The video shows a Congress rally following the party’s victory in the Rajasthan assembly elections in 2018.The supporters were not waving the Pakistan flag, which was debunked by Rajasthan police at that time. Today, on 25th November, voting is taking place for 199 out of 200 assembly seats in Rajasthan. The incumbent Congress aims for a consecutive term […]
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This viral video of Rohit Sharma’s daughter is not recent. It shows she is giving health updates about Rohit Sharma when he was down with COVID-19 back in 2022. Indian captain Rohit Sharma shed tears after India’s loss to Australia in the Cricket World Cup 2023 final, marking his third attempt at becoming an ODI […]
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Unexplained Pneumonia Surge in China Sparks Global Concern; WHO says no need to panic With the world still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, any unusual outbreak raises concerns about its potential for rapid spread and impact. In such a concerning turn of events, China is grappling with a surge in cases of an unidentified respiratory […]
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The viral video was from the campaigning for the 2018 Telangana Assembly elections, it is not recent. The month-long poll battle will come to rest with single-phase voting in Telangana on November 30. In Telangana the incumbent Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS and erstwhile TRS), led by K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR), is facing competition mainly from […]
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This video is not recent. It shows the fans manhandle Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan during a commercial event in Dubai in March 2023. Bangladesh became the first country to be eliminated from the World Cup when they crashed to a seven-wicket defeat to Pakistan. Due to the poor performance of Bangladesh team in the ICC […]
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This video has been available on the internet from 2018. According to the sources from the time, it shows flooding in Lebanon. A video is going viral on social media allegedly shows a massive flood in the Palestinian city of Jericho in the West Bank. In the video, we can see a heavy stream of muddy floodwater […]
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An image of the former PM Jawaharlal Nehru with a woman is circulating on social media. This is not the first time something like this has happened. Previously, Fact crescendo debunked many such images of Nehru with false and misleading claims. In this current image, it can be seen Nehru standing holding the neck of […]
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This video is not recent. It shows the Australian team celebrating its victory over New Zealand in the 2021 T20 World Cup. Australia won the sixth ODI World Cup title by defeating Team India. Aussies won the final by six wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium inAhamedabad. Aussie all-rounder Mitchell Marsh posed for a photo with […]
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This incident happened on 9 Sept 2023 during a judicial reform protest in Tel- Aviv, Israel. It has no link to the current Israel- Hamas war. An ongoing armed conflict between Israel and Hamas-led Palestinian militant groups has been taking place chiefly in and around the Gaza Strip since 7 October 2023. Hamas-led Palestinian militants launched a multi-pronged invasion of southern Israel from the […]
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The viral video shows an incident that took place in Telangana in October 2022. The video has no link to Madhya Pradesh elections. Voting for the Madhya Pradesh Assembly Election 2023 was held on Friday, November 17. All the 230 assembly constituencies in the state went to polls in a single phase. A total of […]
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CWC 2023 final was played between India and Australia in Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on 19 November. Australia won the World Cup trophy defeating India. A video of the post match prize ceremony is going viral on social media. In this video, Australia’s captain Pat Cummins can be seen holding the trophy. PM Modi […]
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It is now common to spread baseless rumors about political leaders on social media. Recently, we have seen many posts going viral, defaming the life, name and character of many political leaders. Currently, an old post about former PM Jawaharlal Nehru has resurfaced again and is going viral on social media. In this post, it […]
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The viral video is from the Rabaa Massacre in Egypt and it dates back to 2013. It has no link to the raid on Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza. Amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine war, Israeli forces have raided al-Shifa Hospital, where thousands of Palestinians are sheltering, following days of heavy attacks in the area surrounding the […]
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This video is from 2021, when the convoy of BJP candidate from Bolpur, Anirban Ganguly, was attacked in Ilambazar, Birbhum, during the West Bengal elections. Madhya Pradesh will hold elections on 17 November, 31 ministers of Shivraj government are in the election fray. Meanwhile, a video is being shared on social media, in which security personnel […]
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Currently, a video of a mob vandalizing a railway station is going viral on social media out of which many of them can be identified as teenagers. This incident is claimed to be from Noapara Mahishasur Railway station in Murshidabad district of West Bengal. Social media users are also claiming that people fromMuslim community vandalized […]
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Both images are clearly old and unrelated. They are falsely shared as recent images from Gaza. Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine, a collage of two images is being shared on social media with users claiming that pro Palestinian protesters painted the Israeli flag on a donkey and killed the animal by burning […]
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The viral video shows a mock drill conducted by Jharkhand Police. Madhya Pradesh will hold elections on 17 November, 31 ministers of Shivraj government are in the election fray. Meanwhile, a video is being shared on social media, in which some policemen are seen firing. Along with the video, it is being claimed that this video is […]
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The viral video shows a massive protest across Spain against Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s plans to grant amnesty to Catalan separatists in order to stay in power. Amid the ongoing Israel- Palestine conflict, a video is going viral on social media platforms, claiming to be visuals of a massive crowd gathered on the streets of […]
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Assembly elections of Mizoram, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan had been scheduled by the Election Commission of India. Campaigns and rallies for the elections had already started. Against this backdrop, many posts and videos are going viral on social media. In one such video, a man can be seen chopping his own finger in […]
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The video dates back to February 2022, an old video is being falsely shared as a recent incident of Israeli forces beating a Palestinian girl in Jerusalem. In the first 25 days of the war between Israel and Palestine, there are reports that more than 3,600 Palestinian children were killed in Gaza, according to the […]
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The viral video shows behind-the-scenes shot of a movie filmed in Lebanon to support the victims of war in Palestine. A video showing some persons applying makeup to a young girl on a stretcher, displaying her injuries, is being shared on social media with a claim that it serves as evidence of Palestinians faking injuries […]
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Recently, team Australia miraculously won their match against Afghanistan during Cricket World Cup 2023. At one point, it was looking impossible for the Aussies to reach the target but Glenn Maxwell’s double century confirmed Australia’s place in the semi finals. Against this backdrop, an image of Glenn Maxwell touching Sachin Tendulkar’s feet is going viral […]
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Elections of five states, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram and Telangana are scheduled to take place in November. In the midst of this, a video of a man doing an Indian folk dance Garba, is going viral on social media. Social media users are claiming that the man dancing in the video is PM Modi. […]
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The video shows a fight between two families following a land dispute. There is no Hindu Muslim communal dimension in this incident. There have been reports that minority Hindus in Pakistan have been targeted by the majority Muslim population in many places. A video with a similar claim went viral on social media recently in the […]
