Donald Trump has won the U.S. presidential election securing the required 270 electoral votes, while his opponent, Kamala Harris, received 224. His victory makes him the second Republican in 20 years to serve a second term, following George Bush’s presidency from 2001 to 2009. Against this background, a video of Donald Trump after his victory […]
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Recently, several users have started sharing claims that Apple is adding ChatGPT to every iPhone to analyze and collect user data. This claim has sparked significant discussion and confusion on social media, with people expressing concerns about privacy and data security. However, after further investigation, we have discovered that this claim is misleading. This is […]
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The Waqf (Amendment) 2024 has sparked a debate about the Waqf Board in the country. Social media platforms are also witnessing these discussions, with one side defending the amendment and the other opposing it, claiming it would harm the Waqf Board. Amidst these debates, a viral Facebook post claims that the Waqf Board owns 9.40 […]
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After the victory of Donald Trump in the US Presidential Elections, a video of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi went viral on social media. In the video PM Modi can be seen delivering a speech while Donald Trump was standing beside him. PM Modi can be heard saying, “Ab ki baar, Trump Sarkar”. Sharing the […]
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Byline- This is an old image taken at Parthasarathy Temple in Chennai during the Brahmotsavam festival in 2012. The ‘Hindu Makkal Katchi’ (HMK-Hindu People’s Party, also pronounced as Indu Makkal Katchi (IMK), is a right-wing, Hindu nationalist party of Tamil Nadu) organised a protest march in Chennai on 3 November 2024, demanding protection to Brahmins […]
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For years, a controversial claim has circulated online, alleging that Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, former CEO of Nestlé, declared water should not be a human right. This assertion has ignited backlash against Nestlé and raised concerns about corporate control over water resources. The quote attributed to Brabeck has sparked debates on whether water should be considered a […]
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Video dates back to 2021 showing an earthquake in Iran and has no relation with the recent tremors in Iran. Israel is bracing itself for another Iranian attack after a crescendo of threatening rhetoric from leaders in Iran saying the country would retaliate for Israeli missile strikes last month. On the evening of October 5, […]
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Social media users are often eager to discuss various foods, including their origins, nutritional benefits, and processing methods. However, while these posts can be informative, some are misleading or inaccurate, spreading myths and misconceptions about food and nutrition. These inaccuracies can create confusion about which foods are healthy, the safety of different processing techniques, and […]
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A social media post claiming that the presence of two petroleum by-products in the Meijer baby shampoo is carcinogenic is going viral. Users are raising concern over the use of these above-mentioned chemicals in the baby shampoo. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. Although Meijer baby shampoo have PEG-80 sorbitan Laurate and […]
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This video shows Indian and Chinese troops dancing to bhangra music after participating in the 7th Sino-India joint military exercise in China. Three militants, including wanted Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Usman Lashkari, were killed in two separate anti-militancy operations in Kashmir on 2 November 2024.Two policemen and two CRPF jawans were also injured in the operations. […]
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Recently a video was forwarded to our 24X7 Factline number with the claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s name has been nominated for the Noble Peace Prize. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of the biggest contenders for the Nobel Peace Prize, the Times Now reported, quoting Asle Toje, deputy leader of the Nobel Peace […]
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Recently a video went viral on social media showing Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanging sweets and gifts. Sharing the video on social media, users are claiming that the video shows the Diwali celebrations at the Indo-Pak border. Sharing the video on Facebook, a user wrote, “Diwali Celebration in India Vs Pakistan Border”. Facebook Link | […]
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The viral video shows floods in Zaragoza, Spain in July 2023. It has no relation with the recent flood in Spain. The deadliest flash floods in Spain’s modern history have killed at least 214 people, and dozens were still unaccounted for, four days after torrential rains swept the eastern region of Valencia. On this backdrop, […]
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On the occasion of Diwali, social media is flooded with videos and photos of various beautiful fireworks. Amidst this, a video of spectacular fireworks went viral on social media claiming it to be from the Diwali celebration in Saudi Sharing the video on Facebook, a user wrote, “Diwali celebration in Saudi Arabia”. Facebook Link | […]
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The video is from the River plate stadium in Argentina Diwali, the Hindu festival that commemorates the triumph of light over darkness, was observed by Indians all around the world yesterday. People light oil lamps and candles on this day to represent the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Bursting fireworks is […]
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An image of a beautiful lush green curvy forest road is going viral on social media with a claim that it is located in Adilabad district, Telangana. Let’s check the truth Facebook Post| Archive link Fact Check- We started our investigation with the reverse image search on Google and the results led us to a […]
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Amid the recent Israeli military attacks in Gaza and Lebanon, a video showing the armed Hezbollah fighters cheerfully posing with weapons is going viral on social media. The users who share the video claim that it is recent. The caption of the post states, “This is Hezbollah’s mood right now…Pray for Israel”. Archive link Fact Check- We […]
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The 2024 United States elections are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 and social media is filled with rumors about the presidential election candidates. One such viral post on social media claims that a McDonald’s Corporate has confirmed that Kamala Harris worked for Mcdonalds in the summer of 1981 and was fired […]
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The rumour that OpenAI will release a new AI model called “Orion” by December has gained significant traction across social media and online news outlets. Speculation about the model has included everything from potential new functionalities to competitive positioning against rival AI technologies. Social Media Claims Reports of OpenAI’s alleged “Orion” model release surfaced across […]
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A video of a massive explosion is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows fire in Haifa following Hezbollah’s recent strikes on Israel. The caption of the post states, “Haifa is burning of Hizballah attack”. Let’s check the truth Facebook Post Archive link Fact Check- We started our investigation with a reverse […]
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McDonalds has been a victim of many social media rumors from time to time. Consumers had previously raised many questions on the safety, production process, types of ingredients, and health issues related to the consumptions of the food produced by the company. A recent social media post has targeted the company saying the famous french […]
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An image of a road cut off due to rain is being shared on social media platforms as depiction of the state of roads in Congress ruled Telangana. However, when we fact-checked the photo we found that the road is not in Telangana but neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. Viral Photo An X (formerly Twitter) user named […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, has recently been the subject of numerous misleading social media posts and fraudulent job advertisements. These scams often misrepresent official information, leading to confusion among the public. Fake job websites, impersonating the airline, are particularly common, falsely offering employment opportunities to lure […]
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On 23 October Priyanka Gandhi filed her nomination papers for the Wayanad by-poll. Against this backdrop, a video of the Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge went viral on social media where he can be seen waiting outside the door. It has been claimed that Kharge was made to wait outside while Priyanka Gandhi filed the […]
