The incident actually took place at the Bay Oval stadium in New Zealand, not in Pakistan A video of lights going out due to a power outage during an ongoing cricket match between New Zealand and Pakistan has gone viral on social media. Furthermore, it is alleged that this video shows the lights going out […]
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The viral video shows lawyers protesting against the Advocates Amendment Bill in February 2025. The Waqf Amendment Bill, which was passed in the Lok Sabha on 3 April, 2025 with 288 members voting for it. The bill seeks to improve the administration and management of waqf properties in India. The All-India Muslim Personal Law Board has […]
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This is an old video from Lucknow dated October 2020. A video showing a woman setting herself on fire, while a police officer tries to extinguish the flames nearby is going viral on social media with the claim that the woman set herself on fire in protest, outside Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s office in Lucknow, […]
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This video from 2024 August does not show Asaduddin Owaisi crying. He was simply rubbing his eyes and forehead. The Waqf Amendment Bill, which was passed in the Lok Sabha on 3 April, 2025 with 288 members voting for it. The bill seeks to improve the administration and management of waqf properties in India. During the […]
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The viral video dates back to 2022 and it shows Priyanka Gandhi was protesting against inflation and GST in Delhi. The Waqf Amendment Bill, which was passed in the Lok Sabha on 3 April, 2025 with 288 members voting for it. The bill seeks to improve the administration and management of waqf properties in India. In […]
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The viral video dates back to September 2024, when women in Imphal, Manipur, protested the state’s ongoing violence. The Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha both approved the statutory resolution to confirm the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur on 4 April 2025, On 13 February, 2025, four days after the resignation of the State’s […]
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The scenes that are surfacing as deleted from the movie Empuran are actually scenes from another film. L2: Empuraan, a Mohanlal-starring Malayalam movie directed by Prithviraj and written by Murali Gopi, has been in the news since its release. The film is now hitting theatres after several parts were removed from the original version due […]
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The viral image is from Syria and features a child peeking through a hole in a house wall, not trapped in rubble in Myanmar earthquake. On 28 March 2025 a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the Sagaing Region of Myanmar, with an epicenter close to Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city. It was the most powerful earthquake to strike Myanmar since 1912 reportedly killing more than 2,000 people […]
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The viral video was captured during an earthquake in Taiwan in April 2024 and is unrelated to the recent Myanmar-Thailand earthquake. On 28 March 2025 a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the Sagaing Region of Myanmar, with an epicenter close to Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city. It was the most powerful earthquake to strike Myanmar since 1912 reportedly killing more than 2,000 people and injuring over 4,000. […]
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This is a video from Malaysia and it dates back to November 2022. It is unrelated to India. A video of a man mercilessly thrashing a woman has gone viral on social media with the claim that the incident was reported from India, where a man verbally and physically abused his wife by dragging her […]
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The viral video shows a fire outbreak at the Kantamanto Market in Ghana, earlier this year. It has no link to Bangladesh. A video showing fire spreading across a large area and thick smoke filling the sky and people moving amidst the debris is going viral on social media with the claim that it depicts […]
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The viral image is from 2020 and it depicts a boy who was injured in a domestic abuse incident with his father in Yemen. A collage of two disturbing images showing a young boy with whip-like marks on his back and legs is going viral on social media with a claim that it shows a […]
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The viral video shows youths attacking a police vehicle during a video shoot in Pantin, France. It dates back to January 2021. Chaava, a Bollywood historical action film based on the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire was released in theatres on 14 February 2025. The film depicts his capture and execution by Aurangzeb’s forces. […]
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This video does not show a real incident. It is a scripted video created for entertainment and awareness. A video of boys kidnapping a child from a metro station has gone viral on social media with a claim that a child being kidnapped in broad daylight from Rajiv Chowk Metro in New Delhi. The post […]
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This viral video, from February 2024, shows cheating during a legal examination in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh. It is unrelated to the UPSC’s civil service examinations. A video of students cheating during an examination is going viral on social media with a claim that it shows mass cheating during Union Public Service Commission exams in Uttar […]
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The woman in the video is not Meerut murder accused Muskan Rastogi but Palak Saini, a model, influencer, and content creator. Muskan Rastogi, accused of murdering her husband Saurabh Rajput with her lover Sahil Shukla in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut was arrested by the police and sent to judicial custody by a court on 19 March. […]
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This viral image was taken in June 2024, at the second launch attempt of NASA’s Boeing crew flight test. NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth on 18 March 2025, after spending over nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The astronauts went on an eight-day mission to space were forced the stay in […]
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This video is from the Chinese Lantern Festival celebrations. A video showing fire crackers, laid down in the middle of a street, emitting multi-coloured smoke is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows Hindus celebrating the Holi festival in China. Let’s check the truth Archive link Fact Check- We began our […]
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This phenomenon is actually a sun halo happened in Sweden not in India. The Himalayas have always attracted travellers with their many myths and even more amazing realities. A video claiming to be footage of a rare sunrise in the Himalayas is going viral on social media. The visuals show a beautiful sunrise over snow-capped buildings […]
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This viral video is from June 2024, when Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore entered the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the Boeing Starliner. NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth on 18 March 2025, after spending over nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The astronauts went on an eight-day mission to space were […]
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The viral video shows the demolition of a illegally constructed building in a Fantasy Park in Indonesia. A video showing the demolition of white and green-coloured structures with tombs is going viral on social media with a claim that it shows a mosque being demolished in Uttarakhand. Facebook Post |Archive link Fact Check- We started our investigation with […]
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The viral video shows a 2022 train attack in Balochistan, it is unrelated to the March 2025 hijack of the Jaffar Express in Pakistan. On 11 March 2025, the Jaffar Express, a Pakistani passenger train travelling from Quetta to Peshawar with about 440 people on board, was hijacked by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). The attackers reportedly detonated explosives in tunnels and […]
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The viral video is not related to the recent train hijack incident. On 11 March 2025, the Jaffar Express, a Pakistani passenger train travelling from Quetta to Peshawar with about 440 people on board, was hijacked by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). According to officials, at least 71 people, including eight soldiers and all attackers, were killed in the attack and 37 […]
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The viral video shows a wedding party dance from Pakistan and it dates back to 2021. India won the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on 9 March, 2025 defeating New Zealand by four wickets. Following this, a video showing celebrations in Afghanistan is going viral on social media. The users who share the video […]
