BBC Verify looks into claims the vice-president made on CNN about fracking, child poverty and green jobs. 

​BBC Verify looks into claims the vice-president made on CNN about fracking, child poverty and green jobs.  

India’s Q1 GDP growth slowed to 6.7%, slightly below economists’ expectations of 6.8-7%. Reduced government spending during elections played a role. Yet, India remains the fastest-growing major economy.

The ministry of external affairs dismissed CNN’s claims of India’s role in Bangladesh floods, labelling the report as misleading and incorrect. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stressed the ongoing data and information exchange between the two countries. He cited excessive rainfall and communication breakdown for the dam-related issues, denying any deliberate actions from India.