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A 2015 image of an Arab-Israeli journalist with her face and head bandaged after being hurt in the face while reporting live during a conflict between Israeli police and Palestinian protesters has been shared as current. An image of a journalist reporting live with a bandage on her head and face is going viral on […]
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This video dates back to September 2023. Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, was removed for staging a protest against the Iranian President. It has no link to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. A video showing the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, Gilad Erdan being taken out by security people from the General Assembly […]
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The video dates back to 2019, it has no link to the recent Israel- Hamas conflict. In the backdrop of the Israel and Hamas conflict, a video showing some anti-ship cruise missiles has gone viral on social media with the claim that Hezbollah published footage of their anti-ship missiles as US carrier groups sit in […]
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The initiative aims to set up guidelines and standards for fact-checking organizations in India to ensure their credibility and transparency. In a world where misinformation and fake news have become a global problem, policymakers, social media platforms, and ordinary citizens are all caught in the battle of truth versus falsehood, fact versus fiction. Misinformation Combat […]
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A video of demolition of a building is currently going viral on social media. It can be seen that a tall building started crumbling down with huge noise after an explosion. Users are claiming that this is a video of the US Embassy located at Tel Aviv. With the current war situation between Israel and […]
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A recent incident of an attack on Pakistan air base in Mianwali in the Punjab province shook the nation. Few militants attacked an air force training base and destroyed three aircrafts and a fueling tanker. Three out of the nine militants were reported to be killed. Against the backdrop of this incident a video of […]
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Video shows a Palestine Solidarity Human Rights rally held in Kerala organised by IUML (Indian Union Muslim League). Shashi Tharoor attended this pro-Palestine rally, but did not extend his support to Hamas. A video of a rally took place in Kerala has gone viral on social media with the claim that Thiruvananthapuram Member of Parliament Shashi […]
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Currently, a video of a war is going viral on social media. In the video, a few soldiers can be seen firing bullets. A few seconds later, a soldier can be seen falling down on the ground after being shot in the head. Social media users are claiming that this is a clip of the […]
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This is an old image of Gal Gadot, when was recruited by the IDF at the age of 18. She served two years in the Army as a mandatory service for Israeli citizens. It has nothing to do with the ongoing conflict. The Israel-Hamas conflict continues to escalate in West Asia, Israel is conducting a […]
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Prior to the Chhattisgarh election, political parties engaged with rallies and campaigns. Recently, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also addressed the crowd in the state. A video of his speech is currently going viral on social media. He can be heard saying, “You had implemented the law to snatch money from the farmers. You formed the […]
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Prior to regional elections scheduled this month, an old video of PM Modi has resurfaced on social media. In the interview PM Modi can be heard saying that Hindutva was never the motto of BJP. It is just a card to be played during elections. Users are claiming that Pm Modi had said that Hindu […]
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The video related to an Israel-Hamas conflict, is from 2014 A video of two Palestinian men getting hit by a missile has gone viral on social media in the midst of the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel. Two men can be seen in the video running away from a conflict-torn area. The guy carrying […]
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The viral video shows soccer fans marching in Sao Paulo, Brazil ahead of a game. It dates back to 5 October, 2023 After Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, the French government banned all pro-Palestinian protests on 12 October, because they were likely to disrupt public order. Still, infrequent protests have taken place in Paris […]
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This incident took place at a primary school in Hebron, West Bank, Palestine, in 2019. It has no link to the current Israel- Palestine conflict. A video showing some soldiers arresting a child from the school is going viral on the internet. The users who share the video claims that Israeli soldiers arrested and took […]
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Currently, a video of a person shouting and complaining to some authorities is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that this person is an Israeli soldier who is disclosing about the crisis in Palestine during the ongoing Israel-Palestine war. However, Fact Crescendo found that the video was shared without proper context. This is […]
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The students of Government College in Kasargod, Kerala were arguing with a woman over a bus that did not stop for them. The incident has no communal angle. A video of an argument between a group of burqa clad girls and an elderly woman while travelling in a private bus is going viral with a […]
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Currently, a video of a woman crying and speaking about a painful experience during an interview is going viral on social media. Social media users are claiming that the lady is a Israeli woman who was captured and was fed the meat of her children by Hamas. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be […]
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The girl in the video is from Syria and it dates back to 2020 A video of a tiny girl laughing along with her father to the sounds of bombing is becoming viral on social media, with the claim that a Palestinian father tells his little daughter to laugh in order to cope with the […]
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The viral video shows members of the Islamic State (IS) destroy and set fire to a Catholic church in the Philippine city of Marawi in 2017. A video that shows armed men tearing down a crucifix and toppling and kicking what appears to be a statue of Christ is going viral on social media with a […]
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The video shows police taking action against people for not following instructions in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem during the Holy Fire ceremony in April 2023. A video that shows policemen dragging and beating up worshipers has been shared widely on social media claiming that in a recent incident, the Israel Police […]
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Currently, a video of a soldier holding a teenage boy at his gunpoint is going viral on social media. While the boy is in fear and pain, the family members can be seen trying to breakfree the boy from the clutches of the soldier. Social media users are claiming that this is a recent incident […]
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The image dates back to 2016 showing a makeshift camp at Idomeni in Greece. An image claimed to be from Gaza during the Israel-Hamas conflict is going viral on social media. The image shows a baby in a cardboard box next to a woman. Users who shared the image claim that this is a picture of […]
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The video dates back to February when fans at a match showered the field with thousands of stuffed toys as gifts for the children affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. A video of spectators throwing toys during a football game has gone viral on social media. The players on the pitch are shown […]
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Currently, posts on boycotting Israel products are trending on various social media platforms. People are expressing their support towards Palestine by encouraging others to boycott products of Israel. In one such post, the names of 19 companies are mentioned. Users are claiming that these 19 companies belong to Israel and people need to boycott it. […]
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The video shows the scene of a fight on a street in Seattle, in the United States. It has no link to the ongoing Israel- Hamas conflict Many videos linking Hamas’ attack on Israel are going viral on the internet. In such a situation we have noticed a video of the fight, two women being punched […]
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Currently, a video of a child crying over the dead body of another child and an image of many deceased children is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that these are the visuals of child genocide in Palestine during the current war with Israel. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. […]