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The viral video was edited. In the original video, which was shared in April 2024, Mohammed Shami greets everyone a happy Eid. A video of Indian cricketer Mohammad Shami is going viral on social media, with a claim that it shows him explaining why he broke his fast (Roza) during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. […]
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The viral video is a compilation of footage from two different cricket matches. Virat Kohli’s brilliant innings led India to a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on 23 February 2025. Following this, a video is going viral on social media with a claim that “Virat Kohli’s last shot got […]
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The viral video shows Gandaki Golden Bridge in Nepal, it has no link to Haridwar A video of a hanging bridge swaying between mountains, with some people shaking it while others scream and struggle to cross is going viral on social media. In the video, we can see people standing on the bridge are holding […]
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This viral image shows Istanbul Airport in Turkey and has no connection to Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath recently announced that the state will soon have 21 airports, making it the first state in India to achieve this milestone. Against this backdrop, an image showing an airport runway with multiple airplanes is going […]
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The viral video shows the mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtles in Odisha and is unrelated to the 2025 Prayagraj Mahakumbh. Prayagraj Mahakumbh Mela concluded on 26 February 2025, following this a video of countless turtles coming from the water towards the shore has gone viral on social media. It is being claimed that turtles […]
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This video shows a road collapse outside a tunnel in Turkey and it dates back to 2023. A video of a road caving in near a tunnel is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows visuals from Rajasthan’s Jaipur, where the road collapsed on 21 February. Let’s check the truth Facebook Post| Archive […]
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The viral video shows wedding of Malayalam television actors Kris Venugopal and Divya Sreedhar, not a Devadasi marriage. A video showing a man and a woman in traditional south Indian attire adorned with garlands is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows the practice of Devadasi system in the southern states. […]
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This car has been used by previous chief ministers like as Arvind Kejriwal and Atishi Marlena, and it was not purchased by Rekha Gupta recently. The Bharatiya Janata Party won the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, and Rekha Gupta took oath as Delhi’s Chief Minister. Several videos surfaced on the internet following this event. Amidst this, a video […]
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Time magazine’s cover illustrates White House transforming into a Kremlin-like building is not recent. It was published in May 2017 An animated video depicting the White House mutating into a Kremlin-like building, featuring the distinctive onion domes and red brick of Russia’s Saint Basil’s Cathedral is going viral on social media. Towards the end of […]
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The viral video shows Sunny Leone’s visit to Varanasi in 2023 to promote her music album; it has no connection to Prayagraj Mahakumbh. Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh Mela is nearing completion. Every day lakhs of devotees are taking a holy dip. Many big personalities and celebrities have also taken a dip in the Sangam. Meanwhile, a […]
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This viral video shows Dhol Tasha performance by artists from Pune in January 2024 at Ayodhya Ram Temple. This year, Shivaji Jayanti was observed throughout the country on February 19th. Against this backdrop, a video showing the people performing moves with the chorus of ‘Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji’ is going viral on social media. Users […]
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The video was from Thursday night and some youth bypassed AFC gate following a surge of passengers at metro station Muslims across India observed one of the holiest nights, Shab-e-Barat, on Thursday, 13 February, 2025. It is considered as a night of atonement, where it is believed that the Almighty forgives the sins of those […]
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The dancer seen in the viral video is not Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, but a social media influencer named Sangeeta Mishra. The Bharatiya Janata Party won the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections, and Rekha Gupta took oath as Delhi’s Chief Minister. Several videos surfaced on the internet following this event. Amidst this, a woman dancing to a Bollywood […]
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This is an old image from Australia, it has no link to Prayagraj Mahakumbh Kumbh Mela is an important Hindu pilgrimage, celebrated approximately every 6, 12, and 144 years, correlated with the partial or full revolution of Jupiter and representing the largest human gathering in the world. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar […]
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Viral video is from Japan and dates back to 2021. A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Delhi yesterday (17 February) around 5.36 am, with the epicentre being located near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries. Against this backdrop, a video of water splashing […]
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The viral is old and not related to the ongoing Prayagraj Maha Kumbh A video of a massive blaze consuming vehicles parked on the street has gone viral on social media with the claim that it shows recent visuals from the ongoing Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela. The caption of the post states, Breaking Another Major […]
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This video shows singer Diljit Dosanjh praising the Uttar Pradesh government for the arrangements made for his Lucknow concert on 22 November, 2024, as part of the Dil-Luminati Tour. A video of Diljit Dosanjh, a well-known Indian singer who has performed concerts all over the world, praising Yogi Adityanath, chief minister of Uttar Pradesh (UP) […]
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The viral video dates back to November 2024 and is not related to the ongoing Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela. Kumbh Mela is an important Hindu pilgrimage, celebrated approximately every 6, 12, and 144 years, correlated with the partial or full revolution of Jupiter and representing the largest human gathering in the world. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 […]
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The viral video is from 2015, when the police lathi-charged Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand during a protest over Ganesh immersion in Varanasi. Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Jyotish Peeth, has criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for the tragic stampede in Mahakumbh. He reportedly said that the government had no moral right to remain in power […]
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The viral video shows a crowd at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The mela is held every 12 years and attracts millions of pilgrims, saints, and tourists. Following the tragic stampede on 29 […]
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The video dates back to 2019 and shows CCTV footage of train collision in Hyderabad. A video of two trains facing each other on the same track has gone viral on social media, with the claim that a train travelling from Ajmer to Assam collided with another train on the same track resulting in 10 […]
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This viral video from 2021 features Ben Baba of Switzerland, who walked from his home country to join the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The mela is held every 12 years and attracts millions of pilgrims, saints, and […]
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This image shows illegal immigrants who were deported from the United States to Guatemala on January 30. After Donald Trump’s reinstatement as President of the United States, 205 Indian immigrants were deported to India, focusing on unauthorized entry. Against this backdrop, an image is being widely circulated on social media purporting to be a picture […]
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The viral video was made by a digital content creator named Anvesh Patel from Hyderabad, Telangana and the announcement was voiced with the help of a friend from the United States. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The mela is held every 12 […]
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Viral image showing CEC Rajiv Kumar with Nirmala Sitharaman is from February 2020 On 1February, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget of 2025-26 in Parliament. This was Nirmala Sitharaman’s eighth Union Budget. In this context, an image of Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar with Nirmala Sitharaman has gone viral on social media with the […]
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The viral video is old and not related to the ongoing Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The mela is held every 12 years and attracts millions of pilgrims, saints, and tourists. Amidst this, a video of Samajwadi Party […]
