India

Fact checks, commentary and analysis on the topic of India

7 May 2025

What deal has the government struck over Indian workers and National Insurance?

With opposition parties warning of “two-tier taxes” and the PM describing criticism as “incoherent nonsense”, we look at what we know about what’s been announced.

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Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds hosted an India business roundtable last month
7 May 2025

Picture shows 2024 plane crash not Indian jet downed by Pakistan

The image of a burning plane has been shared alongside claims that Pakistan has shot down Indian fighter jets.

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India flag resized
7 May 2025

Old video shared with caption claiming it shows Indian missile strikes on Pakistan

The video dates back to at least October 2023 and is unrelated to the recent conflict.

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Neelum River, Kashmir, Pakistan

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