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Claim: Visuals of a Conventional Electric Locomotive pulling a defective Vande Bharat Train (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-06-30)
Evidence (2023-07-03): The viral video shows a WAG-9 electric engine pulling a Vande Bharat train to take it to its designated route before the semi-high-speed train becomes operational. A video went viral on social media showing a Vande Bharat Express getting pulled by an old electric engine raising questions over the train's functionality. The video attracted a lot of attention on Twitter, including from leaders of national parties. Congress leader Krishna Allavaru took a jibe at the government by drawing a comparison between the old locomotive and INC's rule in India. In his tweet, Krishna Allavaru said, "The history of 70 years drags the lies of the last 9 years," along with the video of the Vande Bharat Express train. The now-viral video shows the semi-high-speed train getting pulled by an old electric engine. Meanwhile, the people who recorded the video can be heard talking in the background.
Claim: Visuals of a Conventional Electric Locomotive pulling a defective Vande Bharat Train (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-06-30)
Evidence (2024-05-23): A video showing a conventional electric locomotive pulling the Vande Bharat train is being shared on X (formerly Twitter) with the claim that the Vande Bharat train built under the Modi government is being pulled by another engine because it’s defective. [...] Several similar videos are available showing locomotive engines pulling the Vande Bharat trains for commissioning. The visuals can be seen here, here, here and here. The description below these videos mention that the newly built Vande Bharat train is undergoing trials before certification. Conclusion: The video showing the locomotive engine pulling the Vande Bharat is a part of the shunting trial where the train goes for trials before the certification is issued. The claim that the train was pulled by another engine because it was defective is misleading.
Claim: Visuals of a Conventional Electric Locomotive pulling a defective Vande Bharat Train (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-06-30)
Evidence (2023-05-20): Further inside, workers are huddled under the chassis, tightening bolts, installing lengthy wiring or putting panels in place. A team is working in the driver’s cabin, installing propulsion systems. This is where the Vande Bharat (VB) trains, which have fired the imagination of railway travellers round the country, are being made. [...] So, compared to conventional trains where locomotives haul bogies, how different are Vande Bharat trains, which began life as Train 18 when first unveiled in 2018? Radically so, apart from the styling, says BG Mallya, General Manager, ICF. [...] A Vande Bharat train costs ₹108 crore to make without GST. A conventional train cannot be compared as speed, acceleration and safety is better in the VB. A German-designed Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coach costs ₹2.5 crore per coach while a locomotive would cost ₹12-15 crore.
Claim: Visuals of a Conventional Electric Locomotive pulling a defective Vande Bharat Train (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-06-30)
Evidence (2024-10-08): Vande Bharat Express is a medium-distance superfast express service operated by Indian Railways. It is a reserved, air-conditioned chair car service connecting cities that are less than 800 km (500 mi) apart or take less than ten hours to travel with existing services. The train was a part of the 'Make in India' initiative by the government and entered commercial service on 15 February 2019. [...] Rolling stock [edit]Vande Bharat Express uses Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trainsets manufactured by Integral Coach Factory in Chennai.[30] The trainsets have sixteen or eight chair cars.[31] A standard sixteen car rake consists of two Driving Trailer Coaches, one each on every end along with two non-driver trailer coaches, four trailer coaches with pantographs and eight motor coaches.[32] A second generation sixteen car trainset weighs 392 tonnes and costs ₹115 crore (US$14 million).[33][34] The chassis of a coach is 23 m (75 ft) long, and is made of stainless steel.[35] [...] - ^ "Vande Bharat Express Trains". Indiarailinfo. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
Claim: Visuals of a Conventional Electric Locomotive pulling a defective Vande Bharat Train (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-06-30)
Evidence (2023-05-22): The Vande Bharat Express, which was formerly known as Train 18 is an electric train unit that is operated by Indian Railways. It is the first train that was manufactured entirely in India. [...] The Vande Bharat Express doesn’t require a locomotive engine because of its distributed power. The engine is fitted in its coach itself. [...] Ashwini Vaishnav, Union Railway Minister stated "Vande Bharat is truly a computer on wheels. Its vehicle control system, power electronics, powertrain, transformers, motor, almost everything is controlled by software."