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The viral video of people pelting stones is part of a religious event from Uttarakhand, not from the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The mela is held every 12 years and attracts millions of pilgrims, saints, and tourists. […]
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The girl in the viral image is Jyoti Thakur, a Himachal Pradesh-based video creator. A 24-year-old student from Gujarat, preparing for NEET, allegedly died by suicide in Rajasthan’s Kota last day. Kota city of Rajasthan is considered a coaching center for IIT entrance exams. Also, many students here commit suicide due to study stress. In […]
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This incident of woman mixing urine with juice is not from India. This is an old video from Kuwait. A video showing a woman mixing a liquid in juice is going viral on social media, with a claim of a communal angle that a Muslim maid added urine to her Hindu employer’s juice. According to […]
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This image is from Republic Day 2014. It has not related to the Republic Day 2025. India celebrated the 76th Republic Day with tableaux and a military parade on the Rajpath. The Republic Day parade featured cultural performances and honoured gallantry award winners. Against this backdrop, an image of a tableau depicting the life of King of […]
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This is an old video and it dates back to December 2017 when a wildfire spread across Ventura County, California. The raging wildfires across California have wreaked havoc, claimed at least twenty-four lives and caused widespread destruction to property and land. Amidst this, a video of a man standing on the side of a road and […]
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The viral video shows an older incident that occurred in Uttar Pradesh’s Hardoi in December 2024. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The mela is held every 12 years and attracts millions of pilgrims, saints, and tourists. Amidst this, a video of a […]
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The video shows Los Angeles firefighters using small canvas bags, not women’s handbags, as makeshift water containers to extinguish a small fire. The raging wildfires across California have wreaked havoc, claimed at least six lives and caused widespread destruction to property and land. Amidst this a video showing two LAFD (Los Angeles Fire Department) firefighters filling […]
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The viral video is of China’s fire pot performance Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 and will be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The mela is held every 12 years and attracts millions of pilgrims, saints, and tourists who partake in spiritual practices such as ceremonial bathing […]
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This viral video shows PM Modi interacts with schoolchildren in Varanasi during a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency in December 2023. A video of P M Modi interacting with school children is going viral on social media. Users who share the post are taking a dig at PM Modi by claiming that this is […]
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This is an old video from Varanasi, it has no link to the ongoing Prayagraj Mahakumbh Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 and will be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The mela is held every 12 years and attracts millions of pilgrims, saints, and tourists who partake […]
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The viral video is from an old documentary film about a fire ritual performed by Yogi Rambhau Swami from Tamil Nadu. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 and will be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The mela is held every 12 years and attracts millions of pilgrims, […]
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The viral video shows a mock drill conducted by the fire service department at a temporary hospital set up in the Prayagraj Mahakumbh Mela area on 27 December, 2024. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 and will be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The mela is held […]
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The viral image was taken at a restaurant in Delhi before the demise of Manmohan Singh Following the death of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh an image of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi sitting with family members is going viral on social media. The users who share the image claims Rahul Gandhi flew […]
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This viral video is scripted and does not show a real incident A video showing a girl and a boy wearing white dresses and garlands of flowers is going viral on social media. In the video, the girl claims, “He is my brother and I am his sister. We both love each other and I […]
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This is an old video from April 2022 and unrelated to the recent Tirupati stampede At least six people were killed in a stampede that broke out on 8 January 2025 evening in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati temple. The stampede broke out near Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan ticketing center as devotees rushed to get tokens. Hundreds of devotees had turned […]
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The viral video dates back to 2015 and shows an earthquake that hit Nepal. A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet’s holiest cities on 7 January killing at least 126 people and injuring 188 others. The tremor, at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), also shook buildings in neighbouring Nepal, Bhutan, and India. […]
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This video shows the aftermath of an earthquake in Hualien, Taiwan and it dates back to April 2024. A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet’s holiest cities on 7 January killing at least 126 people and injuring 188 others. The tremor, at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), also shook buildings in neighbouring […]
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The month of February always has each day of the week exactly four times except in leap years. A post circulating on social media regarding the month of February 2025 with a claim that February will have each day of the week exactly four times for the first time in 823 years is going viral. The […]
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This video shows gold seized from a jewellery store in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, in December 2021 A video is going viral on social media, in which gold ornaments can be seen placed on a large table. It is being claimed that 128 kg of gold and Rs 150 crore cash have been recovered from the […]
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This viral video is not recent, it is from February 2021 A video that shows cars and trucks slide across a road and slam into one another, leading to a massive crash is going viral on social media. The users who shared the video claims that the catastrophe occurred on 1 January, 2025, in Fort […]
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This video is not from Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh but from Simili Panchayat of Odisha. It dates back to October 2023. A video of a person cleaning tables and chairs with the national flag is going viral on social media. It is being claimed that this person is the Deputy Registrar of Anantapur district of Andhra […]
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The viral video is from Jammu and Kashmir and it is not recent. Following last week’s Christmas celebrations, a video of a procession showing Jesus Christ’s crucifixion has gone popular on social media, with the claim that it is a recent event from Punjab. The post was shared amid claims of the faith attracting an […]
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Shaikha A J Al-Sabah, the woman in the viral image, is an avid yoga practitioner and the founder of Kuwait’s first licensed yoga studio, ‘Daratma’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kuwait on 21-22 December 2024, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Kuwait after a gap of 43 years. Following this, an image of […]
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Congress leaders including Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi attended Dr. Manmohan Singh’s last journey. Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh died on 26 December 2024 and on 28 December, his funeral was held with state honours at Nigambodh Ghat in Delhi. Meanwhile, a video is going viral on social media, which is being shared with the […]
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The viral video is from Brazil. An eight-year-old boy suffered severe injuries on his genitals and face after a stray dog attacked him at Kalyan west in Maharashtra recently while he was returning from classes. The boy named Arthav was hospitalised at KDMC’s Rukaminibai Hospital and discharged the next day. Against this backdrop, a video […]
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This is an old image from Bangladesh. It has no connection to Gaza An image of a baby’s body being carried by a dog between its jaws is going viral on social media with a claim such as “Heartbreaking photo of a dog carrying a dead child to eat in Gaza, killed by Israel”. Let’s […]
