Tejal Sinha

Tejal Sinha is currently a Fact Checker at NewsMeter. She is pursuing Masters in Journalism and Communication from St Francis College for Women. She is open to learning new things while exploring the road to unbiased journalism. She has also been awarded best report by women journalists, 2021. You can follow Tejal on Twitter @SinhaTejal

    Tejal Sinha

    Fact Check: Did Virat Kohli ask Afghanistans captain to choose bowling?
    Fact Check: Did Virat Kohli ask Afghanistan's captain to choose bowling?

    A video of India-Afghanistan toss is widely being shared on social media. Users claim that Virat Kohli had asked Afghanistanā€™s captain Mohammed Nabi...

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 6 Nov 2021 3:42 AM GMT


    Fact Check: Images of married couple shared with communal twist
    Fact Check: Images of married couple shared with communal twist

    Social media users are sharing images of a couple with a communal twist.

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 5 Nov 2021 5:30 AM GMT


    Fact Check: BBCs Delhi riots video  passed off as Tripura violence
    Fact Check: BBC's Delhi riots video passed off as Tripura violence

    A BBC news report about clashes is viral on social media. Users claim that this is the video of recent Tripura violence.

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 3 Nov 2021 8:18 AM GMT


    Fact Check: Image of large crowd outside SRKs house is from 2014
    Fact Check: Image of large crowd outside SRK's house is from 2014

    An image of Shahrukh Khan greeting the huge crowd is widely being shared on social media.

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 3 Nov 2021 4:17 AM GMT


    Fact Check: Did Akhilesh Yadav say Jinnah brought us azadi? Heres the truth behind viral video
    Fact Check: Did Akhilesh Yadav say Jinnah brought us azadi? Here's the truth behind viral video

    It is evident that the claim made in the viral post is misleading. A part of Akhilesh Yadavā€™s speech has been taken out of context and shared with...

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 2 Nov 2021 1:35 PM GMT


    Fact Check: How old news is being twisted to build narrative ahead of assembly elections
    Fact Check: How old news is being twisted to build narrative ahead of assembly elections

    It is being claimed that this video was shot in a school and children were being administered an oath not to vote for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in...

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 2 Nov 2021 3:45 AM GMT


    Fact Check: Viral message from Dr. Devi Shetty saying Puneeth Rajkumar died because he was too fit is hoax
    Fact Check: Viral message from Dr. Devi Shetty saying Puneeth Rajkumar died because he was "too fit" is hoax

    Kannada actor Puneeth Rajkumar died on 29 October after suffering a massive cardiac arrest.

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 1 Nov 2021 12:45 PM GMT


    Fact Check: Old video falsely linked to India-Pakistan match in T20 World Cup
    Fact Check: Old video falsely linked to India-Pakistan match in T20 World Cup

    A video of some security force personnel beating up a person and forcing him to raise 'Pakistan Murdabad' slogans, is viral on social media.

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 1 Nov 2021 12:12 PM GMT


    Fact Check: Did Akshay Kumar, Jay Shah celebrate Indias defeat in T20 World Cup?
    Fact Check: Did Akshay Kumar, Jay Shah celebrate India's defeat in T20 World Cup?

    The image shows Akshay Kumar and Jay Shah celebrating the overthrow by Shaheen Afridi. They were not celebrating Pakistanā€™s victory against India.

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 31 Oct 2021 3:49 PM GMT


    Fact Check: Did Haryana government announce hike in old-age pension by Rs. 250?
    Fact Check: Did Haryana government announce hike in old-age pension by Rs. 250?

    According to the latest document on the website, the rate of allowance as of 1 April 2021 under the scheme was Rs. 2,500 per month for those who are...

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 31 Oct 2021 10:30 AM GMT


    Fact Check: News of 2020 attack on Sameer Wankhede, NCB officials shared as recent
    Fact Check: News of 2020 attack on Sameer Wankhede, NCB officials shared as recent

    A post claiming that six officials of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), including NCB zonal officer Sameer Wankhede, were attacked by a group of 60...

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 30 Oct 2021 7:30 AM GMT


    Fact Check: Image of Tamil Nadu CMs campaign trail passed off as sudden inspection
    Fact Check: Image of Tamil Nadu CM's campaign trail passed off as sudden inspection

    An image of Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin is widely being shared on social media. Users claim he traveled by bus to conduct a sudden inspection.

    By Tejal Sinha  Published on 30 Oct 2021 3:44 AM GMT


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