige of the light blue-capped Evian bottle has outgrown its humble home. [...] Pricing certainly goes beyond popularity, however, Evian relies heavily on its respect amongst those in Hollyw...
2020-01-16
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factly_1855
https://factly.in/the-cost-of-evian-bottled-water-seen-in-this-video-is-%E2%82%B9250-not-%E2%82%B92900/
Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-11
https://www.evian.com/en_gb
evian water comes from a pristine and protected Alpine mountain source. [...] We are currently moving our evian range to a new ‘click’ cap that is designed to stay attached to the bottle throughout its usage and when recycled. [...] From conveniently sized on-the-go evian water bottle formats that fit in your bag to li...
2017-04-24
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factly_1855
https://factly.in/the-cost-of-evian-bottled-water-seen-in-this-video-is-%E2%82%B9250-not-%E2%82%B92900/
Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-07-11
https://factly.in/the-cost-of-evian-bottled-water-seen-in-this-video-is-%E2%82%B9250-not-%E2%82%B92900/
A video showing Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav’s family gathering is being widely shared on social media. The accompanying description claims that the Evian company water bottle seen on their table costs around ₹2900 per litre. Let’s verify this claim made in the post. [...] Fact: The cost of the 1-liter Ev...
2023-07-11
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factly_1857
factly_1857
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-improving-safety-in-railways/
2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-improving-safety-in-railways/
The BJP government published an infographic on the 48-months portal that makes 3 claims about improving safety in Indian Railways, i.e., reducing railway accidents & elimination of Unmanned Level Crossings. This article is a fact check of the claims.
2018-05-26
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factly_1857
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-improving-safety-in-railways/
2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.ndtvprofit.com/politics/railways-safety-record-in-2017-2018-best-in-57-years
Railways’ Safety Record In 2017-2018 Best In 57 Years [...] The railways has maintained the best safety record in 2017-2018 fiscal in over five decades, according to official figures. As of March 30, 73 accidents were reported across the railway network, compared to 104 in the previous fiscal, the lowest in 57 years.
2018-04-14
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factly_1857
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-improving-safety-in-railways/
2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/nation/railways-safety-record-in-2017-2018-best-in-57-years-official-data-573812
Railways'' safety record in 2017-2018 best in 57 years: Official data [...] The Railways has maintained the best safety record in 2017-2018 fiscal in over five decades, according to official figures. [...] Significantly, despite trains having travelled an additional 74 million train km in 2017-2018 as compared to the l...
2018-04-14
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factly_1857_ret_b8_gn
factly_1857
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-improving-safety-in-railways/
2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.ixigo.com/railways-safety-record-in-2017-18-best-in-57-years-story-1128909
According to official figures, railways has maintained the best safety record in 2017-2018 fiscal in over five decades. Across the railway network, 73 accidents were reported as of March 30, compared to 104 in the previous fiscal. This has been the lowest in 57 years. A senior official of the ministry said, "The main r...
2021-08-23
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factly_1860
https://factly.in/an-old-picture-of-modi-and-sachin-is-now-being-circulated-with-misleading-claims/
Former Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar along with his wife met Narendra Modi to show his support for BJP in the General Elections-2019.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-10
https://www.morungexpress.com/mumbai-former-cricketer-sachin-tendulkar-with-his-wife-anjali-tendulkar
Mumbai: Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar with his wife Anjali Tendulkar Mumbai: Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar with his wife Anjali Tendulkar pose for photos during the Special Screening Of the upcoming Film 'Ghoomer', in Mumbai on August 20, 2023. (Photo: IANS/Sanjay Tiwari)
2024-10-09
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factly_1860
https://factly.in/an-old-picture-of-modi-and-sachin-is-now-being-circulated-with-misleading-claims/
Former Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar along with his wife met Narendra Modi to show his support for BJP in the General Elections-2019.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-10
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/sachin-tendulkar-with-wife-reaches-himachal-to-meet-son-arjun/articleshow/63995322.cms
DHARAMSALA: Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, accompanied by his wife Anjali, has reached Dharamsala for a three day stay to meet their son Arjun, who was undergoing a training session by National Cricket Academy at scenic cricket stadium. [...] Tendulkar had avoided the queries of media stating that he loves t...