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This is an old video from October 2022 Last day, people all around the world celebrated Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, with great excitement and opulence. Bethlehem is believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Amidst this, a video is going viral on social media showing some people attacking a church on Christmas night. […]
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The viral video shows the stage before the beginning of the Hala Modi program in Kuwait. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kuwait on 21-22 December 2024, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Kuwait after a gap of 43 years. At the invitation of His Highness the Amir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh […]
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This is an old video from Austria, it has no link to protests over the recent Magdeburg Christmas market attack. Five people, including a nine-year-old boy, were killed when a man drove a car into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on 20 December, 2024. More than 200 people were injured in the attack including about […]
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The video actually shows a minaret of a mosque in Iraq being shot by American troops. A video of gunshots and smoke coming from a minaret is going viral on social media with the claim that it depicts Israeli soldiers firing at a mosque in Gaza during prayer. The users who shared the video with […]
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This viral video shows a petrol tanker crash near Bologna Airport in Italy in 2018 On 20 December, 2024, a tragic explosion and fire claimed 14 lives following a collision between an LPG gas tanker and a container on the Jaipur-Ajmer National Highway in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The fire that ignited from the crash quickly spread […]
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This video does not show a real incident. It is a scripted video created for entertainment and awareness. A video claiming to depict the rescue of two girls allegedly held hostage in a house has gone viral on social media. The video shows a man and a woman forcibly entering a flat, assaulting the suspected […]
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The man crying in the video was identified as a Muslim farmer named Nasim Miya, whose crops were burnt by miscreants A video of a man crying while sitting on a field after seeing the burned crop is being widely shared on social media. The viral video is being claimed that Muslims in Bangladesh burnt […]
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The footage shows a 2018 tsunami on Sulawesi Island following a 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Magnitude-5.4 offshore earthquake occurred off Maluku Province, Indonesia on 16 December 2024.There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries from the quake. Following this, a video of large waves crashing against a shore has gone viral on social media […]
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The original image shows Priyanka Gandhi carrying a bag with Palestine written on it. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi recently been in news for her choice of hand bags to Parliament, she arrived at the Parliament on 16 December carrying a bag supporting Palestine. The next day she arrived with a new bag displaying a slogan […]
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This footage was taken during an earthquake in Taipei, Taiwan, in April 2024, not a recent earthquake in California. A 7.0 magnitude earthquake shook a large area of Northern California on 5 December 2024. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries from the quake. Following this, there surfaced many viral videos on […]
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The artist in the viral video is not Ustad Zakir Hussain, but rather a Pakistani tabla player named Tari Khan. Legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away in a San Francisco hospital due to complications with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis on 16 December 2024. Following his demise, a video of late Pakistani singer Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan […]
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This image is from December 2022, when Tharoor got injured while descending the steps of Parliament. An image of Shashi Tharoor, a senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament, has gone viral on social media, showing him with a leg injury and a bandaged left foot. Users are sharing this image and claiming that it […]
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This video is not from Syria, but from Tunisia and dates back to March 2017. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad fled the country following rebels took control of Damascus. In this backdrop, a viral video purports to show uniformed personnel uncovering a 500-year-old Torah scroll found in the basement of the Assad palace. A Torah scroll […]
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The video shows an Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-29 fighter jet crash that occurred on 2 September, 2024 in Rajasthan A video is going viral on social media with a claim that it shows the plane carrying Bashar al-Assad, the ousted president of Syria, crashing near Homs City after departing Damascus. The caption states, “PLANE CRASH […]
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The viral video is old; it shows a flash mob robbery happened at Nordstrom in Los Angeles in August 2023. A large, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County in Northern California last week prompting a tsunami warning for part of the North Coast. The warning was later canceled. In this context, a […]
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This image from 2016 shows South Koreans protesting against then-President Park Geun-hye. On 3 December 2024, Yoon Suk Yeol, the president of South Korea, declared martial law during a televised address, The President’s move was reversed hours later after members of Parliament voted to block the move. Amid this, on social media, an image showing a sea of […]
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This viral video is scripted and does not show a real incident A video showing a young woman with vermilion on her forehead, dressed in a red saree standing next to an older man, has gone viral on social media. In the video, the man claims the woman is his daughter, and she says she […]
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This video is from a dairy farm in Jalandhar, Punjab. It has no link to Bangladesh A disturbing video showing four individuals brutally attacking a bull is going viral on social media with claims that it depicts Muslims attacking a cow at an ISKCON farm in Bangladesh. Let’s check the truth https://archive.org/details/screencast-www_facebook_com-2024_12_05-20_12_51 Facebook Post| Archive […]
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This video shows a Sufi shrine being vandalised in Bangladesh After the arrest of former ISKCON priest Chinmay Krishna Das in Bangladesh, there were many media reports that attacks against Hindus were taking place in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, a video of a Hindu temple being vandalised is going viral on social media allegedly shows Muslims destroying a Hindu […]
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This viral video of a flooded street is from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, it has no connection to Chennai. Cyclone Fengal’s impact has brought incessant heavy rainfall and flood situations across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Puducherry. Amidst this, a video showing heavy rainwater flooding on roads and disrupting vehicles has gone viral on social media with […]
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Benjamin Netanyahu was not attacked in the Israeli Parliament International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant over war crimes recently. Following this, a viral video emerged showing Netanyahu being attacked and beaten up in the Israeli parliament by MPs. Facebook Post| Archive […]
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This viral video shows a protest against EVMs at Jantar Mantar, Delhi and dates back to January 2024. Following the recent announcement of Maharashtra Assembly election results, a video went viral on social media, showing a large number of people protesting with banners in their hands and shouting slogans such as “Remove EVMs, Save the […]
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The video shows Maulana Arshad Madani, president of Jamiat Ulama Hind, during his recent visit to Bangladesh. A video showing a group of men in a helicopter wearing skullcaps, typically associated with men belonging to the Islamic community is going viral on social media. The post claims that the person in the video is Maulana […]
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The video originates from Indonesia and has no connection to natural clouds, but a condensation of water vapor or gas due to human activity that occurs in the mining area. A video showing a white material resembling a white cloud falling and settling on the ground while being observed by a group of people is […]