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A Mondelez India spokesperson confirmed to Fact Crescendo that Cadbury Dairy Milk is a vegetarian product in India. With Diwali approaching, Cadbury chocolates are among the most popular treats shared and enjoyed during the festivities. Imagine the surprise and shock if someone were to suddenly claim that these beloved chocolates contain beef. A graphic poster […]
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Recently a photo of stray dogs sitting beside a dead body went viral on social media. Sharing the video users are claiming that the man was shot dead in the North of Gaza by the Israelis, but his dogs remained by his side. Sharing the photo an X user wrote, “The israelis shot him and […]
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After the death of one person named Ram Gopal Mishra in the Bahraich violence on 13 October, social media became flooded with various posts regarding the incident. We noticed one such post where a video of demolished structures can be seen. Sharing the video on social media users are claiming it to be the demolished […]
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Recently, a shocking incident has come to light from a house in the Crossing Republic area of Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh. A video on viral on social media. It is seen that a woman cooking in the kitchen crosses all limits of disgust and is seen mixing urine in the food. The woman can […]
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While the world-famous American soft drink company Coca-Cola has recently launched a custom cans campaign, a viral claim surfaced on social media stating that the company does not allow “Jesus” to be printed on custom cans, while other religious figures can be included. This claim has sparked widespread discussion and confusion among consumers. However, upon […]
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Former One Direction star Liam Payne died at the age of 31 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday after falling from a balcony. Police in Buenos Aires said a preliminary autopsy suggests Liam Payne died from external and internal bleeding injuries. Payne was a global star and part of the much-loved boyband, which was created on […]
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MiraLAX is an over-the-counter laxative commonly used to relieve constipation. It is even prescribed by the doctors. But recently, a social media post claiming that the presence of Propylene Glycol, an ingredient in MiraLAX makes it cancerous. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. The main ingredient of MiraLAX is Polythene Glycol and […]
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This is a short excerpt of a video message released by Salman Khan during the Covid lockdown in 2020 Baba Siddique, a senior politician of the Nationalist Congress Party was shot dead on 12 October. Following this, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang took to social media claiming responsibility for the killing, and warning […]
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A video claiming that Starbucks uses Ammonia and other harmful chemicals in their Pumpkin Spice Latte which is carcinogenic in nature and results in the death of many people from cancer who consume it. The person in this video is saying that Ammonia instead of natural foods like carrots and beets is used as an […]
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Marmite is a British savoury food spread made from yeast extract, which is a by-product of beer brewing. German scientist Justus von Liebig invented it, and Unilever has produced it in the UK. Marmite is known for its strong, salty flavour and is famously marketed with the slogan “Love it or hate it.” The spread is […]
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Social media is often flooded with discussions about various foods, including their benefits, drawbacks, and potential health impacts. However, not all of these posts are accurate, and some can be misleading, spreading misinformation about nutrition, diets, and food safety. These inaccuracies can lead to confusion among the public, highlighting the need for careful scrutiny and […]
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Recently a video of astronaut Sunita Williams went viral on social media. The video shows Sunita Williams giving a tour of the space station. Sharing the video, users are claiming that the video shows Sunita Williams returning to the Earth after the 127-day Space Tour. Sharing the video on Facebook, users wrote, “After successful 127 […]
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A video circulating on social media allegedly shows a human liver’s reaction to Coke and other soft drinks. The video displays reactions such as bubbling and disintegration, which some viewers interpret as evidence of fizzy drinks’ effects on the human liver. Social Media Claim A Facebook user shared a video showing a liver submerged in […]
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As the Facebook platform is open for commercial promotions, powdered milk Neysure Gold has been widely circulated in the form of product promotion on social media for several months. The promotional videos claim this product effectively cures kidney failure in the human body. These ads gained a lot of attention from social media users. However, our investigation […]
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A video of several big machines being washed away in heavy floods went viral on social media, claiming it to be from Nepal. Sharing the video on Facebook a user wrote, “Nepal flood_sush a big crusher washed away by flood in Nepal_2024.बाढि पहिरोको कारण यति ठुलो क्रसर लाई बगायो ………….” Facebook Link | Archived Link. […]
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Following the sad demise of India’s most recognized industrialist and former chairman of the Tata Group, Ratan Tata, on October 9, social media has been flooded with his images, videos, and statements. Among these, we have noticed that a statement allegedly made by Tata is going viral, with many users praising him for his decision-making […]
Continue ReadingA video of a man pouring some liquid on the shrine in Mecca has resurfaced on social media. After pouring the liquid, people surrounded and caught him. Users are claiming that this person poured Gangajal on Mecca’s shrine. Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. The person pouring liquid substance is a Saudi citizen […]
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Recent announcements circulated on social media in the region claimed Marshall products were discounted up to 80% off for those who place online orders. These announcements gained a lot of attention from social media users. However, our investigation proves they were false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A viral announcement recently claimed that UK-based speaker manufacturer Marshall […]
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Four Israeli soldiers have been killed and 58 injured in a drone strike by Hezbollah targeting an army base in northern Israel on 13 October 2024. Against this backdrop, an image of a few soldiers sitting on the floor with their heads down went viral on social media claiming it to be an image of […]
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A few days ago, the news of the death of Hezbollah founder and leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli attack has come to the fore. After this, a video is going viral on social media in which Israeli soldiers can be seen dancing happily. Users are claiming that the video shows Israeli soldiers celebrating after […]
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Hurricane Milton plowed into the Atlantic Ocean after tearing a path of destruction across Florida, U.S. on 9 October killing at least 15 people and knocking out power to millions. Against this backdrop, an image showing a massive traffic on a highway is widely circulating on social media with the claim that it shows people stuck […]
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A video of a burning car speeding through a busy road went viral on social claiming it to be from Pushpa Park, Malad East. Sharing the video on Facebook users wrote, “Incident on the Western Express Highway near Malad East, Mumbai. A car catches flame and starts rolling down the slope towards curious bystanders who […]
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A video of a lady travelling in a cycle rickshaw being harassed by a few children is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that the lady is a foreign tourist visiting India but harassed by the Muslims in the country. However, Fact Crescendo found that the video was shared without proper context. This […]
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Amid the recent Israeli military attacks in Gaza and Lebanon, an image of coffins wrapped in the Israeli flag is going viral on social media with the claim that 100 IDF soldiers were killed recently by Hezbollah. The caption of the post states, “More than 100 IDF soldiers were killed today by Hezbollah. It’s just […]
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Currently, an image of PM Modi, visiting an ailing person in a hospital is going viral on social media. In the photo, the PM can be seen bowing before the person and giving him respect. Users are claiming that the person on the hospital bed is Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust chairman Mahanta Nitya Gopaldas Ji […]
