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Old Unrelated Video Shared As Afghanistan Celebrating India’s Victory In ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Debanjana baishya

India won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on March 8, 2026. Against this backdrop, a video of a massive gathering went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows the people in Afghanistan celebrating the victory of India. Instagram Link | Archived Link However, upon investigation, we discovered that […]

2022 Kerch bridge blast video falsely shared as Iranian missile attack on King Fahd bridge

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Usha ManojLeave a Comment

A video showing a massive explosion on a bridge and significant structural damage is going viral on social media. It claims to depict an Iranian missile striking the King Fahd Bridge, which connects Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, following a recent Iranian attack amid escalating tensions. The caption on the video states, “First Footage of Iranian missiles strike […]

Old video of an explosion at the LPG station in Romania shared as Iranian missile attack on Israel during a live overnight broadcast

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026Usha ManojLeave a Comment

A video is going viral on social media, claiming to depict an Iranian missile strike on Israel during a live broadcast. The footage shows reporters on a road at night, holding microphones and following an individual when a sudden explosion occurs nearby. The crew is seen fleeing in the opposite direction. The caption of the video states, […]

Apple Has Not Announced a “Privacy Display” for iPhone

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026Cielito WangLeave a Comment

A recent claim circulating widely on social media asserts that Apple is releasing a built-in “privacy display” (an angle-limiting screen feature) for the iPhone. However, Apple has not officially announced any native privacy display technology launching on current iPhones. Social Media Posts The viral content begins with a social media clip portraying what looks like […]

2023 Turkey earthquake video goes viral as destruction in Tel Aviv following the recent Iranian strike

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026Usha ManojLeave a Comment

A video depicting extensive destruction and several collapsed buildings is going viral on social media. It claims to show significant damage in Tel Aviv following a recent Iranian strike amid the ongoing escalation. The caption on the video states, Iran takes revenge, Tel Aviv has become a ghost town. Look at the scale of this mass destruction”. […]

Old video falsely shared as recent visuals from Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Usha Manoj

Amid the news of Iran’s former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death, a video showing a large group of people crying and offering prayers is going viral on social media. The footage is being claimed to depict recent visuals from his funeral. Let’s check the truth Facebook Post| Archive link Factcheck: We started our investigation […]

2024 video of Israeli airstrike on Yemen goes viral as Iran attack on Saudi Arabia

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Usha ManojLeave a Comment

A video showing a massive fire surrounding buildings is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows Iran’s drone strikes at US bases in Saudi Arabia. The video surfaced amid escalating regional tensions, which include coordinated strikes by the U.S. and Israel on Iran, as well as Iranian drone and missile retaliations […]

Old, Unrelated Videos Shared As A Recent Iranian Attack On Israel’s Haifa And Galilee.

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026Debanjana baishya

Recently, a video of explosions went viral on social media claiming it to be Iranian missile attacks on Israel’s Haifa and Galilee. Instagram Link | Archived Link However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was false. The clips in the viral video are old. Here’s the fact check. Fact Check The viral video contains […]

Old Video Of Evacuation Of Passengers From An Aeroplane Going Viral Linking To The Current Conflict Between Iran And Israel.

March 2, 2026March 2, 2026Debanjana baishyaLeave a Comment

Recently, a video of passengers evacuating from an aeroplane went viral on social media. Sharing the video users claimed that it shows the evacuation of Israeli passengers after an Iranian strike on an Israeli Airport. Sharing the video on Instagram, a user wrote, “Evacuation of Israeli passengers after an Iranian missile strike targeted an Israeli […]

Old and unrelated videos falsely shared as terror attack on Indian Army Camp in Rajouri

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026Usha Manoj

Two videos have gone viral on social media, claiming that a terror group styling itself as Kashmir Freedom Fighters attacked an Indian Army camp in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, killing four soldiers and gravely injuring more than 20 others. The first video shows a massive explosion engulfing a building in flames, while the second features […]

Old Video From Syria Going Viral As A Recent Explosion In Karachi, Pakistan.

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026Debanjana baishyaLeave a Comment

A video of an explosion went viral on social media claiming it to be a recent incident in Karachi, Pakistan. Sharing the video, a user wrote, “RAMAZAN SPECIAL #Karachi : On the first day of #Ramzan. A massive explosion occurred on Thursday morning in Old Soldier Bazaar due to a gas leak, killing 16 people, […]

Girl Died During Bungee Jumping? Here’s The Truth.

