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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The viral video is from January 2024. It shows Iranian President’s visit to the Nimroud Dam in Firouzkoh city 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. The helicopter carrying the officials crashed in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, near the border […]
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Currently, an ad for a job carrying Amazon’s logo is going on social media. The ad states that to improve workforce skills and employment, support economic development and reduce unemployment, 120 online and offline jobs will be provided. Along with this the ad promised a lucrative salary of Rs.900 per hour. Is Amazon offering any […]
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According to sources, these images depict the site of a training plane crash in Iran and it dates back to 2020. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian have died in a helicopter crash. The helicopter carrying the officials crashed in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, near the border with Azerbaijan, under circumstances that […]
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This video depicts visuals of an incident that occurred during the 2022 assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh. With the first four phases of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024 over, the country is going for the fifth phase of the general polls on 20 May. Several videos from different parts of the country are circulating […]
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Recently, a claim has been circulating online, gaining significant attention. This claim suggests that Suzuki Motors, a well-known automotive corporation, is allegedly gearing up to cease all operations in Thailand. The aforementioned claim has not only gained momentum but has also been disseminated extensively across the Facebook platform, reaching a large number of users and […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A photo was recently shared widely among social media users, claiming that an edition of Chuti Baba magazine, a monthly educational tabloid for preschoolers, had published a picture of an ‘ear’ where the description was, in fact, for an ‘eye.’ Let’s look at the claim in detail. Social Media Posts: […]
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The flag in the viral video is common Islamic flag, not the Pakistan national flag. It differs from the Pakistan flag in several ways With the first four phases of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024 over, the country is now bracing for the fifth phase of the general polls. Voting for the Lok Sabha […]
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The media channel blurred the ANI logo (from which the video was sourced) in its video report, due to which the face of Yogi Adityanath got blurred. PM Modi visited the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi before filing his nomination for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Against this backdrop, a video of PM Modi and UP […]
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Dior is one of the world’s most sought-after brands. As it’s an internationally well-recognized product, some Facebook pages claim the company has provided big discounts for different occasions in Cambodia and the region. Then, the claim has been shared many times for several months. However, we discovered the claim was false and the promotion was […]
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Currently, a video of a couple indulging in obscene acts on a bus in presence of other commuters is going viral on social media. The video was filmed by another passenger traveling in the same bus. Users are claiming that this is an incident from Delhi. One user wrote, “After Delhi Metro, now couple are […]
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A video claim that originated in TikTok over a year ago and related to a purported bizarre KFC refill policy has once again started going viral among social media users. Naturally, this video sparked massive interest among netizens around the world. Let’s look at the original claim in detail. Social Media Claim A widely shared […]
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Chili’s, a well-known restaurant chain recognized for its relaxed dining ambiance, has recently been at the center of speculations claiming that it’s shutting down all its locations. These claims have quickly disseminated across various social media platforms, stirring worry among numerous internet users. Social Media Claims Rumors about Chili’s closing down began circulating on various […]
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This video depicts visuals of a rigging incident that occurred during the 2022 municipal elections in West Bengal. With the first four phases of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024 over, the country is now bracing for the fifth phase of the general polls. Several videos from different parts of the country are circulating on […]
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A video of SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav’s rally is going viral on social media. He is contesting from Kannauj Lok Sabha seat in 2024 general elections. The party had organized a rally for him in Kannauj. In the video few things were seen thrown at Akhilesh Yadav during his rally. Social media users are claiming […]
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Milma distributes pasteurized milk in the market which does not contain any type of chemicals Milk and milk products are part of the daily diet all over the world. As it is not possible for everyone to raise a cow for milk, the only option is to depend on the packaged milk. Many state governments […]
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The viral video is from August 2022. When Nitish Kumar left BJP and joined RJD. It has no link to the ongoing 2024 general election With the first four phases of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024 over, the country is now bracing for the fifth phase of the general polls. Voting for the fifth […]
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What is seen in the viral video is perfume, not gold biscuits. The Mumbai Police have confirmed that no gold was discovered during the inspection. With the first four phases of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024 over, the country is now bracing for the fifth phase of the general polls. Voting for the fifth […]
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Recently a newspaper clipping went viral on social media. The newspaper clipping was Amar Ujala quoting PM Modi’s brother Prahlad Modi saying, ” He didn’t leave to become a monk, for stealing jewellery Narendra Modi was kicked out of house” (“संन्यास कभी नहीं लिया , गहनों की चोरी करने पर घर से निकाले गए थे […]
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Social media users often engage in discussions on topics related to a wide array of food items, flavors, and ingredients, contributing to a vibrant online food culture. However, amidst these conversations, there’s a concerning trend of spreading misleading information about food production companies. This misinformation can create misconceptions about product quality, safety, and sustainability, potentially […]
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A video circulating on social media claims to show the sale of fake Ukrainian passports. The video alleges that two employees of a Ukrainian consulate in Poland were selling fake Ukrainian passports. Social Media Claims A Facebook user posted a video with a “United24” logo in the upper corner, with a caption that read, “Consulate […]
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Recently a video clip of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat went viral on social media. In the viral video, Mohan Bhagwat can be heard saying “Sangh waale bahar se toh baatein acche karenge andar jaake kehte hai aarakshan ka humara virodh hai, bahar hum bol nahi sakte” (Sangh people oppose reservation from within, […]
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All Cadbury Dairy Milk products are not prohibited for Hindus in India.It does not contain beef. Cadbury Dairy Milk is a beloved product in India. However, what if someone were to claim that this favorite chocolate contains beef, as seen in a viral social media post? A graphic poster circulating on social media claims that […]
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The viral video shows farmers destroying the site for a 2021 event in Karnal, Haryana that was supposed to be attended by former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. A video of individuals vandalizing a public event and demolishing the stage is going viral on social media. The users who shared the video claimed that […]
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An image of AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi holding Lord Ram’s portrait along with other people is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that this is a recent image ahead of Lok Sabha election results. The post also emphasized that after Owaisi saw his defeat in 2024 Lok Sabha elections inevitable, he is taking […]