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Hurricane Milton left more than 3 million homes and businesses across Florida without power early Thursday morning of 10 October causing extensive damage to homes and flooding roads. Against this backdrop, A video showing a house wall collapsing has circulated online with claims that it depicts the effects of Hurricane Milton in Florida. Archive link Fact Check- […]
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Recently a video has been forwarded to our 24X7 Factline number 9049053770. The video shows a group of women wearing the burka and marching forward holding the tricolour. It has been claimed that these women are Palestinians, and they are carrying the Indian flag to escape from Israel’s attack. Archived Link. However, as we investigated, […]
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A video of a missile malfunction went viral on social media claiming it be an attack on Israel. Sharing the video on social media users are claiming that the video shows a missile coming back and exploding at the launch site moments after the launch. Sharing the video on Facebook, users wrote, “Unthinkable! Declare that […]
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Following the Haryana Assembly Polls results, a video of Haryana Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda went viral on social media. The video shows Deepender Singh Hooda in tears and sharing the video on social media users are claiming that the video shows Hooda going emotional after the defeat in the recent Assembly Elections in Haryana. […]
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A video showing two small tablets found inside a cake packet is now going viral on social media. In the video, a person can be seen opening a packet of cake and then after breaking it, two white color tablets came out of it. Users are claiming that these tablets were inserted in cake to […]
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Amid escalating chaos between Israel and Iran, an image of a massive smoke rising from the fire is going viral on social media. While sharing the image users wrote “Tel Aviv is lit up in flames”. Archive link Let’s check the truth Fact Check- We started our investigation with a reverse image search on Google […]
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Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed and a number of others wounded in three exchanges with Hezbollah in heavy fighting inside Lebanon last day. Hezbollah also claimed it had destroyed three Israeli Merkava tanks with guided rockets in the Lebanese border town of Maroun el-Ras. Against this backdrop, video that has gone viral purportedly shows Hezbollah destroying […]
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Following the Iranian missile attack on Israel, several images and videos are going viral on social media. Amidst this we noticed a video showing a large number of people running wildly on the roads and behind them, a cloud of smoke is rising from a building. Amidst the screams of the people, this smoke gradually […]
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A video of the multi-deck vessel capsized went viral on social media, with the claim that the tragic incident occurred in Goa. The caption of the post states, “Goa accident today 23 bodies recovered 40 people rescued and 64 missing. Greed of the boat owner in overloading, over confidence of travellers too. Very sad, tragic”. During […]
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A video of buses catching fire went viral on social media, claiming it to be the footage of Tel Aviv after being hit by Kamikaze drone barrage. Sharing the video on Facebook, users wrote, “Tel Aviv now on fire after being hit by Kamikaze drone barrage”. Facebook Link | Archived Link. Similar posts can be […]
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Tesla Cybertruck is one of the luxurious electronic vehicles. Yet, a viral photo of a Tesla Cybertruck purportedly operating as a taxi has been widely shared on social media. However, Fact Crescendo has determined that this viral photo is digitally altered. Social Media Claim Recently, a Facebook user posted a viral photo of a red […]
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A video containing four different clips has been forwarded to our 24X7 Factline number 9049053770 claiming it to be related to child abduction and organ trading. In the first clip, four masked people can be seen in a forest. There were four children with tied hands and taped mouths, lying unconscious. It looked like someone […]
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Recently, a video featuring a very old and frail man has been doing rounds online, capturing the attention of viewers around the globe. The video claims to show a 188-year-old man accidentally found in a cave in India, sparking widespread curiosity and disbelief. Fact Crescendo received fact-check requests regarding this video clip via our WhatsApp Tipline […]
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After the Iranian missile attack on Israel, various photos and videos went viral on social media. Against this backdrop, a video of a blast in a high-rise building went viral, claiming it to be the footage of the Iranian missile attack on Tel Aviv, Israel. Sharing the video on Facebook, users wrote, “Missiles are landing […]
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As Haryana gears up for assembly elections, Kumari Selja faces internal party struggles within Congress. With her absence from the campaign trail and rising tensions, an image of Congress leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Kumari Selja has gone viral on social media. ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections, with users claiming it to be recent. […]
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A social media post about the ingredients of Coca-Cola is going viral on social media. The users shared a list of chemicals used by the company in the products which are hazardous, have adverse effect on health and are banned by many foods safety governing bodies. Some of the chemicals listed in the post are […]
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A video of a man killing another person on the street in a broad daylight is now going viral on social media. The victim was attacked by a man wearing a skull cap when he was instructing a truck to park. Few people rushed to the scene and the victim was taken in an autorickshaw. […]
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Exchange of strikes between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have been occurring along the Israel–Lebanon border and in Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights since 8 October 2023. Amidst this, a video of a boat engulfed in flames at sea has gone viral on social media, with the claim that an explosion occurred inside […]
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On 23 September 2024, a large gathering of Muslim community members marched through Mumbai’s streets, led by former AIMIM MP Imtiaz Jaleel. They demanded action against BJP MLA Nitesh Rane and preacher Ramgiri Maharaj, accusing them of making hate statements. The rally attracted more than 12,000 attendees. Against this backdrop, a video is going viral […]
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An image of beef biryani masala carrying the name of Ramdev and Patanjali is going viral on social media. Users are criticizing Patanjali for hypocrisy of promoting well-being of cow and also selling beef related products to Hindus. However, Fact Crescendo found that this is an altered image. The real image is of National Beef […]
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At least 166 people have been killed as Helene left behind a trail of destruction across the southeastern U.S., including Florida, Virginia, North and South Carolina last week. President Joe Biden will visit North and South Carolina to assess the devastation from Hurricane Helene. Amidst this, a video showing a building with a blue roof in […]
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A video showing a large crowd of people advancing down a street and throwing objects at a vehicle with flashing blue and red lights is going viral on social media. The caption alongside the video says “Today Iran is kicking off, Iranian people defending themselves against the oppressive armed forces of the Islamic dictatorship in […]
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A post claiming that now PepsiCo is offering work from home job offers is going viral on social media. The comment section of the post includes a link to apply for the same job. This is not the first time something like this is in circulation. Fact crescendo found the claim to be false. These […]
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Pepsi, a leading global beverage brand, often becomes the target of misleading posts and misinformation on social media. These posts may include false claims about its ingredients, health impacts, or corporate practices, sometimes fueling unnecessary fear or boycotts. Such content is often shared without verification, amplifying misinformation. Social Media Posts As the keto diet continues […]
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Social media often hosts numerous discussions about food items, where misinformation about globally popular brands is frequently spread. These false claims can range from misleading information about ingredients to health risks or ethical practices, causing confusion among consumers. This misinformation can go viral quickly, as food-related topics tend to engage a broad audience, leading to […]
