Zimbabwe Cricketer

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Update: Former Zimbabwe cricketer Heath Streak Is Alive, Says Former Teammate

Zimbabwe Cricketer and former team captain Heath Strike is alive, confirms ex-colleague in a post. After the round on social media platforms and news sources, Henry Olonga said, Heath Strike is alive and his death news is bizarre and is being exaggerated on social media platforms. It is to be noted, a number of Zimbabwean cricketers including Olonga (tweet deleted later) had confirmed Streak’s death earlier.

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 - 11:00 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Fake News, Death, Rumours, Zimbabwe, Heath Strike, Death News

Courtesy: ANI

UPI transaction

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Won't Levy Charges On UPI Transactions, Confirms Union Finance Ministry

In a major relief to UPI users, the Union Finance Ministry confirmed not to levy any charges on UPI transactions in India. On the evening of August 21, the ministry tweeted, " There is no consideration in Govt to levy any charges for UPI services." The clarification came after there were rumours that UPI transactions will now be chargeable, imposed by the Modi-led government.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 - 02:24 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Union Finance Ministry, No Levy Charges, UPI Transactions, PM Modi Government, Rumours

Courtesy: India TV News

Google cloud gaming platform Stadia

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Google Rejects Reports Of Cloud Gaming Platform Stadia Shut Down

Earlier this week, rumors about Google Stadia's demise began to circulate. It caused quite a commotion in the gaming community. In response to rumors that the tech giant might shut down its cloud gaming service platform later in 2022, Google has publicly denied the accusations. The world's largest technology company Google said it is still "working on bringing more… read-more

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 - 04:25 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Google, gaming platform, stadia, Tech giant, Rumours

Courtesy: DNA INDIA

Prison

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3 Held For Spreading Inappropriate Rumours About Woman Professor: Karnataka

Three people have been arrested in Karnataka for spreading objectionable rumours about a woman professor. N Shashikumar, CP, Mangaluru, shared that a college correspondent, a physical education director, and a lecturer have been taken into custody by the Karnataka police for trying to malign a woman's image by spreading inappropriate rumors about her. More details would come out as the matter is under investigation.

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 - 08:08 PM / by Varun Das

Tags: Crime, Karnataka, Woman, arrested, Rumours

Courtesy: ANI

Poster of Shaid Kapoor's film Jersey

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'Jersey' Release Postponed But Not Stream On OTT, Says Makers

The makers of Shahid Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur starrer ''Jersey'' dismissed the rumours of reports of OTT release of the film. Reportedly, the rumours were doing rounds on the internet since the makers cancelled the released date of the film for an indefinite time. The film was postponed due to the rising COVID-19 cases and ''new covid guidelines''. Earlier, it was scheduled to release on December 31.

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 - 09:50 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: Jersey, Covid-19, Rumours, OTT Release, theatre release

Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar

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Centre Not Planning To Bring Back Farm Laws: Agriculture Minister

Dismissing the rumours, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that the Centre has no plan to bring back the contentious Farm Laws, on December 26. ''Congress is constantly trying to spread rumours to hide its failures, the farmers should be cautious of this,'' said Tomar. Earlier on December 25, the Congress had alleged that the government is trying to bring the laws back through the back door. 

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 - 08:45 PM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: Farm Laws, Congress, Agriculture Minister, Centre, Rumours

Taliban co-founder Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar

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Media Always Publishes Fake Propaganda: Abdul Ghani Baradar

Amid the rumors of death on social media, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, Taliban co-founder, issued an audio message on September 13 and allegedly confirmed that he is ''alive and well''. Earlier in many social media posts, it was being claimed that Baradar died following a shootout at the presidential palace with Haqqani Network's leader Anas Haqqani. ''Media always publishes fake propaganda,'' said Barabar in the… read-more

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 - 10:20 AM / by Brijesh Goswami

Tags: Taliban, Rumours, Death, Propaganda

Courtesy: Hindustan Times