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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The viral video shows the Yeti Airlines plane crash that occurred in January 2023. On 24 July 2024, a Bombardier CRJ200 operated by Saurya Airlines crashed shortly after take-off at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, killing 18 out of 19 people on board including a Yemeni national, and a child. After this incident, many […]
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The viral video has been available on the internet since 2023 under the name of Dubai; it is not related to Ayodhya. The monsoon has caused widespread disruption across India. Mumbai and Delhi have experienced extremely heavy rainfall. The water level of the Saryu River in Ayodhya also has risen. Against this backdrop, video is […]
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Recently, a photo of a packet of “Aashirvaad Atta With Multigrains” bearing the Halal Certified logo has become viral on social media. It is claimed that this halal-certified Aashirvaad Atta is sold in India and it contains saliva. Sharing the image, users are using a hashtag- “#boycottAashirvaadAtta”. A user wrote, “aashirvaad atta alala product hai […]
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The viral the image claiming to feature Donald Trump on the cover of TIME Magazine with the caption “Man of the Ear” is actually an altered version of the magazine. Following the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, an image purportedly showing former US President Donald Trump with a bandaged ear on a cover of TIME […]
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An image of a corpse inside a freezer went viral with the claim that a woman named Kajal from Assam was living in a live-in relationship with Shammi alias Shabir Miya. She was first raped by 7 Muslim men and then kept inside the freezer in an unconscious state and after that, she died. The […]
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A video of some people parading an injured horse has been forwarded to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770. It has been claimed that during the rituals of Muharram in Mumbai, Muslims took this horse and repeatedly mutilated it with a knife. Archived Link. The video was shared on Twitter (X) too. Twitter Link | Archived […]
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A picture of Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda Saraswati of Jyotish Peeth is going viral on social media. In the picture, he is seen offering flowers at a Samadhi. Users are claiming that Shankracharya, who once denied going to Ram Mandir, has now visited a dargah. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be misleading. Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda denied […]
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The viral image shows a father holding the hand of his daughter, who died in an earthquake in Turkey in February 2023 Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine, Israel’s military has bombed another United Nations-run school as well as an Israeli-designed “safe-zone” in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 42 Palestinians and wounding […]
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The video dates back to October 2021 and it is unrelated to Kanwar Yatra. The Kanwar Yatra begins today (July 22), the first day of the Hindu month of Shravan. More than three crore Shiv devotees are expected to take part in the yatra this year. The Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgrimage of devotees […]
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Many people worldwide have enjoyed the variety of cartoons and animations produced by Cartoon Network over the years. Many fans have been baffled by recurring viral posts over rumours of a potential shutdown of the Cartoon Network. However, the Factcrescendo investigation found these claims to be misleading. Social Media Posts Viral social media posts in […]
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The image shows a fold in the secret service agent’s clothing, not a hole in Trump’s jacket, and there are no reports that Trump was shot in the chest. Donald Trump, former US President and Republican candidate was shot during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on 13 July. Trump’s ear suffered an injury during what is […]
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Recently a video was forwarded to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770 claiming it to be a Chinese soldier beating a Uyghur Muslim for keeping a copy of the Quran at his home. Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the viral video was not from China, but from Indonesia and it […]
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Recent concerns have re-emerged about the potential cancer risks associated with Coca-Cola Zero, primarily due to its use of aspartame, a commonly used artificial sweetener. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an agency under the World Health Organization (WHO), classified Aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B), which sparked public debate and […]
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Recently a screenshot of a tweet was forwarded to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770. According to the tweet, China’s President Xi Jinping suffered a stroke during the Third Plenary Session of the Chinese Communist Party. Chinese Human Rights reporter Jennifer Zhang claimed the brain stroke was massive and Xi Jinping is now in critical condition. […]
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The video was digitally edited to add the India-India chants. No such chanting was heard at the event at that moment. At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 15, Donald Trump announced JD Vance as his vice-presidential candidate. Vance greeted the delegates at the convention with his wife, Usha, who is of Indian origin. Against […]
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In the 2024 general elections, the BJP and NDA alliance emerged victorious and formed the government. Celebrity Kangna Ranaut who was contesting from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh for BJP won from the constituency. After the elections, an image of Kangna Ranaut and Congress MP Sashi Tharoor is going viral on social media. Both of them can […]