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Israel launched a large-scale attack on Israel on 2 October 2024. According to the Israeli military, Iran launched around 180 missiles towards Israel. On this backdrop, a video of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly running for cover inside a bunker went viral on social media. Sharing the video on Facebook, users wrote, “Leaked video […]
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Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah died in an Israeli Airstrike on 27 September 2024. The body of Nasrallah has been recovered from the site of the Israeli Airstrike in the Southern suburbs of Beirut according to reports. On this backdrop, a video of two women singing with a crowd of people holding flags went viral on […]
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A video showing huge fire in the middle of a seemingly populated area, with vehicles travelling on the roads nearby and several well-lit buildings is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows fire in Haifa following Hezbollah’s recent missile attack on Israel. Let’s check the truth Archive link Fact Check- We started […]
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An image showing an exploded iPhone is going viral on social media with the claim that an iPhone has exploded in Lebanon along with the recent blast of other electronic devices. The caption states, “iPhones exploding in #Lebanon blowing up random people”. Let’s check the truth https://archive.org/details/c-image_202409 Fact Check- We started our investigation with a […]
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After Taylor Swift endorsed Harris for the presidential election, numerous claims and fake news have surfaced on social media. One such claim is that Coca-Cola ended its partnership with Swift. This news has been widely shared and circulated by users recently. This is about our investigation of this claim. Social Media Claim Recently, a Facebook […]
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A social media post claiming that Starbucks has decided to go cashless is going viral on social media. this has stirred up many to voice against Starbucks. People also started using ‘Boycott Starbucks’ after the post went viral. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be misleading. This same claim was found to be viral […]
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A video of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah sobbing went viral on social media, linking it with the recent pager and walkie-talkie explosions in Lebanon. Sharing the video on social media, users are claiming that Hassan Nasrallah was crying after losing his comrades in the explosions. A Facebook user shared the video with the caption, “Hezbollah […]
Continue ReadingOver the past week, the claim that Chick-fil-A donated to anti-LGBT groups has ignited significant controversy. This assertion stems from donations made by the company’s charitable arm, the Chick-fil-A Foundation, to organizations accused of holding anti-LGBTQ+ stances. To accurately assess this claim, it’s essential to examine the context. Social Media Posts Recently, a claim circulating […]
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Recently, claims have been circulating on social media that Nurofen, a popular pain relief medication, contains graphene oxide. These claims have sparked concern among consumers about potential health risks. Social Media Posts A claim circulating online alleges that Nurofen contains graphene oxide, a controversial material purported to be used in some medical products. This claim […]
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A video of a road and bridge is going viral on social media claiming it to be the National Highway 44. The viral video shows a Highway passing through tunnels and connecting to a bridge. It’s being claimed that the video shows the new NH 44 Jammu and Kashmir. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we […]
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As Facebook is a hub for promoting goods and services, various Facebook announcements have said Japanese watchmaker CASIO offered big discounts for its G-SHOCK watches for those who place orders online. The promotions have been widely circulated on social media platforms, garnering significant attention and reactions from Facebook users since the end of last month. […]
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A viral claim spreading on social media alleges that Don Julio tequila bottles have been recalled due to fecal matter contamination. Considering Don Julio’s widespread popularity and the gravity of these accusations, we’ve done a fact-check to investigate the truth behind this claim. Social Media Posts Multiple social media users have shared the claim stating […]
Continue ReadingA screenshot of employee names of a company going viral on social media linking it to the Tirupati Temple Prasad controversy. Sharing the screenshot, social media users are claiming that this is the company that got the contract to make the Prasad for Tirupati Temple. The screenshot shows some of the employee names of A.R.Foods […]
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A video of a drone attack on an oil refinery is going viral on social media claiming it to be a “Hezbollah drone” reaching oil refineries in northern occupied Palestine. Sharing the footage on Facebook, a user wrote, “A Hezbollah drone reaches oil refineries in northern occupied Palestine”. https://archive.org/details/drone-attack Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we […]
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The viral image is from China and it dates back to 2016. CPM General Secretary Sitaram Yechury passed away on 12 September at AIIMS Hospital in New Delhi. Following his death, his body was donated to the AIIMS hospital for medical research as per his wish. Meanwhile, an image of Sitaram Yechury’s body donation has […]
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A viral post contains a collage of four images showing Mahindra Scorpios in camouflage paint is going viral on social media with a claim that the Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir has received 2500 bulletproof Scorpio jeeps from a grant given by Indian industrialist Ratan Tata.The caption states, “Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir […]
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A photo of burning solar panels went viral on social media claiming it to be from the recent explosions in Lebanon. Sharing the photo on Facebook, the user wrote, “Solar panels belonging to Hezbollah exploded also today in Lebanon” https://archive.org/details/screenshot-2024-09-23-151154 Facebook Link | Archived Link. The photo was shared on Twitter, too, with the same claim. Archived Link. […]
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Israel has carried out extensive air strikes on southern Lebanon, saying its warplanes have hit more than 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers and other terrorist sites including a weapons storage facility. In this scenario, a video of a massive roadside explosion recorded from a moving vehicle has gone viral on social media with the claim that it shows […]
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A video of a pickup van laden with many people trying to pass a toll plaza is now going viral on social media. It can be seen on the video that a heated argument took place between the people travelling in the pickup van and the toll plaza workers. A person can also be seen […]
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A video of a journalist interviewing someone who can be heard criticising Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is being circulated widely on social media. Those who have shared information have identified the individual as Mary Billman, a senior White House official. In the video she can be heard saying, “I don’t know Mr Rahul, so I […]
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Thousands of pagers and radio devices exploded in two separate incidents in Lebanon recently which has left thousands injured and taken over 30 lives. On this backdrop, an image of an exploded commode went viral on social media linking it to the recent explosions in Lebanon. Sharing the image user wrote, “Some Hezbollah operative blew […]
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A video of a protest has been forwarded to our 24X7 Factline number 9049053770 with the claim that the Muslims are threatening the British Government to make England an Islamic country. In the video, a man can be heard saying, “This is our first message to the Parliament. People are making laws in Parliament. This […]
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Recently, a video was forwarded to our 24X7 Factline number 9049053770, which showed a woman being abducted by a few men. It’s being claimed that the video is from Bangladesh and the woman is a Hindu who was dragged by the Muslim miscreants. Forwarding the video, the user wrote, “Please let me know the details […]
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During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, a series of unsubstantiated rumors began to circulate. One particularly notable claim suggested that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was incorporating microchips into the vaccines. Despite being conclusively disproven, this misinformation gained significant traction. The rapid spread of this false narrative led to widespread concern and confusion among the […]
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A post claiming that Coca Cola is giving away free mini-fridge and special gift bags to everyone is going viral on social media. The post asked the users to comment ‘Done’ on the comment section to avail the free gift from the company. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. There is no […]