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026Debanjana baishyaLeave a Comment

A video went viral on social media claiming that a girl died during bungee jumping due to a fatal neck fracture. Instagram Link | Archived Link However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was false. The girl is alive. Here’s the fact check. Fact Check We started our investigation by conducting a relevant keyword […]

Go-Go Dancer’s Photo Shared As A Photo Of Sonia Gandhi.

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026Debanjana baishyaLeave a Comment

Recently a photo of three dancers went viral on social media claiming the dancer in the middle to be Sonia Gandhi. Sharing the photo, a user wrote, “Who is the middle Bar Dancer , italian Rajmata of congress party 💃” Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was false. […]

Image of Money Heist web series actress viral as the daughter of a Bajrang Dal member celebrating Valentine’s Day.

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026Siddharth SahuLeave a Comment

A collage of three photos is being shared on social media. It is claimed that the man in the top photo is Bajrang Dal member Ramnaresh and the woman in the bottom photo is his daughter. It is claimed that while the father (Ramanaresh) is campaigning against Valentine’s Day, his daughter is celebrating the same […]

YouTube Did Not Shut Down Globally Due to Israeli War Crimes Video

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026Cielito WangLeave a Comment

A claim circulating on social media platforms asserts that YouTube has “officially shut down in all parts of the world” as a direct result of someone uploading videos showing alleged Israeli war crimes. Our investigation shows that this assertion is false. YouTube did not permanently shut down anywhere in the world due to content related […]

A horror video from the YouTube channel “Life of Luxury” falsely shared as footage from the Epstein Files

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026Usha Manoj

This is not a real footage or related to Jeffrey Epstein or recent Epstein file releases. The 2026 release of over three million pages of documents, images, and videos by the US Department of Justice, related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has sparked a political and institutional reckoning throughout Europe. This situation has resulted […]

Fact Check: AI Video Viral as “Live Footage” of Ajit Pawar’s Plane Crash

February 10, 2026February 11, 2026Sagar Rawate

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar died on 28 January 2026 after his chartered aircraft crashed near Baramati airport in Pune district. Officials said all five people on board were killed in the incident. Following the crash, a video began circulating on social media claiming to show the aircraft going down in Baramati. Fact Crescendo […]

No Evidence That Protein Shakes Cause Severe Kidney Damage or That MuscleTech Paid $1.8B to Hide Findings

February 9, 2026February 9, 2026Fact Crescendo Team

Social media posts circulating on platforms claim that protein shakes destroy kidneys faster than anabolic steroids, that nephrologists found one scoop a day causes “480% more kidney damage,” and that MuscleTech allegedly paid $1.8 billion to suppress this information. Upon our investigation, we found that the claim is false based on available evidence. Social Media […]

Kalma recited during the Congress party office inauguration in Jaipur- Know the truth

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026Usha Manoj

This video is from a program held in Jaipur to commemorate Indira Gandhi’s death anniversary in 2023 October. Prayers from all religions were offered there. A video of a meeting is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows Kalma (Islamic prayer) being recited during the inauguration of the Congress party office […]

Zubeen Garg’s Last Journey Shared As A Protest In Patna Against The New UGC Bill.

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026Debanjana baishya

Recently, a video of a massive crowd went viral on social media claiming it to be a protest in Patna against the UGC Bill. Sharing the video, users claimed that it shows the Patna University students jamming the Dak Bungalow. Instagram Link | Archived Link However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was false. […]

McCain French Fries contain ingredients that are carcinogenic and cause other disorders? Know the facts.

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026Siddharth Sahu

McCain French Fries is owned by McCain Foods, a Canadian company founded in 1957. The company started as a small family business which grew into one of the world’s largest producers of frozen potato products including French fries. Recently, social media claims suggest that the French fries by McCain contain many harmful ingredients which are […]

This video does not show the gymnastic performance of Indian athlete Shubhshree Udaysingh More

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026Usha Manoj

The viral video shows the performance of Italian gymnast Sofia Raffaeli from the 2023 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championship A video featuring the performance of a female gymnast has gone viral on social media with the claim that it shows the performance of Indian athlete Shubhshree Udaysingh More at the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup 2025. In the footage […]

“Pearl Pringles” Is Not a Real or Official Pringles Flavor

February 2, 2026February 2, 2026Cielito Wang

Posts circulating on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms claim that Pringles has released a rare or limited-edition flavor called “Pearl Pringles.” The posts often show a glossy, pearl-white Pringles can and crisps, framed as an exclusive or hard-to-find product. Because Pringles frequently launches novelty and limited flavors, the claim has appeared plausible […]

Old plane crash video from Venezuela falsely shared as Ajit Pawar’s Plane Crash

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026Usha Manoj

This is an old plane crash video from Venezuela. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed on 28 January, 2026, when his chartered aircraft crashed near the Baramati airport in Pune district. All five people on board were reported dead. Following the accident, a terrifying video of a small aircraft crashing while attempting to […]

Old Video Of A Torch Rally By The Odisha Congress Going Viral Linking To The UGC Bill Protest.