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A video clip of a politician criticising PM Modi is going viral on social media. Sharing the video users claimed that PM Modi was being criticised in the Parliament of Nepal. Twitter Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the viral video was not from Nepal but from the […]
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Especially when it comes to health tips and weight control methods, people tend to believe many methods and products without proper background checks. In many instances, so-called miracle products are advertised on Facebook and other social media platforms. Below is a fact check conducted by Fact Crescendo regarding a business that scammed people with a […]
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In today’s social media landscape, fake news is widespread and can significantly influence consumer behavior, causing brands to suffer both financially and reputationally. For instance, a recent viral article suggesting that America’s most renowned burger is no longer American-owned has been circulating rapidly on social media platforms. However, investigations by the Fact Crescendo team reveal […]
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When the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe, remote work surged in popularity as a necessity for safety. Even as the pandemic recedes, the prevalence of work-from-home opportunities persists, thanks to advancing technology. However, amidst this landscape, there’s a proliferation of misleading and fraudulent postings masquerading as legitimate work-from-home jobs. This trend underscores the importance of […]
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The video depicts a transgender person being assaulted by police in Milan, Italy in 2023. Police in the United States made dozens of arrests as pro-Palestinian protest encampments were dismantled at the Universities recently. The clashes between police officers and pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses have seized national attention. Against this backdrop, a disturbing video of a […]
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An international brand has again come into the limelight after social media users are posting against it. We are talking about the famous brand McDonalds. An old message resurfaced again on social media claiming that McDonalds is serving human meats in its burgers. A social media user wrote that McDonald’s meats were tested in a […]
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A Hindi newspaper clipping is going viral on social media with the headline “Nadda Bole- Desh Mein 300 Aatanki Ghusnewaale Hain, NDA Ko Jitane Ki Appeal” (Nadda said – 300 terrorists are going to enter the country, urged to make NDA win) Twitter Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know […]
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Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination from Raebareli on 3rd May 2024. Meanwhile, a video linking him to his nomination is going viral on social media. The video shows Rahul Gandhi visiting a temple and people are chanting Modi Modi slogans. Sharing the video on Facebook a user claimed that after filing his nomination from Raebareli, […]
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Congress leader Sagheer Saeed Khan made these remarks in December 2018. The Congress had disowned and rejected Khan’s remarks and it has no link to the 2024 general elections. Social media is geared up with so many images and videos related to elections. Amidst this, A video of Congress leader Haji Sagheer Saeed Khan is […]
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A clip of Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing an election rally is going viral with a claim that he said the Maratha community in Maharashtra snatched reservation from the OBC quota from back door. After activist Manoj Jarange Patil’s agitations and hunger strike, the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council unanimously passed a bill on 20 February […]
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The woman in the viral video is Vidadala Rajini, Minister for Health, Family Welfare & Medical Education in the Government of Andhra Pradesh. A video of a woman politician visiting a mosque and addressing the crowd has gone viral on social media, with the claim that she is SDM Nikita Singh from Chhattisgarh, who not only […]
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A video showing officials counting stacks of notes using cash-counting machines is going viral with a claim that it is a raid at Aam Admi Party leader’s house in Surat. Fact Crescendo has received fact-check requests via our WhatsApp Tipline (9049053770) regarding these allegations. We found that the video is old and from Kolkata. It has been […]
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Recent war between Israel and Palestine started in October last year after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Southern Israel from the Gaza Strip. This incident divided the world in two groups- those who supported Israel and those who sympathized over the death of people and destruction in Palestine. This war prompted many social media […]
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The viral video is edited and audio has been added to it separately. In the original video he was talking about surviving the tactics of RSS. The Phase 4 voting for the Lok Sabha Election 2024 is scheduled to take place on 13 May. Amidst the election atmosphere in the country, various types of claims […]
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Recently a post went viral on social media with the claim that there were only 90 voters at a booth in the Dima Hasao district of Assam, but 171 votes were cast in EVM. Five officers of the Election Commission were suspended too. Twitter Link | Archived Link. We have found the same claim on […]
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The images are AI- generated. Rihanna, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga did not attend the Met Gala 2024 The Met Gala– officially called the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute benefit is an annual fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute, and is generally held on the first Monday in May. The 2024 […]
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A video showing a group of men accusing some Indian Army personnel of canvassing votes for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections is being shared widely on social media. Sharing this video, a user on X claims that BJP has deployed Indian Army to seek votes for itself in these […]
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As summer is at its peak, people love to beat the heat with something cold. At such instances the sizzling and refreshing fizz of soft drinks many times becomes the first choice to quench the thirst. These drinks are highlights of parties and gatherings. Over the years soft drinks companies have captured the hearts of […]
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Recently a video showing a group of people burning an effigy is going viral on social media. Sharing the video on Facebook a user wrote, “Lungi of five Congressmen caught fire while burning Modi’s effigy in Karnataka! See how all this happened. Now Modiji’s effigies have also started teaching a lesson. This is Modiji power” […]
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A video showing a group of women tearing down a poster featuring the images of Lord Ram, Sita, and Hanuman is circulating widely on social media. In the viral video, one of the women can be seen trampling the poster. An X (formerly Twitter) user posted this video, claiming that the women are Congress workers […]
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Amul ice cream uses E-471 emulsifier produced from plant oil, not animal fat. The viral claims are false. Amul ice cream is a popular choice for both adults and children, particularly during the summer months. However, a video circulating on social media is causing concern. In the video, a person claims that Amul ice cream […]
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According to the AI content detection tools the image was generated by Artificial Intelligence An image showing a group of women dressed in military uniform eating on the roadside at a location at what appears to be an army camp has gone viral on social media with a claim that Indian Army women soldiers eating food on […]
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The viral video of people driving over the Indian flag is not from Kerala but from Pakistan’s Karachi. It dates back to 2020 A video is going viral on social media that shows a group of people surrounding a car that drives over the Indian flag. In the video we can see a bunch of […]
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A video showing a group of women tearing down a poster featuring the images of Lord Ram, Sita, and Hanuman is circulating widely on social media. In the viral video, one of the women can be seen trampling the poster. An X (formerly Twitter) user posted this video, claiming that the women are Congress workers […]
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Dove shampoo produced and marketed by Hindustan Unilever does not contain benzene component In this era of cosmetic culture, hair care and skin care have become an import part of our routine irrespective of the gender. Shampoo is an essential component of our hair care routines. Certain messages in the media often leave us feeling […]
