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Fact-check: Did LPG cost more during UPA than under BJP government?

Archit2nd March 20212nd July 2021

After the fifth increase in LPG refill prices since December 2020, except for a meagre cut of Rs 10 on March 31, 14.2 kg LPG refill will now cost Rs…

BJP spokesperson shares selective data portraying lower petrol price in BJP-ruled states

Jignesh Patel1st March 2021

Amid the growing criticism from opposition parties over the hike in petrol prices, BJP Tamil Nadu’s spokesperson SG Suryah tweeted a list of petrol prices in different states. The data…

Photo of 2019 Left Front rally in Kolkata shared as recent by Congress members

Archit1st March 20211st March 2021

West Bengal Legislative Assembly is scheduled to be held between March 27 to April 29, 2021 in eight phases. As political parties rack up campaigning efforts, several media users have…

Video of police thrashing COVID curfew violators in Amravati is from last year

Anuradha Prasad27th February 2021

In the view of the rising coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, the state government has issued fresh restrictions that place a ban on religious, social and political gatherings. The government has…

Fake TV9 Marathi graphic plate claims Maharashtra under lockdown from March 1-15

Anuradha Prasad25th February 2021

A picture that appears to be a screenshot of a graphic plate of TV9 Marathi was sent for verification on Alt News WhatsApp helpline number (+91 76000 11160). It features…

Disha Ravi toolkit case: Separatist flags were not raised at Red Fort, ASG’s claim false

Jignesh Patel23rd February 202123rd February 2021

On February 22, a Delhi Sessions Court granted bail to 22-year-old climate activist Disha Ravi subject to two sureties of Rs 1 lakh each. She had been in judicial custody…

Image from 2015 viral as human flag formed during Yogi Adityanath’s recent Kerala visit

Kinjal23rd February 202125th February 2021

On February 21, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath joined the BJP’s Vijay Yatra organised in Kasaragod, Kerala. A picture showing a massive crowd of people forming a human flag…

Morphed image of Greta Thunberg shared amid farmers’ protest toolkit controversy

Kinjal22nd February 2021

Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg recently tweeted a toolkit detailing ways to support the ongoing farmer protests against the three new agricultural laws in India. Bengaluru-based climate activist Disha Ravi…

False claim alleges Disha Ravi hired Akhil Sibal at Rs 5-7 lakh per appearance

Pooja Chaudhuri20th February 202122nd February 2021

The Delhi High Court, on February 18, issued notices to the News Broadcasting Standards Authority and media houses News18 and Times Now regarding publishing extracts of climate activist Disha Ravi’s…

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Photo from 2023 IAF lane crash peddled by Pakistani social media users as Indian pilot captured

Viral photos of Rahul Gandhi with Jyoti Malhotra are morphed

Video of police thrashing COVID curfew violators in Amravati is from last year

Fake TV9 Marathi graphic plate claims Maharashtra under lockdown from March 1-15

Disha Ravi toolkit case: Separatist flags were not raised at Red Fort, ASG’s claim false

Image from 2015 viral as human flag formed during Yogi Adityanath’s recent Kerala visit

Morphed image of Greta Thunberg shared amid farmers’ protest toolkit controversy