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An old video of a brawl in Dublin falsely shared linking to recent riot.

The video shows a brawl involving some men and a woman in a Dublin restaurant, but it is from 2021. It has no connection to the current riot in Dublin. Violent riots that broke out across Dublin city centre on 23 November evening flared after a knife attack on children and their care assistant outside a school earlier in the day. […]

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Is late former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi eating seafood in this picture? Know the truth

Image of late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is going viral on social media. She can be seen eating something. Users are claiming that she is eating seafood (non-veg) being a brahmin. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. In the image, Indira Gandhi is eating corn and not seafood.  What’s the claim? Sharing […]

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Did the Indian Women’s Hockey team defeat Australia in the Hockey world cup final? Know the truth. 

Recently, India lost the final match of the Cricket World Cup with Australia leaving the people of the country in shock. In the midst of this, a video is viral on social media in which the Indian Women’s hockey team is celebrating their victory.   Social media users are claiming that the Indian Women’s hockey defeated […]

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This video does not show Black Friday shoppers looting a Nike store

The viral video is old; it shows a Nike store was looted in Chicago in United States, following the protests of George Floyd’s death in 2020.  Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It traditionally marks the start of the Christmas shopping season in the United States. Many stores offer highly […]

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Protest of French farmers for importing foreign meat falsely shared as a response to the fast food company’s support for the Israeli army.

The video shows a protest by French farmers against fast food chains for their inadequate sourcing of French meat. McDonald’s has found itself in the midst of controversy after its Israeli franchise announced plans to provide free meals to Israeli soldiers during the conflict with Hamas. Amid this, a video showing truck unloading animal dung […]

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Rishi Sunak mocked for struggling to use a hammer- know the truth

The full, unedited video shows the jewellery crafter sitting alongside Rishi Sunak instructs him to use the side of the hammer, and he is doing so according to her instruction. A video of UK PM Rishi Sunak using a hammer has gone viral after the prime minister appeared to be using the tool incorrectly. A […]

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Pakistan flag waved at Congress rally during election campaign in Rajasthan-viral claim is false

The video shows a Congress rally following the party’s victory in the Rajasthan assembly elections in 2018.The supporters were not waving the Pakistan flag, which was debunked by Rajasthan police at that time. Today, on 25th November, voting is taking place for 199 out of 200 assembly seats in Rajasthan. The incumbent Congress aims for a consecutive term […]

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An old video of Rohit Sharma’s daughter falsely shared as recent

This viral video of Rohit Sharma’s daughter is not recent. It shows she is giving health updates about Rohit Sharma when he was down with COVID-19 back in 2022. Indian captain Rohit Sharma shed tears after India’s loss to Australia in the Cricket World Cup 2023 final, marking his third attempt at becoming an ODI […]

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EXPLAINED: What is New Mysterious Disease in China?

Unexplained Pneumonia Surge in China Sparks Global Concern; WHO says no need to panic With the world still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, any unusual outbreak raises concerns about its potential for rapid spread and impact. In such a concerning turn of events, China is grappling with a surge in cases of an unidentified respiratory […]

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2018 video goes viral ahead of 2023 Telangana Assembly Elections

The viral video was from the campaigning for the 2018 Telangana Assembly elections, it is not recent. The month-long poll battle will come to rest with single-phase voting in Telangana on November 30. In Telangana the incumbent Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS and erstwhile TRS), led by K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), is facing competition mainly from […]

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Did Shakib Al Hasan get ill-treated in Bangladesh after the defeat in the World Cup? Know the truth

This video is not recent. It shows the fans manhandle Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan during a commercial event in Dubai in March 2023. Bangladesh became the first country to be eliminated from the World Cup when they crashed to a seven-wicket defeat to Pakistan. Due to the poor performance of Bangladesh team in the ICC […]

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Is this an image of former PM Jawaharlal Nehru with a British woman before independence? Know the truth. 

