An old video of Venezuelans tearing down a poster of President Maduro goes viral as recent 

The footage depicts demonstrators taking down Nicolas Maduro posters during the July 2024 election protests, not recent events. On 3 January, 2026, the United States military launched an invasion of Venezuela, capturing and extrajudicially abducting President Nicolás Maduro along with his wife, Cilia Flores. Against this backdrop, a video of people tearing down posters of […]

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RBI is not stopping ₹500 notes from ATMs by March 2026

The Reserve Bank of India has not issued any such notification. These days a post is going viral on the social media claiming that RBI (Reserve Bank of India) will discontinue the circulation of Rs 500 banknotes from ATMs by March 2026. Let’s check the truth Twitter link| Archive link Facebook Post Fact Check–  At […]

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This viral video of electric car fire is from China, not from Indore, Madhya Pradesh

This video is unrelated to India. The incident occurred in China. A video of a car parked outside a residential house suddenly catching fire private property catching fire is rapidly going viral on social media, in which a car parked outside a residential house can be seen suddenly catching fire. In the video, fire and […]

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Indian mountaineers climbing Pico de Orizaba, the highest mountain in Mexico falsely shared as Indian soldiers deployed at the Siachen Glacier

The video shows Indian mountaineers, led by Narendra Kumar, climbing Pico de Orizaba, the highest mountain in Mexico. A video purporting to depict Indian soldiers stationed in the Siachen region has gone viral on social media. In the video, we can see three men in snowsuits tied to each other with a rope and trekking […]

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Old image of Anti-India protest in Bangladesh goes viral with misleading claims

The image shows a protest in Dhaka, Bangladesh, as part of the “India Out” campaign in 2024. An image of a man protesting against India on the streets of Bangladesh is going viral on social media. The image is being shared as a link to the anti-India protests that erupted in the country following the […]

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Policewomen on duty at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple- viral claim is false, video shows Pamba Ganapathy Temple

This viral video shows policewomen on duty at the Pamba Ganapathy Temple, not the Ayyappa Swamy Temple. Sabarimala is a famous Hindu pilgrimage site in Kerala, India, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, known for its challenging trek and stringent vows, attracting millions yearly, especially during the Mandala-Makaravilakku festival (Nov-Jan) when the temple is open for worship. It […]

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Old video of Priyanka Gandhi’s remark on Bangladesh Hindus falsely shared as recent

This viral video is from December 2024 and is not related to the recent incident.  On 18 December, Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu garment worker, was beaten to death and his body was set on fire in Bhaluka, Bangladesh by an angry mob on charges of blasphemy. Following the murder of Dipu Chandra Das, […]

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This viral video is from a coldplay concert, not Lionel Messi’s Gujarat Event

This video shows Coldplay’s concert that was held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in January 2025. Lionel Messi made his first visit to India in over a decade on December 13-15, 2025, as part of his GOAT India Tour 2025. During the three-day journey, he was greeted by supporters and took part in […]

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A protest video from Bangladesh shared with false communal claim

This viral video shows cultural activists in Bangladesh staging a symbolic protest by cutting their hair during a program in honor of legendary singer Farida Parveen A video showing a group of people holding a man forcibly cutting his hair has gone viral on social media with claims that it shows rising atrocities against students […]

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2016 video goes viral as Indonesia destroying Chinese boats over illegal fishing

This viral video, which dates back to 2016, shows Indonesian authorities demolishing 31 illegal fishing vessels from various countries. The Indonesian Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has seized 255 vessels for conducting illegal fishing activities across the country between January and November this year including 22 foreign ships from countries like Vietnam and Malaysia, […]

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Scripted video goes viral as a real incident of bride meets ex-boyfriend hours before wedding

This video does not show a real incident; it is a scripted video. A video showing a bride meeting her ex-boyfriend just two hours before her wedding is going viral on social media. The video captures her emotional last encounter before tying the knot, accompanied by a friend. In the video, a friend of the […]

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Man in Pakistan Cricket Jersey misidentified as Bondi beach shooter