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This viral image shows a protest in Germany and it dates back to December 2023. It has no link to the recent protest. On 19 November, an estimated 13,000 British farmers converged on Parliament Square in London to protest the planned agricultural inheritance taxation policies. Against this backdrop, an image of people standing next to the tractors […]
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The government has not increased the retirement age of central government employees to 62. An image that purports to be a notification is circulating on social media, claiming that the Government of India has raised the retirement age for employees. The post claims that the Government of India has raised the age of retirement of […]
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The viral claim is false, it has been refuted by Pawan Tripathi, Treasurer of Sri Siddhivinayak Temple. Recently, an image in the name of Mumbai’s Sri Siddhivinayak Temple is going viral on social media. The text accompanying this image claims that the land of Sri Siddhivinayak Ganesh Temple in Mumbai has been claimed by the […]
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This video is from the Pushpa 2 Trailer launch in Gandhi Maidan, Patna The Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) hosted a large-scale rally at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) on 17 November, 2024, marking the culmination of their election campaign in Mumbai. The rally was a key event for the alliance as they geared up for […]
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The Reserve Bank of India has not issued a ₹ 7 coin honouring cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. These days a post is going viral on the social media claiming that RBI (Reserve Bank of India) issues a ₹7 coin in honour of former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Throughout his illustrious career, the number […]
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The viral video shows a fire which broke out in the engine room of a Turkish owned ship. Lebanon-based terror group Hezbollah launched a fresh strike on Israel with a barrage of over 90 missiles last week aimed towards the country’s northern city of Haifa, injuring civilians and damaging buildings and vehicles in the area. Amidst this […]
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Viral video shows 2015 incident of an assault on traffic police in Delhi A video showing a group of men violently assaulting police personnel on the streets is going viral on social media where users are adding a communal angle. The video shows men wearing skull caps assaulting traffic police. Those who share the video […]
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The viral video is a combination of two videos. The child in the viral video is not real; it was created by the YouTube channel Talent America Son. A video of a child singing an emotional song is going viral on social media with a claim that, he is singing a tribute to his late mother on […]
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This viral video shows a July 2018 rally in support of President Donald Trump in London. Donald Trump won the presidency for the second time, defeating incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris in the US Presidential election. Following this, many images and videos surfaced on social media. Amidst this, a video of a crowd waving union […]
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The image of Priyanka Gandhi wearing a cross has been digitally altered. Voting is going on for Wayanad by-election on today13 November 2024. In Wayanad, the by-election marks Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s electoral debut. The Congress, having campaigned intensively in Wayanad, has expressed strong confidence in Vadra’s chances of winning. Amidst this, a […]
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This image is from 2020, when Donald Trump invited religious leaders to the White House to observe the National Day of Prayer in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. Donald Trump won the presidency for the second time, defeating incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris in the US Presidential election. Following this, an image showing Hindu […]
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This viral video dates back to 2022 and it is not Nancy Pelosi’s reaction to Donald Trump’s Victory Donald Trump won the presidency for the second time, defeating incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris on 6 November, 2024, in the US Presidential election. Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States. Following this, […]
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Byline- This is an old image taken at Parthasarathy Temple in Chennai during the Brahmotsavam festival in 2012. The ‘Hindu Makkal Katchi’ (HMK-Hindu People’s Party, also pronounced as Indu Makkal Katchi (IMK), is a right-wing, Hindu nationalist party of Tamil Nadu) organised a protest march in Chennai on 3 November 2024, demanding protection to Brahmins […]
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This video shows Indian and Chinese troops dancing to bhangra music after participating in the 7th Sino-India joint military exercise in China. Three militants, including wanted Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Usman Lashkari, were killed in two separate anti-militancy operations in Kashmir on 2 November 2024.Two policemen and two CRPF jawans were also injured in the operations. […]
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The viral video shows floods in Zaragoza, Spain in July 2023. It has no relation with the recent flood in Spain. The deadliest flash floods in Spain’s modern history have killed at least 214 people, and dozens were still unaccounted for, four days after torrential rains swept the eastern region of Valencia. On this backdrop, […]
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The video is from the River plate stadium in Argentina Diwali, the Hindu festival that commemorates the triumph of light over darkness, was observed by Indians all around the world yesterday. People light oil lamps and candles on this day to represent the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Bursting fireworks is […]
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An image of a beautiful lush green curvy forest road is going viral on social media with a claim that it is located in Adilabad district, Telangana. Let’s check the truth Facebook Post| Archive link Fact Check- We started our investigation with the reverse image search on Google and the results led us to a […]
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Amid the recent Israeli military attacks in Gaza and Lebanon, a video showing the armed Hezbollah fighters cheerfully posing with weapons is going viral on social media. The users who share the video claim that it is recent. The caption of the post states, “This is Hezbollah’s mood right now…Pray for Israel”. Archive link Fact Check- We […]
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A video of a massive explosion is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows fire in Haifa following Hezbollah’s recent strikes on Israel. The caption of the post states, “Haifa is burning of Hizballah attack”. Let’s check the truth Facebook Post Archive link Fact Check- We started our investigation with a reverse […]
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Former One Direction star Liam Payne died at the age of 31 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday after falling from a balcony. Police in Buenos Aires said a preliminary autopsy suggests Liam Payne died from external and internal bleeding injuries. Payne was a global star and part of the much-loved boyband, which was created on […]
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This is a short excerpt of a video message released by Salman Khan during the Covid lockdown in 2020 Baba Siddique, a senior politician of the Nationalist Congress Party was shot dead on 12 October. Following this, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang took to social media claiming responsibility for the killing, and warning […]
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Following the sad demise of India’s most recognized industrialist and former chairman of the Tata Group, Ratan Tata, on October 9, social media has been flooded with his images, videos, and statements. Among these, we have noticed that a statement allegedly made by Tata is going viral, with many users praising him for his decision-making […]
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Hurricane Milton plowed into the Atlantic Ocean after tearing a path of destruction across Florida, U.S. on 9 October killing at least 15 people and knocking out power to millions. Against this backdrop, an image showing a massive traffic on a highway is widely circulating on social media with the claim that it shows people stuck […]
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Amid the recent Israeli military attacks in Gaza and Lebanon, an image of coffins wrapped in the Israeli flag is going viral on social media with the claim that 100 IDF soldiers were killed recently by Hezbollah. The caption of the post states, “More than 100 IDF soldiers were killed today by Hezbollah. It’s just […]
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Hurricane Milton left more than 3 million homes and businesses across Florida without power early Thursday morning of 10 October causing extensive damage to homes and flooding roads. Against this backdrop, A video showing a house wall collapsing has circulated online with claims that it depicts the effects of Hurricane Milton in Florida. Archive link Fact Check- […]