An image of the former PM Jawaharlal Nehru with a woman is circulating on social media. This is not the first time something like this has happened. Previously, Fact crescendo debunked many such images of Nehru with false and misleading claims. In this current image, it can be seen Nehru standing holding the neck of […]

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Australian players drinking beer from a shoe is not from ICC World Cup 2023

This video is not recent. It shows the Australian team celebrating its victory over New Zealand in the 2021 T20 World Cup. Australia won the sixth ODI World Cup title by defeating Team India. Aussies won the final by six wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium inAhamedabad.  Aussie all-rounder Mitchell Marsh posed for a photo with […]

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Old video of car ramming into protesters shared linking to Israel-Hamas War

This incident happened on 9 Sept 2023 during a judicial reform protest in Tel- Aviv, Israel. It has no link to the current Israel- Hamas war. An ongoing armed conflict between Israel and Hamas-led Palestinian militant groups has been taking place chiefly in and around the Gaza Strip since 7 October 2023. Hamas-led Palestinian militants launched a multi-pronged invasion of southern Israel from the […]

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Old video from Telangana shared as liquor distribution ahead of MP Elections

The viral video shows an incident that took place in Telangana in October 2022. The video has no link to Madhya Pradesh elections. Voting for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly Election 2023 was held on Friday, November 17. All the 230 assembly constituencies in the state went to polls in a single phase. A total of […]

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Did PM Modi leave the prize ceremony without congratulating the Australian team captain? Know the truth. 

CWC 2023 final was played between India and Australia in Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on 19 November. Australia won the World Cup trophy defeating India. A video of the post match prize ceremony is going viral on social media. In this video, Australia’s captain Pat Cummins can be seen holding the trophy. PM Modi […]

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Did former PM Jawaharlal Nehru say that he was unfortunately a Hindu? Know the truth. 

It is now common to spread baseless rumors about political leaders on social media. Recently, we have seen many posts going viral, defaming the life, name and character of many political leaders. Currently, an old post about former PM Jawaharlal Nehru has resurfaced again and is going viral on social media. In this post, it […]

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Old video from Egypt shared as Israel’s raid on Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza.

The viral video is from the Rabaa Massacre in Egypt and it dates back to 2013. It has no link to the raid on Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza. Amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine war, Israeli forces have raided al-Shifa Hospital, where thousands of Palestinians are sheltering, following days of heavy attacks in the area surrounding the […]

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2021 video from West Bengal shared with false claim of attack on BJP leader in Madhya Pradesh

This video is from 2021, when the convoy of BJP candidate from Bolpur, Anirban Ganguly, was attacked in Ilambazar, Birbhum, during the West Bengal elections. Madhya Pradesh will hold elections on 17 November, 31 ministers of Shivraj government are in the election fray. Meanwhile, a video is being shared on social media, in which security personnel […]

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Are people in this video vandalizing a railway station as the horns of the trains were interrupting their Namaz? Know the truth. 

Currently, a video of a mob vandalizing a railway station is going viral on social media out of which many of them can be identified as teenagers. This incident is claimed to be from Noapara Mahishasur Railway station in Murshidabad district of West Bengal. Social media users are also claiming that people fromMuslim community vandalized […]

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Pro- Palestinians in Gaza Burning a Donkey Painted as Israeli Flag- viral claim is false

Both images are clearly old and unrelated. They are falsely shared as recent images from Gaza. Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine, a collage of two images is being shared on social media with users claiming that pro Palestinian protesters painted the Israeli flag on a donkey and killed the animal by burning […]

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Video Of Jharkhand Police’s Mock Drill Goes Viral With False Claims

The viral video shows a mock drill conducted by Jharkhand Police. Madhya Pradesh will hold elections on 17 November, 31 ministers of Shivraj government are in the election fray. Meanwhile, a video is being shared on social media, in which some policemen are seen firing. Along with the video, it is being claimed that this video is […]

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Protests against the Catalan amnesty Law shared as pro-Palestinian rally in Spain

The viral video shows a massive protest across Spain against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s plans to grant amnesty to Catalan separatists in order to stay in power. Amid the ongoing Israel- Palestine conflict, a video is going viral on social media platforms, claiming to be visuals of a massive crowd gathered on the streets of […]

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Did this man chop his finger because he voted for Congress? Know the truth. 

