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Claim: 5 Hindus were caught raping a half-burnt dead body in the Sikar district of Rajasthan (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-04-30)
Evidence (2018-05-17): Investigators claim that while she was held for five days in this place of worship, where the small centerpiece altar for burned offerings is overhung by a prayer bell, she was drugged. And raped. Again, and again. By a group of grown men.
Claim: 5 Hindus were caught raping a half-burnt dead body in the Sikar district of Rajasthan (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-04-30)
Evidence (2023-05-02): A news article on five Hindu men raping a half burnt body of a woman in Sikar, Rajasthan had appeared on social media and was shared by several users. The now deleted News article originally reported by Asianet news on April 19 has been found to be fake. [...] The Twitter Ashok Swain, a Professor at Uppsala University, shared the same article of ‘Asianet News Hindi’ and tweeted, "While Indian media spreading fake news about the locked grave in Pakistan to keep rapists away, in Sikar, India, five Hindus have been caught for raping the dead body of a woman by taking it out of a burning pyre." [...] On the same date (April 19), Patrika reported that five people were arrested in Sikar from a burning ghat for performing tantric activities with a half burnt body of a woman. The men were thrashed by the family of the woman. Although this incident was not mentioned in Sikar police's clarification.
Claim: 5 Hindus were caught raping a half-burnt dead body in the Sikar district of Rajasthan (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-04-30)
Evidence (2021-08-04): Police have registered a case of gang rape and murder and arrested the men.
Claim: 5 Hindus were caught raping a half-burnt dead body in the Sikar district of Rajasthan (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-04-30)
Evidence (2024-01-08): The men were part of a Hindu mob sentenced to life in prison for the gang rape of Bilkis Bano, who was 21 years old and pregnant at the time. The same mob killed 14 members of her family, including her 3-year-old daughter.
Claim: 5 Hindus were caught raping a half-burnt dead body in the Sikar district of Rajasthan (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-04-30)
Evidence (2024-01-08): India's top court on Monday restored life prison sentences for 11 Hindu men who raped a Muslim woman during deadly religious rioting two decades ago and asked the convicts to surrender to the authorities within two weeks. The Hindu men were convicted in 2008 of rape and murder. They were released in 2022 after serving 14 years in prison.
Claim: 5 Hindus were caught raping a half-burnt dead body in the Sikar district of Rajasthan (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-04-30)
Evidence (2021-08-04): The girl’s family alleges a Hindu priest working at a local crematorium and his associates raped her and then cremated her body without their approval on Sunday. [...] As soon as word of the incident spread, the girl’s father and their neighbours rushed to the crematorium. They caught the priest and the three others, who, according to local media reports, confessed to raping the young girl.
Claim: 5 Hindus were caught raping a half-burnt dead body in the Sikar district of Rajasthan (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-04-30)
Evidence (2023-05-02): Referring to an article published by the ‘Asianet News Hindi’, a post is being shared on social media claiming that five miscreants were caught raping a half-burnt dead body of a woman in the Sikar district of Rajasthan. Ashok Swain, a Professor at Uppsala University, shared the same article of ‘Asianet News Hindi’ and tweeted, "While Indian media spreading fake news about the locked grave in Pakistan to keep rapists away, in Sikar, India, five Hindus have been caught for raping the dead body of a woman by taking it out of a burning pyre." Let’s verify the claim made in the post. [...] ‘Asianet News Hindi’ deleted their article reporting about five miscreants raping a half-burnt dead body in the Sikar district of Rajasthan. When we searched for the details of the claim made in the post using relevant keywords, we found an article published by ‘Patrika’ related to the same incident on 19 April 2023. The article reported that police had arrested five persons from the crematorium ground in the Ajitgarh area after the villagers thrashed all five on suspicion of performing tantric rituals with the burnt corpse of a woman. [...] To sum it up, the viral claims about five Hindus raping a half-burnt woman in the Sikar district of Rajasthan are not true.
Claim: 5 Hindus were caught raping a half-burnt dead body in the Sikar district of Rajasthan (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-04-30)
Evidence (2018-09-09): While in the forest, the 14-year-old allegedly raped the girl and even his friends took turns raping her. Later Fehmeeda allegedly strangulated the girl and the 14-year-old hit her head with an axe. One of the other accused allegedly went back to the village and brought back a bottle of acid to burn the girl’s body. Another accused allegedly gouged out the girl’s eyes. According to reports, the injuries and the cause of death have all been corroborated in the forensic analysis. The girl’s body was then covered with twigs and branches and was hidden in the forest.
