Governance Fact-Checks

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Claims of Uranium Contamination in Indian Groundwater, Health Impacts, and Food Adulteration...

Checked May 28, 2026

consumer safety governance public health

the influencer claims that India's ground water is contaminated with uranium, leading to radioactive water and a decrease in sperm count, and that the government is adulterating food products with soy. They also criticize the government for imposing taxes on almost everything, including after...

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Speaker Urges Chief Minister to Uphold Dharma, Believes Modi Shares This Goal

Checked May 22, 2026

ethics governance politics

The speaker states that his message to the Chief Minister is to uphold Dharma and that he is working towards that goal. He also expresses confidence that Narendra Modi is working towards the same objective.

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Allegations of Gang Rape Attempt and Police Inaction at Hasanpur Police Station...

Checked May 20, 2026

crime governance law

A reporter at Hasanpur Police Station in Samastipur district reports on the alleged gang rape attempt of a 13-year-old girl, claiming police inaction and corruption, while interviewing the victim's mother and the girl herself.

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Pre-Election Claims Against TMC on Corruption and Decline Largely Verified as BJP...

Checked May 19, 2026

economic policy elections governance

A man expresses his support for BJP in Bengal, criticizing the current TMC government for corruption, economic decline, and mismanagement of public spaces, while a political poster for a BJP candidate is displayed.

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