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False Rumours Of UAE's Golden Visa For Indians Sparks Meme Fest Online
- Wednesday July 9, 2025
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Jigyasa Kakwani
Social media is flooded with memes after inaccurate reports of Rs 23 lakh lifetime Dubai Golden Visa went viral.
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Delhi Man Arrested For Morphing Woman's Photos, Uploading Them Online
- Wednesday July 2, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
A 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly using AI tools to morph a college student's photos into explicit images and uploading them using fake social media accounts created in her name, police said on Wednesday.
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Taiwan Man Soaks Feet In Dry Ice For 10 Hours In Shocking Insurance Scam, Ends Up Losing Both Feet
- Thursday June 26, 2025
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A Taiwanese man lost both feet after freezing them in dry ice for 10 hours to fake an accident and claim insurance. The scheme, involving a friend, failed and led to criminal charges and social media outrage.
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www.ndtv.com
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You Might Be Spreading Fake News Online Without Even Realising It: Study
- Monday June 16, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A study finds that people are more likely to share misinformation on social media when it aligns with their moral values, potentially leading to the spread of false information.
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www.ndtv.com
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Preity Zinta Fumes Over 'Morphed Image' With IPL Teen Sensation, Slams Fake News
- Tuesday May 20, 2025
- NDTV Sports Desk
Preity Zinta, co-owner of Punjab Kings, was left furious after a morphed image of her with an IPL player went viral on social media
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Fake News Alert: Sukhoi Shot Down In POK? Centre Fact-Checks Pak Propaganda
- Friday May 9, 2025
- India News | Edited by Chandrajit Mitra
Pakistan-based social media handles are spreading fake news that an Indian fighter jet was shot down and its pilot was captured in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK), the government has warned.
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www.ndtv.com
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Pak's Disinformation Campaign Continues, How Their Media Is Twisting Truth
- Friday May 9, 2025
- World News | Edited by Manjiri Chitre
The Indian government's official fact-checking agency has been debunking the Pakistani media claims on social media.
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www.ndtv.com
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Government Busts Fake News About Airport Entry Ban Amid India-Pak Tensions
- Friday May 9, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
The Fact Check unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has clarified that claims on social media about a ban on entry to airports across India are false.
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www.ndtv.com
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Check Anti-National Propaganda, Fake News, Amit Shah Tells Border States
- Thursday May 8, 2025
- India News | Reported by Aishvarya Jain, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose
Following India's precision missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, Union Minister Amit Shah has asked border states to stay alert and prepared to respond to any emergency
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www.ndtv.com
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Chef Vikas Khanna Slams "Misinformation" About Fake Paneer And Iodine Test Amid Viral Row
- Monday April 21, 2025
- Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
"It's scary that unqualified people are taken seriously," said Chef Vikas Khanna. He was reacting to allegations by a popular YouTuber who claimed he was served fake paneer at a Mumbai restaurant.
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Fact Check: Truth Behind PhonePe Offering Rs 696 Cashback During IPL 2025
- Friday April 4, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Multiple social media users shared a post claiming that PhonePe was offering a Rs 696 cashback during the Indian Premier League season.
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www.ndtv.com
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Harsh Goenka Shares Beautiful Story Of Ex-IAF Officer Reuniting With His Daughter, But Internet Calls It Fake
- Thursday March 27, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka, who regularly shares intriguing posts and videos on his social media handle, has once again captivated his audience with a heartwarming story.
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www.ndtv.com
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Delhi Police Trap Gangster With Fake 'Model' Profile, Arrested
- Friday March 21, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
A gangster was arrested after a Delhi Police officer lured him through a fake social media profile posing as a Mumbai-based model, an official said on Friday.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Don't Believe These Muppets": Wasim Akram Calls Out 'Fake News' On Champions Trophy
- Wednesday February 5, 2025
- NDTV Sports Desk
Pakistan great Wasim Akram has lashed out 'fake news' being spread on social media ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Will Summon Social Media Users Who Try To Create Tension: Manipur Chief Minister
- Thursday January 23, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday warned social media page handlers who upload posts that violate law and personal space of others.
