copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: Narendra Modi is declared as the Best Prime Minister in the World by UNESCO (FACEBOOK POST, 2016-06-24)
Evidence (2016-06-26): NEW DELHI: A social media rumour in the form of a text message that "Narendra Modi has been declared the best prime minister in the world by UNESCO" hoodwinked many internet users, including billiards champion [...] The news received a sudden spike in attention after billiards and snooker star Pankaj Advani tweeted to his 2.4 lakh followers on Friday: "Congratulations @narendramodi sir for being declared the best PM in the world by @UNESCO #ProudIndian @PMOIndia." He was soon called out, and corrected himself. "I know I got my facts wrong but this apparently gets more attention than when I win a WORLD TITLE!!," he wryly posted. But by now, the joke had already written itself. The message, various variations of which had been doing the rounds, read: "Our PM MODI Ji is now declared as the BEST PM OF THE WORLD by UNESCO Just few (sic) minutes ago. Kindly share this. Very proud to be an INDIAN." @manvendraverma7 was one of the first few who posted: "Congratulation to all of us Our PM *"NARENDRA D. MODI" is now declared as the BEST PM OF THE WORLD by UNESCO*. Just few minutes ago."
Claim: Narendra Modi is declared as the Best Prime Minister in the World by UNESCO (FACEBOOK POST, 2016-06-24)
Evidence (2016-11-22): If Whatsapp messages are to be believed, the UN's cultural agency has rewarded India again, this time declaring the new 2,000 rupee note the "best in the world". [...] But this is not India's first Unesco hoax. A widely-circulated mail in 2008 said it had called the Indian national anthem the "best" in the world. [...] Then a more recent hoax said that the agency had announced Narendra Modi was the "best prime minister in the world".
Claim: Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-07-11)
Evidence (2023-07-11): The cost of the 1-liter Evian bottled water visible in the viral video is not ₹2900 but rather ₹250. Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE.
Claim: Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-07-11)
Evidence (2024-09-14): Amazon.com : Evian Natural Spring Water, 1 L bottles, 6 pack : Sports Water Bottles : Grocery & Gourmet Food [...] NATURAL HYDRATION: evian's bottled water starts off nestled in the French Alps before delivering natural hydration and naturally occurring electrolytes; It's a great way to rehydrate post-workout, or as a refreshing drink on your lunch break or commute [...] The Evian Natural Spring Water 1L bottle 12-pack is my go-to for clean, refreshing hydration. The water tastes crisp and pure, with no aftertaste, and the large 1L size is perfect for staying hydrated throughout the day. The bottle is sturdy, making it easy to carry on the go, whether for work, workouts, or travel. I also appreciate the consistent quality of Evian, knowing I’m getting natural spring water from a trusted source. Overall, this 12-pack is a great value for anyone looking for premium bottled water.
Claim: Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-07-11)
Evidence (2024-10-06): View all evian evian Natural Spring Water, 33.8 Fl Oz, Bottles (2 Packs of 6)
Claim: Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-07-11)
Evidence (2022-10-27): Everyday bottled water range 330mL 500mL 750mL 1L 1.5L evian Sparkling 330mL 750mL Glass bottled water range 330mL 750mL Climate impact evian logo
Claim: Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-07-11)
Evidence (2018-12-17): No matter where life takes you, we believe that premium bottled water should be a convenient and essential part of every day. We offer a wide range of convenient plastic water bottles to help hydrate and revitalize you throughout the day, whether you’re in the office, at the gym, on the go, or entertaining at home.
Claim: Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-07-11)
Evidence (2024-10-03): Evian Natural Spring Water - Case of 4/6 pack, 11.2 oz
Claim: Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-07-11)
Evidence (1998-01-01): Products evian sparkling ✨ 33cL 1L [...] Our story evian & sports [...] Products evian sparkling ✨
Claim: Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-07-11)
Evidence (2024-09-28): The Evian Water Bottle has received mostly positive reviews for its natural taste and refreshing hydration. Users appreciate its balanced mineral content and smooth, clean taste for everyday use. [...] The Evian Water Bottle is a good investment for those seeking pure, balanced, and refreshing hydration. With its eco-friendly practices and naturally smooth taste, it’s a premium choice for daily use and rehydration. [...] The Evian Water Bottle offers pure, refreshing hydration with a clean taste and balanced minerals, making it an excellent choice for those who value quality. While the price is higher than standard bottled waters, the premium experience and eco-conscious packaging make it a worthwhile pick.
