Shimron Diana

Shimron Diana is a Fact Checker at News Meter. She is currently pursuing her Master's in MA. Mass communication and journalism from St. Francis College for Women, Begumpet. Along with her interests in writing, researching and reporting, she also finds herself interested in graphic designing, visual effects, motion graphics, painting, and content creation.

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    FACT CHECK: Viral message about student laptop scheme  is fake
    FACT CHECK: Viral message about student laptop scheme is fake

    A WhatsApp message with the claim that the application for the Students Laptop Scheme 2021/22 is available, is widely being shared on messaging app.

    By Shimron Diana  Published on 1 Nov 2021 6:04 AM GMT


    Flight attendants at Italy say no to Vaccine?
    Flight attendants at Italy say no to Vaccine?

    A tweet with the claim, ā€œItalian Air stewardesses refuse the vaccineā€ was found circulating along with a video attached with it on twitter by...

    By Shimron Diana  Published on 30 Oct 2021 3:00 PM GMT


    FACT CHECK: Image of potbellied Taliban leaders is morphed
    FACT CHECK: Image of potbellied Taliban leaders is morphed

    Twitter user Nadir Saikal has posted a cheeky tweet on his timeline. ā€œWe fought Americans with hungry stomachs and no food for 20 years!

    By Shimron Diana  Published on 25 Oct 2021 10:30 AM GMT


    Fact Check: Morphed photo of Kejriwals newspaper ad on Gandhi Jayanti goes viral
    Fact Check: Morphed photo of Kejriwal's newspaper ad on Gandhi Jayanti goes viral

    People are sharing a newspaper advertisement of a large photo of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Beside him, is a small...

    By Shimron Diana  Published on 3 Oct 2021 9:29 AM GMT


    Is former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh joining BJP?
    Is former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh joining BJP?

    A tweet with the claim that former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh will join BJP, is going viral.

    By Shimron Diana  Published on 22 Sep 2021 12:59 PM GMT


    Fact Check: Has Turkey issues postage stamp dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
    Fact Check: Has Turkey issues postage stamp dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?

    Twitteratis are now claiming that Turkey has issued a postage stamp dedicated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

    By Shimron Diana  Published on 19 Sep 2021 12:01 PM GMT


    Has WHO announced Covid 19 allowance?
    Has WHO announced Covid 19 allowance?

    Receive your Covid 19 allowance (50000 Rs) from the world health organization (sic)

    By Shimron Diana  Published on 18 Sep 2021 8:00 AM GMT


    Fact Check: Did Abu Dhabis crown prince wear saffron garment to meet Modi?
    Fact Check: Did Abu Dhabi's crown prince wear saffron garment to meet Modi?

    A post about Abu Dhabi crown prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed is viral on social media.

    By Shimron Diana  Published on 13 Sep 2021 1:19 PM GMT


    Video of Ganesh procession entering a church dates back to 2017
    Video of Ganesh procession entering a church dates back to 2017

    Social media users are sharing a video claiming that a church in Spain allowed the procession of Ganesh Ji to enter the minster.

    By Shimron Diana  Published on 13 Sep 2021 10:52 AM GMT


    Fact Check: Famous broadcaster Ameen Sayani is alive and kicking
    Fact Check: Famous broadcaster Ameen Sayani is alive and kicking

    Social media users are claiming that famous broadcaster Amin Sayani has passed away.

    By Shimron Diana  Published on 11 Sep 2021 4:08 AM GMT


    Is Centre issuing universal pass cum certificate for fully vaccinated citizens?
    Is Centre issuing universal pass cum certificate for fully vaccinated citizens?

    Social media users are claiming that the government of India introduced a Universal pass cum certificate for fully vaccinated citizens.

    By Shimron Diana  Published on 6 Sep 2021 6:30 AM GMT


    Fact check: Did HC order traffic police not to seize vehicles?
    Fact check: Did HC order traffic police not to seize vehicles?

    A Facebook post claiming Traffic police can't seize vehicle pending challan is viral on social media.

    By Shimron Diana  Published on 24 Aug 2021 9:37 AM GMT


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