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The viral image shows a crowd in China gathered to welcome the Olympic torch and it dates back to 2008. It has no link to Sunita Kejriwal’s road show in Gujarat. Polling for the third phase of Lok Sabha Election 2024 is underway across 25 constituencies in Gujarat on Today, May 7. In the third […]
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A video of Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath promoting diabetes medicine is going viral on social media. The thumbnail of the video read, “Bharat mein madhumeh ki mahamari par vijay prapt ki gayi hai! Madhumeh ko alvida kahe” (Diabetes has been conquered in India! Say goodbye to diabetes). The video shows Yogi Adityanath saying that […]
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Recently, we came across a video where a crowd was seen protesting against PM Modi on the streets. They were spotted with Modi’s effigy with a garland of shoes and slogan ‘Face of Indian Terrorism’ written on it. Users are claiming that this is a recent video where PM Modi is being insulted but Indian […]
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The woman in the viral video is not Subhashini Ali, the CPI (M) leader. She confirmed to Fact Crescendo that the viral video does not feature her or reflect her political views. Amid the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha elections, a video of an older woman criticizing Rahul Gandhi and praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi as […]
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An advertisement with the tagline “Modi Hatao Desh Bachao” is going viral on social media. The viral video, it’s showing a man refusing to pay for a shopping bag. He can be seen struggling to carry all the items himself. At the end of the video, the tagline is, “Paise Bachane Hai? Modi Hatao Paise […]
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A video of many bikes carrying saffron flags lying on the street is going viral on social media. A few people can also be heard shouting slang. Users are claiming that this is a recent incident from West Bengal where Hindus are being targeted. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be misleading. This is […]
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A video depicts a VVPAT machine printing a slip with the BJP’s Lotus symbol when the voter presses the button beside the Congress candidate on the EVM. The user who shared the video also claims that it is from Kota in Rajasthan. View original post here – X | Archived Link The caption of the […]
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The viral video shows Yezidi women being rescued from an ISIS camp in Syria by the Women’s Protection Unit of the Syrian Democratic Forces A video showing military personnel rescuing some women who are chained in what appears to be a camp is going viral on social media. In the viral video, users are claiming […]
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2024 general elections had started from 19 April. So far two rounds of elections have been completed. The third phase of voting will be held in 12 states on May 7 in a total of 94 Lok Sabha seats. Meanwhile, political parties have announced their list of candidates for most of the seats. Congress-Samajwadi Party […]
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Images with text are circulating on social media platforms stating that if you receive a notification to update the Krungthai NEXT, an application from Krungthai Bank, you should not press the update button. The text claims that doing so will result in money being stolen from your account. Social Media Claims Earlier this month, Facebook […]
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On April 10th, Mr. Lavaron Sangsnit, Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, disclosed the sources of funding for the 10,000 baht Digital Wallet project. He stated that the 500 billion baht budget will be allocated from the 2024 and 2025 budget management, divided into three parts: Following a statement from the Ministry of Finance, some […]
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The viral video shows a mock poll in Assam’s Karimganj before the actual voting process. The first two phases of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections have ended. The first phase began on 19 April, followed by the second phase on 26 April. Moving forward, the third phase of the general elections is slated for 7 May. Several […]
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A 2022 video of PC George, a political leader from Kerala, making communal remarks targeting the Muslim community, is going viral on X (formerly Twitter). The user who shared the video claims that PC George, a member of the Kerala Congress, called upon Hindus and Christians, asking them to boycott restaurants run by Muslims. PC […]
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The viral video of Hail storm is from the Guangxi province of China; it has no link to Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir have been struggling with continuing rainfall, which has wreaked devastation in many locations, including higher altitudes. The torrential rain has generated flash floods and landslides, which have damaged public infrastructure. Weather forecasts […]
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Recently heavy rains triggered flash floods in several areas of Kashmir including Handwara and Kupwara. A video of people wading through flooded streets is going viral on social media claiming that to be from the recent floods in Kashmir. Facebook Link | Archived Link The same video was shared here too. Archived Link. However, as […]
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Viral images show prosthetic fingers made for former Yakuza gangsters in Japan to help them rehabilitate. The first two phases of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections have ended. The first phase began on 19 April, followed by the second phase on 26 April. Moving forward, the third phase of the general elections is slated for 7 […]
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A video of PM Narendra Modi is going viral on social media with the claim that he called the people of Karnataka “sinners”. In the video clip PM Modi can be heard saying, ”Ye Karnataka waalon ne jo paap kiya hai, uski saza is chunav mein dijiye aur Modi aanewaale varso mein bhi aapko guarantee […]
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The world’s largest electoral exercise is being carried out in India for electing members for the 18th Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament. The polling began on April 19th, and as of now, two phases have been completed with 5 phases still remaining. As India votes to elect its representatives, the voters […]
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This video shows Pidakala War, where hundreds of people engage in a ritualistic battle by throwing cow dung at each other in an Andhra Pradesh temple. A video showing a massive crowd of people throwing something at each other is going viral on social media. It is being claimed that in Kairuppala village, under Kurnool […]
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Recently a video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah is going viral on social media. In the video Amit Shah can be heard saying, “If BJP government is formed again, we will scrap the unconstitutional SC, ST and OBC reservations” Facebook Link | Archived Link The same post can be seen here, here, here and […]
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A video of a few women vandalising EVMs in the presence of police is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that when voters cast their votes for other parties, a slip of BJP came out of the machine. Seeing this, women started vandalising the EVMs at the polling booth. However, Fact Crescendo found […]
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The claim of thousands of cows being supplied to Arab countries from Adani Port in Gujarat is false. This viral video is not from India. A video of vehicles carrying a large number of animals is being shared rapidly on social media. It is being claimed with the video that it is from Gujarat, where […]
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Jamyang Tsering Namgyal has himself clarified through twitter that the the quote is fake has not made any such comment. Politics in Ladakh is heating up as sitting Member of Parliament (MP) of BJP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, who was denied ticket by the party last day. BJP declared Tashi Gyalson as the official party candidate […]
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As the Lok Sabha election’s second phase concludes, several social media posts are gaining traction, targeting the Congress party over their manifesto. Particularly, one featuring a screenshot of a newspaper article alleging that the Congress manifesto includes promises favouring the Muslim community. These alleged promises range from the appointment of a Muslim person as the […]