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Recently, a message was forwarded to our 24X7 Factline number 9049053770, which read, “22 metro trains were made operational in Sydney yesterday! And as a Matter of pride, all these trains were MADE IN INDIA! First time in History-Coaches Made in India being run in a foreign land! When PM Modi said New India, this […]
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CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury passed away on 12 September 2024. Following his death an image went viral on social media. The image shows a banner written in Hindi, “Comrade Sitaram Yechury Amar Rahe”, in front of which there’s a coffin and many people are standing around. It has been claimed that Sitaram Yechury was […]
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Recently, a controversial image has been circulating on social media platforms. The image purportedly shows a Fisher-Price toy set called “My First Dealer Kit,” containing items that are highly inappropriate for children. Social Media Posts A viral image circulating on social media claims that Fisher-Price is selling a toy called “My First Dealer Kit.” This […]
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In recent years, both coconut oil and vegetable oils have become subjects of heated debate regarding their health implications. Viral videos and social media claims often paint these oils in starkly contrasting lights, with coconut oil being hailed as a heart-healthy choice and vegetable oils criticized for their industrial processing. As these claims spread, it’s […]
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On 6 September 2024, a 70-year-old man was killed, and five others were injured after a “rocket” hit the house of Manipur’s first chief minister, late Mairembam Koireng Singh, in Moirang, Binshnupur District. On this backdrop, a video of a rocket projection went viral on social media linking it to the incident. Sharing the video […]
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A social media post claiming that McDonalds is celebrating its 70th anniversary and on this occasion they have planned a giveaway for people. The post had asked people to enter their address and win an assured 100 dollars gift card. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. This is a kind of spam […]
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A video showing two girls being kidnapped by two men in a lift is going viral on social media. Sharing the video, users are claiming that the video is from Bangalore, Karnataka, where ‘Jihadis are kidnapping Hindu girls’. The video was forwarded to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770 with a caption, “*Karnataka, Bangalore – See […]
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A social media post claiming the wife of Chief Justice Of India DY Chandrachud is related to the personal physician of the CM of West Bengal, Dr. S.P Das, is going viral. The post reads, “CJI Chandrachur’s present wife is related to Dr. SP Das orthopaedic surgeon and personal physician of CM Government of West […]
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The viral image does not show Rahul Gandhi with Amrit Singh, director of Open Society founded by George Soros An image of a man with a backpack with his back to the camera, and a woman clutching her luggage gazing sideways, with Rahul Gandhi standing in the corner, is becoming viral on social media. The […]
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The viral image is from October 2018 during the construction work of the Statue of Unity A few days ago, the statue of Maratha emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj fell in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, due to severe winds. Following this, the turmoil in the state’s politics had not yet dissipated, when an image of the world’s largest […]
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The viral message is not the last words of Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar, who entertained the world with her melodies for seven decades and was honoured by India with the Bharat Ratna, died on 6 February, 2022, leaving everyone in tears. An image and a statement titled the last words of Lata Mangeshkar are circulating […]
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A video of a lion roaming inside a petrol pump premise at night is now going viral on social media. Users are claiming that this is an incident from a petrol pump in Hassanpur region of Gajraula town in Uttar Pradesh. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. This is an incident from […]
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A video of a large number of Muslim people wearing religious caps, chanting slogans and holding banners went viral on social media with the claim that the video is from Bangladesh and the video shows a recent protest in Bangladesh against the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Sharing the video, a user […]
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The viral image dates back to July 2021 and it is unrelated. Three men allegedly raped a woman student of the Indian Institute of Technology-Banaras Hindu University (IIT-BHU) when she had come out of her hostel with a friend on the night of 1 November 2023. Anand alias Abhishek Chauhan, Kunal Pandey, and Saksham Patel, believed […]
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A social media post claiming Lionel Messi has signed a two-year contract with KFC has sparked widespread speculation and discussion. The image and text suggest a significant endorsement deal between Messi and the fast-food chain. However, fact-checking organizations like Fact Crescendo have deemed this claim misleading, emphasizing the need for careful scrutiny of viral content. […]
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The viral video is from Bangladesh, not India. A video has gone viral on social media, showing two individuals attacking a shop with an axe. Meanwhile, two army men passing by stop and take the weapons from both attackers, forcing them to kneel. This video is claimed to be from India. The post claims that […]
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A video circulating on social media claims that a newly constructed railway station in Kawnpui, Manipur, has collapsed. However, our investigation revealed that this claim is false. The railway station was not recently inaugurated, and the incident did not occur in Manipur. Here’s the truth about the viral video. Viral Video Recently, a statue of […]
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This viral video shows RSS rally from Kerala and it dates back to 2022. A video of members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) marching through the streets is going viral on social media with a claim that it is a recent rally from Haryana ahead of the state election. The caption states “RSS in […]
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A post claiming that now PepsiCo is offering work from home job offers is going viral on social media. The comment section of the post includes a link to apply for the same job. This is not the first time something like this is in circulation. Fact crescendo found the claim to be false. These […]
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Video of a minibus with passengers traveling on a waterlogged road is going viral on social media. It can be seen that the bus manages with great difficulty to cross the section of the road. A passenger sitting on top of the bus fell on the road due to its bad condition. Users are sharing […]
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This is an old video from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. According to sources, the accused and the victim are siblings, there is no basis for a communal angle. A disturbing video of a woman being brutally attacked by a man is going viral on social media with a communal claim that it shows a Muslim man […]
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The viral video is from Karachi, Pakistan, and it dates back to December 2023. A video of three children attempting to unbolt a railway track, with claims stating that the incident occurred in India is going viral on social media. In the video, three children, dressed in kurtas, appear to be tampering with the railway […]
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A social media post claiming that Coca-Cola is giving away free Samsung phones to the consumers who will wish them Happy Birthday is going viral. Many consumers believed it to be true and out of excitement had responded to this post. Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. Coca-Cola is not giving free Samsung […]
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As of August 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign has indeed raised over $480 million, solidifying her status as the likely Democratic presidential nominee. Despite this substantial fundraising achievement, a significant controversy has emerged from misinformation circulating online. However, Fact Crescendo have confirmed that this claim and the poster are misleading This is about […]
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Due to the severe flooding in Bangladesh, 54 people died so far according to reports. On this backdrop, a video of a flooded bridge is going viral on social media claiming it to be from Bangladesh. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the viral video was old […]