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026Debanjana baishya

A video of a torch rally with posters of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah went viral on social media. Sharing the video users claimed that it shows a protest against the new UGC Bill. A user wrote, “HINDU UNITY IS A MYTH. One UGC law was enough for the mask to fall. Brahmins abandoned the […]

Old Video Of A Torch Rally Against Vote Chori Is Going Viral As A Recent Protest In Bihar Against UGC Bill.

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026Debanjana baishya

Recently, a video of a torch rally went viral on social media claiming it to be a protest in Bihar against the new UGC Bill. Instagram Link | Archived Link However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was false. The viral video is old and unrelated to the new UGC Bill. Here’s the fact […]

Old Unrelated Video Of Yogi Adityanath And Ravi Kishan Going Viral As A Protest Against The New UGC Bill.

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026Debanjana baishya

A video of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and MP Ravi Kishan along with other BJP leaders walking through the streets went viral on social media claiming it to be a protest against the new UGC Bill. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was false. The viral […]

This video does not show recent protests against UGC regulations

January 30, 2026January 30, 2026Usha Manoj

This video is from December 2025 and shows Congress protests in Chhattisgarh over the National Herald case The University Grants Commission (UGC)’s new regulations on the promotion of equity in higher education campuses triggered protests everywhere. The new rules implemented to prevent casteist incidents in government and private universities have created an atmosphere of social tension. Amidst […]

Old Unrelated Video Of The Danish Parliament Going Viral Linking To Donald Trump’s Nobel Prize Demand.

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026Debanjana baishya

Recently, a video went viral on social media, claiming it to be the response of the Danish parliament to Donald Trump’s demand for the Nobel Prize. Sharing the video, a user wrote, “The Danish Parliament didn’t issue a statement. It didn’t debate. It laughed. Reports of US President Donald Trump expressing interest in a Nobel […]

Namaz video of a Bangladeshi soldier falsely shared as a CRPF Jawan in India

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026Usha Manoj

This video is from Bangladesh and it shows a member of the Bangladesh Army. A video showing a person in military uniform performing namaz next to a building has gone viral on social media. The video claims that the soldier is a member of the Indian Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) who was offering prayers […]

Is Rolls-Royce Relocating Jet Engine Project to US?

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026Cielito Wang

A claim circulating widely on social media alleges that President Trump reached a deal with Rolls-Royce to move a $1.6 trillion jet engine project and 40,000 jobs from the United Kingdom to the United States. However, after reviewing official statements and credible reporting, we found this claim to be false. Social Media Posts Posts circulating […]

Video of a father assaulting his daughter in Iraq falsely shared as a Christian student attacked in Pakistan

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026Usha Manoj

The video is from Iraq, depicting a father brutally beating his daughter. A disturbing video is going viral on social media, showing a young girl being brutally beaten by a man wielding what appears to be a belt. Those sharing the video allege that it depicts an Islamist teacher attacking a Christian student in Pakistan […]

Old video from Nepal shared as people fleeing Iran amid violence

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026Usha Manoj

This viral video is from the Dolpa district in Nepal and it has no link to Iran. In January 2026, thousands of Iranians are reportedly fleeing the country or moving internally to escape a severe domestic crisis characterized by a violent government crackdown on nationwide protests and a collapsing economy. Massive anti-government protests, which intensified in […]

Old Unrelated Videos Shared As Failed Chinese Military Surveillance Rocket Launches.

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026Debanjana baishya

Recently, a video showing two failed rocket launches went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that it shows Chinese military surveillance rockets that failed right after the launches. A user wrote, “In an unexpected turn of events, two separate Chinese military surveillance rockets both failed shortly after launch on the same day.” […]

2021 video of multi-vehicle pile-up in Texas goes viral as a recent incident from India and the UAE

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026Usha Manoj

The viral video is neither recent nor from India; the accident actually occurred in Texas in February 2021. A video that shows cars and trucks slide across a road and slam into one another, leading to a massive pile-up is going viral on social media. The users who shared the video claims that the catastrophe […]