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A screenshot of a tweet is going viral on social media claiming that to be a tweet from PM Narendra Modi. The tweet reads, “First phase, great response! Thank you to all those who have voted today. Getting EXCELLENT feedback from today’s voting. It’s clear that people across India are voting for INDIA in record […]
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A video of people on the streets with green flags in a political rally is going viral on social media. Along with the video, it is being claimed that Pakistan flags were waved in the rally organized in support of Rahul Gandhi during his nomination filing in Wayanad. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, when […]
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This is an old video taken during the 2023 Karnataka assembly elections. It has no link to 2024 election. Voting is going on in 88 constituencies across 13 States in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls. Several videos from different parts of the country are circulating on social media regarding the 2024 general election, […]
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Currently, an image of a gathering of Muslim women in Burqa is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that these Muslim women came to cast vote for 2024 general elections in West Bengal and total Muslim votes in the state was 78%. Fact Crescendo found the claim to be misleading. This is an […]
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Recently, a video clip of Rahul Gandhi went viral on social media, claiming that he promised Rs 8500 per month to the youth surfing social media. The video clip went viral on Facebook and Twitter. Facebook Link | Archived Link The same video clip can be seen here, here, and here. Archived Link Fact Check […]
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As the Lok Sabha Election 2024 gears up for the second phase, many old videos have resurfaced with misleading claims. In one such video, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray can be seen endorsing Narendra Modi as Prime Minister. The viral clip suggests that Thackeray, a staunch opponent of the BJP, is asking voters to […]
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The hoardings were installed in the year 2022 in Madhya Pradesh, it has no connection to the 2024 elections and Bangalore The second phase of general election is scheduled for 26 April, 2024. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi attended a public meeting recently in Karnataka as part of her campaign. Against this backdrop, a video […]
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Rahul Gandhi’s speech at the launch of the Congress party’s election manifesto in Hyderabad has become viral on social media. In the viral video, Rahul Gandhi is heard saying, “We will do an X-ray of the country and it will become crystal clear — minorities will know what their share is in the country.” He […]
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An image of a beautiful long bridge is going viral on social media. Users are claiming this bridge’s location is from Mumbai. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. This is not a bridge from Mumbai but from China. Sharing the image, a user wrote, “This is not the USA or China. This […]
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The viral video was taken when Allu Arjun served as Grand Marshal at the India Day Parade in New York in August 2022. Many Videos and images are going viral in social media regarding the 2024 general election. Currently a video of South Indian actor Allu Arjun is going viral on social media claiming that […]
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The viral video shows a Congress election rally held in Rajasthan 5 years ago. Prime Minister Modi recently addressed an election rally in Rajasthan. Against this backdrop, a video is being widely circulated on social media, showing a huge crowd at PM Modi’s rally. The caption states, “Today People going to Modiji’s rally at Rajasthan”. But did […]
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The viral video shows Ibrahim Qadri renowned for his striking resemblance to Shahrukh Khan participating in the Congress election rally, not Shah Rukh Khan. A video is going viral on social media claiming that Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan participated in the Congress party’s election campaign rally. The video shows a Shah Rukh Khan lookalike […]
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Chennai Super Kings shared this image to celebrate reaching 6 million followers on Twitter in 2020. It is not recent and has no link to 2024 general election Many Videos and images are going viral in social media regarding the 2024 general election. Currently, an image of former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni […]
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A recent viral photograph showing Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde having lunch has sparked controversy, with claims circulating that he ate non-veg on the auspicious day of Ram Navami. Fact Crescendo received this image with fact-check requests on our WhatsApp Tipline (9049053770). We found that the viral claim is false. CM Shinde was having a vegetarian […]
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Dubai faced flash flood and heavy rain in the region causing a lot of damages and sabotaging the communications. According to the reports, almost 15.2 cm of rain fell on Dubai which is equivalent to one and half years annual precipitation. Against this backdrop, a small video clip of camels trapped during a flood is […]
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Currently, an image of a young man with an aged lady is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that both of them are from Pakistan and are relatives. The man is nephew of the lady and both of them got married recently. Along with the image, it was written that the young man […]
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The viral video is from Nagpur in December 2023. A video showing a man repeatedly pelting a stone at PM Modi’s poster at a bus stop is going viral on social media linking it to the ongoing 2024 general election. The poster in the viral video shows BJP-led Central Government program Viksit Bharat, and that […]
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This is an old video from an incident that occurred in Georgia in the year 2018 where a fish tank reportedly broke in a super market in Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia. On 16 April 2024, heavy rains caused floods in the United Arab Emirates, affected cities of mainly Dubai and Sharjah, the northern […]
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The largest electoral exercise in the world began last week with the first phase of voting for the Lok Sabha elections. The first phase, which concluded on April 19, 2024, recorded a voter turnout of 65% across 102 seats. During elections, we have witnessed in the past that old and unrelated videos of EVM machines […]
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A video of people welcoming a BJP candidate with garland made of shoes is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that this is a recent incident ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be without proper context. This incident is from Madhya Pradesh in 2018 and […]
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This is an old video taken during polling for the 2022 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. It dates back to February 2022. Voting is going on eight seats of Uttar Pradesh in the first phase of 2024 general elections. Amidst this, a video of police catching two burkha-clad women for allegedly attempting to cast fake votes […]
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The video of BJP leader Uma Bharti calling PM Modi “Vinash Purush” is not recent, it is from 2011. General elections will be held in India from 19 April to 1 June 2024 to elect the 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha. Social media is geared up with so many images and videos related to elections. Amidst this, A video of […]
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Recently, a few countries of the North America continent witnessed a total solar eclipse. Related to this, a post having an image of a solar eclipse with a beautiful aura around it is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that this is a real photoshoot of the recent total solar eclipse. However, Fact […]
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This viral video from 2023 shows Rajesh Biju being attacked by fellow party members over a personal dispute. General elections will be held in India from 19 April 2024 to 1 June 2024 to elect the 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha. Social media is geared up with so many images and videos related to elections. Against this backdrop, a video, which […]
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Viral video shows rockets fired by the Turkish military in Syria. This video has been circulating online since February 2020. Iran used hundreds of drones and missiles to directly target Israel in response to an Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, setting significant political and military precedents. It was the single largest drone […]