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Currently. Boycott Ponds is trending on social media. Users are claiming that Ponds is an Israeli product and needs to be boycotted as the tension between Israel and Palestine continues. The trend is encouraging consumers to stop purchasing Ponds products to put pressure on the company. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. […]
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The viral video shows Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka, Gujarat. It dates back to February 2022. Devotees across India celebrated Krishna ‘Janmashtami’ with great enthusiasm, marking Lord Krishna’s birth day on 26 august. Temples are alive with festivities, demonstrating a deep reverence for the deity. Amidst this, a video viral on social […]
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Recently a video went viral on social media where the hospital staff could be seen standing with folded hands while a dead body was brought out. An elderly person wearing a spectacle could be seen with folded hands, walking in front of the stretcher. Sharing the video, users are claiming that the person is the […]
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The video features Kavitha, a former Haryana police officer who is also a powerlifting and mixed martial arts champion, fighting Bul Bul, India’s first professional female wrestler. A wrestling video between a professional wrestler and a woman wearing saffron salwar kameez is going viral on social media. In the video, the professional wrestler is seen […]
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A video of water gushing out from the gates of a dam is going viral on social media. Sharing the video, users are claiming that this is the Dumbur Hydroelectric Power Project and India has opened its gates without giving any warning, due to which Bangladesh is under severe flood. Facebook Link | Archived Link. […]
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Though Geetanjali Barua, the principal of Azimpur Govt. Girls School & College, was forced to resign, the woman shown tied to the tree in the image is an alleged outsider who claims to be a former college student. Amidst the ongoing crisis in Bangladesh social media is abuzz with many videos, images, and news alleging […]
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The viral video shows ISKCON devotees distributing food for flood-affected people in Sylhet, Bangladesh, in June 2022. After the political crisis, Bangladesh is now facing a natural disaster. At least 23 people have died in Bangladesh due to floods caused by monsoon rains and over flowing of rivers with around 1.24 million families stranded across […]
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After a long wait for the iPhone 16, various rumors and fake news have circulated on social media. Recently, an invitation poster suggested that Apple will launch the iPhone 16 on September 10, 2024. However, Fact Crescendo have confirmed that this claim and the poster are misleading and not officially released by Apple. This is […]
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As social media has become an online marketplace for people to trade goods and services, a viral announcement circulating on social media claims that Macro shopping mall across the region is offering significant rewards to hundreds of its customers on the anniversary of its market entry in the bloc. The announcements have been widely shared […]
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A video of a massive flood in a hilly region is now viral on social media. As the flood waters were destroying the infrastructure, people could be heard shouting in disbelief and pain for the loss. Users are claiming that this video of devastating flood is from Badrinath Mahapur, Uttarakhand. However, Fact Crescendo found the […]
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The safety of women in our country has always been on priority. With many recent incidents of crime against women, the government has taken many measures to ensure their safety. Against this backdrop, a post is going viral on social media claiming that the Sikkim Police has taken an initiative called the ‘Free travel Scheme’ […]
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The viral graphic card is edited. Lowe’s confirmed to us that their CEO Marvin Ellison did not make any such statement. Over the past year, Home Depot has faced significant online backlash due to the conservative political views of two of its founders, Bernie Marcus and Ken Langone, both of whom have openly supported former […]
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Millions of people worldwide use Apple iPhones, and their safety has become a topic of widespread discussion on social media. However, many of these social media posts are misleading, spreading incorrect information about iPhone safety that can cause unnecessary concern among users. Social Media Posts Social media posts has raised concerns by claiming that Apple […]
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This video shows municipal engineer Taufiq Islam being forced to resign by student protesters in Bangladesh, not an attack on Hindu teacher. Amidst the ongoing crisis in Bangladesh social media is abuzz with many videos, images, and news alleging that there are big attacks against the minority Hindus in this context. A video going viral […]
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On 14 August, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Mpox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). Since January 2023, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported more than 22,000 suspect Mpox cases and more than 1,200 deaths. Apart from DRC, the virus is also spreading to neighbouring countries like Burundi, […]
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In recent years, people have shown their concerns over the use of food additives in their everyday products. This raised an awareness among the consumers to check the ingredients of the products. In such a scenario, a social media post showing the use of a chemical called Titanium Dioxide in Woolworths products is going viral […]
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This video is from a Christian religious procession held in Philippines, Manila. It has no link to Bangladesh. Amid the ongoing violence in Bangladesh, various videos are going viral on social media. Amidst this we have noticed a video of a crowd gathered outside a building that looks like a religious place. The users who shared […]
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After the gruesome rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a video claiming to show her final moments has surfaced on social media. The lady in the video has injury marks on her face and throat. Users are claiming that this is the last video of the […]
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An image of Rahul Gandhi with a woman is going viral on social media with the claim that he is married to this woman and she is a Colombian. They have two children who live in London. The caption mentioned that Wikileaks has unveiled about Rahul Gandhi’s marriage. The image was forwarded to our 24*7 […]
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The child seen in the video is a Pakistan based singer named Ghulam-e-Murtaza, not the son of an Army Martyr. A video of a child singing an emotional song is going viral on social media with a claim that, “He is an Army Officer’s son whose father died in an operation against militants. His mother […]
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A video of flag hoisting during the Independence Day celebration went viral on social media. The video shows that the flag was stuck and it got unfurled when a bird came near to the flag. Sharing the video, social media users claimed that the bird unfurled the flag. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as […]
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After the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, there were various viral claims circulating, as often happens with major events. One of them is circulating around a major mobile phone brand, Samsung. It says Samsung has ended its partnership and dropped out of $1 billion advertising campaigns with the International Olympics Committee. However, after conducting research […]
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This video is from a stampede that happened in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh in July 2024 and it is unrelated to Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on August 5, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a broader challenge to her 15-year […]
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This viral video of Virat Kohli is from the year 2017, when he raised voice about a mass molestation incident that took place during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Bengaluru. On August 9, a postgraduate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered while on duty at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, triggering nationwide strikes […]
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The viral video is from February 2024, when a political party named ‘Gana Adhikar Parishad’ initiated a boycott campaign against Indian products Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on August 5, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a broader challenge to her […]
