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Breaking: Rahul Gandhi tests COVID positive; urges to follow safety protocols

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms.

Apr 20, 2021

Fact check: No, Karnataka govt didn't impose two-week lockdown; viral notice is fake

Karnataka CM's office has issued clarification on the viral notice about a two-week lockdown in the state, saying it's fake.

Apr 19, 2021

HDFC Bank hands over 100 PoS machines to collect fines; BBMP chief poses without mask

Maskless BBMP chief accepts HDFC's PoS machines to collect fines; netizens point out irony

BBMP Commissioner Gaurav Gupta, IAS, shared the update on Twitter as he posed for the camera accepting one of the PoS machines. Netizens pointed out one major fault.

Apr 19, 2021

Karnataka local body elections amid COVID surge pose significant risk; govt urged to postpone

Karnataka is one of the worst-hit states by the COVID second wave, as the state is grappling with record-high fresh cases. Conducting elections amidst this crisis calls for significant risk.

Apr 19, 2021

Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson waves as he leaves Downing Street in London, Britain, Jun 28, 2018. (Photo: Reuters)

Breaking: UK PM Boris Johnson cancels India visit due to COVID; plans virtual meeting

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not be visiting India due to the prevailing COVID situation in the country, instead plans to hold a virtual meeting his Indian counterpart.

Apr 19, 2021

When Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip visited India; rare glimpse of royal visit [Photos]

The official handle of Rashtrapati Bhavan Archives shared a rare glimpse of the royal visit dating back to 1960s. Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip had visited India thrice together.

Apr 18, 2021

Fact check: Viral message claims no essential sticker, no fuel; Mumbai Police says it's fake

Mumbai Police introduced 'colour-coded stickers' for all authorised vehicles which are allowed to ply in the current stringent restrictions.

Apr 18, 2021

No shortage of medical oxygen in Karnataka: Health Minister Dr Sudhakar

Amid reports of shortage of medical oxygen in hospitals across Karnataka, health minister Dr Sudhakar has shared data to point out that usage is well below daily production capacity.

Apr 18, 2021

Weekend curfew in Bengaluru next week; K'taka govt considering option [Sources]

Karnataka government is mulling weekend curfew in Bengaluru as fresh cases continue to spike in the state capital. An all-party meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday.

Apr 18, 2021

Fact check: Woman stabbed in viral video not TV journalist for her Kumbh coverage

Fact check: UP's TV anchor not stabbed over her Kumbh coverage [truth here]

The nerve-wrecking video of a man stabbing a woman at least 25 times in broad daylight in Delhi's Rohini is being linked to a TV anchor's reportage of Kumbh mela in view of COVID-19.

Apr 18, 2021

India is at war; former Army chief takes dig at Modi govt over COVID deaths

In a brief tweet, former Indian Army chief Ved Malik said that India is at war with COVID, which is killing more Indians than jawans killed in action during Kargil war.

Apr 18, 2021

Fact check: No, Haridwar ghats not empty; viral video shot from different location

A viral video has been making the rounds of social media, showing Haridwar ghats nearly empty. Here's a fact check of that video.

Apr 16, 2021

Breaking: BS Yediyurappa tests COVID positive; shifted to Manipal Hospital [contact tracing]

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time and will be shifted Manipal Hospital for treatment.

Apr 16, 2021

OnePlus 9R review: Apple doesn't fall far from the tree

OnePlus 9R is Rs 25,000 cheaper than the OnePlus 9 Pro, the top-of-the-line premium flagship by the company, but that price difference makes the affordable flagship an attractive choice. Read full review here.

Apr 16, 2021

FIRs against COVID violators in K'taka; dire consequences for ditching face mask [details]

Karnataka High Court observed high-profile citizens such as celebs, politicians, religious leaders must lead by example and strict action be taken for any COVID protocol violations.

Apr 15, 2021

Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, other protected monuments shut till May 15 [details]

All ASI-protected monuments and museums are temporarily shut till May 15 in view of COVID-19 spike in the country.

Apr 15, 2021

Umar Khalid gets bail with an Aarogya Setu twist [details]

Delhi Court on Thursday granted bail to former JNU student Umar Khalid in Delhi riots case on the condition that Khalid installs Aarogya Setu app in his phone upon release.

Apr 15, 2021

Vaccinate journalists on priority; Kejriwal writes to Centre as India sees 62 journo deaths so far

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has urged the center to treat journalists as frontline workers and prioritize their turn for a vaccine against COVID-19.

Apr 14, 2021

Fact check: Viral anti-mask hoarding video not from India; claims made are false

A viral video of a public hoarding displaying anti-mask messages has been making the rounds on WhatsApp groups, claiming to be in India. Here's the truth behind it.

Apr 14, 2021

Fact check: Truth behind viral video of Haryana cop shooting a couple dead

A video showing a cop shooting a couple dead in Haryana has gone viral on social media and on WhatsApp groups in India. Here's the truth behind it.

Apr 14, 2021

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Articles by Sami Khan

Breaking: Rahul Gandhi tests COVID positive; urges to follow safety protocols

Fact check: No, Karnataka govt didn't impose two-week lockdown; viral notice is fake

Maskless BBMP chief accepts HDFC's PoS machines to collect fines; netizens point out irony

Karnataka local body elections amid COVID surge pose significant risk; govt urged to postpone

Breaking: UK PM Boris Johnson cancels India visit due to COVID; plans virtual meeting

When Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip visited India; rare glimpse of royal visit [Photos]

Fact check: Viral message claims no essential sticker, no fuel; Mumbai Police says it's fake

No shortage of medical oxygen in Karnataka: Health Minister Dr Sudhakar

Weekend curfew in Bengaluru next week; K'taka govt considering option [Sources]

Fact check: UP's TV anchor not stabbed over her Kumbh coverage [truth here]

India is at war; former Army chief takes dig at Modi govt over COVID deaths

Fact check: No, Haridwar ghats not empty; viral video shot from different location

Breaking: BS Yediyurappa tests COVID positive; shifted to Manipal Hospital [contact tracing]

OnePlus 9R review: Apple doesn't fall far from the tree

FIRs against COVID violators in K'taka; dire consequences for ditching face mask [details]

Taj Mahal, Qutub Minar, other protected monuments shut till May 15 [details]

Umar Khalid gets bail with an Aarogya Setu twist [details]

Vaccinate journalists on priority; Kejriwal writes to Centre as India sees 62 journo deaths so far

Fact check: Viral anti-mask hoarding video not from India; claims made are false

Fact check: Truth behind viral video of Haryana cop shooting a couple dead

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'