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Recently a video of a scuffle between a few people and police personnels went viral on social media. Sharing the video on Facebook a user wrote, “Rohingyas or Rowdies? UP Police went to check IDs of Rohingya Muslims living in Mathura, UP. Instead of cooperating these illegal intruders started fighting with the Police. Deport all […]
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The Tata Nano, a car by Tata Motors is well known for its compact size and affordability. A social media post is now going viral claiming that Tata Motors have come up with a new model of Tata Nano car. In the viral image a green car with elegant design can be seen. However, Fact […]
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The woman featured in the viral video is not Smriti Singh, the wife of martyred Captain Anshuman Singh. She is a social media influencer named Reshma Sebastian. Smriti Singh, the wife of late Captain Anshuman Singh who was awarded Kirti Chakra posthumously on July 5, for the ultimate sacrifice in saving the life of his fellow army […]
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The viral image of Virat Kohli with ICC trophies inked on his arm is edited. Following the recent T20 World Cup 2024 victory, an image of cricket player Virat Kohli getting inked with three trophies has gone viral on social media. Users who shared the image claims that he has tattooed his achievements on his […]
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The viral image of Sonia Gandhi smoking a cigarette is not real, it was digitally edited using an AI tool. A black-and-white image of former Congress President Sonia Gandhi smoking a cigarette has been going viral on social media. But when we investigated this picture, we found that it is a false image that was […]
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Recently a video of a few people dressed in police uniforms and firing from inside a car went viral on social media. Sharing the video on Twitter a user claimed that those are Meitei Militants from Manipur dressed in Manipur State Police uniforms. According to the claim they are attacking Kuki tribal Christians with stolen […]
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In the age of social media, misinformation can spread rapidly, especially when accompanied by sensational claims that capture public attention. Recently, a viral post claimed that China plans to reclassify Coca-Cola as a cleaning product instead of a beverage. This alarming assertion has garnered significant attention and raised concerns about the safety of consuming this […]
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Starbucks is a global chain of coffeehouses renowned for premium coffee, beverages, and relaxed café atmosphere. Several posts have claimed that Starbucks had changed its name to Vista Coffee. This rumour has surfaced multiple times, sparking varied reactions and discussions among social media users. Let’s look at the claims which have been making rounds in […]
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Cola-Cola Juicy Fruit Balls which belongs to Kamco Company does not contain any kinds of intoxicating ingredients There is a video going viral on social media claiming that a chemical was found in Cola-cola candy by Kamco company. According to the person in the video, cola-cola candy has an ingredient that is intoxicating. The person […]
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Although Facebook is a popular online marketplace for buying and selling goods, widespread advertisements claiming that HYPOLY products can cure diabetes without prescription drugs have been widely shared on social media. However, after verifying the details, we found that these product promotions are false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A capsule called HYPOLY is widely advertised on […]
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The viral video of the shooting incident is not from Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh but from Manaus, Brazil. A video of a man being shot multiple times by a gunman at close range is going viral on social media. It is claimed that the video is from the Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh. The video shows […]
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Coca-Cola is the world’s leading drink manufacturer. A social media claim targeting the company said the global corporation had started producing small bottles of its drink for short people around the world. The claim has been widely shared and has received a lot of engagement from Facebook users. However, upon investigation, we found that the […]
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According to a widely shared social media post, McDonald’s, a well-known fast-food giant, has released a new logo that allegedly depicts animal abuse. One of the images in the post shows a cow’s head poking out from the recognisable arches of the business’s emblem. Numerous social media users have shared and commented on the aforementioned […]
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Viral video shows 2011 tsunami in Japan, not Haridwar in India. Roads were submerged and vehicles were swept away as heavy rainfall caused Sukhi River to flood in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar last day. Several cars were washed in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar following heavy rainfall in the region. On this backdrop a video of showing massive flooding with […]
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The viral video shows people protesting against Rahul Gandhi in Assam during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra; it dates back to January 2024. Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, visited a relief camp in Manipur on 8 July for people displaced by the ethnic violence in the northeastern […]
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Viral information circulated on social media these days claims that Apple gave away 750 iPhones that cannot be sold on the market due to some scratches on their bodies. This Facebook post is widely shared on social media and attracts a large number of Facebook users to follow this announcement. However, upon an investigation, we […]
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A social media post claiming that BJP had launched a missed call campaign to gain support of the citizens to establish Uniform Civil Code (UCC) against Muslims, Christians and other minorities is going viral. A user wrote, “UCC is the need of the hour; it is in the interest of the nation and the country, […]