Assembly elections of Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan had been scheduled by the Election Commission of India. Campaigns and rallies for the elections had already started. Against this backdrop, many posts and videos are going viral on social media. In one such video, a man can be seen chopping his own finger in […]

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2022 video of Israeli forces attacking a Palestinian girl is shared as a recent incident

The video dates back to February 2022, an old video is being falsely shared as a recent incident of Israeli forces beating a Palestinian girl in Jerusalem. In the first 25 days of the war between Israel and Palestine, there are reports that more than 3,600 Palestinian children were killed in Gaza, according to the […]

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Behind-the-scenes of Lebanese film shared as Palestinians are faking injury

The viral video shows behind-the-scenes shot of a movie filmed in Lebanon to support the victims of war in Palestine. A video showing some persons applying makeup to a young girl on a stretcher, displaying her injuries, is being shared on social media with a claim that it serves as evidence of Palestinians faking injuries […]

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Did Glenn Maxwell touch Sachin Tendulkar’s feet after winning against Afghanistan? Know the truth. 

Recently, team Australia miraculously won their match against Afghanistan during Cricket World Cup 2023. At one point, it was looking impossible for the Aussies to reach the target but Glenn Maxwell’s double century confirmed Australia’s place in the semi finals.  Against this backdrop, an image of Glenn Maxwell touching Sachin Tendulkar’s feet is going viral […]

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Is the man dancing in the video is Prime Minister Narendra Modi? Know the truth. 

Elections of five states, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram and Telangana are scheduled to take place in November. In the midst of this, a video of a man doing an Indian folk dance Garba, is going viral on social media. Social media users are claiming that the man dancing in the video is PM Modi. […]

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Misleading video shared as communal attacks on Hindus in Pakistan.

The video shows a fight between two families following a land dispute. There is no Hindu Muslim communal dimension in this incident. There have been reports that minority Hindus in Pakistan have been targeted by the majority Muslim population in many places. A video with a similar claim went viral on social media recently in the […]

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Old image of injured Arab-Israeli journalist falsely linked to ongoing Israel- Palestine conflict.

A 2015 image of an Arab-Israeli journalist with her face and head bandaged after being hurt in the face while reporting live during a conflict between Israeli police and Palestinian protesters has been shared as current. An image of a journalist reporting live with a bandage on her head and face is going viral on […]

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Old video of Israeli ambassador shared linking to the ongoing Israel- Hamas conflict.

This video dates back to September 2023. Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, was removed for staging a protest against the Iranian President. It has no link to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. A video showing the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan being taken out by security people from the General Assembly […]

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Old video of Hezbollah’s C-802 Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles shared linking to recent Israel- Hamas conflict

The video dates back to 2019, it has no link to the recent Israel- Hamas conflict. In the backdrop of the Israel and Hamas conflict, a video showing some anti-ship cruise missiles has gone viral on social media with the claim that Hezbollah published footage of their anti-ship missiles as US carrier groups sit in […]

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MCA Launches India’s Fact-Checking Network (FCN)

The initiative aims to set up guidelines and standards for fact-checking organizations in India to ensure their credibility and transparency.  In a world where misinformation and fake news have become a global problem, policymakers, social media platforms, and ordinary citizens are all caught in the battle of truth versus falsehood, fact versus fiction. Misinformation Combat […]

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Is this a video of an attack on the US Embassy in Israel? Know the truth. 

A video of demolition of a building is currently going viral on social media. It can be seen that a tall building started crumbling down with huge noise after an explosion.  Users are claiming that this is a video of the US Embassy located at Tel Aviv. With the current war situation between Israel and […]

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Is this a video of the recent attack on Pakistan Air Force Base? Know the truth. 

A recent incident of an attack on Pakistan air base in Mianwali in the Punjab province shook the nation. Few militants attacked an air force training base and destroyed three aircrafts and a fueling tanker. Three out of the nine militants were reported to be killed.  Against the backdrop of this incident a video of […]

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Shashi Tharoor has not supported Hamas during a rally in Kerala

Video shows a Palestine Solidarity Human Rights rally held in Kerala organised by IUML (Indian Union Muslim League). Shashi Tharoor attended this pro-Palestine rally, but did not extend his support to Hamas. A video of a rally took place in Kerala has gone viral on social media with the claim that Thiruvananthapuram Member of Parliament Shashi […]

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Is this a video of a Hamas soldier shot down by an Israeli sniper? Know the truth. 

