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The Constitution of Japan was adopted in 1278 and Article 1 is ‘Buddham Sharanam Gacchami.’
Publisher’s rating: FALSE
The claim says Japan’s Constitution was adopted in 1278 and that its first article is the Buddhist phrase “Buddham Sharanam Gacchami.” FACTLY’s review describes a discrepancy in the year: its opening account says the post claimed 1287, while its fact section expressly addresses 1278. The review’s conclusion is that the Constitution dates to 1947 and Article 1 concerns the emperor’s role, not the phrase. To check the Constitution’s history, the review says it searched using relevant keywords. It reports that Japan had no modern written constitution in 1278, when the country was under the Kamakura Shogunate, described as a feudal military government. It says the Constitution was promulgated in 1946 and took effect on 3 May 1947, following World War II. The review also examines the phrase’s meaning and its alleged presence in the Constitution. It says the phrase means “I take refuge in Buddha” and was not explicitly included in Japan’s Constitution—or, according to the review, in any constitution. It contrasts that claim with Article 1’s text, which identifies the emperor as the symbol of the State and the unity of the people, with his position deriving from the people’s will. The review further notes that the Constitution’s first chapter, “The Emperor,” contains Articles 1–8.
दिल्ली में होने जा रही जी-20 शिखर सम्मेलन के लिए सरकार ने गंदे फुटपाथ को ग्रीन कपड़े से कवर किया।
Publisher’s rating: False
Bundespräsident Frank-Walter Steinmeier soll AfD-Wähler angeblich als «räudige Ausgeburt von Hetzern» bezeichnet haben.
Publisher’s rating: Das angebliche Zitat stammt ursprünglich von einem Parodie-Account auf der Plattform X (vormals Twitter). Es handelt sich also um Satire. Auf dem verbreiteten Sharepic ist der Parodie-Hinweis teilweise nicht zu erkennen, sondern entfernt worden.
यह तस्वीर दिल्ली में चल रहे G20 समिट की है। जिसमें प्रधानमंत्री अपनी बड़ी छवि दिखा रहे हैं और G-20 मेहमानों का अनादर कर रहे हैं।
Publisher’s rating: False
सीएम शिवराज सिंह चौहान जी पर जूते फेकना आम जनता में सरकार के प्रति गहरी नाराजगी बता रहा है। यह स्पष्ट है कि जुमलों की राजनीति का अब अंत निकट है
Publisher’s rating: Missing Context
#Delhi : Video from Sansad Marg, where large group of pissfools taking out procession chanting radical slogans. All this just 2 days prior to #G20Bharat summit. What is this preparation for..?? Same way they started the anti Hindu roits in name of anti CAA protests while the then US president Donald Trump was on visit to Bharat. Btw , remember every time the clown prince visits abroad he comes with a new stock of kerosene to sprinkle all over Bharat .
Publisher’s rating: Misleading
ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ ముఖ్యమంత్రి వైఎస్ జగన్మోహన్ రెడ్డికి లండన్ విమానాశ్రయంలో ఘనస్వాగతం పలికిన వీడియో
Publisher’s rating: FALSE
కాంగ్రెస్ అధికారంలో ఉన్న సమయంలో భారత్, ఇండియా మధ్య తేడాను వివరిస్తూ RJD నాయకుడు లాలూ ప్రసాద్ చేసిన పాత వ్యాఖ్యలు
Publisher’s rating: MISLEADING
De nieuwe partij van Omzigt NSC, zijn vrouw en broer zijn allemaal verbonden met/werken voor het World Economic Forum
Publisher’s rating: Nee, de beweringen kloppen niet. Ayfer Koç, de vrouw van Omtzigt, heeft geen banden met het World Economic Forum. Zijn broer, Dirk-Jan Omtzigt werkt voor de Verenigde Naties, en sprak vanuit deze rol in 2021 bij een WEF-bijeenkomst. De partijnaam verwijst terug naar het 'sociaal contract', een al oude term binnen de politieke filosofie.
20mph speed limits in Wales will end private vehicle ownership
Publisher’s rating: False
The House has voted to impeach Joe Biden.
Publisher’s rating: Missing context
