“Video of Punjab’s Italian Congress CM getting baptised for the sake of political position.”
Youturn rated this: Fake
Politics and government
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“Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. formalized their run for president and vice president. Bong Go, Leni Robredo, Isko Moreno and Manny Pacquiao have backed out of the race.”
Vera Files rated this: False
“Says President Joe Biden cut “$30 billion to Black colleges and universities.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: The latest news reports indicate Biden’s proposed $45 billion for HBCUs could be reduced by Democrats to $2 billion. But even if the amount is reduced, it would be an increase, not a cut, in funding for HBCUs.
“Businesses have that right to say who can come into their premises. That's what the law says. And that doesn't fall foul of discrimination laws.”
RMIT ABC Fact Check rated this: Not the full story
RMIT ABC Fact Check says: Mr Morrison's claim is not the full story. Experts told Fact Check that businesses have the right to set conditions of entry to their premises, including a requirement to be vaccinated. It's also correct that an unvacci…
“Video showing changes made to the definition of ‘God’ and ‘Godparent’ in the oxford dictionary by Andhra Pradesh government”
FACTLY rated this: MISLEADING
FACTLY says: The content about ‘god’ and ‘godparent’ in the oxford dictionary provided as part of Jagananna Vidya Kanuka scheme by the A.P. government is the same compared to the dictionary available in the market. Dictionaries well…
“DMK Government's new scheme”
Youturn rated this: Fake
“Photo showing the scene of former CNRP President, Sam Rainsy, sitting with the sleeping dog and a man lying on the ground”
Fact Crescendo Cambodia rated this: Altered
“DMK president MK Stalin saying he will revoke government holiday declared on Thaipoosam festival day if the party wins.”
Vishvas News rated this: FALSE
Vishvas News says: Puthiyathailmurai web team refuted the claims.
“I think the general officers here, and secretary, have made it very clear that they gave the president advice that he wouldn’t listen to. The last president, they gave him advice and he did listen to it.”
FactCheck.org rated this: Spins the Facts
FactCheck.org says: That’s not entirely accurate. Former President Donald Trump also didn’t listen to his top military advisers.
“Sen. Richard Gordon apologized to President Rodrigo Duterte”
Vera Files rated this: Misleading
“The White House “created a fake set for (President Joe) Biden to get his booster shot. The entire Biden presidency is one giant charade.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: The backdrop behind Biden as he was getting his booster shot wasn’t “created” for that event — it had been used five days earlier for a global coronavirus summit.
“We get the government that we deserve”
Youturn rated this: Fake
“Video of US Vice President Kamala Harris explaining her elopement story with PM Narendra Modi”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The video shared in the post is an edited one. This video was created by replacing the audio in the original video of US Vice President Kamala Harris and Narendra Modi bilateral meeting with that of an eloped couple
“When Robert E. Lee "inherited slaves from his father in law, he educated them and set them free, and he referred to slavery as ‘a political and moral evil.’”
FactCheck.org rated this: Distorts the Facts
FactCheck.org says: Lee assumed command of 189 enslaved people as executor of his father-in-law's estate, and the quote of slavery being "evil" is taken out of context.
“A law has been passed granting the distribution of a P10,000 monthly allowance for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs)”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
“Top U.S. military advisers didn’t recommend that President Biden keep a residual force in Afghanistan.”
FactCheck.org rated this: Not What Advisers Say
FactCheck.org says: Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Mark Milley and Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, commander of U.S. Central Command, said in a Sept. 28 hearing they believe the U.S. should have left a residual force of at least 2,500 troops.
“US Vice President Kamala Harris tweeted regarding her meeting with Zambian President but ignored tweeting her meeting with Indian PM Narendra Modi”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: US Vice President Kamala Harris did make a tweet mentioning her meeting with Narendra Modi, on 24 September 2021. VP Kamala Harris met Narendra Modi a day after she met Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema on 22 Septembe…
“Prime Minister Modi’s letter to citizens appealing them to buy only made-in-India products during this Diwali”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: In recent times, Prime Minister Modi did not make any such appeal, specifically in the backdrop of Diwali. Further, the same letter is being shared on the internet at least since 2016. Back in 2016, PM Modi through a tw…
“Casino ban on government personnel a Duterte policy”
FactRakers rated this: NEEDS CONTEXT
FactRakers says: The ban was imposed in the 1970s by presidential decree. Two other presidents reiterated the ban before Duterte did.
“Photo of Pakistani government providing security to New Zealand cricket team”
FACTLY rated this: MISLEADING
FACTLY says: The photo is old and was taken in 2019 when the Sri Lankan cricket team were touring Pakistan for a limited-overs series. Sri Lanka’s team was attacked by armed personnel in Lahore in 2009, hence the Pakistan government…