This image depicts a Pakistani immigrant who shares the same name as the accused, Naveed Akram. Fifteen people were shot dead and over 40 injured after two gunmen opened fire at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during a Jewish religious event on 14 December 2025. Witnesses said around 50 shots were fired during the shooting at one of […]

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Chinese military build-up near Arunachal Pradesh- Know the truth

This viral video has no relation to any exercise on the Indian border. A video of military activities is being shared on social media with claims alleging that after declaring Arunachal Pradesh its own territory, the Chinese Army is deploying massive military reinforcements near Arunachal Pradesh border. The caption of the post states, “China has […]

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Putin’s state Banquet menu riddled with spelling mistakes- viral claim is false

The image in the viral claim is altered. The official menu is free of any spelling or grammatical errors. Russian President Vladimir Putin was in India for a two-day state visit. A claim circulating online alleges that the official menu served at a state banquet for him was filled with spelling mistakes. Let’s check the […]

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Religious gathering video from Bangladesh falsely shared as visuals from Assam

This video shows a religious congregation held in Bangladesh, not Assam. A video of a massive gathering of Muslims chanting “Allah Allah” is going viral on social media, with claims that it is from Assam and that the crowd had assembled to pray for the defeat of Prime Minister Modi and Assam Chief Minister Himanta […]

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Video of a clash between opposition and ruling MLAs in the U.P. Assembly in 1997 goes viral with misleading claims

This video shows a conflict between opposition and government MLAs in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on October 21, 1997, during a confidence vote. A video is circulating claiming to be of a clash that took place in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly in 1993. The footage is being circulated of a clash taking place in the […]

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Image of Vladimir Putin with Bhagavad Gita aboard aircraft is AI generated

This is an AI generated image Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a copy of Russian translation of the Bhagavad Gita to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was in India for a two-day state visit. Against this backdrop, an image is going viral on social media purporting to be of Russian President Vladimir Putin sitting with the […]

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Old video goes viral as Aviation minister dancing amid Indigo crisis

This dancing video of Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu dates back to July 2025, predating the Indigo disruptions that began in December 2025. IndiGo, India’s largest domestic airline, is experiencing its worst-ever operational crisis, cancelling over 4,500 flights in a week leaving thousands of passengers stranded at major airports across the country. Against this […]

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Video of Zubeen Garg’s funeral procession falsely shared as Dharmendra’s final Journey

This viral video is from Zubeen Garg’s funeral procession in Guwahati, not from Dharmendra’s funeral Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away at his home in Mumbai on 24 November, 2025, at the age of 89. He died of complications from heart disease after a prolonged illness. The funeral held at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Juhu on […]

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A video of idol immersion of Goddess Kali in West Bengal falsely shared as illegal immigrants fleeing from West Bengal after the launch of SIR 

This video shows the idol immersion of Goddess Kali at Funkatala village (Shikarpur) in Nadia district, West Bengal. The footage has nothing to do with the SIR action. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a process by the Election Commission of India that involves a comprehensive review of voter rolls, including a detailed check at […]

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Old video of a torchlight procession from Rajasthan goes viral as protest against BJP and ECI in Bihar following the election results

This video is from a march organized in Jhalawar, Rajasthan, demanding justice for the children who died in a school accident. In the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won 202 of 243 seats, handing them a clear victory. Amidst this, a video of large crowd carrying torches in a procession has […]

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Old image of a raid at a sweet shop in Haryana goes viral as RJD workers dump sweets after the Bihar Assembly election loss.

This image shows a food safety inspection by government officials at a sweet shop in Haryana which uncovered a batch of rotten dessert. The NDA is now holding a large majority in recently concluded Bihar Assembly Elections. After the results of the elections were announced, an image is being shared on social media in which […]

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Video from Bangladesh falsely shared as illegal immigrants fleeing from West Bengal after the launch of SIR

This video is from Mongla ferry Ghat in Bagerhat District, Bangladesh On 27 October, 2025, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced that Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will be conducted in 12 States and Union Territories, including West Bengal. The Special Intensive Revision is a process by the Election Commission of India that involves a […]

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Old and unrelated video shared as recent protest against SIR in West Bengal

