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FACT CHECK: Misleading claims circulate about banks adopting 5-day workweek | Know the truth here
Fact Check | Dec 18, 2023, 12:06 PM ISTThe RBI decides bank holidays, observing public holidays on second and fourth Saturdays since 2015. No official transition to a five-day workweek is confirmed, emphasizing the lack of Ministry of Finance support. Access the RBI's 2023 holiday list for accurate information.
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Reduce social media usage by 30 minutes to be happier and more productive: Study
Technology | Dec 17, 2023, 02:28 PM ISTThe researchers have further assumed that, by reducing their social media usage, the participants will have more time to do their jobs, which means they will feel less overworked and will suffer less due to the divided attention.
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MP man crushes puppy under feet, Shivraj assures 'consequences' after Union Minister's intervention
Madhya Pradesh | Dec 10, 2023, 02:54 PM ISTMadhya pradesh: The graphic video prompted Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to call for Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's intervention. Chouhan swiftly responded, deeming the incident horrifying and promising consequences for the perpetrator.
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Polarisation across world, India, marked by social media growth, intolerance among communities: CJI
India | Dec 09, 2023, 10:19 AM ISTThe CJI also noted that India’s pluralistic culture and "ability to engage in dialogue" set it apart from various other countries which got independence during the same period but could not keep democracy.
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FACK CHECK: Muslim students embrace Sanskrit education in Kerala, debunking false claims
Fact Check | Dec 07, 2023, 02:53 PM ISTThe viral video purportedly showing Muslim students learning Sanskrit at the Academy of Sharia and Advanced Studies (ASAS) in Thrissur, Kerala, comes with a misleading claim suggesting they are being trained as Hindu temple priests. However, the India TV Fact Check team has debunked this claim.
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FACT CHECK: Old Vasundhara Raje video wrongly tied to recent Rajasthan Assembly Elections
Fact Check | Dec 06, 2023, 02:54 PM ISTThe viral circulation of an old video featuring BJP MP Vasundhara Raje congratulating athlete Neeraj Chopra is causing false claims, suggesting she was celebrating an independent candidate's victory in the recent Rajasthan state elections.
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Karni Sena chief's murder: Centre to send paramilitary forces to maintain peace in Rajasthan
Rajasthan | Dec 06, 2023, 11:54 PM ISTDirector General of Police Umesh Mishra formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT), to be headed by Additional Director General (Crime) Dinesh MN, to probe the killing while a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh for information leading to the arrest of the two accused was also announced.
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Learn ways to avoid social media addiction here
Lifestyle | Dec 05, 2023, 11:37 PM ISTStudies show that a common man uses social media for 2 to 4 hours, whereas a child spends about 9 hours on social media. If you too are not able to keep yourself away from the phone despite spending hours on social media, then follow these tips.
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Women targeted in 24.4 per cent surge of cybercrimes, reveals NCRB report
India | Dec 05, 2023, 02:17 PM ISTThe NCRB data, while highlighting certain improvements, underscores the necessity for continued efforts to address specific challenges prevalent in society.
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Influencer's daughter sitting on floor during lunch due to period sparks outrage | VIDEO
Trending | Dec 05, 2023, 12:32 PM ISTRupal Mitul Shah explained in the caption that her daughter observed this practice due to her menstrual cycle, as the family "strictly avoids person-to-person contact during those days of the month." Shah defended the tradition, mentioning it as a decision followed by their family for generations.
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Couple who went viral for drinking from each other's mouths share another 'cringe' video | WATCH
Trending | Dec 03, 2023, 08:19 AM ISTThe couple earlier went viral on social media for sipping a cold drink from each other's mouths in a moving Delhi Metro coach. DMRC authorities have discouraged such activities in public and have called on passengers to report such acts immediately, but the couple was seemingly undeterred.
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The Connection between Digital Age and Young Generation Mental Health: Is it a curse or blessing?
Lifestyle | Nov 30, 2023, 01:33 PM ISTThere is little doubt that the digital era has improved young people's lives in a variety of ways. It has democratised information access, promoted global connectedness, and offered spaces for creative expression but there are a few disadvantages as well.
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Tumblr's decision to discontinue post plus subscription - Explained
Technology | Nov 28, 2023, 05:53 PM ISTTumblr is discontinuing its Post Plus subscription feature on December 1, affecting creators and users. Creators will no longer be able to create new Post Plus content, and existing content will become private starting January 2024.
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Fact Check: Claims of Israel changing barcode from 729 to 871 found to be misleading | DETAILS
Fact Check | Nov 24, 2023, 12:08 AM ISTSocial media posts claiming that Israel changed its barcode from 729 to 871, urging a boycott of Israeli products, have been debunked by India TV's Fact Check team. Investigation revealed that GS1 Israel still issues the prefix 729, while 871 is assigned by GS1 Netherlands.
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US families are suing social media platforms, calling them 'big, bad monsters' | Deets here
Technology | Nov 20, 2023, 07:00 PM ISTAccording to the ruling, "Because children still developing impulse control are uniquely susceptible to harms arising out of compulsive use of social media platforms, defendants have 'created a youth mental health crisis' through the defective design of their platforms.”
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'If you’re reading this I've passed away', this cancer patient helps to erase millions in debt
World | Nov 18, 2023, 04:39 PM ISTCasey McIntyre told followers in a social media message posted by her husband that she had arranged to buy the medical debt of others as a way of celebrating her life.
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Why Discord's AI chatbot Clyde saying goodbye?
Technology | Nov 17, 2023, 06:55 PM ISTDiscord is saying goodbye to its experimental AI chatbot, Clyde, by the end of the month, with users unable to interact with it from December 1. The platform, known for AI experiments, didn't specify the reasons for Clyde's closure yet.
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Kajol’s deepfake video changing clothes surfaces on social media | Rashmika Mandanna
News | Nov 17, 2023, 05:13 PM ISTAfter Rashmika Mandanna and Katrina Kaif, a fake video of Bollywood actress Kajol has been doing rounds on social media platforms. The footage, originally shared on TikTok, showcases Kajol's face digitally manipulated to create a misleading and fabricated scenario. In the video, the woman purporting
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FACT CHECK: Old video falsely portrayed as recent arrest of Saudi Imam for anti-Israel remarks
Fact Check | Nov 14, 2023, 11:44 PM ISTAmid a surge of misinformation, an old video from Saudi Arabia is circulating on social media, falsely claiming to depict the recent arrest of an Imam advocating war against Israel. India TV’s Fact Check team debunked this, revealing the video dates back to March 2018.
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AAP gets EC's notice for 'disparaging' remarks against PM Modi on social media
India | Nov 14, 2023, 08:27 PM ISTThe Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a show-cause notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for alleged disparaging remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media.