Indians worshipping nuclear warhead- viral claim is false

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026Usha Manoj

This viral video shows the transportation of the world’s largest Shivling from Tamil Nadu to Gopalganj, Bihar. A video featuring a large procession has gone viral on social media, claiming that Indians are worshipping a nuclear warhead allegedly developed by India to counter threats from China and Pakistan. In the video, we can see crowds […]

This video does not show US seizing the Russian-Flagged oil tanker

January 10, 2026January 10, 2026Usha Manoj

This is an old video and it shows a joint military exercise between the US and the Philippines. The United States has seized a Russian-flagged, Iran-linked oil tanker in the north Atlantic Ocean on 7 January 2026. The operation was led by the Department of Homeland Security and supported by American military personnel. Against this […]

Viral Facebook Post Claiming Meta Can Use Users’ Photos Is False

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026Drabanti Ghosh

A viral Facebook message claiming users must post a disclaimer to stop Meta from using their photos is false and recycled misinformation. A long-circulating rumor resurfaced on Facebook, alarming users with claims that Meta had signed a “new Facebook rule” granting the company rights to users’ photos and personal data starting “tomorrow.” The posts urged […]

Netflix is Not Launching “Netflix After Dark” Adult Content Category

January 9, 2026January 9, 2026Cielito Wang

A claim circulating on social media states that Netflix will add adult content next month under a new category called “Netflix After Dark.” Given Netflix’s global reach and strict content policies, this claim warrants verification. However, we found this claim to be false. Social Media Posts The claim has been widely shared on Facebook, Instagram, […]

Old Video Of The US Military Exercise Going Viral Linking To The Capture Of The Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

January 8, 2026January 8, 2026Debanjana baishya

Recently, a video went viral on social media, purportedly showing footage of the US Army landing in Caracas, Venezuela. Sharing the video, a user wrote, “America’s elite Delta Force units entered Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, to captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.” Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, […]

Old Unrelated Video Shared As The Moment When The US Army Captured The Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026Debanjana baishya

Recently a video showing a helicopter hovering over a building went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows the moment when the US army captured the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro recently. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. […]

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

January 7, 2026January 7, 2026Usha Manoj

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 […]

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

January 2, 2026January 2, 2026Usha Manoj

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 […]

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

December 31, 2025December 31, 2025Usha Manoj

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 […]

Unrelated Video Shared As Deepu Chandra Das Being Handed Over To The Mob By Bangladesh Police.

December 24, 2025December 24, 2025Debanjana baishya

Recently, a video went viral on social media claiming it to be related to the mob lynching of Deepu Chandra Das in Bangladesh. It has been claimed that the video shows Deepu Chandra Das being handed over to the mob by the Bangladesh Police. Sharing the video, a user wrote, “Deepu Chandra Das kept crying […]

A protest video from Bangladesh shared with false communal claim

December 24, 2025December 24, 2025Usha Manoj

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 […]

Viral Video of Netflix Logo on Warner Bros. Water Tower Is Digitally Edited

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025Fact Crescendo Team

A photo and video circulating on social media appear to show the Netflix logo painted over the iconic Warner Bros. water tower in Burbank, California. The image has been widely shared alongside claims that it confirms Netflix has already completed its purchase of Warner Bros., following recent news about a major acquisition deal. However, our […]

Old Unrelated Video Shared As A Celebration In Pakistan After The Bondi Beach Terror Attack.

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025Debanjana baishya

Recently a video of fireworks and people holding Palestinian and Pakistani flags went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows a celebration in Pakistan after the Bondi Beach, Sydney Terror Attack. A user wrote, “Pakistanis are celebrating the Sydney attack with Hamas flags and Palestinian songs. This is the […]

Concerned about the use of sodium hydroxide as an ingredient in Oreo? Check the facts.

December 18, 2025December 18, 2025Siddharth Sahu

Oreo was first created by Nabisco (National Biscuit Company) and came to market in 1912. Later the company was acquired by Mondelez International in 2012. Over the time, it has expanded into international markets and is easily available in stores in many countries. But recently, social media users are raising their concern on the safety […]

Facebook Posts Promising Free ALDI Vouchers for Completing Surveys Are Scams

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025Cielito Wang

Facebook posts offer free ALDI vouchers or gift cards for completing a short survey, often including links that request personal details, raising phishing concerns. While ALDI runs legitimate customer surveys in some regions, the viral Facebook posts promising guaranteed vouchers are scams. Social Media Posts Multiple posts on Facebook claim that they won voucher from […]

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

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025Usha Manoj

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 […]