This is an old video from Bangladesh’s Faridpur district, which dates back to September 2025 On 27 October, 2025, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced that Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls will be conducted in 12 States and Union Territories, including West Bengal. The Special Intensive Revision is a process by the Election Commission of […]

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Old video from Kolhapur is going viral as celebrations in Mumbai after India’s 2025 Women’s World Cup victory

This video is from Kolhapur and it shows celebrations following India’s victory over South Africa in the T20 World Cup in 2024. Indian women’s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur led her team to their first-ever World Cup victory, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the final match held in Navi Mumbai on 2 November 2025. Following […]

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2021 image of cricketer Shreyas Iyer from hospital shared as recent after his latest injury from India–Australia ODI

The viral image dates back to 2021, after Shreyas Iyer underwent shoulder surgery, it is unrelated to his recent injury. Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer sustained a serious spleen injury with internal bleeding on 25th October during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney. He was rushed to the hospital and the bleeding was immediately arrested. Now he […]

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Are Iranians celebrating the end of the legal obligation to wear the hijab by burning them in the streets—what’s the truth?

This video shows the protests in Iran following Mahsa Amini’s death in detention for breaking hijab restrictions in September 2022. A video is going viral on social media claiming that Iran has abolished the mandatory hijab and that women are burning hijabs in the street to celebrate. The video shows women gathering in the street […]

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Old video of Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu winning the 2021 Miss Universe crown goes viral linking to Manika Vishwakarma

This video shows India’s Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu winning the 2021 Miss Universe crown. Manika Vishwakarma is not Miss Universe yet A video of a beauty pageant is going viral on social media with a claim that Manika Vishwakarma from Rajasthan has won the Miss Universe title. The caption of the post states, “Miss Universe 2025 […]

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Old video of Pakistan soldier falsely shared linking to recent border clash with Afghanistan

This video has been available online since September 2025, it predates the recent border clashes. Intense clashes erupted along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on 8 October after an attack by the Afghan Taliban on Pakistani military posts led to a heavy exchange of fire and reportedly left dozens of soldiers dead. Against this backdrop, a video […]

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This viral image is not from Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s press conference

This image is actually from an event at the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) in Delhi. Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, who is on a groundbreaking six-day visit to India, on 10 October held a press conference at New Delhi, in which female journalists were allegedly not allowed to participate, sparking widespread criticism. Against […]

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Old video of Syria funeral procession explosion falsely shared as Israel bombing the bodies of Palestinian martyrs.

This footage shows an explosion during a funeral procession in Syria 13 years ago. A video which shows an explosion during a funeral procession is going viral on social media with the claim that Israel bombing the bodies of martyrs in Palestine. The caption states, “Israel handed over the body of a Palestinian martyr for […]

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ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Pakistani Players using an air freshener spray before the Indians enter the ground- what’s the truth

The players were actually using insect repellent not air freshener India showcased their dominance over Pakistan in women’s cricket by securing an 88-run victory in the Women’s World Cup match on 5 October at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This win marked India’s 12th consecutive victory against Pakistan since their first matchup in 2005. […]

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Old image of Sonam Wangchuk with Muhammad Yunus goes viral with misleading claims after Ladakh violence

This viral image of Sonam Wangchuk with Muhammad Yunus is from 2020, not recent. On 24 September, 2025, massive violence broke out in Leh during protests demanding statehood for Ladakh and inclusion in the Sixth Schedule. Four people were killed and more than 70 injured. Authorities have accused Sonam Wangchuk of inciting the unrest. An FIR […]

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Old and unrelated video going viral as the reaction of Pakistani fans after losing to India in Asia Cup Final

This viral video is from the 2022 Asia Cup, Afghanistan vs. Pakistan match. It is unrelated to the 2025 Asia Cup.  India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the Asia Cup final, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. But Indian players refused to accept the winner’s trophy from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi, who […]

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Old video of Tejashwi Yadav meeting Raveena Tandon Goes Viral linking to Bihar Assembly election

This is an old video showing Tejashwi Yadav meeting Raveena Tandon at Deoghar Airport in November 2024. A video featuring Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav is going viral on social media. The users who share the video claims that the actress would campaign for Tejashwi Yadav for the […]