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Recently, five people were swept away due to a sudden rise in water level at a waterfall in Lonavala, Maharashtra. After this incident, a video of a similar incident is going viral on social media. In this, some people were swept away due to the rise in the water level of the waterfall. Users are […]
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The viral video shows compilation of two separate events unrelated to 2024 Olympic torch lighting ceremony The Summer Olympics are set to begin in Paris on 26 July, sparking heated debate on social media. Meanwhile, a video showing a flare being lit inside a cathedral, followed by fireworks outside is going viral on social media. […]
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A social media post with Emirates Airlines ad regarding recruitment for multiple job postings is going viral. The ad claims that Emirates Airlines is hiring candidates for 75 different jobs in the company. It further says that the vacancy is mostly for Cabin Crew with a lucrative salary of 4000 Dirhams. However, Fact Crescendo found […]
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Vaseline, the widely recognized petroleum jelly, has an interesting history. But did its inventor, Robert Chesebrough, really consume a spoonful of it daily? And did he demonstrate its wound-healing properties by burning his skin? Let’s delve into the truth. Social Media Claims Recently, a Facebook user shared a message claiming that Robert Augustus Chesebrough, the […]
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The demand for energy drinks in the market is increasing and people are consuming these everyday. But what will be your reaction, if you will be told that these energy drinks are adulterated? A social media post claiming that Red Bull energy drinks really contain bull’s sperm is currently viral. A user wrote,”Every since I […]
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An image of the first prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, is going viral on social media with the claim that he was slapped by Swami Vidyanand Video in a function for calling Arya Hindu Samaj as refugees in India. Sharing the image a user wrote, “When Nehru was slapped hard on the face by […]
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Recently, a devastating incident of a stampede from Hathras during a religious program came to the limelight. More than 100 people, mostly women and children, lost their lives in the incident. Against this backdrop, a video of a mob being victim of a stampede is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that this […]
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The video is originally from Brazil’s Cascavel, and is from 2022. Not related to India. The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended six officials of civic agencies for gross negligence following road cave-ins and waterlogging at several sections of the newly-built Ram Path in Ayodhya. About 15 by lanes and streets along the Ram Path were flooded after rain on June 23 and […]
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Armed forces personnel can stay at Taj group of hotels in India at a discounted rate, but not free. Recently a post surfaced on social media claiming that Indian Army officers are now permitted to stay free of charge at all Taj Hotels across India. (Taj Hotels is a chain of luxury hotels and a […]
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The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha began on 24 June 2024. President Draupadi Murmu administered oath to BJP legislator Bhartruhari Mahtab as the protem speaker. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took charge as the Leader of Opposition (LOP) in Lok Sabha. Veteran BJP leader Om Birla was elected the speaker for a consecutive second […]
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David Miller clarified on Instagram that he has not retired from T20 international cricket. South Africa lost heartbreakingly to India in the T20 World Cup 2024 final at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday, 29 June. In a thrilling final match, South Africa lost by 7 runs after failing to chase down the target […]
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Recently a video of former US President Barack Obama has been sent to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770 requesting a fact check. In the video, Barack Obama can be heard saying, “In which our enemies can make it look like anyone is saying anything at any point in time. Even if they would never say […]
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IUML activists wore green jerseys with Arangadi printed in English on the front. On the front right side of the jerseys, the IUML emblem and on the left side, we can see the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) flag. A video of a group of people wearing green t-shirts and shouting slogans in front of […]
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A post claiming that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had issued contact details for complaints against Muslims raising anti-national slogans is going viral on social media. The post reads, “NIA has issued an important number. Please save it. If you come across any wrongdoing by a Muslim like, terrorism planning, love jihad, construction of majar, […]
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The viral image is misleading; it was a screenshot captured at a moment in which both appear to be asleep. An image of Trinamool Congress MPs Mahua Moitra and Saayoni Ghosh appearing to be asleep during a Parliament session has gone viral on social media. Midnapore MP June Malia was seen seated between the two […]
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This statue is not real but was created using CGI and was part of an advertisement by mattress company Duroflex. The ICC T20 World Cup victory celebration is buzzing all over the internet. Meanwhile, a video and an image are widely circulating on social media claiming that the statue of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has […]
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An old video of Police attacking an elderly man in Madhya Pradesh goes viral with false claims. A disturbing video of an old man being brutally attacked by Police is going viral on social media with the claim that the incident took place in Uttar Pradesh. The caption of the video states, “Uttar Pradesh is […]