2018-05-02
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factly_1860
https://factly.in/an-old-picture-of-modi-and-sachin-is-now-being-circulated-with-misleading-claims/
Former Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar along with his wife met Narendra Modi to show his support for BJP in the General Elections-2019.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-10
https://factly.in/an-old-picture-of-modi-and-sachin-is-now-being-circulated-with-misleading-claims/
Many Facebook users are sharing a post with the picture of Sachin Tendulkar and his wife with Narendra Modi. In the post, it is claimed that Sachin Tendulkar has met Modi to show his support for BJP in the General Elections-2019. Let’s try to analyze the claims made in the post. [...] Fact: The picture in the post is t...
2019-04-12
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factly_1860
https://factly.in/an-old-picture-of-modi-and-sachin-is-now-being-circulated-with-misleading-claims/
Former Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar along with his wife met Narendra Modi to show his support for BJP in the General Elections-2019.
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-10
https://www.epw.in/engage/article/narendra-modi-social-media-campaign-twitter-legitimacy-electoral-support-political-endorsement
Posing to engage: The next phase of celebrity engagement, in the last phase of campaigning, saw Modi pose alongside a number of film stars, with no explicit endorsement from them. Such celebrity engagement included a kite-flying session with Salman Khan, and casual meetings with Rajinikanth, Vijay, and a number of sout...
2019-01-28
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factly_1864
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-bharatmala-setu-bharatam/
Bharatmala Pariyojana: Phase 1: 5,35,000 crore rupees for expanding highways sector with multi-modal integration
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-bharatmala-setu-bharatam/
The BJP government published an infographic on the 48-months portal. This infographic contains claims about the Bharatmala Pariyojana and Setu Bharatam Project. This article is a fact check of those claims.
2018-05-26
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factly_1864
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-bharatmala-setu-bharatam/
Bharatmala Pariyojana: Phase 1: 5,35,000 crore rupees for expanding highways sector with multi-modal integration
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.financialexpress.com/business/roadways-cabinet-approves-investment-proposal-for-umbrella-highway-sector-programme-bharatmala-pariyojana-1052615/
The Cabinet has accorded approval to the investment proposal for the umbrella highway sector programme Bharatmala Pariyojana (BMP) Phase I for development/upgradation of 34,800 km of National Highways (NHs) with an outlay of Rs.5,35,000 crore for over a five year period i.e. from 2017-18 to 2021-22. In addition, 48,877...
2018-02-05
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factly_1864
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-bharatmala-setu-bharatam/
Bharatmala Pariyojana: Phase 1: 5,35,000 crore rupees for expanding highways sector with multi-modal integration
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1540263
The Minister of State for Road Transport and Shipping and Chemical & Fertilizers Shri Mansukh L Mandaviya in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today informed that under Phase-I of Bharatmala Pariyojana it is expected to generate roughly 14.2 crore man-days of employment during the construction phase and roughl...
2018-07-26
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factly_1864
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-bharatmala-setu-bharatam/
Bharatmala Pariyojana: Phase 1: 5,35,000 crore rupees for expanding highways sector with multi-modal integration
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://prodesk.in/roads-infra
- As of March 2022, the government plans to spend Rs. 10,565 crore (US$ 1.38 billion) on the Trans-Arunachal Highway and Kaladan Multi-Model Transport Project, as well as other roads development projects such as capital connectivity, district connectivity, connectivity to the international border, and improvement and s...
2023-01-01
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factly_1864
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-bharatmala-setu-bharatam/
Bharatmala Pariyojana: Phase 1: 5,35,000 crore rupees for expanding highways sector with multi-modal integration
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.sasec.asia/index.php?page=news&nid=820&url=morth-achievements-2017
This is a new umbrella program for the highways sector that aims to optimize the efficiency of road traffic movement across the country by bridging critical infrastructure gaps. Special attention has been paid to fulfilling the connectivity needs of areas of economic activity, places of religious and tourist interest, ...
2018-01-01
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factly_204
https://factly.in/shashi-tharoor-didnt-say-that-he-will-even-hit-the-shivling-with-a-chappal-if-needed-to-oust-modi/
Shashi Tharoor had said that he would even hit a Shivling with a chappal, if needed, to oust Modi.