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Ricky Ponting has not criticised India on the handshake controversy with Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025

Ricky Ponting never made such a statement. Ponting himself denied the claim on his social media accounts. India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup, sparking a controversy by skipping the usual handshake amid political tensions. Shahid Afridi, former Pakistan cricket captain, criticised the Indian cricket team for avoiding post-match handshakes following their victory […]

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2011 image of former PM Manmohan Singh with Pakistan cricket team falsely shared linking to 26/11 Mumbai terror attack

This viral image of former PM Manmohan Singh with Pakistan cricket team Is From 2011 World Cup, not shortly after 26/11 Mumbai Attacks Despite growing requests to boycott the India-Pakistan match following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, the two sides met in the Asia Cup on 14 September, 2025, with India winning by […]

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Footage of a rally held in Sikkim 3 months ago falsely shared as demonstration in Nepal in support of PM Modi

This video shows a rally held in Sikkim 3 months ago Nepal is facing a phase of political unrest, with Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli resigning amid widespread youth-led (Generation Z) demonstrations. The unrest stems from long-standing concerns over corruption, nepotism, unemployment, and widening inequalities, alongside discontent with restrictions on social media platforms. Against […]

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Viral claim is false- KP Sharma Oli the only Nepalese prime minister who has never visited India

Nepal is facing a phase of political unrest, with Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli resigning amid widespread youth-led (Generation Z) demonstrations. The unrest stems from long-standing concerns over corruption, nepotism, unemployment, and widening inequalities, alongside discontent with restrictions on social media platforms. Amid his resignation users shared posts claiming that he was the first […]

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Old video of Priyanka Gandhi taking a jibe at PM Modi falsely shared linking to row over remarks on his mother

This viral video dates back to November 2023 and has no connection to the remarks made against PM Modi’s late mother. A video of Priyanka Gandhi addressing a gathering is going viral on social media, with the claims that she mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “always crying,” allegedly referencing the incident where a youth […]

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Kerala police have not registered a case for making Onam Pookkalam with the words ‘Operation Sindoor’ but for saffron flag in floral design

Kerala High Court has banned the use of political symbols and flags within a radius of 100 metres from the temple A post related to a pookkalam, (a flower arrangement traditionally made for Onam) laid out at a temple in Kerala’s Kollam district is going viral on social media. It is being claimed that police […]

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Video of donation money received in Bangladesh’s Pagla Mosque shared as Muslim donations for Punjab flood relief

The video shows collection of money from Pagla mosque’s donation box in Bangladesh.  Punjab is witnessing massive floods, caused by the swollen Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi rivers and seasonal rivulets due to heavy rain. At least 37 people killed and all 23 districts hits as the state sees worst floods since 1988. Against this backdrop, […]

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Edited video goes viral as Russian President Putin standing up to the Indian national anthem

This viral video is edited A video circulating on social media appears to show Russian President Vladimir Putin standing up and paying respects when the Indian national anthem is played. The caption states, “Russian President standing for Indian National Anthem. Just watch, he is also tapping the person sitting next to him to get up”. […]

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Video of Dr Manmohan Singh meeting Chinese Delegation goes viral with misleading claims

The meeting occurred in June 2015, after Manmohan Singh’s tenure as PM had ended. A video of some foreign dignitaries meeting former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Congress leader Sonia Gandhi is going viral on social media with the claim that the video was from the time Manmohan Singh was the Prime Minister, and that it was Sonia […]

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Image of RSS workers engaged in relief operation in Uttarakhand goes viral with false claims

The viral image depicts RSS volunteers engaged in relief and rehabilitation efforts in Uttarkashi following the disaster. Uttarakhand has been hit hard by natural calamities this monsoon season. Heavy rains and cloudbursts wreaked havoc in various districts, now linking to this an image purportedly showing members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) carrying supplies on […]

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Old video of waves pounding Gateway of India going viral as a recent video from Mumbai