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The video belongs to a police station that was set on fire in 2012 in Manama, Bahrain. Amid Israel’s ongoing relentless bombardment in Gaza, the country has evacuated several of its embassies in the Middle East, several countries including Bahrain, Jordan, and Morocco, according to the Israeli Broadcasting Authority’s website. On this backdrop, a social […]
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Image from 2016 showing a Chilean Military personnel kneeling on a man has been falsely shared as Israeli soldier killing a Palestinian child. A few days back, Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel and killed citizens and army personnel. In response to this, Israel struck back the Gaza strip with rockets that destroyed many infrastructures in the […]
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Currently, a video is going viral on social media in which plastics of huge quantities are put into machines and small granules are manufactured from it. In this video, we can see a man putting plastics in machines and before the final product, the plastics undergo various processes. Users are claiming that this is the […]
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The video depicts the production of the BBC crime drama series Bloodlands in Northern Ireland in 2020. Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, a video of men attacking a police car with what appear to be Molotov cocktails is going viral on social media with the claim that Jihadists attack British police officers with Molotov cocktails in the […]
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The claims that Syrian singer Sariya al-Sawas has children with men of various nationalities are false. A post claiming Sariya al-Sawas, a Syrian singer, has children with different husbands from various nationalities has gone viral on social media. The post has an image of Sariya al-Sawas, standing alongside four children. It further states “Her eldest […]
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Cristiano Ronaldo has not been punished by Iran. The Iranian Embassy in Spain denied any such court ruling against any international athlete in their country. The legendary Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is constantly in the news. There has recently been a lot of misleading information about Cristiano. The most recent is that an Iranian court condemned […]
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A few days back, Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel and killed citizens and army personnel. In response to this, Israel struck back the Gaza strip with rockets that destroyed many infrastructures in the region. Against this backdrop, a video of a mosque being destroyed is going viral on social media. It can be seen in the […]
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The war between Israel and Palestine has not been called a ceasefire for many days. Every day various photos and videos of this incident are going viral on social media. Currently, a video is going viral in which there is a huge explosion in a city with dense clouds of smoke. Users are claiming that […]
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The video was shot in Jordan in 2020 and is unrelated to the Hamas-Israel conflict. As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues, there is a video going viral claiming to be footage of Palestinians performing a fake funeral. The video shows a group of youths carrying a small boy’s “body” that has fell victim to Israeli airstrikes. However, […]
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The image shows Russian convoy carrying humanitarian aid close to the Ukraine border and it dates back to 2014. No link to the recent Hamas- Israel war Amidst the ongoing Hamas- Israel war, Egypt has discussed plans with the United States and others to provide humanitarian aid through its border with Gaza Strip but rejects […]
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In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, social media have flooded with misinformation and misleading content. A common issue is the manipulation of online videos, often taken out of context to spread a false narrative. One such video showing people putting on make-up is going viral with a claim that people […]
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The viral video is not related to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. It is from June 2023 in South Korea. Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, a video of a paraglider crashing into a high-voltage electric power line and bursting into flames has gone viral on social media. Paragliders were one of several modes of transportation that Hamas used […]
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Currently, a video of a multitude of people on the streets is going viral on social media. The crowd can be heard chanting ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna.’ Users are claiming that this video is from the US where the citizens converted to Hinduism. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. This video is […]
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This viral video is from Vuhledar, Ukraine, after an attack by Russian forces in March 2023. Amid ongoing airstrikes that continue to bombard the Gaza Strip, reports have emerged alleging that Israel used poisonous white phosphorus bombs. White phosphorus is a chemical substance dispersed in bombs and other weapons. It ignites as soon as it […]
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LuLu Mall Kochi, Kerala clarified that flags of all countries participating in the ongoing Cricket World Cup were displayed at the same height at the mall. The World Cup Cricket 2023 got underway on October 5th, following this, flags from the ten World Cup participating countries were displayed at LuLu Mall in Kochi, Kerala. Meanwhile, […]
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The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel on Saturday. In response, Israel started a war against Hamas and bombed Gaza. So far, around 2100 people have died on both sides in the war. Amidst of it, an image is circulating with a claim that Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu sent his son […]
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A few days back, Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel and killed many civilians and the army. Currently, the war between Israel and Palestine is at its peak. Against this backdrop, many images and videos are going viral on social media. In one such video, a few security guards can be seen escorting a man with […]
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The person waving the Palestine flag is Moroccan footballer Jawad El Yamiq, Not Cristiano Ronaldo. Amid the conflict between Israel and Palestine, a video of a footballer holding up a Palestinian flag on the football ground has gone viral on social media with a claim that it shows footballer Cristiano Ronaldo showing his support for the country. Caption states, […]
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Viral video does not show Hamas militants entering Israel territory instead the video is from Egypt. The Palestinian armed group Hamas has launched the largest attack on Israel in years, infiltrating areas in the south of the country following a barrage of more than 2,000 rockets fired from the Gaza Strip. “We are at war,” […]
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On 7 October 2023, the Palestinian extremist organization Hamas launched a missile attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip. More than 4,000 rockets were reportedly used by Hamas in the attack . Hamas named the attack Operation Al-Aqsa Storm. In response to this attack, Israel launched a rocket attack on Gaza City the next day. […]
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This is an old image and it dates back to 2015, not related to the ongoing conflict. On October 7, 2023, the terrorist organization Hamas launched a major terrorist attack against Israel. According to reports 400 people died in this terrorist attack. Hamas militant leader Ismail Haniyeh told Al Jazeera that the attack was carried out to protest […]
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A few days back, Hamas fundamentalists entered south Israel and killed many civilians and soldiers. According to some reports, they abducted many people and took them to Gaza. Many disturbing videos of this incident are going viral on social media. Against the backdrop of this, an image showing the explosion in a city is going […]
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This video dates back to May 2021 when Israeli airstrikes destroyed the 14-storey tower in Gaza City. On October 7, 2023, Palestinian militant organisations led by Hamas launched a large-scale attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip, killing hundreds of Israelis. In response, Israel launched a counter-offensive. Several videos allegedly related to this conflict are […]
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The image dates back to 2021 and it shows aftermath of an explosion in the northern countryside of Aleppo province in Syria. On 5 October 2023, at least 100 people were killed and 277 others injured following a bomb attack used with the help of weaponised drones at a Syrian military academy shortly after a graduation […]