Claim: Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-07-11)
Evidence (2023-11-14): At roughly $2 per liter, Evian costs over twice as much as value bottled waters like Dasani or Aquafina. [...] For families or those on a budget, the cost of Evian can add up. In those cases, a water filtration system may provide the best mineral hydration and value. But for an premium bottled water experience? Evian is hard to top. [...] While not the cheapest option, Evian provides exceptional quality you can taste in every drop. When you consider its history, composition, and environmental standards, the value becomes clear. Stay hydrated, my friend!
Claim: Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-07-11)
Evidence (2024-10-03): Sponsored 12 Pack Evian Natural Spring Water 16.9 oz (500ml) Bottles
Claim: Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-07-11)
Evidence (2024-07-30): Evian Natural Spring Water - 6pk/33.8 fl oz Bottles
Claim: Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-07-11)
Evidence (2024-09-14): Evian Natural Spring Water, 1.5 L bottle (Pack of 12) [...] NATURAL HYDRATION: evian's bottled water starts off nestled in the French Alps before delivering natural hydration and naturally occurring electrolytes. It's a great way to rehydrate post-workout, or as a refreshing drink on your lunch break or commute. [...] The Evian Natural Spring Water 1L bottle 12-pack is my go-to for clean, refreshing hydration. The water tastes crisp and pure, with no aftertaste, and the large 1L size is perfect for staying hydrated throughout the day. The bottle is sturdy, making it easy to carry on the go, whether for work, workouts, or travel. I also appreciate the consistent quality of Evian, knowing I’m getting natural spring water from a trusted source. Overall, this 12-pack is a great value for anyone looking for premium bottled water.
Claim: Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-07-11)
Evidence (2020-01-16): Evian Water is widely considered the creme de la creme of bottled water. Hailing from a small town called Evian-Les-Bains, the prestige of the light blue-capped Evian bottle has outgrown its humble home. [...] Pricing certainly goes beyond popularity, however, Evian relies heavily on its respect amongst those in Hollywood and recording studios to maintain its image as the bottled water of the stars. [...] As mentioned earlier, Evian compares favorably with most other bottled brands when it comes to the price point. In fact, one of its direct competitors in the market - Fiji Water - costs nearly twice as much for a 12-pack of one-liter bottles.
Claim: Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-07-11)
Evidence (2017-04-24): evian water comes from a pristine and protected Alpine mountain source. [...] We are currently moving our evian range to a new ‘click’ cap that is designed to stay attached to the bottle throughout its usage and when recycled. [...] From conveniently sized on-the-go evian water bottle formats that fit in your bag to limited edition designer bottles that elevate any occasion, there’s an evian product to hydrate you any moment in your day.
Claim: Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-07-11)
Evidence (2024-10-09): Evian (/ˈeɪviɒn/ AY-vee-on,[2] ev-ee-un;[3] French: [evjɑ̃], stylized as evian) is a French brand that bottles mineral water from several sources near Évian-les-Bains, on the south shore of Lake Geneva.[4] [...] During 2018, Evian announced that it will make all of its plastic bottles from 100% recycled plastic by 2025, a move that will see the natural spring water brand adopt a ‘circular approach’ to its plastic usage, where plastic is kept within the economy and out of nature. In order to achieve its 2025 ambition, Evian is partnering with technology companies, one of which is Loop Industries. Loop Industries has developed a technology that enables a continuous loop for recycling at large scale, transforming all types of PET plastic waste into the high-quality plastic required by Evian.[17][citation needed] [...] - ^ "EVIAN'S UNIQUE AND PURE NATURAL MINERAL WATER". www.danone.com. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
Claim: Cost of the Evian brand’s water bottle seen at the family gathering of Tejashwi Yadav is ₹2900 per liter (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-07-11)
Evidence (2023-07-11): A video showing Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav’s family gathering is being widely shared on social media. The accompanying description claims that the Evian company water bottle seen on their table costs around ₹2900 per litre. Let’s verify this claim made in the post. [...] Fact: The cost of the 1-liter Evian bottled water visible in the viral video is not ₹2900 but rather ₹250. Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE. [...] To sum it up, contrary to the claim, the cost of the 1-litre Evian bottled water visible in the viral video is not ₹2900 but rather ₹250.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-05-26): The BJP government published an infographic on the 48-months portal that makes 3 claims about improving safety in Indian Railways, i.e., reducing railway accidents & elimination of Unmanned Level Crossings. This article is a fact check of the claims.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-09-09): New Delhi: With 40 deaths in 75 accidents between September 2017 and August 2018, the railways has registered its best safety figures in five years for the corresponding 12-month period, a ministry official has said, quoting official data.