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Amid escalating chaos between Israel and Iran, an image of a massive smoke rising from the fire is going viral on social media. While sharing the image users wrote “Tel Aviv is lit up in flames”. Archive link Let’s check the truth Fact Check- We started our investigation with a reverse image search on Google […]
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Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed and a number of others wounded in three exchanges with Hezbollah in heavy fighting inside Lebanon last day. Hezbollah also claimed it had destroyed three Israeli Merkava tanks with guided rockets in the Lebanese border town of Maroun el-Ras. Against this backdrop, video that has gone viral purportedly shows Hezbollah destroying […]
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Following the Iranian missile attack on Israel, several images and videos are going viral on social media. Amidst this we noticed a video showing a large number of people running wildly on the roads and behind them, a cloud of smoke is rising from a building. Amidst the screams of the people, this smoke gradually […]
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A video of the multi-deck vessel capsized went viral on social media, with the claim that the tragic incident occurred in Goa. The caption of the post states, “Goa accident today 23 bodies recovered 40 people rescued and 64 missing. Greed of the boat owner in overloading, over confidence of travellers too. Very sad, tragic”. During […]
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As Haryana gears up for assembly elections, Kumari Selja faces internal party struggles within Congress. With her absence from the campaign trail and rising tensions, an image of Congress leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Kumari Selja has gone viral on social media. ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections, with users claiming it to be recent. […]
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Exchange of strikes between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have been occurring along the Israel–Lebanon border and in Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights since 8 October 2023. Amidst this, a video of a boat engulfed in flames at sea has gone viral on social media, with the claim that an explosion occurred inside […]
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On 23 September 2024, a large gathering of Muslim community members marched through Mumbai’s streets, led by former AIMIM MP Imtiaz Jaleel. They demanded action against BJP MLA Nitesh Rane and preacher Ramgiri Maharaj, accusing them of making hate statements. The rally attracted more than 12,000 attendees. Against this backdrop, a video is going viral […]
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At least 166 people have been killed as Helene left behind a trail of destruction across the southeastern U.S., including Florida, Virginia, North and South Carolina last week. President Joe Biden will visit North and South Carolina to assess the devastation from Hurricane Helene. Amidst this, a video showing a building with a blue roof in […]
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A video showing a large crowd of people advancing down a street and throwing objects at a vehicle with flashing blue and red lights is going viral on social media. The caption alongside the video says “Today Iran is kicking off, Iranian people defending themselves against the oppressive armed forces of the Islamic dictatorship in […]
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A video showing huge fire in the middle of a seemingly populated area, with vehicles travelling on the roads nearby and several well-lit buildings is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows fire in Haifa following Hezbollah’s recent missile attack on Israel. Let’s check the truth Archive link Fact Check- We started […]
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An image showing an exploded iPhone is going viral on social media with the claim that an iPhone has exploded in Lebanon along with the recent blast of other electronic devices. The caption states, “iPhones exploding in #Lebanon blowing up random people”. Let’s check the truth https://archive.org/details/c-image_202409 Fact Check- We started our investigation with a […]
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A video of a road and bridge is going viral on social media claiming it to be the National Highway 44. The viral video shows a Highway passing through tunnels and connecting to a bridge. It’s being claimed that the video shows the new NH 44 Jammu and Kashmir. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we […]
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The viral image is from China and it dates back to 2016. CPM General Secretary Sitaram Yechury passed away on 12 September at AIIMS Hospital in New Delhi. Following his death, his body was donated to the AIIMS hospital for medical research as per his wish. Meanwhile, an image of Sitaram Yechury’s body donation has […]
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A viral post contains a collage of four images showing Mahindra Scorpios in camouflage paint is going viral on social media with a claim that the Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir has received 2500 bulletproof Scorpio jeeps from a grant given by Indian industrialist Ratan Tata.The caption states, “Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir […]
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Israel has carried out extensive air strikes on southern Lebanon, saying its warplanes have hit more than 100 Hezbollah rocket launchers and other terrorist sites including a weapons storage facility. In this scenario, a video of a massive roadside explosion recorded from a moving vehicle has gone viral on social media with the claim that it shows […]
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A video of a journalist interviewing someone who can be heard criticising Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is being circulated widely on social media. Those who have shared information have identified the individual as Mary Billman, a senior White House official. In the video she can be heard saying, “I don’t know Mr Rahul, so I […]
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The viral image does not show Rahul Gandhi with Amrit Singh, director of Open Society founded by George Soros An image of a man with a backpack with his back to the camera, and a woman clutching her luggage gazing sideways, with Rahul Gandhi standing in the corner, is becoming viral on social media. The […]
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The viral image is from October 2018 during the construction work of the Statue of Unity A few days ago, the statue of Maratha emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj fell in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, due to severe winds. Following this, the turmoil in the state’s politics had not yet dissipated, when an image of the world’s largest […]
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The viral message is not the last words of Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar, who entertained the world with her melodies for seven decades and was honoured by India with the Bharat Ratna, died on 6 February, 2022, leaving everyone in tears. An image and a statement titled the last words of Lata Mangeshkar are circulating […]
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The viral image dates back to July 2021 and it is unrelated. Three men allegedly raped a woman student of the Indian Institute of Technology-Banaras Hindu University (IIT-BHU) when she had come out of her hostel with a friend on the night of 1 November 2023. Anand alias Abhishek Chauhan, Kunal Pandey, and Saksham Patel, believed […]
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The viral video is from Bangladesh, not India. A video has gone viral on social media, showing two individuals attacking a shop with an axe. Meanwhile, two army men passing by stop and take the weapons from both attackers, forcing them to kneel. This video is claimed to be from India. The post claims that […]
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This viral video shows RSS rally from Kerala and it dates back to 2022. A video of members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) marching through the streets is going viral on social media with a claim that it is a recent rally from Haryana ahead of the state election. The caption states “RSS in […]
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This is an old video from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. According to sources, the accused and the victim are siblings, there is no basis for a communal angle. A disturbing video of a woman being brutally attacked by a man is going viral on social media with a communal claim that it shows a Muslim man […]
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The viral video is from Karachi, Pakistan, and it dates back to December 2023. A video of three children attempting to unbolt a railway track, with claims stating that the incident occurred in India is going viral on social media. In the video, three children, dressed in kurtas, appear to be tampering with the railway […]