INSTAGRAM POST
2019-03-29
https://factly.in/shashi-tharoor-didnt-say-that-he-will-even-hit-the-shivling-with-a-chappal-if-needed-to-oust-modi/
Shashi Tharoor quoted the Shivling statements as said by an unnamed RSS source to a journalist of ‘The Caravan’. Those were not his personal remarks. Also, those quoted statements are twisted in the post. Hence, the claim is MISLEADING.
2019-03-29
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factly_204
https://factly.in/shashi-tharoor-didnt-say-that-he-will-even-hit-the-shivling-with-a-chappal-if-needed-to-oust-modi/
Shashi Tharoor had said that he would even hit a Shivling with a chappal, if needed, to oust Modi.
INSTAGRAM POST
2019-03-29
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/times-fact-check/news/fact-check-truth-behind-shashi-tharoors-scorpion-sitting-on-shivling-comment-on-pm-modi/articleshow/66441564.cms
Here is exactly what Tharoor said - "... and this personality cult has not sat very well with many in the RSS establishment. There's an extraordinarily striking metaphor expressed by an unnamed RSS source to journalist Vinod Jose of The Caravan which I quote here, in which they express their frustration with their inab...
2018-10-31
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factly_210
https://factly.in/there-is-no-love-jihad-angle-in-the-seoni-knife-attack-incident/
A Muslim boy attacked a Hindu girl in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, in yet another Love Jihad incident
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-06-21
https://factly.in/there-is-no-love-jihad-angle-in-the-seoni-knife-attack-incident/
The boy who attacked the girl is a Hindu named Sushil Yadav. Local Police clarified that there is no Love Jihad angle in this incident. Hence, the claim made in the post is FALSE.
2023-06-21
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factly_210
https://factly.in/there-is-no-love-jihad-angle-in-the-seoni-knife-attack-incident/
A Muslim boy attacked a Hindu girl in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, in yet another Love Jihad incident
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-06-21
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2017/8/24/the-hadiya-case-and-the-myth-of-love-jihad-in-india
Far-right Hindu groups allege that "Love Jihad" is a conspiracy by Muslim groups to lure Hindu women into marriages with Muslim men and to convert them to Islam. [...] "There is nothing that proves that "Love Jihad" exists. It is a way to control women and to build up the bogeyman of evil Muslims," Charu Gupta, a profe...
2017-08-24
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factly_210
https://factly.in/there-is-no-love-jihad-angle-in-the-seoni-knife-attack-incident/
A Muslim boy attacked a Hindu girl in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, in yet another Love Jihad incident
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-06-21
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/1/15/indias-love-jihad-laws-another-attempt-to-subjugate-muslims
On January 6, the Supreme Court of India declined to stay controversial laws recently enacted in several states to tackle "love jihad" – a baseless conspiracy theory accusing Muslim men of luring Hindu women into marriage with the aim of forcefully converting them to Islam. [...] By allowing the so-called "love jihad" ...
2021-01-15
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factly_210
https://factly.in/there-is-no-love-jihad-angle-in-the-seoni-knife-attack-incident/
A Muslim boy attacked a Hindu girl in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, in yet another Love Jihad incident
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-06-21
https://factly.in/there-is-no-love-jihad-angle-in-the-seoni-knife-attack-incident/
A social media post accompanied by a video claims that a Hindu girl was attacked with a knife by a Muslim boy in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh. This is being branded as yet another incident of Love Jihad. Let’s verify the claim made in this post through this article. [...] Fact: The boy who attacked the girl is a Hindu named S...
2023-06-27
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factly_210
https://factly.in/there-is-no-love-jihad-angle-in-the-seoni-knife-attack-incident/
A Muslim boy attacked a Hindu girl in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, in yet another Love Jihad incident
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-06-21
https://www.boomlive.in/fact-check/politics/fake-news-viral-video-madhya-pradesh-seoni-woman-stabbed-love-jihad-factcheck-22363
A video from Seoni, Madhya Pradesh of a man being beaten up for allegedly stabbing a young woman is being shared with the false claim that a Hindu girl was attacked by a Muslim man. [...] The video is being shared falsely claiming that a Muslim man stabbed a Hindu girl and claiming it was a case of 'love jihad'. Love J...