> [...] Another aspect which has contributed to better safety figures is removal of unmanned level-crossings – the railways plans to eliminate them completely by March 2020.> The national transporter has been aggressively removing unmanned level crossings (UMLC) – 1,565 of them were eliminated in 2017-18 which resulted in fewer accidents. The target is of removing 1,600 such UMLCs in 2018-19, the official said.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-04-14): Railways’ Safety Record In 2017-2018 Best In 57 Years [...] The railways has maintained the best safety record in 2017-2018 fiscal in over five decades, according to official figures. As of March 30, 73 accidents were reported across the railway network, compared to 104 in the previous fiscal, the lowest in 57 years.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-04-01): Indian Railways sets new safety record! The national transporter that has for years now faced criticism over safety, has set a new record of fewer than 100 accidents in the financial year 2018-2018. According to an IE report, Indian Railways has for the first time in 35 years seen fewer than 100 accidents in a financial year. According to the report 73 railway accidents were recorded till March 30 of the financial year that has just ended. That’s a 29 per cent reduction from the 104 accidents that were reported in 2016-2017. It was only in the year 1968-1969 that the number of accidents in Indian Railways fell to triple digit figures of 908. Before, it was a norm for Indian Railways to report over 1000 accidents per year. According to Railway Board Chairman Ashwani Lohani, there is a strong emphasis on safety. Lohani also points to a voluntary reporting system which gives every railway employee the power to anonymously report any lapse in safety on Indian Railways.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-09-09): With the number of accidents and deaths coming down to 75 and 40 respectively, the Indian Railways has registered its best safety record in five years between September 2017 and August 2018, the Times of India has reported. [...] The vast reduction in injuries and fatalities happened primarily because of the massive renewal of tracks, regular safety reviews, better safety training of staff and close monitoring of safety performance undertaken during the period. According to this report, the Railways carried out renewal of 4,405 km of old tracks with new rails in 2017-18 - the highest ever in a financial year. In the past few years, the Railways has aggressively undertaken the removal of unmanned level crossings (UMLCs). In 2017-18, the national transporter removed over 1,560 such crossings, which resulted in fewer accidents. It has set the target of removing 1,600 UMLCs in 2018-19, the official said.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2020-06-08): Best ever safety performance by Indian Railways during the past year; Zero passenger fatalities due to railway accident since April 2019 [...] Indian Railways registered the best ever safety record during April 2019 – March 2020. Including this year so far (from 01.04.2019 to 08.06.2020) there has been no fatality of any railway passenger in any train accident. The remarkable feat has been achieved for the first time in the year 2019-2020 since introduction of Railway System in India 166 years ago in the year 1853. The zero passenger fatalities in the last 15 months is a result of continuous efforts by Indian Railways to improve safety performance in all respects. Safety being the topmost priority always, the measuresundertaken for safety improvement include elimination of manned level crossings, construction of Road over Bridges (ROBs)/ Road under Bridges (RUBs), rehabilitation of bridges, highest ever renewal of rail tracks, highest ever supply of rails during the year from SAIL, effective track maintenance, stringent monitoring of safety aspects, improved training of railway staff, improvements in signaling system, use of modern technology for safety works, switching over to modern and safer LHB coaches in phases from the conventional ICF coaches etc. [...] All the above could become possible with inputs in the system in the form of Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh (RRSK) introduced in the year 2017-18 with a corpus of Rs 1 lakh crore to be spent in next five years, having annual outlay of Rs 20,000 crore. With this fund, it has been possible to undertake very critical safety works of urgent nature and results are evident.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2020-02-24): Indian Railways has registered the best ever safety record in the current financial year 2019-20. In the year so far (from 01.04.2019 to 24.02.2020) there has been no fatality of any railway passenger in any consequential railway accident. The remarkable feat has been achieved for the first time in the year 2019-20 since introduction of Railway System in India 166 years ago in the year 1853. The zero passenger fatalities in the last 11 months is a result of continuous efforts by Indian Railways to improve safety performance in all respects. Safety being the topmost priority always, the measures undertaken for safety improvement include massive renewal of railway tracks, effective track maintenance, stringent monitoring of safety aspects, improved training of railway staff, improvements in signaling system, use of modern technology for safety works, switching over to modern and safer LHB coaches in phases from the conventional ICF coaches. Also total elimination of Unmanned Level Crossings Gates on broad gauge has resulted in elimination of accidents on this score thus giving huge impetus to safety of train operations. All the above could become possible with inputs in the system in the form of Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh (RRSK) introduced in the year 2017-18 with a corpus of Rs1 lakh crore to be spent in next five years, having annual outlay of Rs 20,000 crore. With this fund, it has been possible to undertake very critical safety works of urgent nature and results are evident.