Toyota Has Not Developed a Water-Powered Engine

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025Cielito Wang

A claim circulating on social media platforms states that Toyota has unveiled a “water-powered engine” that can generate hydrogen fuel directly from water to power vehicles. The posts describe the technology as a breakthrough that eliminates the need for conventional fuel or refueling infrastructure. However, our investigation found that the claim is false. Social Media […]

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

December 13, 2025December 13, 2025Usha Manoj

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 […]

Fake Reward Scam: Beware of Free Money Under PM Mudra Yojana Post

December 12, 2025December 12, 2025Mayur Deokar

A viral post is going viral on social media claiming that the government is giving free cashback under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana. The viral post says users can win up to Rs. 2000 by scratching a digital card on a website. In another version of the claim, a separate post features an audio that […]

Old video from Myanmar earthquake is going viral as recent earthquake in Japan

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025Usha Manoj

This video shows a CCTV footage from an electronics store in Myanmar when the earthquake hit the country in March 2025 A massive earthquake of 7.6 magnitude struck Japan on Monday 8 December 2025, while on Tuesday, tremors of magnitude 6.7 were felt in the country’s Honchō town. First quake has so far injured more than […]

Old Unrelated Videos Shared As The Recent 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake In Japan.

December 11, 2025December 12, 2025Debanjana baishya

A 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on December 8, 2025. Against this backdrop, a video containing several earthquake visuals went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the clips are from the recent earthquake in Japan. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim […]

PhonePe is not giving Free Cashback; Viral Claim is False

December 9, 2025December 9, 2025Mayur Deokar

A video post is being shared on social media claiming that all PhonePe users are getting free cashback of up to Rs. 4390. The post asks users to click on a link and scratch a coupon to receive the reward. Many people are sharing this without knowing if it is real. Fact Crescendo checked the […]

Old Video Of Fighter Jets Escorting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Aircraft Going Viral Linking To His India Visit.

December 6, 2025December 6, 2025Debanjana baishya

Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived for a two-day visit to India and received a warm welcome from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Against this backdrop, a video showing fighter jets guarding Vladimir Putin’s aircraft went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows IAF jets escorting President Putin’s aircraft through […]

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

December 1, 2025December 1, 2025Usha Manoj

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 […]

Ingredients in Cadbury Gems are approved and safe for consumption.

November 30, 2025January 8, 2026Drabanti Ghosh

Cadbury Gems is a popular chocolate candy known for its colourful, unique shape filled with milk chocolate. It has been in the market for many decades and has successfully captured the hearts of people of all ages. However, recently social media users had raised concerns over the use of certain color additives in the product. […]

Christian Tribal woman beaten for not wearing Hijab on Bangladesh? Know the truth

November 25, 2025November 25, 2025Usha Manoj

This video shows an incident occurred on 11September, 2024 when villagers harassed Aarohi Islam, a Muslim from the third-gender group. A video is circulating on social media showing a group of men harassing a woman, with claims that it shows a Christian tribal woman being assaulted by Muslim men in Bangladesh for not wearing a […]

Netflix Has Not Added a “Skip Adult Scene” Button

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025Cielito Wang

A viral claim circulating across social media platforms asserts that Netflix has introduced a built-in “Skip Adult Scene” button that automatically filters out sexual content. The screenshots show a Netflix-style interface with a new skip-option icon, leading many users to believe the feature is real. However, our investigation found that this claim is false. Social […]

Video of Allahabad High Court Bar Association election campaign goes viral as lawyers protesting against vote theft

November 22, 2025November 22, 2025Usha Manoj

This video shows a campaign for the Allahabad High Court Bar Association election. It has no link to vote theft protest. A video of advocates marching on a road is going viral on the social media with the claim that they are protesting against vote theft in the elections. Users who share the video claims […]

No, PM Modi Did Not Announce Free Mobile Phones for Students After Bihar Election Win

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025Mayur Deokar

A video is being widely shared on social media claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced free mobile phones for all students to celebrate the election victory in Bihar. The clip shows PM Modi saying that a free phone will be given for online studies. The video then asks viewers to share the reel […]

Argentina World Cup celebration video from 2022 falsely shared as RJD protest against EC in Patna

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025Usha Manoj

This video is from Argentina World Cup victory in 2022. A video of a large crowd flooding over highways and city streets is going viral on social media, claiming that more than 20 million RJD supporters had gathered in Patna to protest against the Election Commission. Let’s check the truth Facebook Post| Archive link Fact […]

Old video resurfaces linking to the recent Saudi Arabia Bus Crash

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025Usha Manoj

This viral video shows an accident which occurred in Saudi Arabia in 2017, not the recent bus crash. At least 45 Indian Umrah pilgrims are dead following a devastating collision between a bus and a tanker near Medina, Saudi Arabia, on 17 November 2025. The majority of the pilgrims, hailing from Hyderabad in Telangana, were […]

Torch Rally Organised By Tai Ahom Students’ Union In Assam Going Viral As A Recent Protest In Bihar.