While the city is witnessing heavy rains, the viral video is from May 2021, when Cyclone Tauktae hit Maharashtra. Mumbai continues to witness heavy downpour for the fourth consecutive day, disrupting normal life for residents. The IMD (India Meteorological Department) has issued an Orange Alert, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places across […]

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Fake notification goes viral regarding the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat election

The government has not issued any such official notification regarding Panchayat Elections in J&K yet. A notification allegedly issued by the Jammu and Kashmir government has gone viral on social media claiming that panchayat elections have been announced in the state after November 2025. The document, allegedly from the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department. […]

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Kanwar pilgrims in Uttar Pradesh attempting to stir trouble by inserting a piece of bone in their vegetarian dish- What’s the truth

The group causing trouble is not Kanwar pilgrims. This incident took place a week after the Kanwar pilgrimage ended.  The Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgrimage, dedicated to Lord Shiva, typically takes place during the Hindu month of Shravan (Sawan). Devotees, known as Kanwariyas, travel on foot to collect water from the Ganga River at Haridwar, […]

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Old and unrelated video goes viral linking to Maulana Sajid Rashidi’s remarks on MP Dimple Yadav

This video is from a Samajwadi Party meeting held in Bulandshahr in May 2025. It is unrelated to Maulana Sajid Rashidi. All India Imam Association President Maulana Sajid Rashidi, who made a controversial statement about the attire of UP’s Mainpuri MP Dimple Yadav, was assaulted on the road. Samajwadi Party workers attacked him and slapped […]

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Did the beluga whales warn Russia before the massive earthquake? Viral claim is false

This viral video is from 2023 and it has no connection to the recent earthquake in Russia. It is commonly believed that animals can detect natural disasters before they occur. Stories about animals and birds sensing storms and earthquakes abound in the aftermath of natural disasters. Following the earthquakes in Russia videos purportedly depicting this […]

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Old CCTV footage from Myanmar earthquake goes viral as the recent earthquake in Russia

This video shows a CCTV footage from an electronics store in Myanmar when the earthquake hit the country in March 2025 A powerful earthquake of magnitude 8.8 struck off Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday 30 July 2025, triggering a Pacific Ocean tsunami warning. Destructive tsunami waves could reach areas along the coasts of Russia and […]

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Video of Russian missile strike falsely shared linking to Thai airstrikes on Cambodia

This viral video shows Russian missile strikes on Ukraine A long-running border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia escalated on 24 July with Thailand launching airstrikes on Cambodian military targets and accusing Cambodia of firing rockets and artillery. The death toll on both sides now stands at 32, as fears grow of a larger conflict breaking out […]

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A video depicting unrest in Colombia falsely shared as Muslims burning the house of an artist from the Udaipur Files

This video from Colombia shows people setting a police station on fire after the police mistakenly killed a young man named Yulbert Barboza. Udaipur Files is a Hindi language crime thriller film inspired by the true events surrounding the brutal murder of Udaipur-based tailor Kanhaiya Lal. Delhi High Court had put a stay on the film’s […]

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Old image of Sachin Tendulkar and his wife from Wimbledon goes viral linking to Shubman Gill’s century in England

The viral image is from Wimbledon 2024 and not related to the cricket match or Shubman Gill’s performance Shubman Gill became India’s youngest Test captain, leading the team to a historic 336-run victory over England at Edgbaston. Gill’s outstanding batting, including scores of 269 and 161, fuelled India’s victory. Following this, a photo collage has […]

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An image of the 2020 Air India Express flight crash shared as recent Ahmedabad plane crash

This image shows an Air India Express flight that crashed at Kerala’s Kozhikode International Airport in August 2020. The Air India passenger plane from Ahmedabad to London carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed just moments after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport on 12 June, 2025 afternoon. The aircraft lost altitude within minutes and crashed in the […]

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Old video of Patna High Court judge reprimanding police falsely shared linking to Influencer Sharmistha Panoli’s case

This video is from a Patna High Court hearing held on 30 November 2022, unrelated to the Sharmistha Panoli case.  Law student and influencer Sharmistha Panoli, who was arrested for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through her comments on social media released from Alipore Women’s Correctional Home after she got an Interim Bail from the Calcutta High Court […]