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In the recent T20 World Cup, Afghanistan entered the semifinals after beating Bangladesh by 8 runs on 25th June. Against this backdrop, a video of the Afghanistan player chanting “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Pakistan Murdabad” is going viral on social media. Sharing the video on Facebook, a user wrote, “Afghan players have won hearts, […]
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The video dates to 2022. The popcorn vendor was arrested in Lalbagh, Bengaluru, after spitting on an oil pan. The bottle seen in the viral video contains oil, not urine. A video of police officers conducting inspection has been widely shared on social media. The video is being circulated with the claim that a member […]
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Food is not just considered as a source of nutrients but also an emotion. Sometimes it is a part of people’s religious sentiments as well. What if the producers of these foods start playing with our emotions? What should be our reactions after knowing that we are eating something that we shouldn’t? A viral social […]
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Live broadcasting of presidential debates is a modern and valuable tradition in the USA, promoting transparency and informed voting. However, misleading posts circulating on social media often distort information about the debate process, potentially confusing the public. Social Media Posts Social media posts claim that CNN planned to use a 1—to 2-minute broadcast delay during […]
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A video of an interview with India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru is going viral on social media with the claim that he said that he did not take part in the fight for independence. The video was sent to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770 with the Hindi caption “एक दुर्लभ वीडियो फुटेज है जिसमें […]
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Recently, JBL retailers in Cambodia have announced discounts on many JBL brand products. At the same time, there are advertisements on social media that some JBL products are on sale for up to 60% off. Such advertisements are widely shared on social media. However, we have found that this ad is not real, just a […]
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Recently, a claim has been circulating on social media stating that Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 will introduce a new feature displaying “Read from notifications” and “Actually open” times under text messages. The image depicting this claim is widely shared across online platforms. Social Media Posts A screenshot of a message bubble, with “Read from notifications” […]
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This video is not real; it was digitally altered. A video depicting a man lying under a moving bus on a road is going viral on social media as a real incident from Hyderabad. The caption of the video states “In a bid to make #reel, a youngster risked his life by doing a dangerous […]
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Recently a video of a woman shot openly went viral on social media claiming it to be from Manipur. The video was forwarded to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770 with the caption, “Supreme court wants proof of Manipur (State of India) crimes against Muslims so I request you to make this video viral within 48 […]
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After the beginning of Israel-Hamas war last year, social media has been trending with #Boycott Israeli products. A recent post claiming Pepsi and Lays to be Israeli products is going viral and requesting people to show their support to Palestine by boycotting them. In the video, a man can be seen taking Lays chips out […]
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The viral image is not real; it was made by combining two photographs. One of Jeffrey Epstein and Pepe Fanjul, and another of Joe Biden and Ezra Friedlander. An image purportedly showing the late American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein posing with U.S. President Joe Biden is going viral on social media. Users […]
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While Apple’s FaceTime feature on iPhones, Macs, and tablets allows users to make voice and video calls with ease conveniently, some social media users recently posted a claim message stating that the giant company plans to charge FaceTime users. However, Fact Crescendo fact-finding found that the claim posted on Facebook was misleading. Let’s look at […]
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The viral video is an ad campaign by fashion magazine ‘Preview’ in 2013 and not a real incident. A video of a woman being attacked by a crocodile is going viral on social media. Users claim that it shows a real incident. This woman is seen posing near a pond in the video, as another […]
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Recently, a video is circulating on social media with a claim suggesting that Celsius and Monster energy drinks contain harmful levels of cyanide and that the vitamin B12 variant (cyanocobalamin) used in these drinks is derived from hydrogen cyanide sourced from human sewage treatment plants. Social Media Claims The video circulating on Facebook and other […]
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Recently a video clip was forwarded to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770. The video shows a baby with a pair of wings. In the video, a voiceover says that the baby’s name is Ricky and he was born with a pair of wings. His mother took him to the doctor and the doctor said that […]
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Railway confirmed that the wall in the video was not part of the main station building. It was situated between private and railway land and collapsed as a result of excavation work and waterlogging on the private land. A video claiming that a boundary wall of newly built Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station fell after […]
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On social media, people often discuss foods, beverages, and their qualities, as well as the health impacts of consuming them. However, these discussions sometimes include misleading claims, spreading misinformation about nutrition and health. This can lead to confusion and misconceptions, making it important for individuals to critically evaluate the information they encounter and rely on […]
