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Viral Video Claiming Narayana Murthy Has Launched A Trading …
Sep 22, 2023 · A video claiming Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy launched an AI-based trading platform to "help Indians have a stable passive income" is fake and part of a phishing scam.
Indian Laws & Judiciary: Insights, Policies & Key Rulings
Explore Indian laws, judiciary updates, policy issues, court rulings, social justice, and governance challenges with in-depth coverage and explainers for a clear understanding.
What Data Says About How Middle Class Is Defined In India
Jan 21, 2023 · What does being middle-class mean? Here's what several private and academic authors have to say about what being middle-class in India means. PRICE Research: Estimates published by People Research on India’s Consumer Economy (PRICE Research) think-tank, divides income-earning households in India in four categories. Affluent households earn more than ₹30 lakhs a year
No, This Video Is Not A Pakistani Channel Mocking Rahul Gandhi
Oct 5, 2024 · BOOM fact-checks a viral video of Indian YouTubers mocking Rahul Gandhi, which is falsely claimed to be from a Pakistani TV show. The video, featuring Sham Sharma and Kushal Mehra, has no connection to Pakistan but is being misrepresented to stir political debate.
The Tale Of CandyCash: A Fake Loan App Used A 14-Year-Old’s …
Jul 10, 2023 · What did the police investigation reveal? Speaking to Decode, Gandhinagar Cybercell Police Inspector, Manish Bhakhariya said that as soon as Gohil registered the complaint, the cybercell police contacted Google to pull down CandyCash from its App Store and also asked the search engine company for further details like email id and mobile number associated with the fraudulent app.
FactCheck: Comparisons Of LPG At ₹410 In 2014 And ₹1103 Today ...
Sep 5, 2023 · Several viral tweets, showing that a cylinder of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) costed ₹410 in 2014 and ₹1103 today is misleading. The comparison is an apple to oranges comparison as the 2014 figure represents what consumers paid after a receiving a subsidy compared to the 2023 figure, which represents what consumers paid at the market price.
Fact-Checking 'Sir' Origins: Debunking 'Slave I Remain' Myth
May 7, 2017 · The word 'sir' was first used around the 13th century, according to Merriam Webster's site. (publishers of The Merriam-Webster Dictionary) The 13th century marker establishes that 'sir' has been in existence several centuries before India was colonized.
BOOM Fact Check: Debunking Misinformation and Fake news
BOOM Fact Check: A premier destination for factchecking and debunking fake news and misinformation in India. As a trusted authority, BOOM specializes in debunking fake news and viral falsehoods found in photos and videos on social media, ensuring information integrity through rigorous verification processes.
Deepfake Video Of Biden Cursing After Dropping Out Of Race …
Jul 22, 2024 · FACT CHECK The video is a deepfake, created by synthesising Biden's voice and manipulating his lip movements to match the fake audio. The original video was an address given by Biden on July 15, 2024, after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. PBS News, whose logo appears in the altered video, confirmed the video is fake and condemned its unauthorized use.