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A few days back, North Sikkim faced a devastating flood situation. Many people were reported dead and missing. Due to severe rain, a glacier lake situated in the northern part of Sikkim burst. This resulted in the rise of the water level in the Teesta River which caused the flood. Four districts of Sikkim Mangan, […]
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The viral video shows floods in Auckland, New Zealand in January 2023, not from recent flood in New York. A state of emergency was declared in New York after severe storms led to flash floods in several parts of the city in late September.On this backdrop, a video of several people walking in a flooded […]
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This video shows a scuffle between SRK and a fan, it dates back to September 2016 and has no links to the upcoming movie “Dunki”. In the midst of the continuing success of Shah Rukh Khan’s latest film, Jawan, which crossed the remarkable milestone of thousand crore at the box office, Dunki is emerging as […]
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A few days back, an 18-year-old boy from a minority community lost his life in a fight after an accident in Rajasthan. The state government announced a compensation of 50 lakhs rupees and a contractual job for the victim’s family. In the backdrop of this, an image of a cheque of 50 lakh rupees issued […]
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The women in the video, Shijina Rajan and Diana Selvan, are travelling ticket examiners (TTEs) and not loco pilots. A video showing two women walking on a railway platform towards a train with Bollywood music playing in the background has gone viral on the social media with the claim that these women are the loco […]
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Currently, a post with the birthdays of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that Dr. Manmohan Singh’s birthday coincides with the day of celebration of International Deaf-Blind Day on September 26. The birthday of Sonia Gandhi falls on […]
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The video depicts a team of Russian gymnasts who are not related to each other. The video was shot at the 2010 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships. A video featuring the performance of three Russian female gymnasts has gone viral on social media with the claim that these gymnasts represent three generations from the same family. The caption […]
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No such notice was issued, governing body of the Golden Temple (SGPC) clarified that it was fake. A notice allegedly from Amritsar’s Golden Temple (Sri Harmandir Sahib)has gone viral on social media, amid rising tensions between India and Canada over the Khalistan issue, particularly among the Sikh community in Canada. According to the viral notice, […]
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Recently Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the Anand Vihar Terminal in Delhi and met on-duty porters. He wore the porters’ red t-shirt and sat among them and discussed their problems. Rahul Gandhi was also spotted lifting up luggage. In the backdrop of this, an image of Rahul Gandhi wearing the porters’ shirt and badge is […]
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This video is from Sathya Ganapathy Temple in Bengaluru. The currency notes decorations were prepared as part of the week-long Ganesha Chaturthi celebrations. A video claiming to show a wedding venue being decorated with Rs 2 crore notes has now gone viral on social media. The visuals show a place beautifully decorated with garlands of different colored […]
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The woman in the viral video is Sunila Ashok, a former teacher and a passionate dancer, not actress Waheeda Rehman A video of an elderly woman dancing to the Bollywood song ‘Aaj phir jeene ka tamanna hai’ rapidly went viral on social media in the name of Bollywood actress Waheeda Rehman, performing after receiving […]
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After the assassination of Khalistani separatists in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused the Indian government of having a hand in the murder. On the other hand, the Ministry of External Affairs called this accusation absurd. Canada expelled an Indian diplomat posted in Ottawa. In response to this, India expelled a Canadian diplomat based in […]
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Old video of snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir shared as recent A video of snowfall is going viral on social media, with users claiming it to be from the recent snowfall in Daksum Kokernag region of Jammu & Kashmir in September 2023. Let’s check the truth. Facebook Post |Archive link Fact Check- Our investigation began […]
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Canada has not banned RSS. The viral video shows the CEO of the National Council for Canadian Muslims making some demands. He has no link to the Canadian government. Diplomatic relations between India and Canada have been affected by the recent assassination of a Sikh leader in Canada. Canada has filed a charge sheet against […]
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The video shows an incident that occurred in a school in Indonesia in February 2020. Recently in the Khubbapur village in the Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh, a case was filed against a private school teacher who is accused of instructing children to strike a Muslim classmate who is seven years old. Teacher is shown […]
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A video of Rahul Gandhi is going viral on social media. In this 28-second video, Rahul Gandhi can be heard saying, “Tell me what are these eagles doing here? Why are these eagles hanging around here? They are not getting any job for last 5 years. It is because of Narendra Modi, RSS and BJP.” […]
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The singer in the viral video is Jonita Gandhi, a Canadian playback singer of Indian origin. Not Priyanka Gandhi’s daughter. A video of a singer sitting opposite to an interviewer singing songs in various languages with effortless ease as requested by the interviewer has gone viral on social media. Users who share the image claim […]
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A video of ABP news reporting on the president’s rule in the state of Maharashtra is going viral on social media. It was reported that till the next chief minister of the state takes the oath, the president’s rule has been imposed in Maharashtra. All the decisions will be taken by the governor of the […]
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An image of actress Sai Pallavi with director Rajkumar Periasamy taken during the pooja of the new Tamil film ‘SK 21’ is shared falsely to claim that she got married. An image of the famous South Indian Actress Sai Pallavi has gone viral on social media. She is the recipient of numerous accolades, awards and […]
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The viral video is related to World Youth Day, a Catholic festival which took place in Lisbon, Portugal. A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 has struck central Morocco, killing more than 2,000 people and causing severe damage in several areas. After the earthquake that shook Morocco, many videos and pictures are coming out through social media. […]
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Currently, a video of a badminton match between a robot and a human being is going viral on social media. The robot can also be seen celebrating after winning a point. Social media users are claiming that this is a real badminton match between a robot and a human. However, Fact Crescendo found that the […]
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The viral video shows the interiors of the Ramayana Cultural Center established by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s Sanskritik Kendra at Koradi in Nagpur. A video showing the interior of a building, decorated in a traditional and ornate manner has gone viral on social media. The video shows a large hall with golden decorations and detailed paintings […]
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The viral video shows a controlled demolition of a building damaged by an earthquake in Turkey in February 2023 A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 has struck central Morocco, killing more than 2,000 people and causing severe damage in several areas. The epicentre of the earthquake was in the High Atlas Mountains, southwest of the […]
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Recently, Libya faced a catastrophic natural calamity. A few days back, storm Daniel hit the Derna city of the country followed by a massive flood that killed more than 5000 people. According to the reports, more than ten thousand people are missing. In the backdrop of this, a video of a flood washing away vehicles […]
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The viral video shows floods in Zaragoza, Spain in July 2023, not from recent flood in Libya. Thousands of people were killed and at least 10,000 were missing in Libya in floods caused by a huge Mediterranean storm that burst dams, swept away buildings and wiped out as much as a quarter of the eastern […]