Claim: Visuals of a Conventional Electric Locomotive pulling a defective Vande Bharat Train (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-06-30)
Evidence (2023-12-23): The Vande Bharat trains are a cause of much enthusiasm among railway travellers in India. Introduced as Train 18 in 2018 and renamed Vande Bharat Express ahead of its first service the following February, they are the first semi-high speed trains in India. They can reduce journey time by 25 per cent to 45 per cent and have aeroplane-style passenger amenities. The maximum speed has been set at 160kmph, but tracks have to be upgraded to allow them to reach that speed. So, for now, they mostly run at up to 130kmph. [...] Additionally, the passage connecting coaches is stable and wide, unlike the partially open and shaky passages in conventional trains. Overall, the design of coaches is such that when the train runs at high speeds, it will be like sitting in your home, said Mallya. There are 25 Vande Bharat trains running across India and that number will be close to 100 in the next one year. The cost of manufacturing a 16-coach Vande Bharat train is about Rs120 crore. Mallya said the ICF was working on new variants of Vande Bharat coaches. "We are working on sleeper class, short-distance commute travel and non-AC train set during this fiscal," he said. "We are also planning to launch two push-pull trains with non-AC LHB coaches (Linke Hofmann Busch are German-made passenger coaches which have been in use since 2000). These will provide the same experience as the VB trains." They will have a seating capacity of 1,834 passengers and will be economical.
Claim: Visuals of a Conventional Electric Locomotive pulling a defective Vande Bharat Train (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-06-30)
Evidence (2023-04-11): Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18, is the world’s first semi-high-speed passenger train on high-rise overhead electric (OHE) territory. It is India's first indigenously designed and manufactured semi-high speed and self-propelled train set. The Vande Bharat Express Train was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019. [...] The train has a top speed of 180 kmph, while the operational speed is 130 kmph. The Vande Bharat Train is powered by a self-propulsion module, which means it does not require a locomotive to pull it. [...] Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18, is an Indian semi-high-speed train which is designed and built entirely in India. It is one of the fastest trains in the country. - When was Vande Bharat Express launched?
Claim: Visuals of a Conventional Electric Locomotive pulling a defective Vande Bharat Train (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-06-30)
Evidence (2022-02-26): Sitharaman said over the next three years, 400 next-generation semi-high speed Vande Bharat Express trains will be developed and produced; these will have improved energy efficiency and passenger riding experience. Vande Bharat was originally known as Train 18. It was built by Integral Coach Factory (ICF) under the directions of the then general manager Sudhanshu Mani. [...] Unlike regular express trains, which have detachable locomotive at one end, the traction for a Vande Bharat series trainset is provided by electric gear (traction motor, rectifier, converters, transformer etc) suspended from alternate coaches and drawing energy from overhead equipment via pantographs mounted on coaches. [...] Apart from the technological aspects of Vande Bharat, which can hit 160 kmph in 140 seconds, superior comfort elements in this train separate it from a regular express train. These include superior seats, vacuum toilets, plug doors, gangways and other amenities. Indian Railways has begun to include these functions in the enhanced version of LHB coaches known as Tejas.
Claim: Visuals of a Conventional Electric Locomotive pulling a defective Vande Bharat Train (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-06-30)
Evidence (2023-07-06): A video is circulating on social media platforms showing a conventional electric locomotive hauling a newly introduced Vande Bharat train. The claim accompanying the post suggests that it demonstrates the strength of conventional trains built during the Congress government, as they are seen pulling the defective Vande Bharat Express manufactured during the Modi government. Let’s verify the claim made in the post. [...] Fact: The video shows an empty and new Vande Bharat Express train being pulled by a conventional locomotive in preparation for its launch on the Patna-Ranchi route. Hence the claim made in the post is MISLEADING. [...] To sum it up, the viral video depicts an empty and new Vande Bharat Express train being pulled by a conventional locomotive during its commissioning on the Patna-Ranchi route. However, the video is misleadingly shared as a defective Vande Bharat Express being hauled by an old locomotive.
Claim: Visuals of a Conventional Electric Locomotive pulling a defective Vande Bharat Train (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-06-30)
Evidence (2020-05-10): Lastly since you mentioned Vande Bharat, the same company Medha servomotors that designed the power train for T18, also designed a new feature for WAG7. WAG7 did not have regenerative braking losing all the energy while braking through roof mounted rheostats and heat. Medha designed regenerative braking for them and also met the design requirement of IR that regenerative braking should be active down to 10kmph. This loco was trialled in Jhansi division and was successful. No word on mass production. This is a freight loco. [...] This is very interesting, I didn't know of this. I thought it was very difficult to do regen braking on a DC loco, and that's why most/no railway systems did so?vsunder wrote:Lastly since you mentioned Vande Bharat, the same company Medha servomotors that designed the power train for T18, also designed a new feature for WAG7. WAG7 did not have regenerative braking losing all the energy while braking through roof mounted rheostats and heat. Medha designed regenerative braking for them and also met the design requirement of IR that regenerative braking should be active down to 10kmph. This loco was trialled in Jhansi division and was successful. No word on mass production. This is a freight loco. [...] Vande Bharat Express: ICF gets nod to manufacture 45 new Train 18 by 2021-22
Claim: Visuals of a Conventional Electric Locomotive pulling a defective Vande Bharat Train (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-06-30)
Evidence (2024-09-15): Earlier steam locomotive operated trains largely operated below 100 km/h (62 mph). With the introduction of electric locomotives in later 1920s and newer steam locomotives, speeds of 100 km/h (62 mph) were achieved. With the movement to AC traction in late 1950s and introduction of diesel locomotives, commercial speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph) was achieved in the late 1960s. With the introduction of high power electric locomotives in the 1990s, operating speeds of 130 km/h (81 mph) was achieved with further developments leading to speeds of maximum speeds of 160 km/h (100 mph) being realized in the early 2010s. Vande Bharat, an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU), introduced in 2018, is the fastest operational train-set and is capable of reaching 183 km/h (114 mph).