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Recently an image of an injured person went viral on social media with the claim that this Jain sage was attacked by Muslim youth in Karnataka. This message was forwarded to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770 for a fact check. According to the message, a Jain sage was attacked by Muslims in Karnataka. Those people […]
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The video is from 2023 when PM Modi visited Australia as a guest of the Australian government. It is not related to his recent visit to Italy Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Italy to attend the annual G7 conference of advanced economies, where he conducted bilateral talks to several world leaders, including British Prime […]
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For the past few days, pictures of a Rs 500 note with a star symbol have gone viral on social media claiming it to be a fake one. A user sent the image to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770 asking whether the Ra 500 note with a star symbol is fake or not. Archived Link. […]
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This incident of vandalism is unrelated to the Congress-proposed Mahalakshmi scheme A video of vandalism by activists during Haryana Congress MP Selja Kumari’s press conference is going viral on social media. It is being claimed that this vandalism was done by the people who demanded ₹8,500 each, under the Mahalakshmi scheme as promised by the […]
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Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Pope Francis on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Apulia, Italy. On this backdrop, a video of PM Modi meeting Pope Francis is going viral on social media claiming it to be the recent one. Sharing the video on Facebook a user wrote, “Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi […]
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The viral document is fake and that the government has not officially released any such document regarding the relaunch of the Agnipath scheme. Agnipath Scheme is a tour of duty style scheme approved by the Government of India in June 2022 and implemented in the country a few months later in September 2022, for recruitment of soldiers below […]
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Amazon e-commerce does not provide any kind of payments for their product reviews Buying a product from an e-commerce site can be made easier with the help of customer reviews. A potential customer is able to buy a product with confidence based on these reviews. Amazon and other e-commerce companies always request that their […]
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Earlier this month, a claim began to circulate broadly, stating that a newly introduced feature on YouTube would compel users to re-watch an advertisement if they failed to keep their attention on the screen while the advert was in progress. This supposed feature sparked widespread discussion and debate among the platform’s user base, as the […]
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TRAI would not impose charges on customers for holding multiple SIM In these days most smartphone users have more than two SIM cards. In India, the government permits persons to register up to nine SIM cards under the same identity. Meanwhile, a message claims that if a mobile phone contains two SIM cards, the TRAI […]
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Abdul Aziz al Otaibi, a photographer, captured this image as part of his art project in 2014. An image showing a child sleeping between two graves is is going viral on social media. The users who shared the image claim that the child sleeps between the graves of his parents in the war-torn Gaza. Twitter […]
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Flipkart offers are available on their official website and mobile app and they do not sell their products through any external link like this Even in rural areas, online purchases are becoming more common due to the rise of online shopping sites. These sites often offer better discounts than local commercial establishments, which attracts […]
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A social media post claiming to offer jobs in Bisleri International Pvt Ltd in Saudi Arabia is going viral on social media. The job offer is attracting people with appealing salaries and various allowances. The ad specified that the requirement is in Bisleri Company located in Saudi Arabia for the post of truck drivers cum […]
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In a recent incident, actor turned politician Kangna Ranaut was slapped by a CISF Jawan, Kulwinder Kaur at Chandigarh Airport. As per reports, Kulwinder Kaur was suspended and then arrested in connection with this incident. Against this background, an image of a lady standing with the Gandhi family is going viral on social media. Users […]
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Both images are clearly old and unrelated. They are falsely shared as recent images. 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 another donkey by burning it. The […]
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Recently a video of a person dressed like Swami Vivekananda went viral on social media. The video shows that person starting his speech by saying, “Sisters and brothers of America”. Forwarding the video to our 24X7 Factline number 9049053770, a user wanted to know if the person was the real Swami Vivekananda. Archived Link. However, […]
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US President Joe Biden has been under attack over questions about his old age, mental state and ability to lead the country. Recently, Biden and world leaders gathered for a G7 Summit in Italy. On 13 June, they attended a Skydiving flags ceremony. A short video from this event went viral with a misleading claim […]
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In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the INDI alliance defeated the BJP in Uttar Pradesh. After this, a video of Yogi Adityanath crying is going viral on social media. It is being claimed that Yogi Adityanath is crying after BJP’s loss in Uttar Pradesh. But Fact Crescendo found that the viral claim was false. An […]
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A Sanskrit voice-over has been added to a video showing a safety briefing on an Akasa Air flight. The airline has also provided an explanation regarding this. A video claiming that an in-flight safety announcement on an Akasa Air flight was made in Sanskrit is going viral on social media. These posts included captions like […]