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Recently an image of a person holding a severed head went viral with the claim that he beheaded his sister’s rapist and walked into the police station. Sharing the image on X, a user wrote, “His sister was raped. The next thing he did is he chopped the rapist’s head and took his head to […]
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Recently an image of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray bowing down with folded hands in front of Rahul Gandhi went viral on social media. The image was forwarded to our 24X7 Factline number 9049053770 requesting a fact check. Archived Link. The image is going viral on other social platforms like X and Facebook as […]
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The viral video shows an incident from Chattogram, where Chhatra League members were pushed off a building by the anti-quota protestors. It has no communal angle. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on August 5, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a […]
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Amid the Bangladesh unrest, a video of a woman signing on a paper while being surrounded by a group of people is going viral on social media claiming that she is a Hindu woman who was forced to resign from the government office. Sharing the video on Facebook, a user wrote, “Mass forced resignation of […]
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Many people look for extra work to add some more money to their life. This has led to a rise of many job offer ads on social media promising to meet the expectations of these people. Some ads claiming to be from reputed companies and organizations are now offering work from home as well. People […]
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Old and unrelated video falsely shared as Vinesh Phogat breaking down following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024, since she was found to be overweight prior to her gold medal battle in the women’s 50 kg category. Against this backdrop, a video of wrestler Vinesh […]
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The video shows a child who survived the Israeli attack of Nuseirat Camp in Gaza in July 2024. It has no connection to Bangladesh Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on August 5, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a broader challenge […]
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This video is not recent, and it does not show a Hindu protest in Bangladesh, but rather a Bangladesh Chhatra League rally held in September 2023. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on August 5, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a […]
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The video shows an incident in which Badrunnessa College Chhatra League leaders were tied up by students in Bangladesh. It has no communal angle. At least 232 people were killed in Bangladesh in the incidents of violence that erupted across the country following the fall of the government led by Sheikh Hasina on 5 August […]
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A very disturbing video of violence in Bangladesh has become viral on social media. The video shows a dead man hanging from a statue and being brutally beaten. It is claimed that the man is a Hindu and was tortured by Muslims in Bangladesh. Sharing the video on Facebook, the user wrote, “Very disturbing visuals […]
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A video of a person swimming in a pond and a mob attacking him by throwing stones in the pond is going viral on social media with the claim that a Hindu man in Bangladesh has been stoned to death by the mob. Sharing the video on Facebook user wrote, “#Hindu man #stoned to death […]
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The viral image is from the Asian Games 2018, not from the Paris Olympics. India won silver while Pakistan won gold in the javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024. Following this, an image of Pakistan and India’s javelin throwers, Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem is going viral on social media. In this picture, both […]
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Social media users are actively discussing the various qualities—both good and bad—of foods, particularly grains and other related products. However, some of this content is misleading, spreading inaccurate or false information about the health benefits, nutritional value, and safety of these foods. This misinformation can create confusion and potentially harmful misconceptions among the public. Social […]
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Numerous social media posts have claimed that Samsung in Cambodia is offering significant discounts on online orders. This advertisement has garnered considerable attention from Cambodian social media users. However, it has been discovered that these promotions are online scams. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A social media post in late July announced that Samsung Electronics is offering […]
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Many tea drinkers opt for tea bags due to their convenience. In contrast to lose leaf tea, which requires some knowledge and special tools to use, tea bags can contain high-quality tea. However, the bags themselves often have hidden issues. Archived Many tea drinkers opt for tea bags due to their convenience, in contrast to […]
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The viral video is a protest by a student of Jagannath University in Bangladesh and not an attack on Hindu women. At least 232 people were killed in Bangladesh in the incidents of violence that erupted across the country following the fall of the government led by Sheikh Hasina on 5 August 2024. Amidst this, […]
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India had won 4 bronze medals till now in the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024. People were hoping that the first gold medal for India would come at the javelin throw event. Against this backdrop, a social media post claiming that Neeraj Chopra won gold in the Paris Olympics 2024 is going viral. However, Fact Crescendo […]
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As a result of the unrest in Bangladesh, social media has been abuzz with various posts and updates. Several images and videos are also going viral, among which one caught our attention. The video in question shows hordes of people at the Indo-Bangladesh border and is being shared with claims that imply that these visuals […]
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In the ongoing violence in Bangladesh, there are reports of attacks and vandalization of properties. Against this backdrop, an image of the head of Rabindranath Tagore’s statue is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that students in Bangladesh vandalized the statue of Rabindranath Tagore, who once wrote the country’s national anthem. However, Fact […]
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The video is from the Syrian city of Raqqa, where a girl was beaten up by her family members on suspicion of being pregnant. A video of people brutally beating a girl with sticks is going viral on social media. In the video, a man can be seen dragging the girl by her hair and […]
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Currently, a video is going viral in social media in which a person is dancing to the song ‘Tauba Tauba’ from Vicky Kaushal’s film ‘Bad News’. The post is being shared claiming that the person dancing is the former Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. The person […]
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This viral video of a prayer session in Paris is not in response to the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony but from an event held in May 2024. In the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony, a performance featuring drag queens was seen as a parody of Leonardo da Vinci’s biblical depiction of “The Last Supper.” […]
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The theatrical opening ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympics had sparked a controversy. In one of the scenes, drag queens and dancers sat on a long table which some people related to Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’ which shows Jesus Christ and his 12 Apostles. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be misleading. […]
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After the situation in Bangladesh got worse, PM Sheikh Hasina resigned her post and fled away from the country. Amidst the current unrest, an image of a house set on fire with bystanders watching is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that this house belongs to Liton Das, Bangladeshi cricketer. The claim gained […]
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Yusof Behkar, an Iranian artist, has been misidentified as Abhinav, the grandson of renowned Santoor player Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. A video of a little boy playing a musical instrument flawlessly has gone viral on social media, with claims that it shows late Santoor legend Pandit Shivkumar Sharma’s grandson Abhinav playing the instrument. The caption of […]
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Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country on Monday following intense protests against job quotas. Student activists had called for a march to the capital Dhaka on Monday after clashes across the country on Sunday killed nearly 100 people, reports Reuters. Demonstrators even stormed and looted the presidential residence. Social media is […]