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025Debanjana baishya

Recently, a video of a torch rally went viral on social media claiming it to be a protest rally in Patna, Bihar. Instagram Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The video is not from Bihar. Here’s the fact check. Fact Check We started our […]

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

November 19, 2025November 19, 2025Usha Manoj

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 […]

Video From Zubeen Garg’s Last Journey Is Going Viral As A Protest Against The BJP In Bihar Following The Bihar Assembly Elections Result.

November 18, 2025November 18, 2025Debanjana baishya

After the NDA’s win in the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025, a video went viral on social media, claiming it to be a protest against the BJP in Bihar following the election results. Instagram Link | Archived Link A Facebook user shared the same video claiming it to be a protest against the BJP in Bihar […]

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

November 18, 2025November 18, 2025Usha Manoj

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 […]

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

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025Usha Manoj

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 […]

Unrelated Video Shared As People Throwing Black Flags At A BJP Leader’s Convoy As A Protest Against Vote Chori.

November 13, 2025November 13, 2025Debanjana baishya

Recently, a video went viral on social media that shows people throwing black flags at a vehicle. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows people throwing black flags at a BJP leader’s convoy to protest against the alleged “Vote Chori”. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know […]

Old image from Lebanon falsely shared linking to Delhi blast

November 12, 2025November 12, 2025Usha Manoj

This viral image is from a 2024 blast in Lebanon, not related to Delhi. At least 12 people have been killed and more than 20 wounded when a car exploded near Delhi’s Red Fort on 10 November, 2025. Following the blast, an image showing a massive fireball and mushroom cloud went viral online, claiming to […]

Old Unrelated Video Shared Linking To Zohran Mamdani’s Victory.

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025Debanjana baishya

Recently, Zohran Mamdani became the first Muslim mayor of New York. Against this backdrop, a video of a man removing the American flag from a lightpost went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows a Muslim man removing the American flag after Johran Mamdani’s win. A user wrote, “Source: […]

AI VIDEO: PM Modi Did Not Announce a Free Bike on Aadhaar Card

November 7, 2025November 7, 2025Mayur Deokar

A video is going viral on social media claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a new scheme where every Aadhaar card holder will get a free Splendor bike. The video shows PM Modi speaking as if he is announcing this offer, and then explains how to book the free bike through a website. […]

Rare Footage Of Veer Savarkar In The Andaman Cellular Jail? Here’s The Fact Check.

November 5, 2025November 5, 2025Debanjana baishya

Recently a video allegedly showing Veer Savarkar in the Andaman Cellular Jail captured by the BBC for a documentary went viral on social media. Sharing the video, a user wrote, “Rare footage of Great Freedom Fighter Veer Savarkar during his “Kala Pani Ki Saja” in Andaman Cellular Jail. This footage was captured by BBC for […]

Images of Bangladeshi actress goes viral with false love jihad narrative

November 5, 2025November 5, 2025Usha Manoj

The woman in the image is Bangladeshi actress Jouty Islam, and both images are related to Bangladeshi films. Two images have gone viral on social media, claiming that a Hindu woman named Nandini Mandal, who allegedly converted to Islam after marrying her Muslim lover Abdul Adil Khan, was later attacked and thrown out by him. […]

RBI issues new rules for old Rs.500 and Rs.1000 notes- viral claim is false

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025Usha Manoj

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) has released new guidelines for exchanging the old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes that were phased out during the demonetisation process in November 2016. The […]

Do not fall for the fake job offers claiming to be from Amul.