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Old video of pension reform protest in France goes viral with misleading claims

This video shows protests in France over pension reforms in 2023. It is not related to the recent unrest in France after PSG’s Champions League victory.  Two people were killed and over 500 were taken into custody across France as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) fans celebrated the club’s Champions League win.  France’s interior ministry said that 264 vehicles were […]

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Edited image of cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi with Colonel Sofiya Qureshi goes viral as real

The image has been edited. The original image shows Vaibhav Suryavanshi with former cricketer Wasim Jaffer  Following14-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s excellent innings in the Indian Premier League 2025, an image of the cricketer posing alongside Colonel Sofiya Qureshi has gone viral on social media, with the claim that the two posed together for a picture. […]

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Old video from Yemen falsely shared as Balochistan Liberation Army attack on Pakistan Army convoy

This video shows a military exercise conducted by the Houthi group in Yemen in March 2024. People in Balochistan have been fighting for years for a separate Balochistan from Pakistan. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has launched a string of armed attacks across Pakistan’s Balochistan province, claiming responsibility for over 70 strikes as part of […]

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2024 video of Shashi Tharoor’s remarks on Donald Trump goes viral as his recent delegation visits US

This viral video is from the Jaipur Literature Festival in New York in September 2024, not from recent US delegation visit. An all-party Parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is traveling to five nations to update the international community on India’s response to the Pahalgam terror incident on April 22 and its larger […]

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This viral image of theatre roof collapse is not from the screening of Final Destination in Argentina

This image is from Washington state, USA, and shows a ceiling collapse in February 2025, during the screening of Captain America: Brave New World The American super natural film, Final Destination: Bloodlines fans in Argentina had an unexpectedly interactive experience as a section of the theatre ceiling came crashing down while they were watching the horror film. The […]

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Rahul Gandhi’s images with Jyoti Malhotra, Haryana YouTuber accused of spying for Pakistan are edited

Both images are digitally altered. Jyoti Malhotra, a travel vlogger and YouTuber from Haryana was arrested on 17 May, on charges of espionage for Pakistan. Against this backdrop, two images of Jyoti Malhotra with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi are going viral on social media. Let’s check the truth Twitter link| Archive link Fact Check-  First […]

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An old image from Chernobyl nuclear plant falsely shared as Pakistan’s Nur Khan Airbase after India’s attack.

This is an old image of the control room of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine. Following the recent escalation of India-Pakistan conflict, an image of a destroyed control room is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows Pakistan’s Nur Khan Airbase after India’s attack. Twitter link| Archive link Fact Check-  We […]

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Old video of a train fire accident in Pakistan goes viral as Pakistani train set on fire by people of Jammu

This video shows a fire on the Tezgam Express train in Pakistan’s Punjab region caused by a gas stove explosion in 2019. Following the recent escalation in the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, a video showing several train carriages engulfed in flames is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows a Pakistani train set on […]

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Old video of Pakistan Independence Day celebrations from Manchester goes viral with misleading claims

This video shows Pakistan Independence Day celebrations from Manchester, UK, in August 2024. Following the recent escalation in the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, a video showing a large group of people waving green flags and celebrating on a public street is going viral on social media. Users who share the post claims that it shows Pakistanis […]

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Old video of IAF Sukhoi fighter crash from Maharashtra goes viral with misleading claims

The viral video is from June 2024, when the Indian Air Force’s Sukhoi fighter crashed in Nashik, Maharashtra. India-Pakistan diplomatic relations have been strained following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. Reports suggest that both countries are moving towards retaliatory measures. Against this backdrop, a video is going viral on social media in which flames […]

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2020 Karachi plane crash video shared as a recent incident of a passenger plane being shot down by the Pakistan Air Force

The viral video depicts Pakistan International Airlines flight PK8303 crash near Karachi due to human error and it dates back to May 2020 India-Pakistan diplomatic relations have been strained following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. Reports suggest that both countries are moving towards retaliatory measures. Meanwhile, a video of thick smoke rising from a […]

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Video of lawyers’ protest against Advocate Amendment Bill goes viral as protest against Waqf Amendment Bill

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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