Claim: Visuals of a Conventional Electric Locomotive pulling a defective Vande Bharat Train (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-06-30)
Evidence (2024-09-01): Chisels121 but Shatabdi is the peak of our current fleet of trains which are diesel whereas VB is electric . The amount of pollution that Vande Bharat saves in comparison to other is humongous and that's one reason that we civilians should be atleast for this new approach that our Railways are trying to adopt [...] Another reason to privatize railways or at least allow private operators in addition to Indian Railways. Like in German where DB (Deutsche Bundesbahn), the government railways run trains in parallel with the private operator Flex. Without competition no matter how many Vande Bharats are there, maintenance will be pathetic not to mention the increasing number of accidents because of this. [...] The long-term goal of IR is to replace all the conventional trains with Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat trains for long distance/overnight routes.
Claim: Real Visuals of birds and sheep dancing together (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-06-14)
Evidence (2023-06-14): The original video solely depicts sped-up footage of sheep mustering on a field in New Zealand, without any murmuration of birds in the sky. The visuals of birds flocking were subsequently added to the video, creating the false perception of synchronized occurrences. Hence the claim made in the post is MISLEADING.
Claim: Real Visuals of birds and sheep dancing together (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-06-14)
Evidence (2023-06-19): A video circulating on social media shows birds appearing to flock in sync with sheep moving on the ground, is being shared as real visuals of birds and sheep dancing together. Let’s verify the authenticity of the video. [...] Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the footage depicting the birds flocking in the sky had been added to the original video, creating the illusion that they were flocking in synchronization with the sheep mustering on the ground. In addition, we created a demonstrative video by combining the original footage with readily available clips (here, here, and here) of birds flocking. [...] To sum it up, a morphed video depicting birds flocking in synchronization with sheep mustering on the ground is being shared as authentic footage.
Claim: Real Visuals of birds and sheep dancing together (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-06-14)
Evidence (2024-02-13): In species like cockatoos that mate for life, dancing may reinforce the pair bond. Paired couples often dance together in synchronized motions, indicating cooperation, attention, and compatibility. Dancing releases pleasurable hormones that strengthen positive social attachment. Partners match movements to indicate mutual interest, empathy, and willingness to collaborate. Pair dancing maintains satisfying relationships between mates. [...] - When given mirrors, birds dance more frequently, suggesting awareness of visual display - Birds often dance together in pairs or groups, indicating social purposes - Mates coordinate their moves, demonstrating mutual attention and bonding - Males dance more aggressively before breeding season to attract females - Females favor males with better, more vigorous dance moves when choosing a partner [...] Research continues to uncover captivating insights into dancing birds. Current evidence shows birds dance for many reasons, including courtship, social bonding, communication, play, and creative expression. Their anatomical, behavioral, neurological, and cognitive capabilities support skills for rhythmic movement. While dancing was once considered exclusively human, certain birds share this capacity for experiencing and creating art. Understanding why birds rhythmically dance expands knowledge about animal sentience, intelligence, aesthetics, and sociality. Birds dancing to music provide a window into their inner lives revealing profound complexities underlying even simple joys like moving together to a beat.
Claim: Real Visuals of birds and sheep dancing together (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-06-14)
Evidence (2016-01-01): Prepare to be captivated by a breathtaking video that demonstrates the remarkable harmony between birds and sheep in the natural world. In this awe-inspiring footage, nature reveals its mesmerizing ability to create moments of pure synchronicity as these two diverse species come together in a beautiful display of unity. The video, filmed in a serene countryside setting, unveils a stunning scene where a flock of birds gracefully glides above a meadow filled with grazing sheep. As if following an unseen conductor, the birds move in perfect unison, creating mesmerizing patterns and formations that seem to dance across the sky.