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This gold bust of PM Modi was made in Gujarat by a gold merchant and has no links to Saudi Arabia. A video showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bust in gold is going viral on social media, with the claim that a gold statue of Modi has been installed in Saudi Arabia. In the footage, […]
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Shivanarayana Jewellers created this Ananthasayana idol for Bhima jewellers Chairman Dr. P. Govindan. They created this idol solely for display. The media frequently reports about worshippers presenting items worth millions and crores to the Gods in places of worship. Now it has come to our attention that a video has been circulating claiming that the […]
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The viral video shows a building collapse in the Moroccan city of Casablanca in August 2020. A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 has struck central Morocco, killing more than 2,000 people and causing severe damage in several areas. The epicentre of the earthquake was in the High Atlas Mountains, southwest of the city of Marrakesh. After the […]
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On 8 September 2023, a strong earthquake of 6.8 magnitude hit the southwest region of Morocco. According to the latest report, around 2,000 people lost their lives and 2059 people were seriously injured. A rescue operation had been initiated to take out the people trapped under the ruins. In the backdrop of this, a video […]
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The video was a theoretical work of art by Regina Jose Galindo, a Brazilian performance artist. It was meant to draw attention to the suffering of Latin American women. It dates back to 2013. A disturbing video of two men and a woman urinating on a naked person sitting on the ground with their legs […]
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Currently, a video is going viral on social media in which it was claimed that the Telangana government constructed and inaugurated a new Masjid inside the state secretariat premise. Many users took a dig at the current government and accused them for their biases towards the minority community. Fact Crescendo found that the claim is […]
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This video is from a campaign by the rail transit agency in Indonesia to promote the use of public transport. A video that shows what appears to be frightened passengers aboard a train screaming and attempting to flee as supposed zombies try to get inside. The video has gone viral on social media, claiming that […]
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The video shows a crowd celebrating a goal during the Euro 2016 tournament After the blockbuster Pathaan, Shah Rukh Khan is back with Jawan, his second film of 2023 and the excitement around its release makes it clear that it’s going to make even bigger records at the box office. A video of a large […]
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Recently, a video of a leopard walking along with a crowd is going viral on social media. It can also be seen that people are touching the leopard and taking selfies with it. The most surprising thing is that the leopard is not reacting to anything. Social media users are claiming that this is an […]
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Viral video is from a Balenciaga fashion show held in October 2022, it has no link to the Burning Man festival. Burning Man 2023 was a week-long gathering in the Black Rock Desert in Pershing County, Nevada. The 35th Burning Man event, it took place from August 27 to September 4, 2023. An estimated 73,000 […]
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A video has gone viral since yesterday, showing former Indian cricketer and Lok Sabha MP, Gautam Gambhir, making an obscene gesture at spectators. The spectators were trolling him, which made Gambhir irate. This created controversy and prompted the Delhi MP to explain his actions. Gambhir stated that the spectators were raising anti-India slogans, and unable […]
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The viral image was captured during the ICC World Test Championship final between India and Australia in June 2023 On 2 September, 2023, the Indian cricket team met Pakistan in their first Asia Cup 2023 One-Day International (ODI) match at the Pallekele International Stadium in Sri Lanka. Later the match was called off due to […]
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A video of a few police personnel trying to catch a woman is going viral on social media. It can be seen in the video that the woman is holding knives in both of her hands. Police are trying to catch her with shields and plastic boxes. It was claimed that this incident was from […]
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The woman officer seen in the video is vice chairman of the District Development Council in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir A video of a burqa-clad woman, being accompanied by uniformed police officers during a flag hoisting event is going viral on social media with the claim that the she is a collector from Karnataka state. The users […]
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On 23 August, Chandrayan 3 landed on the surface of the moon. Soon after it started sending images back to the Earth. Many social media users are sharing the images of the Earth and moon claiming it to be captured by Chandrayan 3. One such image is now circulating on various social media platforms. It […]
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This video was taken during an event hosted by The European Veda Association in Croatia in 2018. A video has gone viral on social media stating that a ‘Sri Rudram Stotra’ recital was held at the White House in the United States. The video shows foreigners wearing traditional Indian costumes, setting up a beautiful colourful display, […]
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Chandrayan 3 landed on the moon on 23 August. After that, the Pragyan rover started sending images of various locations on the moon. Many social media users are sharing images and videos claiming the visuals to be of the moon sent by Chandrayan 3. Fact Crescendo previously debunked many such videos. Currently, another video is […]
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Viral video shows floods in Venezuela in October 2022, not recent flood in Santiago, Chile. Two people are dead from flooding in the central-southern region of Chile on 21 August, 2023 while thousands others have been evacuated or left homeless from dangerous rains pounding isolated communities. President Gabriel Boric declared a state of catastrophe after visiting one […]
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After the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander on the moon on August 23, everyone is curious to know what the Earth will look like from the moon. A few photos have gone viral on social media claiming to be of the Earth from the lunar surface. The images are being shared on social media […]
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The video shows two dancers named Sophia Salingaros and Isha Parupudi performing Bharatanatyam, not robots A video of an Indian classical dance performance by two women is being shared on social media platforms with the claim that they are actually robots who can be seen performing at China’s Shanghai. The caption of the video states […]
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This image is after the success of Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission) in 2014. It has nothing to do with Chandrayaan-3. The successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon on 23 August has created an atmosphere of joy across the country. India achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first country to land near the south pole of […]
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This is an AI-generated image, not the specially decorated Kerala railway station and train for Onam festival Onam is Kerala’s national festival, lasting ten days and featuring pageants, boat races, flower carpet competitions, and a variety of tourist attractions. Flowers and flower carpets are an important feature of this festival. The entire state is preparing […]
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The viral image is digitally created using the photo editing tool, as confirmed by its creator. The successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon on 23 August has created an atmosphere of joy across the country. India achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first country to land near the south pole of the Moon. Following this […]
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Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a milestone on 23 August as the Vikram lander from Chandrayaan-3 successfully touched down on the Moon’s surface. India has become the first country to successfully land in the southern polar region of the Moon and the fourth one to achieve a soft landing on the Moon, after the US, […]
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On 23 August 2023, India witnessed with pride as Chandrayaan 3 safely touched down on the surface of the Moon. This achievement made India the first country in the world to land a spacecraft on the South Pole of the lunar surface. The event was followed by a flood of congratulatory messages directed towards the […]