November 1, 2025January 8, 2026Drabanti Ghosh

Currently, social media posts regarding recruitment to Amul company are going viral on social media. It was noticed that many social media users are posting job offers in the name of the company with attractive salaries and good incentives for the aspiring people who are not highly qualified. One such post claims to provide jobs […]

Old video of Rahul Gandhi with Amitabh Bachchan goes viral with misleading claims

October 30, 2025October 30, 2025Usha Manoj

This viral video shows Amitabh Bachchan with Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi at Delhi Airport after the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi in May 1991. A video of young Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi with actor Amitabh Bachchan is going viral on social media with the claim that it depicts an old footage in which Bachchan […]

Viral Videos Claiming “Always 3-in-1” Sanitary Pads Contain Mold Are False

October 29, 2025October 31, 2025Cielito Wang

Viral posts claim that unopened sanitary pads from the brand Always show green and black spots when held to light, suggesting mold contamination and factory inspection failure. The claim and the videos have been spreading widely. However, we found that while the muld allegation is False, the broader chemical-safety concern remains valid. Social Media Posts […]

No, PhonePe Is Not Giving Free Cashback of ₹4,390; Viral Post Is a Scam

October 28, 2025October 28, 2025Mayur Deokar

A video post is going viral on social media claiming that all PhonePe users will get free cashback worth around ₹5000. Several readers sent this post to Fact Crescendo to verify its truth. After checking the details, we found that this is a fake offer and part of a cashback fraud. WHAT’S THE CLAIM? The […]

Misinformation over the use of Octinoxate and Titanium Dioxide in Breeze Balm cream.

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025Siddharth Sahu

BB Cream, short for “Beauty” or “Blemish” Balm, is a multifunctional skincare and makeup product. It helps in protecting the skin from the sun and covers redness and pigmentation. But recently, social media users have raised their concerns over the use of ingredients like Octinoxate and Titanium Dioxide in Breeze Balm products. The claim states […]

Do Dove beauty bars contain sodium tallowate derived from animal fats?

October 27, 2025November 7, 2025Siddharth Sahu

Social media users have pointed out that Dove, a product of Unilever, is using Sodium Tallowate, an ingredient derived from animal fats. It had sparked concern among animal lovers as well as vegan people. In the viral video, a man can be heard saying, “Dove uses animal fats to produce soaps and the company itself […]

Fact Check: Viral Post Claiming BJP Is Giving ₹5,000 to Everyone Is Fake

October 25, 2025October 25, 2025Mayur Deokar

A post is going viral on social media claiming that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced a reward of Rs. 5000 for every Indian citizen. The message asks people to click on a link to claim the reward. Fact Crescendo found that the claim is completely false and the message is part of an […]

No, PM Modi Has Not Announced Any Free Mobile Recharge for Diwali

October 23, 2025October 23, 2025Mayur Deokar

A video is going viral on social media with the claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced free mobile recharge for all citizens as a Diwali gift. The video appears to be a TV9 news bulletin, followed by a short clip of PM Modi speaking and instructions on how to claim the free recharge […]

Is Sting Energy Drink Carcinogenic? No. All Ingredients Are Approved By The Food Safety Panel.

October 23, 2025January 8, 2026Drabanti Ghosh

Currently, social media users have raised concern over the use of some of the ingredients used in the Sting energy drink. The claim suggests that the drink contains ingredients like Allura Red AC, E 955, E 950, E 211 etc. The ingredients are claimed to cause serious health issues including cancer. However, Fact Crescendo found […]

Russia and China Did Not Cause the October 2025 AWS Outage

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025Fact Crescendo Team

A claim is circulating online that Russia and China were behind the recent AWS outage on 20 October 2025, which disrupted major applications and websites worldwide. The outage was real, but our investigation found the claim is false. Social Media Posts Multiple users posted the claim linking that the AWS outage with geopolitically-charged actors (Russia, […]

Indian origin Malabar Gold appointed a Pakistani as its ambassador? Check the facts

October 13, 2025October 13, 2025Siddharth Sahu

Indian origin Malabar Gold has come under scrutiny after many social media posts claiming that it appointed a Pakistani as ambassador. The posts objected to this decision after recent unrest between India and Pakistan leading to the online trend #boycott Malabar gold. In the post, a lady can be heard saying, “The brand ambassador of […]

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

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025Usha Manoj

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 […]

Microsoft Is Not Abandoning Xbox Console Hardware for Cloud Gaming

October 8, 2025October 8, 2025Cielito Wang

A viral claim circulating on social media alleges that Microsoft plans to discontinue its Xbox console division and make Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) the company’s only platform. However, our verification finds this claim to be false. Social Media Posts Multiple social media posts claim that Microsoft will “eliminate its console division and go fully third-party,” […]

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

September 30, 2025September 30, 2025Usha Manoj

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 […]

Video Shows Removable Camera Bump on iPhone 17 Pro is False

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025Cielito Wang

A video circulating online claims to show a person “tearing off” the raised camera bump (the “plateau”) from the back of an iPhone 17 Pro. The implication is that the raised part is a separate removable piece, not integrally part of the phone’s rear body. Upon examining the viral video, we found that the model […]

Starbucks products are safe to consume. Viral claim is based on rumors.