Claim: Real Visuals of birds and sheep dancing together (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-06-14)
Evidence (2023-06-28): फेसबुक यूजर ‘नरिंदर कुमार’ ने 9 जून 2023 को वायरल वीडियो को शेयर किया है। यूजर ने वायरल वीडियो को शेयर करते हुए कैप्शन में लिखा है, Amazing nature birds and sheep’s dancing together!
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2019-02-01): There was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000 in 2004 but that limit can be extended to Rs. 1,00,000 by taking tax rebate. When the tax is rebated there is no effective tax on the income, so there was no tax on the income upto Rs 1,00,000 in 2004. In 2019, Rs. 5,00,000 tax exemption limit is after considering the tax rebate. Without the tax rebate, the actual income limit for no income tax is just Rs. 2,50,000 (in 2019). So the claim is MISLEADING.
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2023-09-08): The debate surrounding the economic performance of different governments often takes center stage in political discourse. In India, the administrations of Manmohan Singh and Narendra Modi have been pivotal in shaping the country’s economic landscape. To shed light on this debate, I conducted an analysis comparing GDP growth during the UPA regime (2004–2014) under Manmohan Singh and the NDA regime (2014–2022) under Narendra Modi. [...] Critics argue that both governments faced unprecedented economic challenges. The Manmohan Singh government grappled with the global economic recession of 2008, while the Modi government faced the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022. To address these concerns, I employed bootstrapping (non-parametric) and Monte Carlo simulations (parameteric). [...] Comparing the economic performance of the Manmohan Singh and Narendra Modi regimes is a complex task. My analysis, which considered both actual GDP data and simulated scenarios, suggests that while the UPA government may have had a slightly better GDP trajectory, the Modi government faced significant challenges that impacted the final GDP figures.
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2024-04-29): Did India become richer or poorer during the UPA years? And how does the Modi government compare? At first, it may seem difficult to compare across different eras. For instance, the UPA had to deal with the 2008 financial crisis. But the Modi government had to deal with a once-in-a-century pandemic. Which was the bigger challenge? [...] How do the Modi years compare? From 30 percent in 2014, India increased this ratio to 37 percent in 2019 and further to 42 percent in 2024. India's per capita GDP now stands at $2850, compared to $6770 for its peers. There is still a long way to go. But in the Modi years, India has at least taken a big leap forward. Unlike the years between 2004 and 2014, when India was going backwards.
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2004-05-19): Under his tutelage, the tax system was rationalised. Many controls and regulations that saddled Indian business were scrapped and entrepreneurs found themselves empowered with new business freedoms. Productivity jumped and the industry grew in unprecedented leaps. Years later, India’s industry captains still look to Singh with reverence and gratitude. And there is a general expectation that with the "reformist" back at the helm, India’s economy will be in safe hands.
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2024-10-08): - §87A – Rebate (up to ₹ 12,500) for individuals with income up to ₹ 5,00,000 - 80RRB – Certified royalties on a patent registered on or after 1 April 2003, up to ₹ 300,000 - §80QQB – Certified book royalties (except textbooks), up to ₹ 300,000 [...] Individuals with an income of less than ₹500,000 (less than ₹10,000 of which is from interest) who have not changed jobs are exempt from income tax.[17] Although individual and HUF taxpayers must file their income-tax returns online, digital signatures are not required.[17] [...] - ^ a b c d "Evolution of Income Tax System in India" (PDF). Shodhganga. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 July 2020. Retrieved 4 August 2019.
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2019-06-06): The Manmohan Singh era [...] Read: PM Modi's rule most traumatic, sad story of governance, accountability failure: Manmohan Singh [...] We’re now in 2019. The Indian economy has witnessed several quarters of slowing growth. And, the Narendra Modi government 2.0 is to present its budget in around a month.
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
Evidence (2024-02-07): Home / Economy / News / Namonomics vs Manmohanomics: Modi or Singh, who has done better on economy? [...] Former PM Manmohan Singh (left) and PM Narendra Modi (File Pic) [...] While listing the many achievements of the Narendra Modi government over the past 10 years, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman last week claimed well-deserved credit for the way income-tax rates have been reduced and rationalised during this period. "Under the new tax scheme, there is no tax liability for taxpayers with income up to Rs 7 lakh, up from Rs 2.2 lakh in the financial year 2013-14," she said in her Interim Budget speech on February 1. The old tax scheme, which has not yet been discontinued, restricts the benefit of zero liability to those with annual
Claim: In 2004, under the Manmohan government, there was no tax on income upto Rs. 50,000. In 2019, under the Modi government, there is no tax on income upto Rs. 5,00,000. (FACEBOOK POST, 2019-02-01)
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