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PIB debunks CNN’s fake news claiming slum demolition in Delhi prompted by G20 Summit, says encroachment removed as per SC orders

OpIndia Staff - 6 September, 2023

PIB debunked a CNN report claiming slums in Delhi are removed due to G20 Summit, clarified eviction taking place a different place as per SC order

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BCCI ruining Indian cricket? Rohan Gavaskar shuts down Pakistani troll for spreading false quotes of Sunil Gavaskar

OpIndia Staff - 4 September, 2023

The troll account was seen making derogatory remarks against the Hindu community and posting objectionable cartoons, showing Hindus eating 'sh*t' while sporting 'vibhuti' and 'bindi.'

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The Wire spreads fake news about martyred BSF jawan’s family not receiving compensation, gets fact-checked by PIB

OpIndia Staff - 3 September, 2023

"Border Security Forces jawan Ranjit Yadav’s family still awaits any compensation from the Union and state governments," The Wire had falsely claimed.

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TMC MP Saket Gokhale shares fake news that govt is buying 50 bulletproof Audis costing over Rs 400 crore, gets fact-checked by PIB

OpIndia Staff - 25 August, 2023

TMC MP Saket Gokhale shares fake news by DNA claiming that govt is buying 50 bullet proof Audi cars for the G20 summit

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Fact Check: Media peddles fake news, targets govt school in Gujarat for ‘not felicitating Muslim topper girl’, allege religious bias: Here’s the truth

Krunalsinh Rajput - 21 August, 2023

The girl and her parents, while talking to several media houses, claimed that the girl had secured first rank in the school but she was not felicitated by the school on purpose.

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