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Recently, The US and Mexico were hit by Tropical storm Hilary. This storm made landfall on the Baja California peninsula in Mexico on August 20. Its effect was felt in many places in the US. The speed of the wind was recorded to be 119 km/h. Many people had to be evacuated. More than 1000 […]
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This video is from the set of the 2005 Hollywood movie “War of the Worlds” at Universal Studios in California, United States. Tropical Storm Hilary hit southern California on 20 August, 2023, triggering flash floods, mudslides, and severe winds across the state and prompting to declare a state of emergency. Tropical storm warnings were also […]
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The woman in the video is a member of the Hindu Sena and not the Manipur Governor, Anusuiya Uikey. And the event was not organised by the RSS. A video showing a woman attending a protest against alleged Narco terrorism by the Kuki community of Manipur has gone viral on social media. The video depicts […]
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The person featured in the video is not the Prince of Dubai. His name is Iqbal Hatboor, a social media influencer. A video of people in Dubai celebrating India’s Independence Day has gone viral on social media with the claim that the Dubai prince along with Dubai police organised a celebration for India on 15 August. The […]
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Pakistan celebrates its Independence Day on 14 August. Every year, the flags of both countries, Pakistan and India are hoisted at Burj Khalifa on their Independence Day. Currently, a video is going viral on social media in which a large number of people are standing near Burj Khalifa and raising slogan ‘Pakistan Zindabad.’ A woman […]
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A tragic accident of a military vehicle in Ladakh took the precious lives of a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and 8 soldiers. This accident took place in the Nyoma region of Ladakh when a military vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a deep valley. In the backdrop of this, an image of a […]
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The video was captured from the International Space Station in October 2022, months before the launch of Chandrayaan-3. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has shared new updates on its historic mission Chandrayaan-3 as the spacecraft inches closer to the Moon gradually. Chandrayaan-3 will make its first soft-landing attempt to the Moon’s South Pole region […]
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Have you ever experienced the delightful surprise of reaching into the pocket of an old pair of jeans only to find a forgotten Rs 100 note? What an unexpected joy is that! Well, imagine that same feeling, but on a much grander scale. Imagine learning that you or your deceased family members have money lying […]
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Video shows a fire breakout in Ohio’s Cleveland and it dates back to June 2022 In early August 2023, a series of wildfires broke out in the U.S. state of Hawaii, predominantly on the island of Maui. wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui are the deadliest the United States has seen in over a […]
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The movie Gadar 2 starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel was released nationwide a few days ago. A video of the inside of a movie theatre is now going viral on social media where a group of people can be seen fighting with each other. It was claimed that during the screening of the movie, […]
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A disturbing video of a small girl attacked by two cows is going viral on social media. It can be seen that a lady is walking in a lane along with a few small children. Suddenly, a couple of nearby cows started attacking a girl and trampled her. After a lot of intervention, few people […]
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The video is from Carolina Tiger Rescue sanctuary in North Carolina, US, and it dates back to June 2020. Tigers are some of the most amazing creatures on the world, as well as one of nature’s most powerful and feared predators. A video of a tiger sitting in a rubber tub filled with water in a […]
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The video shows the lives of a nomadic family and their journey across the Iranian mountains, not people illegally entering Manipur from Myanmar. Manipur is still raging amid ongoing ethnic clashes between the Meiteis and the Kukis. While addressing the violence in Manipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah alleged that the conflict in Myanmar led […]
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The image is from demolitions that followed the communal violence in Khargone, MP, in April 2022. Amidst the violence in Haryana’s Nuh, to crack down on the rioters, the administrators demolished illegally constructed buildings. The bulldozer had already thundered about 753 constructions to the ground. However, last day the High Court reprimanded the Haryana government […]
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A video of Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis is going viral on social media. In the video, Fadnavis can be seen making derogatory remarks about Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The video is being shared with the claim that Fadnavis insulted the Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar in the Maharashtra Assembly. Fact Crescendo received this video with […]
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The viral video shows a make-up artist demonstrating waterproof makeup in a bridal workshop held in Bangalore, not a real test of the bride’s beauty by the groom’s family. Regardless of how advanced society is, we occasionally hear that the complexion and looks of the bride at the time of the wedding are still essential […]
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For the last few years, some people in our country are demanding to change the name of the country from India to Bharat. Regarding this case, the Supreme Court said that both the names India and Bharat have been mentioned in our constitution. The case was later dismissed. Now a post is going viral on social media […]
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The viral video shows Shekinah Mukhiya, a singer from Uttarakhand, with her father. They have no association with the Kuki or Meitei communities. Manipur is still raging amid ongoing ethnic clashes between the Meiteis and the Kukis. On this backdrop a video showing two singers singing an old Hindi song ‘Hum Aap Ki Ankhon Mein’ […]
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Recently, former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan was sentenced to 3 years of imprisonment by a court. Post the sentence, Imran Khan was arrested in Lahore. In the backdrop of this, a video of a mob walking on the streets and protesting is going viral on social media. It was claimed that this video […]
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The person seen motionless in the video is not dead. Due to excessive alcohol consumption, he reached an unstable state like death A video of a person claiming to have died in a standing position has gone viral on social media. This is a video of a person standing still. Even the eyes are still, even though […]
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The video shows a special train arranged for pilgrims from Hyderabad to Karnataka’s Wadi to visit Halkatta Shareef. A video showing the front of a train decorated with a design of green colored Mosque dome and golden coloured birds has gone viral on social media with the claim that it is decoration on a train […]
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The new law aims to simplify the registration process and promises to empower publishers and streamline media registration In a landmark move, Rajya Sabha passed the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023. The new legislature is set to replace the century-old Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867, which governed the registration of newspapers […]
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The viral video shows a game called Slap Kabaddi and is from Pakistan, not India. A video of an unusual sport showing a slap fight between two individuals is going viral on social media with the claim that it is from India. In the video, we can see two men slapping each other with the […]
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Recently, communal violence broke out in the Nuh district of Haryana where a procession organized by VHP and Bajrang Dal was attacked by another community people. It was also reported that the people who participated in the procession were carrying weapons. In the backdrop of this, a video of a Muslim man being chased and […]
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Learn how to Spot Deepfake Scams and essential steps to safeguard from Sophisticated Cyber Scammers Imagine, you receive a WhatsApp message from an unknown number. The sender is someone claiming to be your colleague or friend in dire need of financial help. What would you do? How would you respond? How would you know they […]