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According to the AI content detection tools these images of Virat Kohli have been generated by Artificial Intelligence A sand sculpture of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli, has gone viral on social media. The images have been shared on social media with the claim that this beautiful sculpture was created by a child. In one image, […]
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While the country is preparing for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections, a lot of posts and videos regarding the same can be seen on social media. In one such case, a video of EVM tampering is now quite viral. It can be seen in the video that when a lady presses 2 different buttons […]
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Recently, photos and videos of Iran’s attacks on Israel have become viral on social media. In a post, a Facebook user uploaded three videos claiming that those visuals were from the recent attack of Iran on Israel. Facebook Link | Archived Link Let’s find the truth. Fact Check We started our investigation by taking a […]
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This is an old video showing an attack on Haryana Deputy Speaker’s car in Sirsa. The political atmosphere across the country has been heating up recently over the upcoming general elections. Amidst this, a video of people attacking a car is being shared to claim that it shows a recent incident of BJP Sirsa candidate […]
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The viral video shows a clash that occurred between the TMC and BJP supporters in Hooghly, West Bengal in 2022. The political atmosphere across the country has been heating up recently over the upcoming general elections. Amidst this, a video of a group of individuals attacking BJP supporters has gone viral on social media with […]
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The viral video shows a Palm Sunday procession in Guatemala in early April 2023 Easter known as great example of pain and sacrifice, was recently celebrated by believers all across the world. Against this backdrop, a video showing a large procession featuring an image of Jesus Christ carrying the cross is going viral on social […]
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The video shows the ceremony for the opening of the Gotthard base rail tunnel in Switzerland. It dates back to 2016. The European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN, is an intergovernmental organization that operates the largest particle physics laboratory in the world and is located near Geneva, Switzerland. It came into the attention […]
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A video of Pakistani cricketer Babar Azam reacting angrily to the spectators is going viral on social media. In the video, Babar Azam was sitting with other members of his team when the spectators started shouting Jay Shree Ram and Har Har Mahadev. Spectators also shouted ‘tel laga ke dabur ka, naam mita do Babar […]
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Many regions of North America witnessed the total solar eclipse a couple of days ago. It started from the Pacific coast of Mexico and ended at the Atlantic coast of Canada. Thousands of people gathered to witness this awestruck phenomenon. Against this backdrop, a video of many people gathered at a sea and watching a […]
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A few images showing pages of a textbook have been shared on social media platforms for the past few days. These images appear to be from a textbook for children, teaching them values and hygiene. The images feature characters with Hindu and Muslim names. X User, Mr. Sinha ( Modi’s family), shared these images and […]
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The viral video shows an old event addressed by PM Modi in Kolkata. It dates back to 2019. On April 7, Prime Minister Modi addressed a massive rally in Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, ahead of the upcoming general election. Following this, a video of a rally with PM Modi waving to a large crowd and BJP flags […]
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An old video clip of former Congress President Sonia Gandhi is going viral on social media prior to the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. In the video, Sonia Gandhi was mentioning the victory of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the election and how that affected the politics of the nation. Sharing the video, a user […]
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The image was taken in November 2022 when Akhilesh Yadav and his wife Dimple Yadav visited Mulayam Singh Yadav’s grave. The political atmosphere across the country has been heating up recently over the upcoming general elections. Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav paid a visit to the family of deceased mafia-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari at his ancestral […]
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Caste-based atrocities continue to plague our society, as evidenced by recent incidents such as the assault on a Dalit woman in Uttar Pradesh after her goat strayed into fields belonging to upper-caste individuals, and the attack on a Dalit child from Madhya Pradesh for touching a water bucket. A video of an incident where a […]
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This is an old incident that happened in Malda, West Bengal three years ago. General elections will be held in India from 19 April 2024 to 1 June 2024 to elect the 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha. As the general elections approach, many images and videos are surfing the internet daily. Meanwhile, a video of a group of people vandalising furniture […]
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The video shows Ukrainian attack on Russian ships in Crimean port of Sevastopol on 23 March. Israeli war jets attacked an Iranian consulate building in Damascus, Syria, on Tuesday (April 2), killing at least 13 people, including General Mohammad Reza Zahedi, who was a senior leader of the Iranian Quds Force. Iran has vowed revenge […]
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This video shows Ramlal, an elephant, breaking into an FCI godown and eating rice in Kalsi Bhanga, a village in West Bengal’s Medinipur area. Elephant videos have always acquired popularity on social media. A video of an elephant breaking the shutter of a storage facility, dragging a gunny sack out, and eating what looks to […]
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A newspaper clip with report of accusation of rape against Arvind Kejriwal during his engineering degree days is going viral on social media. The newspaper clip dated back to 8 June 1987 reported that Arvind Kejriwal, 19-years-old then was detained by police over rape charge against him when he was studying in IIT Kharagpur. However, […]
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Viral video is from Indonesia and it dates back to 2021. A strong earthquake that hit Taiwan on 3 April measured magnitude 7.4, according to the United States Geological Survey, and was the strongest to hit the island in about 25 years. It killed nine people and injured more than 900, while 50 workers travelling in minibuses […]
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The viral videos were not from the earthquake that hit Taiwan on 3April 2024. Both are old and unrelated. A strong earthquake that hit Taiwan on 3 April measured magnitude 7.4, according to the United States Geological Survey, was the strongest to hit the island in about 25 years. It killed nine people and injured […]
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An old video of PM modi addressing a crowd is going viral on social media. In the video, PM Modi can be heard saying, “When I used to do small thefts, if my mother would have stopped me those days, then i would not have been such a big robber.” Users are claiming that PM […]
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The viral video shows an iftar party held on a road in Mangalore in Karnataka not in Kolkata. During the month of Ramzan, a video of a program held on the road is going viral on social media. Chairs are seen arranged for the program on one side of the road. The video is being […]
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The viral video shows the last rites of Indian Sufi scholar Saqlain Miyan in Bareilly in 2023. Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari was laid to rest in Ghazipur amid tight security on 30 March. Ansari died in a hospital at Banda, Uttar Pradesh on 28 March. Sea of supporters attended the funeral. Against this backdrop, a video of […]
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President Droupadi Murmu was seated before and after presenting LK Advani with the award. She stood only during conferring the award on L.K.Advani. Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani was awarded the prestigious Bharat Ratna at his residence by President Droupadi Murmu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also present at the leader’s residence, chosen due […]
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Currently, an aerial image of thousands of people gathered on the street wearing yellow dress is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that these are people from Delhi who came out on streets in support of Kejriwal. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. This is an old image from Ethiopia […]