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A video of a steeplechase race going viral on social media claiming it to be from the ongoing Paris Olympics. Sharing the video users wrote that Avinash Sable of India won the first gold medal in the Paris Olympics 2024. Facebook Link | Archived Link. A similar post can be seen here | Archived Link. […]
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Consumers are always eager and looking for various benefits to ease their lives. But this may encourage fraudsters to manipulate and make people their victims. Recently, social media is flooded with ads offering free Amazon gift cards. In one such ad, it was instructed to like and follow the social media page and then tagging […]
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The incident happened in November 2020, when a 5-year-old child died after becoming stuck in an elevator at a housing society in Dharavi, Mumbai. A disturbing video showing one child getting stuck in between the doors of an elevator is going viral on social media with the claim that this incident took place on 30 […]
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An image of a man shooting at a competition in the Paris Olympics while aiming through the reflection on a mirror is going viral on social media. Users are mesmerized by this and are posting this image thinking it to be real. However, Fact Crescendo found that the image was altered and not a real […]
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A claim circulating on social media suggests that Starbucks is backing Project 2025, a controversial initiative by The Heritage Foundation, and that the coffee giant sponsored the Republican National Convention (RNC). This claim has sparked significant debate and confusion among the public. Social Media Claims Recently, multiple social media users posted messages suggesting that Starbucks […]
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The viral video shows a dog and her puppies being rescued after a minor landslide near Palakkad district in Kerala in 2021. As the Wayanad landslide death toll crosses 300, rescue and relief operations are still ongoing to locate missing individuals. Against this backdrop, numerous videos and images from the devastated area are circulating on […]
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The tragic landslides in Wayanad claimed over 323 lives and officials worry the number could climb higher. Social media is flooded with the visuals of landslides claimed to be from Wayanad. One such video shows a road crumbling down as the entire trunk of the hillside collapses. Sharing the video on Facebook, users are claiming […]
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The viral video shows DYFI’s Thaliparamba Youth Brigade collecting relief supplies for victims of flood-ravaged Wayanad. Not the RSS workers or their camp. At least 250 people have died and about more than 200 others were injured after a series of landslides hit Kerala’s Wayanad district amid heavy rain on 30 July. The landslides caused massive destruction to […]
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A video of a murder on the street has been going viral in connection with the recent murder of Arvind Vaishya in Mumbai. The shocking video shows a man brutally attacking the victim with a sickle. Claims suggest that the viral video depicts the killing of Arvind Vaishya, who was recently stabbed in the Rajivnagar area […]
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Last week, Muslim students staged a protest against the Principal of Nirmala College in Muvattupuzha, Kerala, after the Principal denied them permission to pray inside the college campus. Following the protests, the college authorities called a press conference and reiterated their stance that prayers cannot be allowed on the college campus. A joint delegation from […]
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In the early hours of 30 July 2024, massive landslides hit Kerala’s Wayanad district burying a large area under debris which claimed over 275 lives. The Kerala State government has decided to ask the central government to declare the Wayanad landslides as a national disaster. On this backdrop, an image of a landslide hit area […]
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While KFC strives to maintain high standards, there can occasionally be issues related to food quality or hygiene. The viral video claiming that KFC’s chicken wings are moving creepily has sparked significant interest and concern on social media. The movement shown in the video may be due to editing, special effects, or external factors. This […]
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The viral video shows extreme flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Meizhou, China, in June 2024. It is unrelated to Wayanad in Kerala. At least 151 people have died and about 186 others were injured after a series of landslides hit Kerala’s Wayanad district amid heavy rain yesterday. The landslides caused massive destruction to houses and roads, […]
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Amidst the news of taxpayers requesting an extension of the deadline to file ITR, an image of a GoI document went viral on social media claimed to be a circular declaring the extension of the deadline to 31 August. Sharing the image on Facebook, a user wrote, “ITR date extended till 31st August 2024”. Facebook […]
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An image of Devi Chitralekha Ji who is known for her Bhagwat Kathas is going viral on social media. Chitralekha Ji has many followers across the globe. Social media users are claiming that being a devoted Hindu, she is spending time in the USA along with her Muslim husband. However, Crescendo found the claim to […]
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This video shows the men’s 4x400m relay team qualifying for the World Championships final in August 2023. The Olympics 2024 started in Paris on July 26 and continue till August 11. The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will showcase 3,800 hours of live sport and award 329 gold medals in 32 sports over 18 days of competition across […]
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Recently, people have become worried about the claim that Nutella, the popular chocolate-hazelnut spread, might cause cancer. This concern comes from the fact that Nutella contains refined palm oil. When palm oil is processed at high temperatures, it can create compounds that might cause cancer. Health authorities, like the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), have […]
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The video shows a mob attack on a Muslim woman named Meherabanu Bibi in front of Central Modern School in Barasat, West Bengal and the Police clarified that the incident has no communal angle. A disturbing video of a woman being brutally attacked by a mob in the presence of police is going viral on […]
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An image of swimmers forming the “BRING THEM HOME NOW” slogan with their bodies went viral on social media claiming it to be from the ongoing Paris Olympics. Sharing the image on Facebook user wrote, “The Israeli Olympic team were not allowed to wear yellow ribbon pins for the hostages during the Paris Olympics. 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 […]
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A video of a man spitting in a glass of water is going viral on social media. It’s being claimed that the video shows an incident of Spit Jihad and the man here is Muslim. Sharing the video, a user wrote, ” A brand new video of spit jihad (of July 2024) from Aligarh Court. Even […]
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While the city is witnessing heavy rains, the viral video is from May 2021, when Cyclone Tauktae hit Maharashtra. As terrifying monsoonal rains ravaged the northern expanses of our country especially in Mumbai, the rainfall has reached the high level in a short span of time. Now linking to this, a video of Gateway of […]
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The image dates back to August 2023 and features the cover of the September 2023 issue of Vogue China Magazine. They were taken for the promotion of the Hangzhou Asian Games held between 23 September to 8 October 2023. The Olympics 2024 will officially open in Paris on the night of Friday, July 26 and continue through […]
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A video of a woman brutally beaten by a few women in uniforms went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users are claiming that in the video a Muslim woman can be seen getting beaten by Hindutvavadis. A Facebook user wrote, “A video that the whole world should watch. A Muslim woman was brutally […]
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Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet. They provide vital nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, and fiber, which support overall well-being and reduce the risk of chronic diseases and boost immunity and maintain healthy skin. Many times it was claimed that the fruits and vegetables are coated with pesticides or wax to give […]
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Recently an image of a car went viral on social media claiming it to be TATA Nano’s new electric car. Sharing the image user wrote, “New Electric TATA NANO Car is coming in this year….♥️….” Facebook Link | Archived Link. In another post, a user wrote,”दोस्तों टाटा की नेनौ वापिस आने वाली है । अबकी […]
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