2023-06-27
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factly_219
factly_219
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-agreements-enabling-legislations-to-curb-corruption/
Agreement on real time information sharing with Switzerland
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
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factly_219
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-agreements-enabling-legislations-to-curb-corruption/
Agreement on real time information sharing with Switzerland
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.eda.admin.ch/europa/en/home/bilateraler-weg/bilaterale-abkommen-2/zinsbesteuerung.html
The agreement between Switzerland and the European Union (EU) on the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) in tax matters is helping to combat cross-border tax evasion. The agreement has been in force since 2017 and is applicable between Switzerland and all EU member states. It implements the global standard on AEOI...
2024-03-07
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factly_219
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-agreements-enabling-legislations-to-curb-corruption/
Agreement on real time information sharing with Switzerland
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-agreements-enabling-legislations-to-curb-corruption/
The second claim is that ‘agreement on real time information sharing with Switzerland’. A number of policy related MoUs have been signed with Switzerland. One of such agreements is the ‘Joint Declaration on Automatic Exchange of Information on Tax Matters – signed in November 2016’. This agreement allows for real time ...
2019-03-28
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factly_2192
https://factly.in/according-to-the-university-grants-commission-there-are-a-total-of-1078-universities-in-the-country/
India with 5288 tops the list of countries with most universities
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-04-21
https://factly.in/according-to-the-university-grants-commission-there-are-a-total-of-1078-universities-in-the-country/
As per the UGC, there are a total of 1078 universities in the country. Further, according to the All-India Survey on Higher Education 2020-21, there are totally 1,113 Universities/ University like institutions in the country registered under AISHE. The viral data is mostly collected from Webometrics ranking of World Un...
2023-04-21
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https://factly.in/according-to-the-university-grants-commission-there-are-a-total-of-1078-universities-in-the-country/
India with 5288 tops the list of countries with most universities
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-04-21
https://rankingroyals.com/education/countries-with-the-most-universities/
Over 31,000 universities exist around the WorldWorld, each with a distinct personality that may impress anyone. India’s Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is the World’sWorld’s largest university with 3.5 million students enrolled. Countries with the educational institutions on the lists provide tertiary, q...
2022-04-15
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factly_2192
https://factly.in/according-to-the-university-grants-commission-there-are-a-total-of-1078-universities-in-the-country/
India with 5288 tops the list of countries with most universities
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-04-21
https://curlytales.com/with-5288-universities-india-tops-the-list-of-countries-with-most-unis-anand-mahindra-lauds/
Anand Mahindra Shares List Of Countries With Most Universities [...] Anand Mahindra recently shared a list of countries ranked by the number of universities they have. India topped the list as the country with the highest number of universities. According to the screenshot that Mahindra shared, India has a total of 5,2...
2023-04-19
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factly_2192
https://factly.in/according-to-the-university-grants-commission-there-are-a-total-of-1078-universities-in-the-country/
India with 5288 tops the list of countries with most universities
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-04-21
https://factly.in/according-to-the-university-grants-commission-there-are-a-total-of-1078-universities-in-the-country/
A social media post that claims that India tops the list of countries with the most universities is being widely circulated. The post puts India on top of the list with 5288 universities, followed by USA & Indonesia. Through this article let’s fact-check the claim made in the post. [...] This list categorizes universit...
2023-04-29
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factly_2192
https://factly.in/according-to-the-university-grants-commission-there-are-a-total-of-1078-universities-in-the-country/
India with 5288 tops the list of countries with most universities
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-04-21
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/readersblog/the-crises/new-phd-regulations-in-india-a-regressive-reform-50444/
The US-based National Science Foundation (NSF) published a report titled ‘Science & Engineering Indicators 2022,’ that saw India climbing to third place in 2020 from seventh place in 2010. According to the report, six nations contribute more than half of all peer-reviewed Science and Engineering (S&E) papers worldwide....
2023-02-13
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factly_2217
https://factly.in/this-quote-endorsing-the-kings-honesty-in-the-face-of-united-opposition-is-misattributed-to-chanakya/
“When the entire opposition unites, then understand that the king of the country is honest”- Chanakya
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-26
https://factly.in/this-quote-endorsing-the-kings-honesty-in-the-face-of-united-opposition-is-misattributed-to-chanakya/
The viral quote is being shared against the backdrop of opposition parties boycotting the inauguration of the new Parliament building. However, the viral quote is misattributed to Chanakya. There are no authentic sources or references attributing the quote to Chanakya. Moreover, in Arthashastra, Chanakya proposed allia...