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Currently, a video of a mob protesting on the street is going viral on social media. In the video, we can see the effigy of PM Modi hung upside down. Users are claiming that this is a recent incident of farmers from Punjab protesting. However, Fact Crescendo found that the video was shared without proper […]
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The World Economic Forum’s 2024 Global Risk Report states misinformation and disinformation is the top global risk over the short term of two years. As per the report, India will be facing the highest risk of misinformation and disinformation among all countries. The report studied at different risks countries might face in the next ten […]
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Both images are from Argentina after winning Fifa World cup in December 2022. Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi was arrested by the ED in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged excise policy scam on 21 March and subsequently remanded to judicial custody till April 15. Various political parties are […]
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The video shows the Kerch Bridge explosion in Crimea, and it dates back to 2022. In the early hours of 26 March, Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed when a cargo ship lost power and crashed into it. The 2.6 km long bridge sank into the river. Officials were able to prevent cars from driving onto the […]
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The image shows an anti-BJP campaign that was carried out ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections in 2021. General elections will be held in India from 19 April 2024 to 1 June 2024 to elect the 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha. Social media is geared up with so many images videos related to elections. Against this backdrop, an image showing […]
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This is an old incident that happened in Bihar three years ago. General elections will be held in India from 19 April 2024 to 1 June 2024 to elect the 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha. As the general elections approach, political parties are actively campaigning for them. Meanwhile, in North India, a video of women shouting abuses at a BJP campaign […]
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This image shows crowd of devotees gathered for Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha. It dates back to 2023. Arvind Kejriwal, the Chief Minister of Delhi was arrested by the ED on March 21 and subsequently remanded till March 28. Against this backdrop, an image showing a massive crowd is going viral on social media […]
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Previously, many times the video of the speech of the Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been manipulated or shared with improper context. Prior to the Lok Sabha elections 2024, another video of Rahul Gandhi is getting viral on social media. In this video, Rahul Gandhi can be heard giving credit to BJP for uniting people […]
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SBI Life offers a mutual fund scheme named Pure Fund that invests exclusively in accordance with Sharia law. It is available across the country, not only in Malappuram. A poster displayed at the State Bank of India’s Kerala, Malappuram branch recently went viral on social media. The poster reads ‘Sharia fund accepted here’ in English. Many individuals […]
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The viral video shows an incident from the 2021 West Bengal Election, it is not recent. General elections will be held in India from 19 April 2024 to 1 June 2024 to elect the 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha. Social media is geared up with so many images videos related to elections. Against this backdrop, a video showing a woman being chased […]
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A video is being shared widely on social media platforms with a claim that PM Modi expressed his opposition to the caste based reservation system. The video is being shared on social media as evidence of PM Modi’s anti-reservation stance along with the hashtag #NoVoteToBJP. Following is one such tweet. Archived Link In the above […]
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As the general elections approach us, the social media platforms buzz with political content. These content are being shared to campaign for political parties and target their rival parties. One such video that is being shared widely shows Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s campaign vehicle being attacked by a mob. Sharing this video on Twitter, a […]
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A video of Rahul Gandhi asking people to bang utensils and switch on mobile lights while addressing a rally is going viral on social media. In the video, Rahul Gandhi can be heard saying, “Thali bajao, thali bajao, thali bajao… Mobile phone ki light on karo, light on karo” Sharing the video, social media users […]
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The video shows an anti-BJP campaign that was carried out ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections in 2021. General elections will be held in India from 19 April 2024 to 1 June 2024 to elect the 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha. Social media is geared up with so many images videos related to elections. Against this backdrop, a video showing […]
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The viral image has been digitally altered. It belongs to UNICEF’s campaign in Ghana, Africa. Not linked to the Indians residing in Canada. A billboard depicting a person defecating in public is making the rounds, with the claim that Canadian authorities have issued these advertisements in Hindi for Indian residents. The caption states, “Municipalities across […]
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This video is not from Maharashtra. It shows a bullock cart race held in Karnataka on 5 March and has no connection with Rahul Gandhi’s rally. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been cornering the Modi government on the issue of electoral bonds for a long time. Recently, after the release of electoral bond data, a video […]
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An old image is being shared to claim that it shows Union flag at the Buckingham Palace hoisted at half-mast. An image of the Union flag at Buckingham Palace at half-mast has gone viral on social media. Users who shared the image claimed it was recently taken, and some speculated that it may signify that […]
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The viral video is old and it shows visuals of an anti-India protests held in Maldives in June 2023. It is unrelated to Myanmar A video depicting a gathering of demonstrators donning masks resembling PM Modi has circulated widely on social media. The video claims to show a recent protest in Myanmar against Prime Minister Modi. The […]
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The CJI did not walk away during the electoral bond hearing; he just adjusted his chair. He was present for the complete session. A video of Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud walking out of the ongoing Electoral Bonds case hearing during Solicitor General Tushar Mehta’s arguments has gone viral on social media. The caption […]
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Retired IAS officers Gyanesh Kumar and Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu were appointed as Election Commissioners of India on 14 March 2024. Election Commissioner Arun Goyal resigned on 9 March, 2024 just before the 2024 Lok Sabha election schedule was announced. Following his resignation, a document indicating that two new election commissioners had been appointed to […]
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Prior to the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, a newspaper clip of the New York Times mocking PM Modi is going viral on social media. This newspaper clip contains a vulgar cartoon image showing a man sitting naked on a throne with a crown on head. This clip also tagged PM Modi as FEKU. Fact Crescendo […]
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An old image of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is being shared with the claim that she fabricated a recent forehead injury. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has suffered a major injury in an accident last day. She has been taken to the state-run SSKM hospital in Kolkata. According to a hospital official, […]
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A screenshot of a provocative quote attributed to the Chief Justice DY Chandrachud is going viral on social media. According to the claim, CJI DY Chandrachud had asked people to protest against the government and demand their rights. The quote reads, “We are trying our best to save the constitution of India, democracy of India, […]