Claim: 5 Hindus were caught raping a half-burnt dead body in the Sikar district of Rajasthan (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-04-30)
Evidence (2023-01-18): Police said that the rapists had tried to muzzle her voice and as a result she died of asphyxiation. Those arrested include Naveen, Mohammad Pasha, Shiva and C Chenna Keshavulu. The state government and police officials have appealed to the citizens to call police, especially, the number 100, in case of emergency. [...] They took turns to rape her at a brick kiln. After the incident, police had registered a case and formed a special investigation team. The 12 accused have been arrested. [...] The accused--Karan, 28, had abducted and raped the child, two weeks ago in Sikar. In this case, the police completed probe and presented charge-sheet in record time.
Claim: 5 Hindus were caught raping a half-burnt dead body in the Sikar district of Rajasthan (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-04-30)
Evidence (2023-09-29): In another shocking incident of crime against women in Rajasthan, a half-burned body of a woman has been found near Jaipur with the police and the locals suspecting that she might have been assaulted and then burned to death. The incident happened in the Papar village of the Kanota Thana rural area in Jaipur’s Jamwa Ramgarh. [...] "In Jaipur, Jamwa Ramgarh, the burnt corpse of a woman has been found in broad daylight. The situation of law and order in Rajasthan has reached rock bottom. This has become a norm in Rajasthan. Such kind of atrocities on women are happening on a daily basis. Rajasthan has become number one in women’s atrocities. Just days ago in Sikar, a young minor girl was gang-raped, killed, and put into the well. In Hanumangarh, a rape survivor committed suicide because the police did not support her. In Pratapgarh, a woman was stripped naked and paraded," he said while talking to the media. [...] The state of Rajasthan has seen several rape cases in the past few months. Recently, on September 26, a 15-year-old minor girl was murdered after being gang-raped. Her dead body was later thrown into the well. The incident took place in Ramgarh market, Sikar where the 15-year-old girl, originally from Churu district, was staying at her maternal home for studies.
Claim: 5 Hindus were caught raping a half-burnt dead body in the Sikar district of Rajasthan (SOCIAL MEDIA POST, 2023-04-30)
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Claim: For pre-matric scholarship for OBCs, the rates of scholarship increased substantially. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-05-26): The government claimed in an infographic that the scholarship amounts for SCs & OBCs have been increased. Here is a fact check of the claim.
Claim: For pre-matric scholarship for OBCs, the rates of scholarship increased substantially. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2023-03-21): PRE MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP FOR OBCS, EBCS AND DNTS 21 MAR 2023 3:57PM by PIB Delhi - Budget for Pre Matric Scholarship for OBCS, EBCs AND DNTs increased to Rs. 394.61 crore in 2022-23 as compared to Rs. 250 crore in 2021-22 [...] Pre Matric Scholarship scheme for OBCs, EBCs and DNTs has been revised in 2021-22 with an objective to cover approx 5.67 crore students under the scheme during the period of five year over the XV Finance Commission Cycle.
Claim: For pre-matric scholarship for OBCs, the rates of scholarship increased substantially. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-10-07): Pre-Matric Scholarship is a broad category of scholarships that offer financial assistance to students studying at the pre-matriculation level of education i.e. school education from class 1 to 10. The Government of India and other state governments offer a number of pre-matric scholarships for students belonging to different categories including SC, ST, OBC, General, Minorities, EBC, and more. The key objective of a pre-matric scholarship run by the government is to promote the school level of education among students with the help of financial aid thereby reducing the school drop-out rate. [...] A pre-matric scholarship can be broadly categorised into two categories namely centrally-funded and state-funded. While the centrally-funded scholarships are applicable to students nationwide, the state-funded scholarships target the students of their respective states. The key states offering a pre-matric scholarship for students include Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Maharashtra, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura, Manipur, and more. The table below comprises a comprehensive list of all pre-matric scholarships available for students nationwide. You can also find information regarding the scholarship providers and application period highlighted in the table. [...] Each pre-matric scholarship comes with certain necessary conditions that need to be fulfilled by the students. These conditions are generally based on your current academic qualification and financial need. Also, there are scholarships meant for some specific categories of students. Find out which pre-matric scholarship is available for you in the table below. It acquaints you with detailed eligibility criteria for each pre-matric scholarship.
Claim: For pre-matric scholarship for OBCs, the rates of scholarship increased substantially. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2022-12-20): From the year 2021-22, it has been decided to provide scholarship to students only from class 9 and 10 under Pre-Matric Scholarship scheme for OBCs. Under the scheme of Pre-Matric scholarships to Scheduled Castes (SC) and others, Pre-Matric scholarship is being provided only to class 9 and 10 students since the launch of the scheme in 2012-13. For the Pre-Matric Scholarship to SC, with effect from 2022-23, the Central Share is directly released to the Bank Account of beneficiaries through DBT mode after the States release their share of the amount to the students. Central share for 2022-23 under pre- matric scholarship for SC will be released only after receiving the verified data from the respective State Govt./UTs. Pre-Matric OBC Scheme is being implemented through the respective State Governments/ UTs. Every financial year, funds are allocated to all States/UTs from the overall annual outlay of the Scheme. [...] Earlier the students from Economically Weaker sections were not provided Pre-Matric scholarship but in the revised scheme they are also being considered for Pre-Matric scholarship for classes IX and X.