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2019-04-05): Indian Railways sets new record in FY 2018-19 for being the safest year in the history of the national transporter! With significant reduction in the number of consequential accidents, in number of fatalities and injury figures, Piyush Goyal-led Indian Railways has made big achievement on the safety front. In the past five years, several measures were implemented to improve safety in train operations, says Indian Railways. The financial year 2018-19 has been declared as the safest year for Indian Railways. As per the data provided by the national transporter, the number of consequential accidents, including collisions, level crossing accidents, fire in trains, derailment and miscellaneous, have reduced from 1130 in 1980-81 to 59 in 2018-19, resulting in 94.8% reduction. The number is the lowest ever figure in the history of the national transporter, making 2018-19 the safest year. [...] According to Indian Railways’ data, as compared to 2013-14, the number of accidents has been reduced from 118 to 59 in 2018-19, number of fatalities reduced from 152 to 37, number of injuries reduced from 234 to 108 and number of Accidents Per Million Train Kilometres reduced from 0.10 to 0.06. Interestingly, last financial year, i.e 2017-18 was also recorded to be the safest year for Indian Railways, but this year with continued safety measures, it has been bettered further. As compared to 2017-18, the number of accidents has been reduced from 73 to 59 in 2018-19, number of fatalities reduced from 57 to 37, number of injuries reduced from 197 to 108 and number of Accidents Per Million Train Kilometres reduced from 0.09 to 0.06.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2020-06-11): The Indian Railways recorded its best-ever safety performance during the past year with zero passenger deaths due to rail accidents. While the Railways registered the best ever safety record between April 2019 and March 2020, there has been no death of rail passengers in any train accident in the subsequent period also between April 1 and June 8 this year. [...] "All the above could become possible with inputs in the system in the form of Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh (RRSK) introduced in 2017-18 with a corpus of Rs 1 lakh crore to be spent in next five years, having annual outlay of Rs 20,000 crore," the release said.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-04-14): The railways has maintained the best safety record in 2017-2018 fiscal in over five decades, according to official figures. As of March 30, 73 accidents were reported across the railway network, compared to 104 in the previous fiscal, the lowest in 57 years. "The main reason behind the improvement is track renewal, the railways carried out renewal of 4,405 km of old rails in 2017-2018. [...] Significantly, despite trains having travelled an additional 74 million train km in 2017-2018 as compared to the last five years, accidents have remained at an all time low. As far as accidents are concerned, while in 1960-61, the number was 2131, it came down to 840 in 1970-71, in 1980-81 it stood at 1,013, in 1990-91 it recorded 532 accidents, in 2010-11 there were 141 such cases, as per the figures. The casualty figures also have gone down. In 2016-17, 607 people were injured or killed in train accidents, in 2017-2018, the number stood at 254. While derailments have come down from 78 in 2016-2017 to 54 in 2017-2018, accidents at level crossings stood at 13 in 2017-2018 as compared to 30 the previous year.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2019-01-30): The claim also states that 118 accidents were recorded in 2013-14 whereas only 73 accidents were recorded in 2017-18. [...] According to the data available in the annual statistical publication & the yearbook of the Indian Railways, there were 118 consequential train accidents in the year 2013-14 and 73 such accidents in the year 2017-18. While these numbers are true, this is only half the story. The number of consequential train accidents has been declining continuously since 2003-04 except for 2014-15 when the number of accidents increased sharply compared to the previous year. It remains to be seen whether this decreasing trend continues in the years to come. [...] Fact: There were 118 consequential train accidents in the year 2013-14 and 73 such accidents in the year 2017-18. While these numbers are TRUE, this is only half the story. The number of consequential train accidents has been declining since 2003-04 except for 2014-15 when the number of accidents increased sharply compared to the previous year.
Claim: 2017-18 is the is the best ever year of safety record for the railways and less than 100 accidents were recorded in that year. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-04-14): Railways'' safety record in 2017-2018 best in 57 years: Official data [...] The Railways has maintained the best safety record in 2017-2018 fiscal in over five decades, according to official figures. [...] Significantly, despite trains having travelled an additional 74 million train km in 2017-2018 as compared to the last five years, accidents have remained at an all-time low.