Currently, a video of a war is going viral on social media. In the video, a few soldiers can be seen firing bullets. A few seconds later, a soldier can be seen falling down on the ground after being shot in the head. Social media users are claiming that this is a clip of the […]

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Is Gal Gadot, known for her role as Wonder Woman in Hollywood, joining the Israeli Army in the war against Hamas? Know the truth

This is an old image of Gal Gadot, when was recruited by the IDF at the age of 18. She served two years in the Army as a mandatory service for Israeli citizens. It has nothing to do with the ongoing conflict. The Israel-Hamas conflict continues to escalate in West Asia, Israel is conducting a […]

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Did Rahul Gandhi say that Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel works for Adani? Know the truth. 

Prior to the Chhattisgarh election, political parties engaged with rallies and campaigns. Recently, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also addressed the crowd in the state. A video of his speech is currently going viral on social media.  He can be heard saying, “You had implemented the law to snatch money from the farmers. You formed the […]

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Did Narendra Modi in his interview say that Hindutva is just a card to play during elections? Know the truth. 

Prior to regional elections scheduled this month, an old video of PM Modi has resurfaced on social media. In the interview PM Modi can be heard saying that Hindutva was never the motto of BJP. It is just a card to be played during elections.  Users are claiming that Pm Modi had said that Hindu […]

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Old video of Palestinian journalist and paramedic killed by missile shared as recent

The video related to an Israel-Hamas conflict, is from 2014 A video of two Palestinian men getting hit by a missile has gone viral on social media in the midst of the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel. Two men can be seen in the video running away from a conflict-torn area. The guy carrying […]

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Is this a recent video of an Israeli soldier disclosing reality about the ongoing crisis in Palestine? Know the truth. 

Currently, a video of a person shouting and complaining to some authorities is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that this person is an Israeli soldier who is disclosing about the crisis in Palestine during the ongoing Israel-Palestine war.  However, Fact Crescendo found that the video was shared without proper context. This is […]

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A provocative post to boycott various products in market which are falsely claimed to be Israel’s

Currently, posts on boycotting Israel products are trending on various social media platforms. People are expressing their support towards Palestine by encouraging others to boycott products of Israel.  In one such post, the names of 19 companies are mentioned. Users are claiming that these 19 companies belong to Israel and people need to boycott it.  […]

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Syrian singer Sariya al-Sawas has children with different husbands from multiple nationalities- what’s the truth

The claims that Syrian singer Sariya al-Sawas has children with men of various nationalities are false. A post claiming Sariya al-Sawas, a Syrian singer, has children with different husbands from various nationalities has gone viral on social media. The post has an image of Sariya al-Sawas, standing alongside four children. It further states “Her eldest […]

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Iran issues a sentence of 99 lashes to Cristiano Ronaldo- viral claim is false

Cristiano Ronaldo has not been punished by Iran. The Iranian Embassy in Spain denied any such court ruling against any international athlete in their country. The legendary Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is constantly in the news. There has recently been a lot of misleading information about Cristiano. The most recent is that an Iranian court condemned […]

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Is this a video of a mosque destroyed by Israelites during the current war with Palestine? Know the truth

A few days back, Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel and killed citizens and army personnel. In response to this, Israel struck back the Gaza strip with rockets that destroyed many infrastructures in the region.  Against this backdrop, a video of a mosque being destroyed is going viral on social media. It can be seen in the […]

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Old video of staged funeral from Jordan during the time of covid lockdown shared inking to Hamas- Israel conflict

The video was shot in Jordan in 2020 and is unrelated to the Hamas-Israel conflict. As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, there is a video going viral claiming to be footage of Palestinians performing a fake funeral. The video shows a group of youths carrying a small boy’s “body” that has fell victim to Israeli airstrikes. However, […]

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Paraglider crashing into a high-voltage electric power line is not related to Israel- Hamas conflict