Claim: For pre-matric scholarship for OBCs, the rates of scholarship increased substantially. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2022-12-29): From limiting coverage of pre-matric scholarship for OBCs students to setting up a commission to examine the matter of giving Scheduled Caste status to religious converts who were 'historically' SCs, the Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry remained in spotlight this year. The ministry evoked critical reactions from various quarters over its decision to limit its pre-matric scholarship scheme meant for OBC and minority communities to students of Classes 9 and 10. Earlier, the pre-matric scholarship used to cover education for Classes 1 to 8 as well for students belonging to minority communities. The ministry also appointed a commission headed by former CJI K G Balakrishnan to examine the matter of giving Scheduled Caste status to new people who claim to "historically" have belonged to the SCs, but have converted to a religion other than those mentioned in the presidential orders. Accessibility remains a major challenge for the physically challenged in India even this year.
Claim: For pre-matric scholarship for OBCs, the rates of scholarship increased substantially. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-02-14): For pre-matric scholarship for OBCs, the income eligibility has been increased from Rs 44,500 per annum to Rs 2.5 lakh per annum, while for the SCs, the income eligibility has been raised from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh. Stipend for SC day scholars has been raised from Rs 150 to Rs 225 and for hostelers from Rs 350 to Rs 525. For free coaching for SC and OBC students, the income eligibility has been raised from Rs 4.5 lakh to Rs 6 lakhs annually. The stipend has been raised from Rs 1500 to Rs 2500 for local students and from Rs 3000 to Rs 5000 for outstation students. For pre-matric scholarship for OBC, the rates of scholarships has been increased substantially. The earlier rates of scholarships of day-scholars from Class I to V, Class VI to VIII and Class IX to X of Rs 25, Rs 40 and Rs 50 respectively for 10 months has been revised to Rs 100 per month for 10 months from Class I to X. Earlier rates of scholarships of hostellers from Class III to VIII and Class IX to X of Rs 200 and Rs 250 respectively for ten months has been revised to Rs 500 per month for 10 months from Class III to X. Under the National Fellowship for Scheduled Castes, the assistance has been increased from Rs 25,000 to Rs 28,000 per student.
Claim: For pre-matric scholarship for OBCs, the rates of scholarship increased substantially. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2010-11-01): Q.What are the eligibility conditions for Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship Schemes for OBCs? Ans. Pre-Matric Scholarshipaward will be sanctioned to those OBC candidates whose parents'/guardians' income from all sources does not exceed Rs. 44500/- p.a. [...] Ans.Under the Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship to the students belonging to OBCs, there is a provision of scholarship for CPL course also. The number of awards for CPL is 20 per annum on first-come-first serve basis. The Scheme provides for scholarship of Rs.5000/- per flying hour in single/multiengine aircraft for 200 hours. In addition, maintenance allowance at rates applicable to group 'A' course will also be provided.
Claim: For pre-matric scholarship for OBCs, the rates of scholarship increased substantially. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-01-01): OBC Prematric Scholarship Educational Scholarship for OBC students studying in Govt/Aided Schools from standard 1 to 10 in Kerala 01 Name of the Scheme OBC Prematric Scholarship(50% Central assistance) 02 Head of Account 2225-03-277-92-12 (Plan) 03 Scholarship Amount Rs 1500/- Adhoc grant Rs 500/- + Stipend @ Rs 100/- x 10 months) 04 Annual Income limit Rs. 2.5 Lakh 05 List of Communities Click Here 06 Eligibility Criteria The students studying in class 1 to 10 of Govt/Aided schools can apply. The beneficiary selection is based on the percentage of marks and annual family income according to the availability of fund.80% above marks should be scored in the annual examination of previous year. 07 How to Apply As the department issues the notification, the students should submit the duly filled application form to the head of the institutions. The school authorities should enter the details the scholarship portal within time. 08 Online Portal www.scholarship.itschool.gov.in 09 Scheme details Notified by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Click Here 10 State Government Order Click Here 11 Notification Click Here 12 Application form Click Here
Claim: For pre-matric scholarship for OBCs, the rates of scholarship increased substantially. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-01-31): PM YASASVI is a Scholarship scheme for Other Backward Class (OBCs), Economically Backward Class (EBC) and Denotified Nomadic Tribes (DNT) Students. Under this Scheme students can avail Pre-Matric Scholarship from Class 9 to 10 and Post Matric Scholarship for their higher studies at post-matriculation or post-secondary stage. Students who excel in their studies also get an opportunity of Scholarship to study in Top Class Schools and Colleges under the Scheme of ‘Top Class School Education’ and ‘Top Class College Education’. Hostel facilities are also provided to OBC students under the ‘Scheme of Construction of Hostels for OBC boys’ and girls’. Components of Schemes are as under. - Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students. - Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT Students.