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The state of Haryana witnessed several incidents of communal violence this week. The violence that started in the Mewat region later spread to other regions resulting in the loss of lives and property. As these reports of violence emerged, a video was shared on Twitter showing a Muslim mob brutally assaulting a helpless man on […]
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The video shows a raid by Karnataka’s Anti-Corruption Bureau at the residence of an engineer with the Public Works Development in November 2021. Not related to Delhi. A video of some people removing cash from a pipe is going viral, with the claim that it shows a recent raid in Delhi at an engineer’s house […]
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The video was shot in September 2022, when heavy rainfall produced flooding in the Colombian city of Barranquilla. Not related to India. Jayati Ghosh, a famous development economist who teaches at the University of Massachusetts and serves on two high-level United Nations advisory boards, uploaded a video on Twitter showing a guy ferrying passengers on […]
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Now a photo of a car is going viral on social media in which the name of the car is written as Ram. There is a buzz on social media that an American company has produced a car and named it Ram after Lord Ram’s name. However, Fact Crescendo found the viral claim misleading. The […]
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The viral video is from a gas cylinder explosion in Moscow and it dates back to 2013. A video has gone viral on social media with a claim that it shows two electric vehicles colliding and causing a huge blast because of the batteries present in them. Caption states that “An incredible video, showing what […]
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The unrest that erupted two months ago in Manipur is still continuing. The clash between Kuki and Meitei people had turned violent and incidents of death, vandalizing of buildings and vehicles, protests, etc are everyday news now. In the backdrop of this, a video is going viral on social media. In the video, a few […]
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The viral video shows a man falling into the Arasinagundi waterfall in Karnataka. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the past few weeks led to flood-like situations in various parts of India and caused several waterfalls to overflow with raging torrents. In the wake of this several unverified images, videos, and claims have surfaced on […]
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For the past few months, the serene landscapes of Manipur have been scarred by violent ethnic clashes between the Meitei and Kuki communities. In February, Manipur experienced unrest due to a government-led eviction drive, which many perceive as targeting a particular tribal group. However, the violence started on 3 May in Churachandpur after a Kuki-led […]
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The viral video does not show a Christian woman in Manipur hacked to death by a RSS mob. The video is from Brazil. On 19 July 2023, a video surfaced on social media showing two Kuki women stripped naked and groped by a violent mob. This video angered social media users questioning the law and […]
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The video shows an attack on BJP leader Dilip Ghosh in Darjeeling in 2017. It is unrelated to the ongoing violence in Manipur Manipur has been shaken by massive violence following an ethnic conflict between the state’s Meiti and Kuki communities. A disturbing video of two Kuki women in Manipur being paraded naked and sexually […]
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The video shows a roundworm named Horsehair worm that is not poisonous in nature. A video is currently going viral that shows the world’s tiniest poisonous snake found inside a green bell pepper or capsicum. The 2-minute long video shows a person digging out the thread-like white coloured insect from inside a capsicum. Caption of […]
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The image does not show the accused of the Manipur viral video incident where two naked women from the Kuki community were paraded by angry mob. On 19 July 2023, a video surfaced on social media showing two Kuki women stripped naked and groped by a violent mob. This video angered social media users questioning […]
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Recently, a moment of joy turned into sorrow for some people in Mumbai. A couple visited a beach in Mumbai along with the family. Suddenly they got swept away by a huge wave. The wife drowned in the sea immediately leaving behind her family. In the backdrop of this, a 26-second video of few people […]
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The video shows an attack due to a political rivalry between IUML & CPI (M) in 2016 in Kerala. It is not a Muslim-led attack on Hindus, and there is no communal angle A video showing some people throwing stones at a building has gone viral on social media. Those who shared the video claim […]
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The video shows youths protesting naked against people getting jobs on fake caste certificates in Chhattisgarh. A disturbing video of two Kuki women in Manipur being paraded naked and sexually assaulted by a large mob of men has sparked widespread protests across the country. As per the Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF), the incident is said to […]
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This viral video of Akshay Kumar is from the year 2017. He had released this video on the occasion of New Year regarding molestation in Bengaluru. A disturbing video of two Kuki women in Manipur being paraded naked and sexually assaulted by a large mob of men has sparked widespread protests across the country. As […]
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Amidst the nation’s outrage over a disturbing video from Manipur, a misleading tweet from the news agency Asian News International (ANI) introduced a communal angle to the incident. ANI falsely tweeted that a Muslim man named Abdul Khan was arrested in connection to the viral video of two women being paraded naked and sexually assaulted […]
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A shocking video emerged on Wednesday, showing a large mob of men parading two naked women in Manipur. The horrifying footage has sent shockwaves across the nation, raising serious concerns about the escalating violence and human rights violations amid the ongoing ethnic conflict in the region. Calls for justice are pouring in from every segment […]
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A strange thing happened recently. A Pakistani woman, Seema Haider, fell in love with a young man from India through the mobile game PUBG. She entered India illegally from Pakistan to meet the boy. Discussions are going on in our country about this incident. Police are currently investigating the case. Many posts about this are […]
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Currently, a video of a tree is going viral on social media platforms. It can be seen in the video that the root of the tree along with the trunk is not attached to the ground and is suspended in the air. Social media users are claiming it to be a miracle. We also received […]
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The video of two Kuki women being paraded naked and molested by a group of men in Manipur has led to widespread outrage across the nation. The violence between the ethnic groups of Kuki and Meitei in the state has manifested itself in such an ugly fashion, leaving citizens numb. Manipur Police has clarified that […]
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This viral video does not depict the launch of Chandrayaan 3. This is a video of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch that took place in December last year. Recently on July 14, India has launched Chandrayaan-3 . Adding to this, a video of the launch of Chandrayaan 3, filmed by a passenger from a Chennai-bound flight, has gone viral […]
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Video shows a 2021 police chase in Brazil, not Srinagar. A video of a man being bravely subdued by the army is now circulating widely on social media. The content of the video shows an SUV making a U-turn with its beacon light and siren sounding and the officer getting out of it jumps and kicks […]
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Video shows a church on fire in France and is not related to the violence in Manipur. Manipur is witnessing an ongoing conflict between the tribal communities of Kukis and Meiteis, which has resulted in the deaths of over 150 people so far. In this context a video of a burning church in a massive fire is going […]
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The video shows a man falling into an open drain in Hosur, Tamil Nadu in August 2022. It is not related to the present rainfall in Mumbai. A video has gone viral on social media in it a man walking unsteadily and falling into what seems to be an open drain. The video is being […]