2023-05-26
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factly_2217
https://factly.in/this-quote-endorsing-the-kings-honesty-in-the-face-of-united-opposition-is-misattributed-to-chanakya/
“When the entire opposition unites, then understand that the king of the country is honest”- Chanakya
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-26
https://factly.in/this-quote-endorsing-the-kings-honesty-in-the-face-of-united-opposition-is-misattributed-to-chanakya/
A social media post attributing a quote to ancient Indian scholar Chanakya (also known as Kautilya) is being widely shared across social media platforms. The Hindi quote attributed to Chanakya loosely translates to "when the entire opposition unites, then understand that the king of the country is honest". Through this...
2023-05-30
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factly_2217_ret_bn_g13
factly_2217
https://factly.in/this-quote-endorsing-the-kings-honesty-in-the-face-of-united-opposition-is-misattributed-to-chanakya/
“When the entire opposition unites, then understand that the king of the country is honest”- Chanakya
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-26
http://justicekatju.blogspot.com/2015/03/gandhi-british-agent-post-is-bound-to.html
2. Couldn't resist sending you this link of this small clip from Chandraprakash Dwivedi's CHANAKYA: [...] March 12, 2015 at 4:04 PM hi ri, chanakya is indeed the FATHER OF OUR NATION.
2015-03-10
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factly_2217
https://factly.in/this-quote-endorsing-the-kings-honesty-in-the-face-of-united-opposition-is-misattributed-to-chanakya/
“When the entire opposition unites, then understand that the king of the country is honest”- Chanakya
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-05-26
https://sa.wiktionary.org/wiki/%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%82%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%95%E0%A5%83%E0%A4%A4_%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%AD%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B7%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%BF_-_%E0%A5%A6%E0%A5%AB
Background: Chanakya has uttered the above sentences. After Chanakya and Chandragupta established the 'Maurya' dynasty kingdom (defeating the Nand dynasty king), there were some difference of opinions between Chanakya and other ministers of the Kingdom. [...] See the confidence of Chanakya in himself! Apart from being ...
2022-01-01
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factly_2218
factly_2218
https://factly.in/the-numbers-in-the-post-comparing-terrorist-activities-during-the-upa-and-nda-governments-are-fake/
More line of control violations under NDA than UPA
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-15
https://factly.in/the-numbers-in-the-post-comparing-terrorist-activities-during-the-upa-and-nda-governments-are-fake/
Total terror related incidents under UPA & NDA govt. are 9739 & 1219. So, the claim is FALSE.
2019-04-15
False
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factly_2218_ret_b1_gn
factly_2218
https://factly.in/the-numbers-in-the-post-comparing-terrorist-activities-during-the-upa-and-nda-governments-are-fake/
More line of control violations under NDA than UPA
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-15
https://www.theweek.in/news/india/official-data-shows-nda-better-than-upa-in-tackling-terrorism.html
As Pakistan continues to violate ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, the ruling-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Opposition-led by the Congress party spar over each other's handling of the situation. [...] There were 1,094 terror-related incidents under the NDA regime (2014, 2015, 2016 a...
2018-01-02
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factly_2218_ret_b4_gn
factly_2218
https://factly.in/the-numbers-in-the-post-comparing-terrorist-activities-during-the-upa-and-nda-governments-are-fake/
More line of control violations under NDA than UPA
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-15
https://www.boomlive.in/viral-graphic-showing-upa-more-effective-than-nda-at-fighting-terrorism-is-false/
The posts claim that in the period between 2009-2014 under the UPA-II regime, fewer number of ceasefire violations by Pakistan have taken place. There were fewer terror attacks, lesser casualties of security forces and civilians when compared to the 2014 - 2019, the period under the Modi-led NDA government. The post fu...