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www.ndtv.com
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False Rumours Of UAE's Golden Visa For Indians Sparks Meme Fest Online
- Wednesday July 9, 2025
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Jigyasa Kakwani
Social media is flooded with memes after inaccurate reports of Rs 23 lakh lifetime Dubai Golden Visa went viral.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Delhi Man Arrested For Morphing Woman's Photos, Uploading Them Online
- Wednesday July 2, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
A 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly using AI tools to morph a college student's photos into explicit images and uploading them using fake social media accounts created in her name, police said on Wednesday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Taiwan Man Soaks Feet In Dry Ice For 10 Hours In Shocking Insurance Scam, Ends Up Losing Both Feet
- Thursday June 26, 2025
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A Taiwanese man lost both feet after freezing them in dry ice for 10 hours to fake an accident and claim insurance. The scheme, involving a friend, failed and led to criminal charges and social media outrage.
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www.ndtv.com
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You Might Be Spreading Fake News Online Without Even Realising It: Study
- Monday June 16, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A study finds that people are more likely to share misinformation on social media when it aligns with their moral values, potentially leading to the spread of false information.
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www.ndtv.com
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Preity Zinta Fumes Over 'Morphed Image' With IPL Teen Sensation, Slams Fake News
- Tuesday May 20, 2025
- NDTV Sports Desk
Preity Zinta, co-owner of Punjab Kings, was left furious after a morphed image of her with an IPL player went viral on social media
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sports.ndtv.com
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Fake News Alert: Sukhoi Shot Down In POK? Centre Fact-Checks Pak Propaganda
- Friday May 9, 2025
- India News | Edited by Chandrajit Mitra
Pakistan-based social media handles are spreading fake news that an Indian fighter jet was shot down and its pilot was captured in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK), the government has warned.
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www.ndtv.com
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Pak's Disinformation Campaign Continues, How Their Media Is Twisting Truth
- Friday May 9, 2025
- World News | Edited by Manjiri Chitre
The Indian government's official fact-checking agency has been debunking the Pakistani media claims on social media.
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www.ndtv.com
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Government Busts Fake News About Airport Entry Ban Amid India-Pak Tensions
- Friday May 9, 2025
- India News | Asian News International
The Fact Check unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has clarified that claims on social media about a ban on entry to airports across India are false.
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www.ndtv.com
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Check Anti-National Propaganda, Fake News, Amit Shah Tells Border States
- Thursday May 8, 2025
- India News | Reported by Aishvarya Jain, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose
Following India's precision missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, Union Minister Amit Shah has asked border states to stay alert and prepared to respond to any emergency
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www.ndtv.com
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Chef Vikas Khanna Slams "Misinformation" About Fake Paneer And Iodine Test Amid Viral Row
- Monday April 21, 2025
- Written by Toshita Sahni, Edited by Neha Grover
"It's scary that unqualified people are taken seriously," said Chef Vikas Khanna. He was reacting to allegations by a popular YouTuber who claimed he was served fake paneer at a Mumbai restaurant.
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food.ndtv.com
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Fact Check: Truth Behind PhonePe Offering Rs 696 Cashback During IPL 2025
- Friday April 4, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Multiple social media users shared a post claiming that PhonePe was offering a Rs 696 cashback during the Indian Premier League season.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Harsh Goenka Shares Beautiful Story Of Ex-IAF Officer Reuniting With His Daughter, But Internet Calls It Fake
- Thursday March 27, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka, who regularly shares intriguing posts and videos on his social media handle, has once again captivated his audience with a heartwarming story.
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www.ndtv.com
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Delhi Police Trap Gangster With Fake 'Model' Profile, Arrested
- Friday March 21, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
A gangster was arrested after a Delhi Police officer lured him through a fake social media profile posing as a Mumbai-based model, an official said on Friday.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Don't Believe These Muppets": Wasim Akram Calls Out 'Fake News' On Champions Trophy
- Wednesday February 5, 2025
- NDTV Sports Desk
Pakistan great Wasim Akram has lashed out 'fake news' being spread on social media ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy.
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sports.ndtv.com
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Will Summon Social Media Users Who Try To Create Tension: Manipur Chief Minister
- Thursday January 23, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday warned social media page handlers who upload posts that violate law and personal space of others.
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www.ndtv.com