News stories about "facts" in India.

Posted on:

Not just the names, Anubhav Sinha's IC 814 hijacked several facts

Anubhav Sinha's IC 814 - The Kandahar Hijack, streaming on Netflix, has been hauled over the coals for not sticking to facts. It isn't just about the names of the five IC 814 hijackers, passengers of that flight, and experts have called out the series for several inconsistencies, including the role of ISI, RAW intel, and the portrayal of the hijackers. Key Points

India Today

Civil Aviation Minister Scindia, Congress leader Venugopal verbal duel over air fares continues

In the ongoing verbal duel between Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal and Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia over soaring air fares, Mr. Venugopal, in a fresh rebuttal late on Sunday, said “hard facts and everyday suffering of the middle class cannot be wished away by distorting figures and misrepresenting the actual facts on the ground” Key Points

The Hindu

Status of economy: Govt cut off from realities, says Opposition; stop distorting facts, counters BJP

In the per capita GDP index, out of 194 nations, India is at 133. The condition of the common people shows where we stand even if we are the fifth (largest economy in the world), Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Verma said in the House. BJP MP Mahesh Jethmalani retorted saying the opposition is playing on selective data and distorted facts. Key Points

Economic Times

Do you know Sophie Turner had a twin sister that died at birth? Here are some more facts about the 'Game of Thrones' actress

Sophie Turner is one of the most popular names in the world and she's best known for her portrayal in the immensely successful show 'Game of Thrones. She has been in the news of late for her divorce with singer Joe Jonas'. Here's looking at some lesser known facts about the actress Key Points

Firstpost

Bengal CM distributes ex gratia, appointment letters to kin of Odisha train accident victims

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday distributed ex gratia to the kin of Odisha train accident victims. During the event held at the Kolkata Netaji Indoor Stadium, Ms. Banerjee accused the Union government of suppressing facts. Key Points

The Hindu