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This video is not recent; it shows Bharat Jodo Yatra in Dausa, Rajasthan in December 2022. As the Congress’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, led by Rahul Gandhi currently reached in Maharashtra and there was a rally in Nashik on March14, which included Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders. The objective of the rally aimed at addressing the […]
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A video of a lady singing Gayatri Mantra in presence of former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif and others is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that this is a recent video where Gayatri Mantra was sung during the oath taking ceremony of the newly appointed Prime Minister of Pakistan. However, Fact Crescendo found […]
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An old message of a dalit woman beheading six muslim men has resurfaced again on social media. The claim states that after being threatened for rape and forceful religion conversion by six Muslim men, a Hindu dalit woman from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, beheaded those men. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. This […]
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2015 incident of an assault of traffic police has been shared linking to recent Delhi Namaz incident In Delhi, on 8 March policeman kicked the worshippers who were offering Namaz on the road. Sub-inspector Manoj Kumar Tomar shoved and kicked a few individuals who were praying on the road near a mosque. The incident had […]
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The viral video shows US singer Sophia Uritsa peeing on a fan’s face during a performance in November 2021. Not a celebrity from India. A video of a singer during a public concert went viral, revealing a highly controversial behavior in which the singer pulls down her pants and urinates on a fan. The video […]
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Now a video is going viral on social media in which a man is fighting with the people attending a Christian prayer meeting. Watching the video, it seems that the man is not happy about the prayer meeting being held. Users are claiming that the incident happened in Gangavaram district of Andhra Pradesh state where […]
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UNESCO Itself has clarified that the online propaganda, which has been circulating since 2008, is merely a rumour A post is going viral again on social media with a claim that the “United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’ (UNESCO) has declared the Indian national anthem as the best national anthem in the world. The […]
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This is an old video from Shahi Bazar, located in Pakistan. It has no connection to Bradford in the U.K A video showing a crowded street with several women in burqas and men in kurtas is being shared as one from the British city of Bradford in the United Kingdom and is widely circulating on […]
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The viral video depicts an incident that occurred in Jagatpura village in the Sunam area of Sangrur district, Punjab, in February 2023. There is no communal angle to the incident. A disturbing video of a man being brutally attacked by a group of people is going viral with the claim that the victim is a […]
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Currently, an image of a vintage cycle with spring tyres and riffle is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that this is an old model bicycle that was used by Indian police staff. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. This is not an image of a cycle used by Indian […]
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The Israeli soldiers are holding the flag of the Golani Brigade military unit, not ISIS. An image of the Israeli soldiers holding the ISIS (Islamic State) flag along with Israeli flag is going viral on social media.The caption of the image states, “Israel is ISIS”. Twitter link| Archive link Fact Check- A reverse image search on […]
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The image is not recent; it was taken during the funeral of IAF Wing Commander Dushyant Vats, who passed away in an air craft crash in 2018. An image of Indian Army officer Major Kumud Dogra attending her husband’s funeral, Indian Air Force Wing Commander Dushyant Vats, while holding their daughter in her arms, has […]
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Currently, social media is buzzing with the posts related to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections date. Political parties are also gearing up by holding rallies and public meetings. Against this backdrop, a post mentioning the dates of upcoming elections is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that the Election Commission of India had […]
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The video is old, and it is not from India. It has been available on the internet since June 2020 in the name of Bangladesh. A video of a foreign female visitor resting on a beach with locals lining up to watch her has been circulated, claiming to be from India. In the video, a […]
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An old statement of Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman on women’s clothing has come to light on social media. According to the claim, Mohammed Bin Salman said that only Saudi Arabian women can decide what clothes the ladies of the nation can wear. This has prompted many social media users to put forward […]
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A video has surfaced from Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, which is currently going viral on social media. In this video, some people are seen taking the EVMs from a shop. It is being claimed with the video that recently 300 EVM machines have been seized from a local shop in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh. However, Fact Crescendo […]
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The image was taken in November 2022 when Akhilesh Yadav and his wife Dimple Yadav visited Mulayam Singh Yadav’s grave. The political atmosphere across the country has been heating up recently over the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. In this scenario, an image of Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav and his wife Dimple Yadav at a […]
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The viral video is old it is unrelated to the recent pre-wedding celebrations of the Anant Ambani. It has been available online since October 2023. The whole nation and the world witnessed the year’s biggest event, with celebrities from all walks of life flocked to Jamnagar in Gujarat to attend billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s son […]
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Recently, the city of Bengaluru has been in the news headlines due to its traffic conditions. People are facing massive traffic congestion while commuting. Against this backdrop, a video of people riding bikes through a huge pipe to avoid traffic is going viral on social media. Social media users are claiming that this incident is […]
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This viral video was captured while Ronaldo and his partner were attending a boxing match in October 2023. The whole nation and the world witnessed the year’s biggest event, with celebrities from all walks of life flocked to Jamnagar in Gujarat to attend billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding bash […]
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The video shows an art performance in Iraq, not a real incident. It dates back to March 2023 A video showing some girls wearing burqa are standing in a line and a person is lifting the hijab of those women one by one and looking at them is going viral on social media. It is […]
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These images are of the Rashtriya Janata Dal rally held at Gandhi Maidan in Patna in August 2017. It has no link to Jan Vishwas Maha rally. The political atmosphere across the country has been heating up recently over the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. To oust the BJP, which has ruled India for a decade, a […]
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This viral video is from June 2022. Both Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma are currently in London The whole nation and the world are witnessing the year’s biggest event, with celebrities from all walks of life flocking to Jamnagar in Gujarat to attend billionaire industrialist Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding bash. […]
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Currently, a video of a woman with injuries (appears to be burnt) on her face is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that this woman is a victim of Israel’s phosphorus bomb attack during the war with Palestine. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. The woman in the video is […]
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This video of overcrowded train is not from India but from Bangladesh. It has been available on the internet since May 2022 A video of passengers traveling from a train’s compartments to the engine to the rooftops shows not a single square inch of available space is going viral on social media. The video is […]
