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Old video of crowds at Indo-Bangladesh border shared as recent

As a result of the unrest in Bangladesh, social media has been abuzz with various posts and updates. Several images…

8 months ago

No, May 22-28 is Not the Equinox: Expert Opinion and Scientific Evidence Dispel Myths

At a time when multiple regions across the sub-continent are reeling under a severe heatwave, numerous posts are going viral…

11 months ago

Old video shared as visuals from cabin of Singapore Airlines flight hit by turbulence

A passenger was killed and 71 others injured due to severe turbulence on a flight from London to Singapore.  Flight…

11 months ago

Viral meme misrepresenting melting of ice claims Sea Level Rise is a Hoax

Multiple posts going viral across social media platforms over some time claim that the phenomenon of Sea Level Rise due…

3 years ago

No, the Aphelion Phenomenon does not cause extreme cold weather

A number of posts and forwarded messages across social media platforms are going viral with claims that climate change is…

3 years ago

Arma-3 Visuals shared as Drone footage from the Russia-Ukraine War

A video showing a drone bombing a village to destroy troops stationed there is being circulated widely on social media…

3 years ago

Spoof Video goes viral as Singer-Songwriter Bob Geldof’s interview with BBC Newsnight

A video of a man in sunglasses and sporting shoulder length hair, talking about the advent of internet and smartphones…

3 years ago

Video from 2019 Anti-CAA protests goes viral with a communal spin

Recently, multiple posts have been shared on social media claiming that people of the Muslim community vandalized the Mahishasur railway…

3 years ago

Visuals of Popular Front’s Foundation Day 2020 rally shared as Muslim Private Army marching in Kerala

A video which shows a considerable number of uniformed participants rallying in a disciplined manner is being shared on social…

3 years ago

This partially covered rock is not a Shiva Linga unveiled at Mecca

An image of a partially covered rock is being shared on some social media platforms with captions claiming that it…

3 years ago

Old photo of drone shot down in Libya shared as incident along LAC in India

A photo being shared widely on social media platforms shows a downed small aircraft and a soldier in army fatigues…

3 years ago

Old and Unrelated Videos of Military Combat Passed Off as Russia-Ukraine War…

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine rages on, social media is getting flooded with posts about it. Fact Crescendo has…

3 years ago

News report of Climate Policy protest in Vienna shared as recent visuals from Ukraine

A video which looks like the clipping of a television news report is going viral across social media as the…

3 years ago

Old video goes viral as footage from ongoing Russia-Ukraine war

Social media has been flooded with images and videos related to the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. Fact Crescendo…

3 years ago

Scripted Video goes viral as incident of Love Jihad

A video, showing a scuffle between a few people, consisting of two women, is going viral on social media with…

3 years ago

Bike in a Tree was not left behind by a World War I soldier

An image of a bicycle swallowed up by a tree has been doing the rounds on Social Media with the…

3 years ago

Video of the arrest of a Burqa-Clad liquor smuggler shared as recent arrest of a Pro-Burqa Agitator

Social Media continues to reel under misleading and false content related to the ongoing Hijab Controversy. Another such post going…

3 years ago

EXPLAINED: Efficiency of Different Types of Face Masks in Preventing COVID-19

There would be hardly any household in the world that would be oblivious to the use of facemasks since the…

3 years ago

This image of an ancient chariot is not from the Sanauli excavations

A collage of three images of what looks like helmets, implements and a chariot with the remains of a few…

3 years ago

EXPLAINER: How accurate are Rapid Antigen Tests or Self-Tests in detecting Covid-19?