Claim: For pre-matric scholarship for OBCs, the rates of scholarship increased substantially. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2023-03-22): FUNDS ALLOCATED FOR Pre Matric Scholarship for OBCs, EBCs and DNTs INCREASED TO Rs 394.61 CRORE IN 2022-23 AS COMPARED TO Rs 250 CRORE IN 2021-22 OBJECTIVE TO COVER APPROXIMATELY 5.67 CRORE STUDENTS UNDER THE PRE MATRIC SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR OBCs, EBCs and DNTs [...] Pre Matric Scholarship scheme for OBCs, EBCs and DNTs has been revised in 2021-22 with an objective to cover approx 5.67 crore students under the scheme during the period of five year over the XV Finance Commission Cycle.
Claim: For pre-matric scholarship for OBCs, the rates of scholarship increased substantially. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-01-12): Some of the main OBC scholarships are National Fellowship for OBC, Central Sector Scheme of National Overseas, ONGC Scholarships, and others. These scholarships are primarily designed for OBC students. Read the entire article to know more on OBC scholarship 2024 dates, and other details. [...] The NF-OBC provides a total number of 300 junior research fellowships and 300 senior research fellowships to OBC students. The rate of fellowship for the JRF level is Rs. 25000 per month and for SRF level, it is Rs 28000 per month. [...] The OBC scholarship aims to provide quality education to the students belonging to the OBC category. The PM YASASVI scholarship is one of the prominent scholarships for meritorious students. This scholarship is provided by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. It provides funds to students of Class 9 to 12 to complete their studies. The last to fill the application form is December 31, 2023.
Claim: For pre-matric scholarship for OBCs, the rates of scholarship increased substantially. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2021-02-09): The scheme wise important changes introduced are as follows:- - Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC students:-The funding pattern under the scheme was revised from the concept of committed liability to a fixed sharing pattern of 60:40 between Centre and the States (90:10 in case of North Eastern States) or Notional Allocation whichever is lower. The Annual Family Income limit was increased from Rs. 2.00 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh in 2018 and rates of maintenance allowances were also increased. [...] (i) Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC: increased from Rs.1.00 lakh to Rs. 2.50lakh per annum. (ii) Post Matric Scholarship for OBC: increased from Rs.1.50 lakh to Rs.2.50lakh per annum.
Claim: For pre-matric scholarship for OBCs, the rates of scholarship increased substantially. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2014-03-13): The scheme of Pre-matric Scholarship for the benefit of children belonging to Weaker Section amongst OBCs has been formulated and this Scholarship would be helpful in spreading education amongst such children especially amongst the girl child of weaker sections. [...] The scholarships may be given to the students enrolled in class I or any subsequent class of pre-matric stage in the case of day scholars, and class III or any subsequent class of pre-matric stage in the case of hostlers. The scholarship will terminate at the end of class X. The duration of scholarship in an academic year will be 10 months. [...] Source: For Complete information on Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme for Other Backward Classes (OBC) Students for Studies in India, Click here
Claim: For pre-matric scholarship for OBCs, the rates of scholarship increased substantially. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-05-17): OBC Scholarships – Pre-matric Scholarship to OBC in India [...] OBC Scholarship – Pre-matric scholarship award [...] OBC Scholarships – Post-matric scholarship to OBC in India
Claim: For pre-matric scholarship for OBCs, the rates of scholarship increased substantially. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2018-10-24): [orc]The government claimed in an infographic that the scholarship amounts for SCs & OBCs have been increased. Here is a fact check of the claim. [...] Have the rates of Pre-Matric scholarships increased for OBCs? The fourth claim is that for pre-matric scholarship of OBCs, the rates of scholarship increased substantially. According to a press release of the ministry in February 2018, ‘the earlier rates of scholarships of day scholars from Class I to V, Class VI to VIII and Class IX to X of ₹25, ₹40 and ₹50 respectively for 10 months has been revised to ₹100 per month for 10 months from Class I to X. Earlier rates of scholarships of hostellers from Class III to VIII and Class IX to X of ₹200 and ₹250 respectively for ten months has been revised to ₹500 per month for 10 months from Class III to X.’ The scheme has been revised with effect from 2017-18.
Claim: For pre-matric scholarship for OBCs, the rates of scholarship increased substantially. (Govt. of India, 2018-05-26)
Evidence (2024-07-11): The Indian government offers various scholarships to students based on merit, economic status, and specific categories such as SC/ST/OBC.