BOOM Fact Check: Debunking Misinformation and Fake news
WEBBOOM Live is a website that debunks misinformation and fake news in India. It covers topics such as law, politics, technology, sports and entertainment with fact checks, news, explainers and web stories.
What Data Says About How Middle Class Is Defined In India
WEBJan 21, 2023 · There is no fixed definition of who can be called economically middle class in India. Various estimates use different income brackets, such as ₹5 lakhs to ₹30 lakhs, or ₹151,651 to ₹3,94,271 annually.
Fact-Checking 'Sir' Origins: Debunking 'Slave I Remain' Myth
WEBMay 7, 2017 · A viral WhatsApp message claims that 'sir' is an acronym for 'slave I remain' and that the British forced Indians to use it. BOOM debunks this myth and shows the true origin and usage of the word 'sir'.
Graphic Images of Kolkata Doctor’s Rape, Murder On X: What Do …
WEBAug 16, 2024 · BOOM identifies X accounts sharing disturbing photos of the 31-year-old doctor's mutilated face, calling for justice. The Supreme Court and Delhi High Court have barred media from publishing or airing such images of sexual crime victims.
Instagram To Telegram: Predators Are Selling Child Sex Abuse …
WEBJul 10, 2024 · The web page exposes the thriving trade of child sex abuse material (CSAM) on Telegram, where people sell videos for as little as Rs 40. It reveals how Instagram accounts bait users with links to Telegram channels, where they can access thousands of CSAM videos hosted on Terabox.
Explained: Why Are Indians Getting Shorter? | BOOM
WEBOct 4, 2021 · A recent paper shows that the average height of Indians has declined over the last decade, especially among women and men between 15-50 years. Nutrition experts explain how nutrition, genetics, and socio-economic factors affect height and growth in children and adults.
Bangladesh Unrest: 2021 Bengaluru Gangrape Video Shared With …
WEBAug 5, 2024 · Fact Check. BOOM was able to ascertain that the screenshots of the video is from an old gangrape incident that occurred in Bengaluru. We first checked the Telegram channel Islamic Army: Latest Version and found the same video shared from the channel on July 26, 2024.. We had earlier run a relevant keyword search and found screengrabs from the same video that were used as a featured image on ...
Pew Survey Finds Religious Conversion In India Is Rare | BOOM
WEBSep 22, 2021 · The study found that only 0.7% of Hindus and 0.8% of Muslims changed their religion in India. It also projected that Hindus will remain the majority and Muslims will grow to 18% by 2050.
Viral Video Claiming Narayana Murthy Has Launched A Trading …
WEBSep 22, 2023 · A viral video and a web page impersonating Indian Express claim that Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy invested in a new AI-based trading platform called BTC iPlex Ai. The video and the web page are fake and part of a phishing scam that uses overlaid audio and spelling errors.
Which Parts Of India Are Most Prone To Earthquakes? Experts …
WEBFeb 15, 2023 · India has four seismic zones based on the tectonic activity and fault lines. Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Andaman and Nicobar, and parts of Gujarat and Bihar are in the highest zone V, while Delhi is in zone IV.