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The viral video is not recent and not related to Congress’ Mahalakshmi scheme. It dates back to 2020. Congress’ promise of directly crediting ₹8,500 into the accounts of women heads of families belonging to the BPL category under its Mahalakshmi scheme has received mixed response in UP. It guarantees ₹1 lakh every year to a woman from […]
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As Facebook becomes the hub of online sales and promotions, some promotions on social media said the American tech company Apple launched a big promotion for its AirPods Pro Gen 2 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the company by clicking on the provided links. However, we found the promotions were false and […]
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An image of Maharashtra’s AIMIM leader Waris Pathan sitting beside a woman is going viral on social media with the claim that the woman is Pathan’s sister, wife and stepmother. Forwarding the image to our 24X7 Factline number 9049053770 a user wanted to know whether the information was correct or not. Archived Link. However, as […]
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The viral image is not real; it was generated by Artificial Intelligence. An image showing a giant octopus washed ashore on the coast of Indonesia and surrounded by shocked locals, has captured widespread attention on social media. The image shows five visible tentacles and a massive body, with numerous beachgoers nearby. The image claims to […]
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The viral video showing Rahul Gandhi watching PM Modi taking oath is digitally edited. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath as the Prime Minister of India for his third consecutive term at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on 9 June. Following this, a video of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is going viral on the social […]
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The viral video shows the Sri Lankan Navy rescue of the crew of the Singapore cargo vessel, which caught fire and sank off the coast of Columbo, Sri Lanka. It dates back to 2021. Yemen’s Houthi group backed by Iran, claimed to have targeted a US destroyer and Israel-bound ship in the Red Sea. Against […]
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Currently, an old message resurfaced on social media claiming that Akhilesh Yadav had promised to construct 2000 mosques in Uttar Pradesh. Apart from this, he has also promised to donate 1000 crore rupees for the construction of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya and reduce the reservation for Dalits and other backward classes, and give 30 percent […]
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The viral video is not recent and it dates back to 2018. A video is going viral where a youth can be seen picking up discarded passports from a paddy field near a village road. The video is being shared with the claim that fake Aadhaar cards and fake passports in the name of villagers […]
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“Alexander Graham Bell” is famously known as the inventor of the “telephone”, the primary device which paved the way for modern advanced communication systems. It is customary worldwide to use the term” hello” when answering a phone call. But what is the origin of the word “hello”? A viral message says, “”When we pick up […]
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Beginning on June 26, 2024, Meta will utilize user-generated content to train their AI systems. This initiative aims to enhance user experiences and content moderation (Source). However, this has sparked privacy concerns. A recent chain message alleges that users can prevent Meta from using their content for AI training by posting a specific statement. Social […]
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A message is going viral on social media regarding the Ekadashi Fast. The message reads, “If you keep ‘Ekadashi Fast’ then you will never get cancer. If a person remains without food or drink for at least 20 days in a year for 10 hours, his chances of getting cancer are 90% less. Because when […]
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This video is not recent; the viral video featuring Abbas Ansari dates back to 2022. It has no link to the recent 2024 general election. A video shows the late gangster turned politician Mukhtar Ansari’s son Abbas Ansari threatening officers during a public meeting is going viral on social media. The video has been shared […]
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The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting was held at the Central Hall of Old Parliament on June 7. Narendra Modi was chosen as the alliance’s leader and PM of the country unanimously by the alliance leaders. Narendra Modi will take oath as the prime minister for a third consecutive term on 9 June as President […]
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Be vigilant of fraudsters offering ticket checking jobs at IndiGo Airlines via email and SMS. The major issue facing the youth of our country today is unemployment. Although India’s literacy rate has improved significantly over the years, the level of unemployment remains high. Taking advantage of this situation, fake job rackets are actively extorting job […]
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The viral video shows TDP followers protesting over the selection of the Guntakal candidate in March 2024. Chandrababu Naidu-led TD-Jana Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alliance won majority in the state’s assembly polls and he extended his party’s support to the National Democratic Alliance to form the government. Amidst this, video showing Telugu Desam Party (TDP) […]
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The result of the 2024 general election was declared on 4th June and Narendra Modi-led NDA won 293 seats, while the opposition INDI Alliance won 232 seats. Amidst this, a photograph of Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and Telugu Desham Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu sitting together is going viral with the claim that […]
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The viral video is from 2022 and not related to the 2024 general election. A video of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) candidate Navneet Rana crying uncontrollably has been going viral on social media, with the claim that she broke down after the election results were released on 4 June. The caption […]