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The viral video shows Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka, Gujarat. It dates back to February 2022. Devotees across India celebrated Krishna ‘Janmashtami’ with great enthusiasm, marking Lord Krishna’s birth day on 26 august. Temples are alive with festivities, demonstrating a deep reverence for the deity. Amidst this, a video viral on social […]
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The video features Kavitha, a former Haryana police officer who is also a powerlifting and mixed martial arts champion, fighting Bul Bul, India’s first professional female wrestler. A wrestling video between a professional wrestler and a woman wearing saffron salwar kameez is going viral on social media. In the video, the professional wrestler is seen […]
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Though Geetanjali Barua, the principal of Azimpur Govt. Girls School & College, was forced to resign, the woman shown tied to the tree in the image is an alleged outsider who claims to be a former college student. Amidst the ongoing crisis in Bangladesh social media is abuzz with many videos, images, and news alleging […]
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The viral video shows ISKCON devotees distributing food for flood-affected people in Sylhet, Bangladesh, in June 2022. After the political crisis, Bangladesh is now facing a natural disaster. At least 23 people have died in Bangladesh due to floods caused by monsoon rains and over flowing of rivers with around 1.24 million families stranded across […]
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This video shows municipal engineer Taufiq Islam being forced to resign by student protesters in Bangladesh, not an attack on Hindu teacher. Amidst the ongoing crisis in Bangladesh social media is abuzz with many videos, images, and news alleging that there are big attacks against the minority Hindus in this context. A video going viral […]
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This video is from a Christian religious procession held in Philippines, Manila. It has no link to Bangladesh. Amid the ongoing violence in Bangladesh, various videos are going viral on social media. Amidst this we have noticed a video of a crowd gathered outside a building that looks like a religious place. The users who shared […]
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The child seen in the video is a Pakistan based singer named Ghulam-e-Murtaza, not the son of an Army Martyr. A video of a child singing an emotional song is going viral on social media with a claim that, “He is an Army Officer’s son whose father died in an operation against militants. His mother […]
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This video is from a stampede that happened in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh in July 2024 and it is unrelated to Bangladesh. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on August 5, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a broader challenge to her 15-year […]
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This viral video of Virat Kohli is from the year 2017, when he raised voice about a mass molestation incident that took place during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Bengaluru. On August 9, a postgraduate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered while on duty at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, triggering nationwide strikes […]
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The viral video is from February 2024, when a political party named ‘Gana Adhikar Parishad’ initiated a boycott campaign against Indian products Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on August 5, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a broader challenge to her […]
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The viral video shows an incident from Chattogram, where Chhatra League members were pushed off a building by the anti-quota protestors. It has no communal angle. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on August 5, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a […]
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Old and unrelated video falsely shared as Vinesh Phogat breaking down following her disqualification from the Paris Olympics. Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024, since she was found to be overweight prior to her gold medal battle in the women’s 50 kg category. Against this backdrop, a video of wrestler Vinesh […]
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The video shows a child who survived the Israeli attack of Nuseirat Camp in Gaza in July 2024. It has no connection to Bangladesh Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on August 5, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a broader challenge […]
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This video is not recent, and it does not show a Hindu protest in Bangladesh, but rather a Bangladesh Chhatra League rally held in September 2023. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on August 5, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a […]
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The video shows an incident in which Badrunnessa College Chhatra League leaders were tied up by students in Bangladesh. It has no communal angle. At least 232 people were killed in Bangladesh in the incidents of violence that erupted across the country following the fall of the government led by Sheikh Hasina on 5 August […]
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The viral image is from the Asian Games 2018, not from the Paris Olympics. India won silver while Pakistan won gold in the javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024. Following this, an image of Pakistan and India’s javelin throwers, Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem is going viral on social media. In this picture, both […]
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The viral video is a protest by a student of Jagannath University in Bangladesh and not an attack on Hindu women. At least 232 people were killed in Bangladesh in the incidents of violence that erupted across the country following the fall of the government led by Sheikh Hasina on 5 August 2024. Amidst this, […]
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The video is from the Syrian city of Raqqa, where a girl was beaten up by her family members on suspicion of being pregnant. A video of people brutally beating a girl with sticks is going viral on social media. In the video, a man can be seen dragging the girl by her hair and […]
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This viral video of a prayer session in Paris is not in response to the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony but from an event held in May 2024. In the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony, a performance featuring drag queens was seen as a parody of Leonardo da Vinci’s biblical depiction of “The Last Supper.” […]
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Yusof Behkar, an Iranian artist, has been misidentified as Abhinav, the grandson of renowned Santoor player Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. A video of a little boy playing a musical instrument flawlessly has gone viral on social media, with claims that it shows late Santoor legend Pandit Shivkumar Sharma’s grandson Abhinav playing the instrument. The caption of […]
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The incident happened in November 2020, when a 5-year-old child died after becoming stuck in an elevator at a housing society in Dharavi, Mumbai. A disturbing video showing one child getting stuck in between the doors of an elevator is going viral on social media with the claim that this incident took place on 30 […]
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The viral video shows a dog and her puppies being rescued after a minor landslide near Palakkad district in Kerala in 2021. As the Wayanad landslide death toll crosses 300, rescue and relief operations are still ongoing to locate missing individuals. Against this backdrop, numerous videos and images from the devastated area are circulating on […]
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The viral video shows DYFI’s Thaliparamba Youth Brigade collecting relief supplies for victims of flood-ravaged Wayanad. Not the RSS workers or their camp. At least 250 people have died and about more than 200 others were injured after a series of landslides hit Kerala’s Wayanad district amid heavy rain on 30 July. The landslides caused massive destruction to […]
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The viral video shows extreme flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Meizhou, China, in June 2024. It is unrelated to Wayanad in Kerala. At least 151 people have died and about 186 others were injured after a series of landslides hit Kerala’s Wayanad district amid heavy rain yesterday. The landslides caused massive destruction to houses and roads, […]
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This video shows the men’s 4x400m relay team qualifying for the World Championships final in August 2023. The Olympics 2024 started in Paris on July 26 and continue till August 11. The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will showcase 3,800 hours of live sport and award 329 gold medals in 32 sports over 18 days of competition across […]
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The video shows a mob attack on a Muslim woman named Meherabanu Bibi in front of Central Modern School in Barasat, West Bengal and the Police clarified that the incident has no communal angle. A disturbing video of a woman being brutally attacked by a mob in the presence of police is going viral on […]