The viral video is not related to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. It is from June 2023 in South Korea. Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, a video of a paraglider crashing into a high-voltage electric power line and bursting into flames has gone viral on social media. Paragliders were one of several modes of transportation that Hamas used […]

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Is this a video of Hamas terrorists capturing Israeli generals during the ongoing war situation? Know the truth

A few days back, Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel and killed many civilians and the army. Currently, the war between Israel and Palestine is at its peak. Against this backdrop, many images and videos are going viral on social media.  In one such video, a few security guards can be seen escorting a man with […]

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Is this video a real visual of a chopper shot down during the recent Israel-Palestine war? Know the truth

On 7 October 2023, the Palestinian extremist organization Hamas launched a missile attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. More than 4,000 rockets were reportedly used by Hamas in the attack . Hamas named the attack Operation Al-Aqsa Storm. In response to this attack, Israel launched a rocket attack on Gaza City the next day. […]

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An old image of a blast in 2014 during the war between Israel and Palestine went viral as a current incident. 

A few days back, Hamas fundamentalists entered south Israel and killed many civilians and soldiers. According to some reports, they abducted many people and took them to Gaza. Many disturbing videos of this incident are going viral on social media.  Against the backdrop of this, an image showing the explosion in a city is going […]

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Old video of Israeli attack on Gaza tower in 2021 shared as recent attack

This video dates back to May 2021 when Israeli airstrikes destroyed the 14-storey tower in Gaza City. On October 7, 2023, Palestinian militant organisations led by Hamas launched a large-scale attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip, killing hundreds of Israelis. In response, Israel launched a counter-offensive. Several videos allegedly related to this conflict are […]

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False information related to Manmohan Singh and Rahul Gandhi Shared to defame them.

Currently, a post with the birthdays of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that Dr. Manmohan Singh’s birthday coincides with the day of celebration of International Deaf-Blind Day on September 26.  The birthday of Sonia Gandhi falls on […]

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Video of a temple decoration shared as wedding hall decorated with currency notes

This video is from Sathya Ganapathy Temple in Bengaluru. The currency notes decorations were prepared as part of the week-long Ganesha Chaturthi celebrations.  A video claiming to show a wedding venue being decorated with Rs 2 crore notes has now gone viral on social media. The visuals show a place beautifully decorated with garlands of different colored […]

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Is this an image of BJP supporters protesting in front of Canara Bank mistaking it to be Canada? Know the truth. 

After the assassination of Khalistani separatists in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Indian government of having a hand in the murder. On the other hand, the Ministry of External Affairs called this accusation absurd. Canada expelled an Indian diplomat posted in Ottawa. In response to this, India expelled a Canadian diplomat based in […]

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The video showing people sleeping on the road is not from earthquake hit Morocco

The viral video is related to World Youth Day, a Catholic festival which took place in Lisbon, Portugal. A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 has struck central Morocco, killing more than 2,000 people and causing severe damage in several areas. After the earthquake that shook Morocco, many videos and pictures are coming out through social media. […]

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Ananthasayana idol dedicated to Padmanabhaswamy temple in Kerala- know the truth

Shivanarayana Jewellers created this Ananthasayana idol for Bhima jewellers Chairman Dr. P. Govindan. They created this idol solely for display. The media frequently reports about worshippers presenting items worth millions and crores to the Gods in places of worship. Now it has come to our attention that a video has been circulating claiming that the […]

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Is this video of a man praying on top of a ruined building in Morocco after the recent earthquake? Know the truth

On 8 September 2023, a strong earthquake of 6.8 magnitude hit the southwest region of Morocco. According to the latest report, around 2,000 people lost their lives and 2059 people were seriously injured. A rescue operation had been initiated to take out the people trapped under the ruins.  In the backdrop of this, a video […]

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Inauguration of the Masjid inside Telangana Secretariat premise shared without complete truth. 