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The construction work of the highway connecting Kolkata to Bangkok via Myanmar has already started. The purpose of this highway is to increase tourism, contact between people of these nations, and cultural exchange. In the backdrop of this, an image of a highway is going viral on social media. It was claimed that this is […]
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The viral video of a speeding train on waterlogged track is from the year 2017 at Nalasopara railway station in Mumbai. It has no link to the recent heavy rain. 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 […]
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The video shows shooting stones at Jammu-Srinagar highway in Ramban district in 2019. Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the past week triggered landslides and flash floods which disrupted the life of Himachal Pradesh. In the wake of this several unverified images, videos, and claims have surfaced on social media. One such 14-second-long video of huge […]
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This video shows Jog Falls located in Karnataka. IMD has issued a heavy rainfall alert for Kerala on July 13-14. A yellow alert has been issued for several states. Amidst this a video of a huge waterfall is being shared online with the claim that it shows Athirappilly water falls in Kerala that swelled up after receiving […]
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The relationship between the man and woman seen in the viral video is not that of father-daughter and the woman is her husband’s fourth wife and not his daughter. A video of a married couple has gone viral on social media with the claim that a girl married her father in Pakistan. In the video, the woman […]
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A video of a man selling Panipuri is going viral on social media. In the video, it is seen that a woman and her daughter have arrived at a panipuri stall. While the girl was eating, a policeman also arrived at the stall and started eating. When the shopkeeper asked him for the money, the […]
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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 has gone viral that shows a group of people surrounding a car which drives over the Indian flag. In the video we can see a bunch of cars driving over […]
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The video is not from Mansarovar but of different tourist places in China. Recently, a beautiful video of different tourist places is going viral on social media. With which it is being claimed that this video is of Mansarovar and has been taken at a height of 18600 feet. The caption states that “DO NOT DELETE, SHARE […]
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Video shows when animals at a circus had escaped onto the streets in the town of Ormesson-sur-Marne in France, and it dates back to 2020 Amid protests that erupted after a 17-year-old named Nahel Merzouk was fatally shot by a police officer in France last week, social media users are sharing an animal video claiming that they […]
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The viral video shows a massive fire at the Manila central post office in Philippines. It does not show the Alcazar library in France. A series of civil disturbances in France began on 27 June 2023 following the killing of Nahel Merzouk by a police officer. In Nanterre, residents started a protest outside the police […]
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The viral video showing plastic eggs being manufactured are actually toy eggs made for children. We have already done several fact checks on top of the adulterated food notifications. A video is currently going viral that shows a person scooping out an artificially manufactured substance and pouring it into a mold of an egg The […]
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Recently, an image of a beautiful road passing through multiple tunnels in a hilly region is going viral on social media. It was claimed that this road is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. However, fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. This is an image of a road from Italy and not […]
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The video dates back to June 2020, which shows firing between rival gangs in Dijon city A video of several masked men brandishing axes and firing automatic weapons has gone viral on social media as part of the ongoing turmoil in France caused by the police killing of a teenager. The caption of the viral video states, […]
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A protest turned into communal debate after the death of a teenager in France in a police gunshot. Social media is flooded with many posts and videos in relation to this incident. Fact Crescendo debunked a few such videos which you can read here and here. Another video is circulating on social media in which […]
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Hyderabad Police issued a clarification stating that the viral message is fake. Time and again social media users have revived old claims and circulated then online. This time again, a message claiming to be purportedly written by the National Health of India and Hyderabad Police who warn people to not consume soft drinks such as […]
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Violence on a large scale erupted in France over the death of a teenage boy in a police shootout. Protestors came to the streets and burned vehicles and public properties. Police detained many protestors. Additional forces were sent to neutralize the situation. In the backdrop of this, a video of a mass protest is circulating […]
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The video shows an incident of robbery at the Apple store in Bordeaux, France in 2018. However, it is true that there are reports of Apple store looting in France recently. A series of civil disturbances in France began on 27 June 2023 following the killing of Nahel Merzouk by a police officer. In Nanterre, […]
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The video was taken when a motorist lost control of his car during a car race in Bordeaux, France. It predates the ongoing unrest and riots in France. Things appear to be calming down in France, but social media is still flooded with videos claiming to depict the rioting. Amidst this, we have noticed a […]
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A fire accident video from UAE is being shared as Muslims rioting and setting buildings on fire in France. A series of civil disturbances in France began on 27 June 2023 following the killing of Nahel Merzouk by a police officer. In Nanterre, residents started a protest outside the police headquarters on 27 June, which […]
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The viral video shows a Louis Vuitton store was vandalized in Portland in United States, following the protests of George Floyd’s death in 2020. Riots started in Nanterre, a suburb of France’s Paris, after the police shot a 17-year-old boy named Nahel during a traffic stop. As many as 40,000 police personnel and riot officers […]
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The press release is fake. Despite the violence in Paris, the French government has not ordered total or partial internet shutdowns. Riots started in Nanterre, a suburb of France’s Paris, after the police reportedly fatally shot a 17-year-old boy named Nahel during a traffic stop. As many as 40,000 police personnel and riot officers have […]
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Recently, a video of a clash between groups of people went viral on social media. We can see mobs thrashing each other with sticks in the streets. Social media users are claiming that this clash took place in France where locals are fighting with the migrants. However, fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. […]
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The distance between Coimbatore to Thrissur is 114 km and the time taken to travel this distance is nearly two hours 30 minutes using the tunnel. A video of vehicles passing through a tunnel has gone viral on social media platforms, with the claim that the Kuthiran Tunnel has shortened travel time between Coimbatore (A city […]
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This video shows a fight between few mothers of children studying in the Beddawi School in Tripoli, North Lebanon. Not from India. Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has reignited the political debate following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks ahead of the elections in Madhya Pradesh. Prime Minister Modi said that India cannot run on two laws […]
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Old video from Thailand has been shared in an incorrect context. It has no communal angle. A disturbing video of a man being brutally assaulted has gone viral on social media with the claim that he was beaten up for offering Namaz in public place. In the video, the victim is sitting on his knees before […]
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Recently, a sculpture having the body of a man and the head of a lion is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that this is the sculpture of Lord Narasimha (Indian Deity) that was found in Germany during an excavation process. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. This is not […]
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