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The results of the elections for the 18th Lok Sabha were declared last Tuesday, and for the first time in 10 years, not a single party has been able to achieve an absolute majority in the house. The incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as the single largest party in the lower house of […]
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Who doesn’t need money and a job in a reputed firm? You may be searching for a job for a long time and out of nowhere an ad promising you a job that also a work from home catches your attention. Hold On. You may be going to be a victim of a scam. Currently, […]
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An image of a Vistara flight boarding pass went viral on social media claiming that it belonged to Rahul Gandhi. According to the claim Rahul Gandhi booked a flight to Bangkok scheduled on 5 June 2024. The same image was forwarded to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770. Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came […]
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Ambani’s son and Radhika Merchant are not wearing dresses made of gold. This is an AI-generated image, not real. Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani’s wedding is scheduled to take place on 12 July, 2024. In this regard, numerous pre-wedding programs are currently underway. Meanwhile, an image of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant wearing a gold-coloured […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib Gurdwara in Patna, Bihar last month and performed puja rituals. A photo of PM Modi cooking in a huge vessel is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that PM Modi is cooking food without flame. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to […]
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The viral video shows Congress workers celebrating after the Supreme Court granted a stay on Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in August 2023. As the results of the 2024 general elections came out, the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Party is set to return for a third term by winning 293 Lok Sabha seats across the country. But […]
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On the occasion of World Environment Day, social media is flooded with people planting saplings. On this backdrop an image of Assamese actor Jatin Bora going viral on social media. The image shows Jatin Bora planting a lotus in the soil. Sharing the image a Facebook user wrote, “World Environment Day 😊” Facebook Link | […]
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A claim circulating on social media suggests that Walmart, a renowned global retail chain, is reverting to 24-hour operations. This claim has been widely shared across various platforms. Social Media Posts Recently, Facebook users shared an image that seemed to display a post from Walmart. The post announced a change in the store’s operating hours […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The misuse of social media platforms to tarnish the reputation of major companies is a growing concern. Misleading content, such as videos, images, and other forms of media, is being deliberately spread to distort the public perception of these companies. Social Media Posts A video circulating on social media spaces […]
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The viral image is digitally altered. The original placard reads, “India creates history. 100 crore vaccination. Thank you, Modi Ji”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu on 31 May for a three-day spiritual retreat. Against this backdrop, an image showing a woman holding a placard that reads, ‘#GoBackModi in front of the […]
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A cartoon of Rahul Gandhi is being shared on social media claiming that it was published in the “New York Times Magazine”. The image was sent to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770 as well. Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the viral image had been morphed. Here’s the fact check. […]
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The viral video is old and it has no communal angle. Karnataka Police thrashed Muslims for violating the coronavirus lockdown in March 2020. A video of a policeman beating a group of Muslim people outside the mosque is going viral on social media with a claim that Indian police are experts in dealing with Muslims […]
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Currently, a video of a lady warning people about love jihad is going viral on social media. In the video, she was explaining how Muslim people lure Hindu girls in their love and then marry them to blackmail and divorce them later. She also elaborated how Hindu girls suffer and become victims of these men. […]
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The image dates back to January 2020 when PM Modi had visited Kolkata. It has no link to Tamil Nadu Following the conclusion of election campaign for Lok Sabha Elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu on 31 May. P M Modi will meditate at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a monument built in […]
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The person in the viral image with Kangana Ranaut is not gangster Abu Salem but entertainment journalist Mark Manuel. Mandi Lok Sabha constituency in Himachal Pradesh will go to the polls in June as the final and seventh phase of the 2024 general election. The date of voting is June 1. Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut […]
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After the 17-year-old accused of the Pune Porsche car accident was sent to a juvenile center, a video is going viral on social media. In this video, a young man is seen rapping. It is being claimed with the video that after getting bail, the minor accused has made a rap song mocking the judiciary. […]
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A video clip of PM Narendra Modi is going viral on social with the claim that PM Modi said one of the “Panj Pyare” of Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, was his uncle. Sharing the video on Facebook a user wrote, “Breaking News ➖ #Modi in #Punjab. Modi’s lust for power is making him lose […]