Currently, a video is going viral on social media in which it was claimed that the Telangana government constructed and inaugurated a new Masjid inside the state secretariat premise. Many users took a dig at the current government and accused them for their biases towards the minority community.  Fact Crescendo found that the claim is […]

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Video of spectators chanting ‘Bharat Tere Tukde Hoge…’ at Gautam Gambhir is Edited 

A video has gone viral since yesterday, showing former Indian cricketer and Lok Sabha MP, Gautam Gambhir, making an obscene gesture at spectators. The spectators were trolling him, which made Gambhir irate. This created controversy and prompted the Delhi MP to explain his actions. Gambhir stated that the spectators were raising anti-India slogans, and unable […]

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This video does not show a woman collector in Karnataka state wearing a burqa during a flag hoisting ceremony on Independence Day.

The woman officer seen in the video is vice chairman of the District Development Council in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir A video of a burqa-clad woman, being accompanied by uniformed police officers during a flag hoisting event is going viral on social media with the claim that the she is a collector from Karnataka state. The users […]

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Is this an image of women Scientists of ISRO celebrating the success of Chandrayaan-3? Know the truth

This image is after the success of Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission) in 2014. It has nothing to do with Chandrayaan-3. The successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon on 23 August has created an atmosphere of joy across the country. India achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first country to land near the south pole of […]

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An AI-generated image goes viral as a railway station in Kerala is specially decorated to welcome the Onam festival.

This is an AI-generated image, not the specially decorated Kerala railway station and train for Onam festival Onam is Kerala’s national festival, lasting ten days and featuring pageants, boat races, flower carpet competitions, and a variety of tourist attractions. Flowers and flower carpets are an important feature of this festival. The entire state is preparing […]

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Image showing the imprints of Indian emblem and ISRO logo etched on the moon’s surface is not real

The viral image is digitally created using the photo editing tool, as confirmed by its creator. The successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon on 23 August  has created an atmosphere of joy across the country. India achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first country to land near the south pole of the Moon. Following this […]

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Old video of Hollywood movie set shared as plane crash landed in California following Hurricane Hilary

This video is from the set of the 2005 Hollywood movie “War of the Worlds” at Universal Studios in California, United States. Tropical Storm Hilary hit southern California on 20 August, 2023, triggering flash floods, mudslides, and severe winds across the state and prompting to declare a state of emergency. Tropical storm warnings were also […]

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Did Dubai government refused to light Pakistan’s flag on Burj Khalifa on the occasion of its Independence Day? Know the truth

Pakistan celebrates its Independence Day on 14 August. Every year, the flags of both countries, Pakistan and India are hoisted at Burj Khalifa on their Independence Day.  Currently, a video is going viral on social media in which a large number of people are standing near Burj Khalifa and raising slogan ‘Pakistan Zindabad.’ A woman […]

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Old video captured by International Space Station shared as view of earth from Chandrayaan 3

The video was captured from the International Space Station in October 2022, months before the launch of Chandrayaan-3. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has shared new updates on its historic mission Chandrayaan-3 as the spacecraft inches closer to the Moon gradually. Chandrayaan-3 will make its first soft-landing attempt to the Moon’s South Pole region […]

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Media Regulation: What’s Inside the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill 2023

The new law aims to simplify the registration process and promises to empower publishers and streamline media registration In a landmark move, Rajya Sabha passed the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023. The new legislature is set to replace the century-old Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867, which governed the registration of newspapers […]

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Video of a man helping people in crossing a flooded road in Colombia falsely shared as India

The video was shot in September 2022, when heavy rainfall produced flooding in the Colombian city of Barranquilla. Not related to India. Jayati Ghosh, a famous development economist who teaches at the University of Massachusetts and serves on two high-level United Nations advisory boards, uploaded a video on Twitter showing a guy ferrying passengers on […]

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This video does not show a man falling into the Aharbal waterfall in Jammu and Kashmir: It’s from Karnataka

The viral video shows a man falling into the Arasinagundi waterfall in Karnataka.  Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the past few weeks led to flood-like situations in various parts of India and caused several waterfalls to overflow with raging torrents. In the wake of this several unverified images, videos, and claims have surfaced on […]

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Video of nude protest of youth over fake caste certificate in Chhattisgarh shared linking to Manipur 

The video shows youths protesting naked against people getting jobs on fake caste certificates in Chhattisgarh.  A disturbing video of two Kuki women in Manipur being paraded naked and sexually assaulted by a large mob of men has sparked widespread protests across the country. As per the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF), the incident is said to […]

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