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Modi fact check calls foreign travel tax report fake as details circulate online

Modi fact check calls foreign travel tax report fake as details circulate online

A report circulating online claimed the government was mulling a tax on foreign travel and attributed it to PM Narendra Modi. However, a fact-check branded the story as “totally false,” warning readers not to treat the allegation as credible. The brief item, shared in the context of India news updates, points to misinformation spreading through social media and highlights the need for verification before sharing policy-linked claims.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 15 May 2026
Indira Gandhi gold ban claim is fake but her government tightened controls in the late 1960s

Indira Gandhi gold ban claim is fake but her government tightened controls in the late 1960s

A viral post claims Indira Gandhi urged people not to buy gold in 1967, but The Hindu says the image is digitally altered. The truth is less dramatic: her government did impose strict gold controls that capped holdings and reduced jewellery production, leading up to the Gold Control Act enacted in 1968.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026

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Fact Check Says Hantavirus Was Not Confirmed After Pfizer COVID Vaccine

Fact Check Says Hantavirus Was Not Confirmed After Pfizer COVID Vaccine

A Dutch-flagged cruise ship outbreak has killed three people, and South Africa reported identifying an Andes strain in two evacuated victims. But a widely shared claim tying hantavirus infection to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is misleading: experts say the referenced document doesn’t confirm hantavirus as a vaccine side effect, and the cases are explained by exposure risks instead.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 11 May 2026
Fact Check Deepika Padukone Pre MET Gala 2026 Dinner Photos Are Fake AI

Fact Check Deepika Padukone Pre MET Gala 2026 Dinner Photos Are Fake AI

Viral posts claimed Deepika Padukone attended a pre-MET Gala 2026 dinner in New York as she reportedly heads toward her second pregnancy. But the circulating pictures have been identified as AI-generated, not real photographs of the actress. The rumours tied to MET Gala May 4 festivities were amplified online despite no verified confirmation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 3 May 2026
Trump hospital rumor goes viral but fact check finds no verified medical emergency before dinner

Trump hospital rumor goes viral but fact check finds no verified medical emergency before dinner

A viral social media claim alleged President Donald Trump was hospitalized before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Fact checks and reporting found no verified medical emergency, pointing instead to continued public activity, official updates, and statements from the White House physician. The explainer traces how the rumor started, spread through debate clips, and why misinformation surged online in late April 2026.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 25 Apr 2026
IRCTC Slams Viral Tatkal Timing Rumor What Actually Changed From April 15

IRCTC Slams Viral Tatkal Timing Rumor What Actually Changed From April 15

A viral social media post claimed Indian Railways revised Tatkal ticket booking timings effective April 15, sparking confusion among frequent travelers. IRCTC fact checks this misinformation, clarifying that no such change has been implemented as claimed. The clarification exposes how quickly inaccurate screenshots and dates can spread, urging users to rely on official IRCTC updates.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026

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