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This is an image from 2022 captured when Dhoni visited a Gurdwara in London An image of former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni at a Sikh Gurudwara went viral as the farmers’ protests entered their third week. Users who shared it claimed that image was taken recently, during the ongoing protests by farmers. The […]
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The viral image shows man injured during a protest in Kashmir in July 2016 During the ongoing farmers’ protest, protesters have accused police officials of using pellet guns at the Shambhu and Khanauri border crossings in Haryana and Punjab. While Haryana’s DGP Shatrujeet Kapur, has refuted the allegations, but the medical examinations on the injured […]
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A video of Rahul Gandhi saying dead people are being treated in Madhya Pradesh is going viral on social media. Users are sharing this video mocking Rahul Gandhi for his statement. However, Fact Crescendo found that the video was shared without proper context. Only a small portion of the real video was shared to defame […]
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Video shows an argument over the sale of a tractor at Barnala tractor market in Punjab. It has no link to farmers’ protest. Farmer unions started their protest march to Delhi to force the Union government to meet their demands on 13 February. Pictures and videos from farmers’ protest venues are widely circulated through social […]
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Currently, an image of a lady in royal attire is going viral on social media with a claim that she is Shah Jahan’s wife Mumtaz Mahal for whom the emperor constructed Taj Mahal. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. The lady in the image is not Mumtaz Mahal but Begum of Bhopal […]
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This image is from Bangladesh and is unrelated to the ongoing farmers’ protest. Farmer unions started their protest march to Delhi to force the Union government to meet their demands on 13 February. Pictures and videos from farmers’ protest venues are widely circulated through social media. In this scenario an image of a cooking utensil […]
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The viral video shows a clash outside a Gurdwara in Punjab and is from January 2024. It is not related to the ongoing farmers’ protests Protesting farmers on Friday declared to hold their ‘Delhi Chalo’ march till February 29 and decided to stay put along the Punjab-Haryana border until then. Pictures and videos from farmers’ […]
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The viral video of people attacking the police is old and not related to the ongoing farmers’ protests .It has been available on the internet since January 2021. Farmer unions started their protest march to Delhi to force the Union government to meet their demands on 13 February. Protesting farmers on Friday declared to hold […]
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Currently, a video of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is going viral on social media. In the video he can be heard saying that Congress only divides the country. However, Fact Crescendo found that this is an edited video. In the real video Mallikarjun said that the Modi government always says that Congress divides the country. […]
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The person in the image is RC Kodekar, who served as the prosecutor in the 2002 Godhra train burning case An image of a person making the rounds on social media in connection with the February 2002 train burning case in Godhra, Gujarat. The caption of the post states that “This is Rafiq hussain Bhathuk, […]
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After farmers’ leaders rejected the Center’s proposal of buying 5 crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP), they resumed the Delhi Chalo protest. Against this backdrop, an image of Rakesh Tikait with Chitra Tripathi and Anjana Om Kashyap riding on a tractor is going viral on social media. Social media users are sharing the image of […]
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The viral video has been available on the internet since May 2023 and is not related to the inauguration of BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi, UAE. On 14 February 2024, the city of Abu Dhabi witnessed the auspicious pran-pratishtha ceremony of The BAPS Hindu Mandir Abu Dhabi in the UAE. This is the first Hindu […]
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This video shows a clash between two groups in Patiala, Punjab, in April 2022. It has no link to the farmers’ protest Farmer unions started their protest march to Delhi to force the Union government to meet their demands on 13 February. Pictures and videos from farmers’ protest venues are widely circulated through social media. Against […]
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The police tried to stop the agitating farmers from Punjab and Haryana who were heading towards Delhi. There have been reports of violence between the police and the protestors. Against this backdrop, an image of a man crossing the police barricade holding a sword in his hand is going viral on social media. Users are […]
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Currently, a video of a few people playing with a football wrapped in the Indian National flag is going viral on social media. With flags and loud speakers on hands, this video looked like a visual of some protest. Social media users are claiming that this is a video of the recent farmer protest. Some […]
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The viral video is from June 2022 and shows a turban tying camp organised ahead of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala’s last prayer meeting. Farmer unions started their protest march to Delhi to force the Union government to meet their demands on 13 February. Pictures and videos from farmers’ protest venues are widely circulated through social […]
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Viral video of liquor being distributed among people is old and not related to the ongoing farmers’ protests .It has been available on the internet since April 2020 Farmer unions started their protest march to Delhi to force the Union government to meet their demands on 13 February. Pictures and videos from farmers’ protest venues […]
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Farmers are continuing with their protest and currently gathered near Sambhu border. This led Haryana police to fire tear gas to disperse the protestors. Against this backdrop, a video of a TV reporter showing a cart filled with liquor bottles and snacks in a cart. The reporter can be heard saying, “See this, liquor bottles […]
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An old incident of clashes between farmers and police in Punjab’s Sangrur has been shared linking to the ongoing farmers’ protest. Farmer unions started their protest march to Delhi to force the Union government to meet their demands on 13 February. Amidst this, a video of a policemen getting stuck under a tractor’s wheels during a […]
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This is a project to control plastic through deposit refund scheme as part of the Ram Bhoomi Swachh Bhoomi campaign being implemented in Ayodhya. Following the consecration ceremony, the number of visitors to the Ayodhya Ram Temple has increased significantly. Many videos and images about the temple are still viral on social media. One such […]
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This video has no connection to the ongoing farmers’ protest in Delhi. It has been available on the internet since November 2022. Farmer unions started their protest march to Delhi to force the Union government to meet their demands on 13 February. Amidst this, a video of an old lady scolding the protestors who are […]
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In this video, a person falls when a high-voltage wire falls on his head. The claim that the man was electrocuted because he wore earphones in his ears is false. A video of a railway station is going viral on social media. In which it can be seen that two people are standing at the station while one […]
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Rahul Gandhi is continuing his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. The journey started from Manipur on 14 January and will end in Mumbai on 20 March. A video of this yatra is now going viral on social media. It can be seen in the video that Rahul Gandhi is feeding biscuits to a dog. He then […]
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Fida Fatima has yet to complete her pilot training course. She is now undergoing training at the IGRUA Training Centre in Uttar Pradesh. A girl from Kerala’s Malappuram Tuvvur who fulfilled her dream of becoming a pilot is flying a flight from Calicut to Delhi for the first time which is now going viral on […]
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The viral video is from January 2023 and it is unrelated to the recent violence in Haldwani. On 8 February 2024, violent clashes broke out in Haldwani, Uttarakhand after the demolition of an illegal madrasa and mosque following a court order which took place in the Banbhoolpura area whose residents are predominantly Muslims. The demolition […]
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