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While the city is witnessing heavy rains, the viral video is from May 2021, when Cyclone Tauktae hit Maharashtra. As terrifying monsoonal rains ravaged the northern expanses of our country especially in Mumbai, the rainfall has reached the high level in a short span of time. Now linking to this, a video of Gateway of […]
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The image dates back to August 2023 and features the cover of the September 2023 issue of Vogue China Magazine. They were taken for the promotion of the Hangzhou Asian Games held between 23 September to 8 October 2023. The Olympics 2024 will officially open in Paris on the night of Friday, July 26 and continue through […]
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The viral video shows the Yeti Airlines plane crash that occurred in January 2023. On 24 July 2024, a Bombardier CRJ200 operated by Saurya Airlines crashed shortly after take-off at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, killing 18 out of 19 people on board including a Yemeni national, and a child. After this incident, many […]
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The viral video has been available on the internet since 2023 under the name of Dubai; it is not related to Ayodhya. The monsoon has caused widespread disruption across India. Mumbai and Delhi have experienced extremely heavy rainfall. The water level of the Saryu River in Ayodhya also has risen. Against this backdrop, video is […]
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The viral the image claiming to feature Donald Trump on the cover of TIME Magazine with the caption “Man of the Ear” is actually an altered version of the magazine. Following the assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, an image purportedly showing former US President Donald Trump with a bandaged ear on a cover of TIME […]
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The viral image shows a father holding the hand of his daughter, who died in an earthquake in Turkey in February 2023 Amid the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine, Israel’s military has bombed another United Nations-run school as well as an Israeli-designed “safe-zone” in the Gaza Strip, killing at least 42 Palestinians and wounding […]
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The video dates back to October 2021 and it is unrelated to Kanwar Yatra. The Kanwar Yatra begins today (July 22), the first day of the Hindu month of Shravan. More than three crore Shiv devotees are expected to take part in the yatra this year. The Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgrimage of devotees […]
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The image shows a fold in the secret service agent’s clothing, not a hole in Trump’s jacket, and there are no reports that Trump was shot in the chest. Donald Trump, former US President and Republican candidate was shot during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on 13 July. Trump’s ear suffered an injury during what is […]
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The video was digitally edited to add the India-India chants. No such chanting was heard at the event at that moment. At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 15, Donald Trump announced JD Vance as his vice-presidential candidate. Vance greeted the delegates at the convention with his wife, Usha, who is of Indian origin. Against […]
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The woman featured in the viral video is not Smriti Singh, the wife of martyred Captain Anshuman Singh. She is a social media influencer named Reshma Sebastian. Smriti Singh, the wife of late Captain Anshuman Singh who was awarded Kirti Chakra posthumously on July 5, for the ultimate sacrifice in saving the life of his fellow army […]
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The viral image of Virat Kohli with ICC trophies inked on his arm is edited. Following the recent T20 World Cup 2024 victory, an image of cricket player Virat Kohli getting inked with three trophies has gone viral on social media. Users who shared the image claims that he has tattooed his achievements on his […]
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The viral image of Sonia Gandhi smoking a cigarette is not real, it was digitally edited using an AI tool. A black-and-white image of former Congress President Sonia Gandhi smoking a cigarette has been going viral on social media. But when we investigated this picture, we found that it is a false image that was […]
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The viral video of the shooting incident is not from Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh but from Manaus, Brazil. A video of a man being shot multiple times by a gunman at close range is going viral on social media. It is claimed that the video is from the Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh. The video shows […]
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Viral video shows 2011 tsunami in Japan, not Haridwar in India. Roads were submerged and vehicles were swept away as heavy rainfall caused Sukhi River to flood in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar last day. Several cars were washed in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar following heavy rainfall in the region. On this backdrop a video of showing massive flooding with […]
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The viral video shows people protesting against Rahul Gandhi in Assam during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra; it dates back to January 2024. Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, visited a relief camp in Manipur on 8 July for people displaced by the ethnic violence in the northeastern […]
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The viral video shows compilation of two separate events unrelated to 2024 Olympic torch lighting ceremony The Summer Olympics are set to begin in Paris on 26 July, sparking heated debate on social media. Meanwhile, a video showing a flare being lit inside a cathedral, followed by fireworks outside is going viral on social media. […]
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The video is originally from Brazil’s Cascavel, and is from 2022. Not related to India. The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended six officials of civic agencies for gross negligence following road cave-ins and waterlogging at several sections of the newly-built Ram Path in Ayodhya. About 15 by lanes and streets along the Ram Path were flooded after rain on June 23 and […]
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Armed forces personnel can stay at Taj group of hotels in India at a discounted rate, but not free. Recently a post surfaced on social media claiming that Indian Army officers are now permitted to stay free of charge at all Taj Hotels across India. (Taj Hotels is a chain of luxury hotels and a […]
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David Miller clarified on Instagram that he has not retired from T20 international cricket. South Africa lost heartbreakingly to India in the T20 World Cup 2024 final at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday, 29 June. In a thrilling final match, South Africa lost by 7 runs after failing to chase down the target […]
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IUML activists wore green jerseys with Arangadi printed in English on the front. On the front right side of the jerseys, the IUML emblem and on the left side, we can see the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) flag. A video of a group of people wearing green t-shirts and shouting slogans in front of […]
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The viral image is misleading; it was a screenshot captured at a moment in which both appear to be asleep. An image of Trinamool Congress MPs Mahua Moitra and Saayoni Ghosh appearing to be asleep during a Parliament session has gone viral on social media. Midnapore MP June Malia was seen seated between the two […]
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This statue is not real but was created using CGI and was part of an advertisement by mattress company Duroflex. The ICC T20 World Cup victory celebration is buzzing all over the internet. Meanwhile, a video and an image are widely circulating on social media claiming that the statue of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has […]
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An old video of Police attacking an elderly man in Madhya Pradesh goes viral with false claims. A disturbing video of an old man being brutally attacked by Police is going viral on social media with the claim that the incident took place in Uttar Pradesh. The caption of the video states, “Uttar Pradesh is […]
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The video dates to 2022. The popcorn vendor was arrested in Lalbagh, Bengaluru, after spitting on an oil pan. The bottle seen in the viral video contains oil, not urine. A video of police officers conducting inspection has been widely shared on social media. The video is being circulated with the claim that a member […]
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This video is not real; it was digitally altered. A video depicting a man lying under a moving bus on a road is going viral on social media as a real incident from Hyderabad. The caption of the video states “In a bid to make #reel, a youngster risked his life by doing a dangerous […]
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