2019-03-14
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factly_2218_ret_bn_g3
factly_2218
https://factly.in/the-numbers-in-the-post-comparing-terrorist-activities-during-the-upa-and-nda-governments-are-fake/
More line of control violations under NDA than UPA
FACEBOOK POST
2019-04-15
https://factly.in/the-numbers-in-the-post-comparing-terrorist-activities-during-the-upa-and-nda-governments-are-fake/
Claim 4: Total Line of control violations under UPA & NDA govt. are 563 & 5596 Fact: Total Line of control violations under UPA & NDA govt. are 517 & 2847. So the claim is FALSE A total of 517 Line of Control violations occurred under the UPA government between 2004-2013, whereas a total of 2847 Line of control violati...
2020-08-26
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factly_2231
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-prices-of-essential-medicines-operationalization-of-pharmacies-for-generic-drugs/
1054 essential medicines brought under price control regime
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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factly_2231
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-prices-of-essential-medicines-operationalization-of-pharmacies-for-generic-drugs/
1054 essential medicines brought under price control regime
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/economy-politics/story/aayog-suggests-delinking-national-list-of-essential-medicines-and-drug-price-control-79198-2017-05-01
Apex think tank Niti Aayog has proposed a change in the manner the government identifies medicines that should be brought under price control. It wants the Drug Price Control Order (DPCO), the rule framed under Essential Commodities Act to fix ceiling prices for drugs, de-linked from the National List of Essential Medi...
2017-05-01
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factly_2231
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-prices-of-essential-medicines-operationalization-of-pharmacies-for-generic-drugs/
1054 essential medicines brought under price control regime
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://joppp.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40545-022-00466-4
The latest DPCO, 2013 [6] was notified on 15 May 2013 for the implementation of the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy (NPPP), 2012 [7]. The NPPP’s objective was ‘to put in place a regulatory framework for pricing of drugs to ensure availability of essential medicines at reasonable prices even while offering adequa...
2022-10-22
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factly_2231_ret_bn_g0
factly_2231
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-on-prices-of-essential-medicines-operationalization-of-pharmacies-for-generic-drugs/
1054 essential medicines brought under price control regime
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 first claim is that ‘1054 essential medicines brought under price control regime giving consumers total benefit of more than 10,000 crores’. [...] Pursuant to the announcement of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Policy, 2012 (NPPP, 2012), Government notified the DPCO 2013 in May 2013. All the medicines specified in ...
2019-04-10
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factly_2244
factly_2244
https://factly.in/old-satirical-poster-on-pm-modi-resurfaces-amidst-his-us-visit/
A poster branding PM Modi as a nation robber has been put up in New York
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-06-20
https://factly.in/old-satirical-poster-on-pm-modi-resurfaces-amidst-his-us-visit/
This poster is almost a year old and was put up in Hyderabad before the BJP National Executive Meeting in July 2022. Hence, the claim made in the post is False.
2023-06-20
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factly_2244_ret_b3_gn
factly_2244
https://factly.in/old-satirical-poster-on-pm-modi-resurfaces-amidst-his-us-visit/
A poster branding PM Modi as a nation robber has been put up in New York
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-06-20
https://digiteye.in/anti-modi-poster-of-hyderabad-passed-off-as-one-erected-during-us-visit-fact-check/
Mr modi we only rob bank you rob the whole nation#ModiNotWelcome pic.twitter.com/T4RuWDud1y— AbdQuddus@Hyderabad@india🇮🇳 (@abdquddus117) June 20, 2023 One poster inspired from popular series Money Heist with text "Mr. N Modi, we only rob bank, you rob the whole nation" written on it is being shared on social media pl...
2023-06-22
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factly_2244
https://factly.in/old-satirical-poster-on-pm-modi-resurfaces-amidst-his-us-visit/
A poster branding PM Modi as a nation robber has been put up in New York
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-06-20
https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/you-rob-the-nation-money-heist-inspired-poster-in-hyderabad-calls-pm-modi-nations-robber-573761.html
Money Heist-inspired Poster In Hyderabad Calls One 'Mr N Modi' A ‘Nation Robber’ [...] "Mr N Modi, we only rob bank, you rob the whole nation," the poster read. [...] "Posters which just says ‘Mr N_Modi’ was torn by T-BJP Leaders. May be the poster was referring to Nirav Modi? Tearing it was an indication that BJP is a...
