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.

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?
A tweet with the claim, “Italian Air stewardesses refuse the vaccine” 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
Twitter user Nadir Saikal has posted a cheeky tweet on his timeline. “We 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 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?
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?
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?
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 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
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
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?
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?
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