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A video showing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asking ‘Who is Bharat Mata?’ is being widely shared on social media platforms, accusing him of insulting the country. The video, shared on Instagram, compares Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi. The video shows PM Modi emphatically raising slogans of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ (Glory to Mother […]
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The viral video old and is from Panama. It is unrelated to Iran President’s helicopter crash. On 19 May, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and several other officials were killed in a helicopter crash in the country’s East Azerbaijan region. Raisi has been buried in his hometown of Mashhad, four days after […]
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Recently a video went viral on social media claiming to be an ad for the Mahalakshmi scheme announced by the Congress party. The video shows a mother trying to console her crying baby and a cleaning staff advising her how to make the baby stop crying. Then another woman working on a laptop taunts the […]
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Recently an image of a postage stamp went viral on social media. The stamp has an image of a wrestler with a beard throwing another wrestler to the ground. According to the details written on the stamp, it was issued during the 9th Asian Games held in India in 1982. Sharing the image user wrote, […]
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The image depicts the crowd during the funeral procession of Iranian General Qasem Suleimani and it dates back to 2020 Iran’s late President, Ebrahim Raisi, has been buried in his hometown of Mashhad, four days after being killed in a helicopter crash. The 63-year-old hardline cleric was buried in the shrine of Imam Reza, a […]
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In the midst of the 2024 general election, a newspaper clip carrying news about West Bengal’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is going viral on social media. The headline reads, “Hardly anyone knows the real name of Mamata Banerjee.” Further the content of the newspaper clip states that the real name of Mamata Banerjee is Mumtaz […]
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A video of Union and Home Minister Amit Shah is going viral on social media. Amit Shah can be heard saying, “That’s why I am saying there is no meaning of all these guarantees. They talk about this till election and then forget about it” Users are sharing this video as if Amit Shah was […]
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Viral image of Kanhaiya Kumar is not of the recent attack on him but is eight years old. Voting is going on today in 58 seats in six states and two union territories, including all seven seats in Delhi in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Manoj Tiwari and Kanhaiya Kumar are facing […]
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A message warning people against the use of P-500 paracetamol tablets is going viral on social media. The message reads,” URGENT WARNING! Be careful not to take the paracetamol that comes written P/500. It is a new, very white and shiny paracetamol, doctors advise that it contains “Machupo” virus, considered one of the most dangerous […]
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At a time when multiple regions across the sub-continent are reeling under a severe heatwave, numerous posts are going viral on social media asking people to consume more water for about a week to avoid dehydration due to a phenomenon called Equinox. Here are two such posts: Facebook Post | Archived Link Facebook Post | […]
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This is digitally altered video. Original video dates back to September 2023 and it shows Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan, displaying a poster that reads, “Iranian Women Deserve Freedom Now!” Following the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s death, a video showing the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan displaying a signboard […]
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Facebook ads are often used to promote fashion and beauty products online. A viral promotion of a breast beauty serum, claiming to have the miracle power of preventing breast cancer in women, has been widely made on social media platforms for the past few years. However, after checking with health agencies and medical experts, we […]
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Recently, BJD organized a rally for Odisha’s Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections to be held on 25 May in various parts of the state. Against this backdrop, a video of him smoking inside a bus during his rally is going viral on social media. Was Naveen Patnaik really smoking on […]
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The viral video is completely edited, in the real speech Rahul Gandhi says that Narendra Modi is not going to become PM again. This election has witnessed several clipped and edited videos of people’s favorite politicians on social media. Social media users are becoming victims of such viral posts. It is worth noting that those […]
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The viral video shows a Kurdish militant shooting down a helicopter in May 2016. It is unrelated to Iran. Ebrahim Raisi and Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and six other passengers and crew were killed in the helicopter crash near the Iranian-Azerbaijan border. Following this incident, many posts and videos are going viral on social media. One such […]
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Recently, a claim has resurfaced on various social media platforms stating that the Uber app now includes a “Walking Buddy” feature. This feature supposedly allows users to request someone to walk with them, similar to how they can request a ride. Social Media Claims Many Facebook users posted a screenshot from the Uber app, including […]
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A passenger was killed and 71 others injured due to severe turbulence on a flight from London to Singapore. Flight SQ321, a Boeing 777-300 ER with 211 passengers and 18 crew members, took off from Heathrow on Monday, May 20, 2024 and encountered severe turbulence en route. It was diverted to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, landing […]
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