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FACT CHECK: Journalist's photo mistakenly used in Oman detention case | Here's the truth
Fact Check | Feb 08, 2024, 06:57 AM ISTThe woman mistakenly depicted as detained in Oman is identified as Deepika Jogi, aged 29, residing in the Khursipar area of Bhilai. She had travelled to the Arab Peninsula's eastern-southern region for employment as a housemaid. However, she was mistakenly detained for employment purposes.
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FACT CHECK: Misleading claims circulating about CA Bhavani Devi's Paris Olympics qualification
Fact Check | Feb 07, 2024, 03:06 PM ISTSocial media posts falsely claim Indian fencer CA Bhavani Devi has qualified for the Paris Olympics, but India TV's Fact Check team found no official confirmation. The Paris Olympics, set for July 16 to August 11, 2024, are anticipated to be a global spectacle.
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Yogi Adityanath becomes India's most popular CM on X with 27.4 followers | Check who is second
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 04, 2024, 06:59 AM ISTAmong top opposition leaders on X, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has 27.3 million followers, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi -24.8 million followers and SP leader Akhilesh Yadav 19.1 million followers.
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Meta removes 26 million pieces of problematic content from FB and Instagram - Here's why
Technology | Feb 02, 2024, 01:24 PM ISTMeta removed millions of pieces of content violating policies on Facebook and Instagram in India, based on user reports through the Indian grievance mechanism.
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FACT CHECK: Misleading video falsely identifies specially-abled man as TikTok founder
Fact Check | Feb 01, 2024, 11:52 PM ISTThe India TV Fact Check team conducted thorough research, including keyword searches and reverse image searches, confirming that Zhang Yiming, the primary founder of ByteDance (the parent company of TikTok), does not resemble the person in the video.
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'I'm sorry': Mark Zuckerberg to families at fiery US Senate hearing on online child safety
World | Feb 01, 2024, 07:22 AM ISTThe CEOs of five companies - Meta, X (formerly Twitter), Snap, TikTok and Discord were grilled for four hours on failing to protect minors from sexual abuse online. Republican Senator Lindsay Graham said these companies had "blood on their hands" as parents of affected children attended the hearing.
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FACT CHECK: Alwar family dispute video falsely portrayed as communal clash | Here's the truth
Fact Check | Jan 28, 2024, 11:48 PM ISTAlwar Police refuted the communal claim, clarifying that the individuals involved are from the same Hindu family. The incident underscores the significance of fact-checking, especially when debunking false communal narratives on social media.
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Rahul Gandhi to Delhi HC: 'Removed social media post revealing alleged minor rape victim's identity'
Delhi | Jan 24, 2024, 04:25 PM ISTFollowing the court's consideration of the Delhi Police's status report and the acknowledgment of tweet deletion, the plea was disposed of, with the court expressing satisfaction that the prayers had been addressed.
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12-year-old Bengaluru boy goes missing from coaching centre, found in Hyderabad after 3 days
Karnataka | Jan 24, 2024, 01:08 PM ISTParinav left his coaching centre on January 21 in Whitefield in Bengaluru and never returned home resulting in a fanatic physical and virtual search.
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FACT CHECK: No closure of Ramlala darshan in Ayodhya due to long queue, viral claims debunked
Fact Check | Jan 23, 2024, 11:48 PM ISTSocial media circulated false claims about the temporary closure of Ramlala Darshan in Ayodhya due to a large crowd. India TV's fact-check debunked these narratives, revealing that a misleading video associated with the closure pertained to the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in 2022, not Ayodhya.
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Study finds materialistic users experience stress and unhappiness from social media use: Report
Technology | Jan 22, 2024, 06:55 PM ISTThe research team employed six distinct questionnaires to assess participants' materialistic attitudes, inclination towards social comparison, level of social media activity (active or passive), social media addiction, stress levels, and life satisfaction.
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Viral deepfake video in name of Rajat Sharma; India TV Chairman denounces fake advertisement
Fact Check | Jan 21, 2024, 07:30 PM ISTIn a recent deepfake incident, India TV's Editor-in-Chief, Rajat Sharma, became a victim of a manipulated video endorsing a weight loss drug. The deepfake falsely claimed Sharma's endorsement and featured a fabricated endorsement from Dr. Naresh Trehan, CEO of Medanta Group.
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FACT CHECK: Viral screenshot falsely claims Xi Jinping thanked Rahul Gandhi | Know the truth here
Fact Check | Jan 18, 2024, 11:45 PM ISTFACT CHECK: The viral screenshot is declared fake after verification by India TV's Fact Check team. The Global Times did not post any such statement thanking Rahul Gandhi.
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Trump shares video of 'God made him' to be 'America's caretaker' after winning Iowa caucuses | WATCH
World | Jan 16, 2024, 11:33 AM ISTThe three-minute video shared by Trump shows a picture of his childhood and a montage of scenes from his presidency. The video seemingly taking a dig at former First Lady Melania Trump by implying that he has wait while she is done with "lunch with her friends".
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Truck driver arrested in Gujarat for offering 'namaz' on busy roadside
Gujarat | Jan 14, 2024, 06:10 PM ISTTruck driver Bachal Khan, 37, was arrested in Gujarat's Banaskantha district for offering unauthorized 'namaz' on a busy roadside. The arrest followed a viral video on social media depicting Khan praying in front of his truck near Palanpur city.
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Why Instagram co-founders closing down AI news app Artifact? DETAILS
Technology | Jan 13, 2024, 12:28 PM ISTInstagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger are closing down their AI-powered news app, Artifact, as they find the market opportunity not big enough for continued investment.
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FACT CHECK: False claims link minor's beating in Haryana to Ram Mandir event | Know the truth here
Fact Check | Jan 04, 2024, 11:48 PM ISTIndia TV's fact-check team debunks these claims, revealing the incident occurred during a 'Geeta Jayanti' program in a Haryana school on December 22, 2023. The video shows teachers assaulting the boy for throwing flowers at girls.
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Will FB, Instagram and other social media giants delete data of inactive users? Deets inside
Technology | Dec 29, 2023, 01:46 PM ISTThe rules, if implemented, could reshape how social media, e-commerce, and other platforms handle user data and may introduce more transparency regarding data breaches.
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Government cracking down on fraudulent loan app ads on social media: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
India | Dec 27, 2023, 06:56 PM ISTThe Ministry of Electronics and IT had on Tuesday directed social media platforms to take additional measures to ensure that they don't host advertisements of fraudulent loan apps.
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Govt issues advisory to social media platforms amid growing concerns around deepfakes
India | Dec 26, 2023, 07:18 PM ISTThe latest advisory is the culmination of discussions held by Minister of State for IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar with intermediaries. It emphasises that digital intermediaries must ensure users are informed about penal provisions, including those in the IPC and the IT Act 2000.