Anyone who has been following the latest developments in managing Covid-19, has surely come across the term self-testing kits or…

3 years ago

No, Bill Gates did not “confess” that Covid-19 vaccines are harmful and should be withdrawn immediately

With the number of COVID-19 positives on the rise again, social media is also getting flooded with misinformation related to…

3 years ago

Video of Spectacular New Year Celebration is from Qingdao not Shanghai or Beijing

A video of a spectacular light and sound show, apparently from when the clock struck midnight on December 31, 2021…

3 years ago

FACT CHECK: Outdated message claims Celebrity Chef has proven that McDonald’s Burgers are toxic

A passage being shared widely on Social Media platforms claims that McDonald’s burgers are unfit for human consumption. The message…

3 years ago

FACT CHECK: Viral image of a woman with a toddler is not a painting by “Ravi Varma”

An image of a woman clad in traditional Indian finery, holding a toddler in her arms, is going viral with…

3 years ago

FACT CHECK: Morphed image of PM Modi in Pope’s costume and holding a cross goes viral

An image of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in what looks like the Pope’s outfit, complete with the headgear worn…

3 years ago

FACT CHECK: Has Japan banned the use and shut down the production of microwaves? Find out the Truth

A viral message listing the harmful effects of Microwave oven is going viral on messaging platforms. The message claims that…

3 years ago

FACT CHECK: Afghan National Volleyball Player Mahjabeen Hakimi Was Not Beheaded by Taliban; Here’s the Truth…

Mainstream media and social media users across the world claimed that an Afghan National Volleyball Player Mahjabeen Hakimi was beheaded…

3 years ago

FACT CHECK: The person in the viral image is not Phoolan Devi

A collage of two images going viral across social media platforms claims that the person in both the images is…

3 years ago

FACT CHECK: Artwork by American artist goes viral as video of Hurricane Shaheen

A video of what looks like a tornado on a sea facing city is going viral on social media platforms.…

3 years ago

FACT CHECK: Amul has not announced any contest with Cash Prize to commemorate its 75th Anniversary Celebrations

Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) or Amul, a dairy cooperative based in Anand, Gujarat is India's largest food…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: Old and Unrelated Image Goes Viral as Car Wreck of Controversial Swedish Artist Lars Vilks…

Controversial Swedish artist Lars Vilks was killed in a car crash on October 4, 2021, after two murder attempts by…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: Old video of Police Brutality in Bihar goes viral as Assam’s Anti-Encroachment drive

A video with disturbing visuals of a Policeman stomping on what looks like an unconscious person is going viral on…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: Unrelated Image of an Indo-Russian Bilateral Meeting Goes Viral As Multi-National Intelligence Agencies Meeting in New Delhi…

A photo of a meeting is being shared on social media with captions claiming that shows intelligence agencies from 5 nations…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: Video from 2020 shared as Afghan civilians setting fire to Pakistan’s border Check post recently

A video of violence and arson by a group of people setting what looks like a security post on fire…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: Video from Wales passed goes viral as Pakistan jet flying over Panjshir in Afghanistan

A video of a fighter jet flying across a valley has gone viral on Social media with claims that the…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: Old Picture of Veteran Pakistan Politician Sardar Mengal passed off as Syed Geelani

A picture of a Young Man being escorted by Police Officers is going viral on Facebook with Captions like stating…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: Old video passed off as footage of Panjshir Ambush between Northern Alliance and Taliban

The Panjshir province in Afghanistan has been the only province in the country that was not seized earlier by the…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: Assam CM has not tweeted that schools will reopen in November instead of September

Assam is going through a gradual unlock phase with the number of Covid-19 positive cases steadily coming down in the…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: Fake message claims NGO with support from Infosys is offering scholarships to meritorious students

A text message claiming that an NGO, supported by Infosys Foundation is offering financial help to meritorious students from weak…

4 years ago

Video of a Wedding Dance in Pakistan viral as Taliban Celebrating after Seizing Power In Afghanistan

After the Taliban seized Kabul, various social media posts in connection with Taliban and the present situation in Afghanistan have…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: Old video from Syria shared as woman shot to death by the Taliban recently at Afghanistan

As India celebrated its 75th Independence Day on Sunday, Taliban forces entered the Afghan capital Kabul forcing the incumbent President…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: Viral Screenshot of article stating CNN praised the Taliban for wearing masks is from a satirical website

With the Taliban taking control of Kabul, Afghanistan, a lot of posts are being made on social media in connection…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: Viral Image of Banner with a Picture of PM Modi Congratulating Toppers at a Kerala College is Morphed…

A picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a banner congratulating the toppers of the Government Engineering College in Thiruvananthapuram…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: The Viral Video of a Woman Getting Sexually Assaulted Is Not Related to The Suicide Case of Naga Girl in Jodhpur (WARNING: Physical torture)

A video going viral across social media platforms has led to an outrage amongst netizens. The video showing sexual assault…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: Old Video of Police Performing Aarti of Lockdown Violators from M.P. Shared as Guwahati…

A video going viral on social media platforms shows Police Personnel performing “Aarti” of people on a street. The captions…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: Assam’s Time 8 was not the worldwide most viewed page on Facebook during recent elections

An infographic going viral on Facebook and other social media platforms in Assam claims that a Facebook page named Time…

4 years ago

Fact Check: Burning 10 grams of Ghee with two cow dung cakes does not produce Oxygen

A number of DIY tips and home remedies for treatment and prevention have been going viral on Social Media ever…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: COVID-19 VACCINE SHOTS DON’T REDUCE BODY’S NATURAL IMMUNITY

As India’s COVID-19 cases continue to surge tremendously and phase 3 of COVID-19 vaccination for citizens over 18 years of…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: Misleading media reports claim Assam’s Joi Barua has won an award at The Cannes Film Festival

News of a popular Singer-Composer from Assam, Joi Barua bagging an award at a prestigious film festival for the background…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: This photo is not from Thuruk Village in Assam’s Dima Hasao

Multiple posts with the photo of a beautiful snow covered landscape is going viral on Facebook in Assam with the…

4 years ago

Fact Check: A Naga Insurgent Outfit did not kill 9 CRPF soldiers recently

A Facebook post going viral in Northeast India claims that 9 CRPF soldiers were killed recently by a Naga insurgent…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: The stones dug out in this Nagaland Village are not Diamonds!

Of late, social media posts claiming that diamond stones have been recovered at a village in Nagaland have been going…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: Viral Rumors Claiming Pakistan’s ‘Chacha Cricket’ is Dead Are Fake…

A Facebook post doing the rounds in Assam states that Veteran Pakistan Cricket Fan Chaudhry Abdul Jalil, known to cricket…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: Tezpur Litchi did not get GI tag recently; tag in place since 2015

Multiple posts celebrating Assam’s famous Tezpur Litchi getting the Geographical Indication Tag have been flooding Facebook Timelines across the state.…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: Guwahati’s Kiranshree Sweets and Snacks is not giving out three thalis for the price of one

A Facebook page with the name Kiranshree Sweets and Snacks has shared a promotional poster claiming customers will get two…

4 years ago

FACT CHECK: The idol in the viral video is not of Hindu Goddess Kamakhya

Facebook Post | Archived Post The Kamakhya Temple, situated in Guwahati is one of the Shakti Peeths that hindu scriptures…

5 years ago

Villages of Arunachal Pradesh along the McMahon line are not getting vacated!

Recently a news has gone viral on Facebook claiming that villagers of Arunachal Pradesh living near the McMahon line (Indo-China…

5 years ago

The IPS officers in this viral photo are not siblings

A photo is going viral on Facebook with a claim that the three Indian Police Service or IPS officers in…

5 years ago

No, the model in the photograph has not entered the Guinness Book of World Records for having the Darkest Skin Tone on Earth

Facebook Link | Archived Link At a time when racism and issues relating to skin colour are being debated upon…

5 years ago

Assam University has not cancelled its PG, UG and Semester Exams

Facebook Link | Archived Link A media organization from Assam has published a post sharing a link from its website…

5 years ago

No, this is not a video of Apache Helicopters deployed by IAF in Ladakh

Facebook Link | Archived Link Following the recent Indo-China faceoff in Galwan Valley speculations are rife on media and social…

5 years ago

Collage of two photos is not of an IAS 3rd rank holder Miss Revathi

Facebook Link | Archived Link A Facebook post with a collage of two photos and a caption stating that one…

5 years ago

Bhutan Has Not Stopped Flow Of Irrigation Water To Assam

Facebook Link | Archived Link Recent news reports have claimed that India’s neighbouring kingdom Bhutan has stopped the flow of…

5 years ago