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AI-generated clip falsely linked to strained healthcare system in northern Indian state
The public healthcare system in India's most populous Uttar Pradesh state is strained with entrenched corruption, staff shortages,…
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Posts misrepresent video of BJP vehicles being attacked in West Bengal
As eastern India's Bihar state -- a key electoral battleground -- gears up for polls in November, social media users have falsely claimed…
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Law protecting historical holy sites under scrutiny in India
India's top court is hearing a number of petitions challenging a decades-old law that preserves the character and identity of religious…
Politics
Old clip misleadingly shared as 'Indian PM Modi's partymate castigating him'
Ahead of the second phase of the legislative elections in India's eastern state of Jharkand on November 20, an old video showing Babulal…
Politics
Clip shows Rahul Gandhi criticising election funding scheme, not 'threatening Hindus'
In the run-up to state assembly elections in India's Maharashtra and Jharkhand states in November, a video of opposition leader Rahul…
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Hindu procession clip filmed in India's Uttar Pradesh state, not Maharashtra ahead of vote
As India's western Maharashtra state geared up for its November 20 legislative elections, footage of people chanting a Hindu slogan was…
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Video of pope's East Timor visit falsely linked to Indian Muslims' protest
Screenshot of the false post, taken on September 26, 2024 The false claim surfaced as former Indian lawmaker Imtiaz Jaleel led a convoy of…
Politics
Parts of Modi’s Agenda Face Risk in India’s Fractured Parliament
(Bloomberg) -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vast domestic agenda is in jeopardy after his party failed to win an outright…
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Indian opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal granted bail after arrest in bribery case
NEW DELHI (AP) — Arvind Kejriwal, an Indian opposition leader and New Delhi’s chief minister, was granted bail on Thursday by a court in…
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Clip shared with false claim 'Pakistan flag hoisted' after opposition won in Indian mega-state
A video of a religious flag atop a truck has been shared in posts that falsely claimed residents of Bareilly city in India's Uttar Pradesh…
Politics
Old video shows Indian politician Navneet Rana crying in hospital, not after losing seat
After India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suffered a shock election setback, a video of politician Navneet Rana crying surfaced in…
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Indian PM Modi names Cabinet for coalition government after his party lost majority
NEW DELHI (AP) — India's Narendra Modi, newly sworn in for a third straight term, named a Cabinet on Monday that retained his top…
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Narendra Modi sworn in for third term as India's prime minister in pictures
Narendra Modi begins third term as India's prime minister after election victory. Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party won 240 seats, forming a…
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Relying on coalition partners, Modi is sworn in for a rare third term as India's prime minister
NEW DELHI (AP) — Narendra Modi was sworn in Sunday for a rare third consecutive term as India’s prime minister, relying on his coalition…
Politics
India's Election Results: 5 Surprising Takeaways
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets supporters during a roadshow in Varanasi, during India's election in May. Credit - Rajesh…
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India's Modi is known for charging hard. After a lackluster election, he may have to adapt his style
NEW DELHI (AP) — Since coming to power a decade ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been known for big, bold and often snap decisions…
Politics
India's Modi prepares for record 3rd term as nations congratulate his government on election victory
NEW DELHI (AP) — China, Ukraine and other nations sent their congratulations on Wednesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government…
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Modi Seeks to Shore Up Coalition to Secure Third Term in Power
(Bloomberg) -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is gearing up for coalition talks after his party lost its majority in parliament,…
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Modi declares victory in Indian polls, but party to lose majority
The party of incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared victory in India's parliamentary elections, but with most votes counted,…
Politics
Narendra Modi Won India's Election—But the BJP Lost Power
Political pundits and exit polls were quick to predict that Narendra Modi was poised to clinch a third term as India’s prime minister in…
Politics
Modi declares victory in Indian polls, but his party to lose majority
The party of incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared victory in India's parliamentary elections, but with most votes counted,…