2022-07-02
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factly_2244
https://factly.in/old-satirical-poster-on-pm-modi-resurfaces-amidst-his-us-visit/
A poster branding PM Modi as a nation robber has been put up in New York
SOCIAL MEDIA POST
2023-06-20
https://factly.in/old-satirical-poster-on-pm-modi-resurfaces-amidst-his-us-visit/
A photo of a famous TV series ‘Money Heist’ poster with the text that reads, "MR N Modi. We only rob banks. You rob the whole nation," is being shared on social media with a claim that it was displayed in New York. This claim coincides with PM Modi’s three-day visit to the US. Let’s fact-check this claim through this a...
2023-06-22
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factly_2252
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-about-mission-indradhanush/
India has validated elimination of maternal and neo-natal tetanus in may 2015, before the global target of December 2015.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-about-mission-indradhanush/
The BJP government has published an infographic on the 48-months portal that makes five claims about eliminating diseases & vaccination. This article is a fact check of the claims.
2018-05-26
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factly_2252
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-about-mission-indradhanush/
India has validated elimination of maternal and neo-natal tetanus in may 2015, before the global target of December 2015.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1534756
Maternal & Neonatal Tetanus Elimination - India has validated Elimination of Maternal & Neonatal tetanus from the country in May 2015, well before the global target date of December 2015. [...] - Out of 21 endemic states/UTs, 5 state/UTs achieved LF elimination target.
2018-05-10
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factly_2252_ret_bn_g12
factly_2252
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-about-mission-indradhanush/
India has validated elimination of maternal and neo-natal tetanus in may 2015, before the global target of December 2015.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-about-mission-indradhanush/
The first claim is that ‘India has validated elimination of maternal and neo-natal tetanus in May 2015, before the global target of December 2015’. A response in Lok Sabha from August 2016 stated that ‘WHO has certified Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination (MNTE) in India in May 2015, well before the global target...
2019-04-02
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factly_2252
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-about-mission-indradhanush/
India has validated elimination of maternal and neo-natal tetanus in may 2015, before the global target of December 2015.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://panafrican-med-journal.com/content/series/27/3/24/full/
Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus Elimination � WHO African Region, 2000, 2005, and 2010�2015 [...] - Liu L, Oza S, Hogan D, Perin J, Rudan I, Lawn JE et al. Global, regional and national causes of child mortality in 2000-13, with projections to inform post-2015 priorities: an updated systematic analysis. Lancet. 2015 Jan ...
2017-06-22
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factly_2255
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-about-various-agriculture-related-funds-schemes/
Rs. 1,290 crore rupees allocated under National Bamboo Mission to help setting up small industries.
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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factly_2255
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-about-various-agriculture-related-funds-schemes/
Rs. 1,290 crore rupees allocated under National Bamboo Mission to help setting up small industries.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/bamboo-let-golden-grass-grow-1925587
<p class="title">The latest budgetary allocation of Rs 1,290 crore for the National Bamboo Mission (NBM) is a significant step to improve the country's bamboo economy, which was so far shackled by legal and regulatory restrictions. In December 2017, the government, in an amendment to the Indian Forest Act, (IFA), 1927,...
2018-04-08
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factly_2255
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-about-various-agriculture-related-funds-schemes/
Rs. 1,290 crore rupees allocated under National Bamboo Mission to help setting up small industries.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://www.firstpost.com/business/budget-2018-and-bjp-govts-bamboo-mission-outlay-of-rs-1290-cr-is-admirable-but-industry-skeptical-of-results-4339619.html
Lack of clarity about the manner of disbursal of the Rs 1,290 crore outlay announced in Budget 2018 is making bamboo farmers and other players skeptical about the revival of the sector that has been long ignored. The rural economy has been given a boost with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s allocation for a Restructured...
2018-02-07
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factly_2255
https://factly.in/fact-checking-government-claims-about-various-agriculture-related-funds-schemes/
Rs. 1,290 crore rupees allocated under National Bamboo Mission to help setting up small industries.
Govt. of India
2018-05-26
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/ccea-approves-restructured-bamboo-mission-with-outlay-of-rs-1290-cr/articleshow/63908757.cms
New Delhi, Apr 25 () The government today approved a restructured National Bamboo Mission (NBM) with an outlay of Rs 1,290 crore for two years, a move aimed at benefiting one lakh farmers, said an official release. [...] "An outlay of Rs 1,290 crore (with Rs 950 crore as central share) is provisioned for implementation...
2018-04-25
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