September 24, 2025January 9, 2026Drabanti Ghosh

Starbucks, a globally recognized coffeehouse chain is known for its variety of coffees, other beverages and snacks. In recent weeks, several viral claims about Starbucks have gone viral on social media. Now, people are claiming that Starbucks pies are made with harmful ingredients that do not allow molds to form on it and are also […]

Amazon has NOT Launched Retail Operations in Bangladesh

September 23, 2025September 24, 2025Cielito Wang

In September 2025, a photo of a storefront in Dhaka’s Uttara area labeled “amazon.bd” spread on social media with captions claiming that Amazon had launched local e-commerce in Bangladesh, complete with a country website and deliveries. However, we found that the claim is false. Social Media Posts Multiple social media users have shared a post […]

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

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025Usha Manoj

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 […]

Video of a girl abducted in Sri Lanka goes viral with a false communal angle

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025Usha Manoj

This video is from Sri Lanka and there is no communal angle in this incident. A CCTV footage showing a man forcefully dragging a girl into a car, while a pedestrian rushed forward to stop him in an attempt to save the girl is going viral on social media. Users claimed the video showed the […]

Did PM Modi Announce Free Electricity For All? Edited Clip Went Viral

September 20, 2025September 20, 2025Mayur Deokar

A video is going viral on social media where Prime Minister Narendra Modi appears to declare that people will no longer have to pay electricity bills. In the clip, he is heard saying that the government will pay for everyone’s electricity bills from now on. Many users are sharing this clip with captions suggesting that […]

McDonald’s Did Not Open Its “First-Ever Buffet” in Branson, Missouri

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025Cielito Wang

A claim has circulated widely on social media alleging that McDonald’s has debuted its “first-ever buffet” in Branson, Missouri, offering unlimited Big Macs, Quarter Pounders, Chicken McNuggets, fries, and pies for $12.99. Posts described long lines of customers piling plates high with fast-food favorites. This claim attracted attention because it suggested a dramatic shift in […]

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

September 16, 2025September 17, 2025Usha Manoj

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 […]

Image of Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate with her father goes viral with false claims

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025Usha Manoj

This image shows Supriya Shrinate with her late father An image featuring Congress leader Supriya Shrinate with a man is going viral on social media. Users who share the image claims that it shows Ramesh Chandra Tiwari, brother of former Chief Minister of UP and Madhya Pradesh ND Tiwari. The image has been circulating widely […]

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

September 15, 2025September 15, 2025Usha Manoj

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 […]

Old Unrelated Video Of Pashupatinath Temple Going Viral Linking To The Recent Anti-Government Protests In Nepal.

September 13, 2025September 13, 2025Debanjana baishya

A video allegedly showing an attack on the Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal went viral on social media with the claim that during the recent anti-government protests, protesters attacked the temple. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is old and unrelated […]

Ingredients in CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion are rumoured to be harmful. Check the facts.

September 11, 2025January 8, 2026Drabanti Ghosh

CeraVe is a dermatologist recommended skin care brand which has a variety of products like sunscreen, moisturising lotions, baby care products, cleansers, serums etc. It is enriched with essential ingredients which help to restore and maintain skin. However, social media users are raising concerns over the safety of the ingredients like homosalate, octinoxate, octocrylene, parabens, […]

Old video of a brawl between TRS and BJP workers in Telangana viral as public beating BJP workers in Bihar

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025Siddharth Sahu

A video related to the Bihar elections is going viral on social media. In the video some people are seen fleeing away after being chased by the mob. With flags in their hands, it looks like a political rally. Users are claiming that this is a recent video from Bihar, where the public is beating […]

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

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025Usha Manoj

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 […]

Starbucks India Did Not Appoint Dolly Chaiwala as Brand Ambassador

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025Cielito Wang

A viral claim circulating on social media asserts that Starbucks India appointed Dolly Chaiwala as its brand ambassador. The story gained traction across online platforms. However, Starbucks India has officially denied this claim, clarifying that it has never had any brand ambassadors in the country. Social Media Posts Posts and memes showing Dolly Chaiwala with […]

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

September 9, 2025September 9, 2025Usha Manoj

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 […]

Elon Musk Has NOT Signed a Deal for Netflix Biography Series

September 8, 2025September 10, 2025Cielito Wang

A viral claim circulating on social media alleges that Elon Musk has just signed a $13.5 million deal with Netflix for a 7-episode series about his “turbulent journey.” The post has generated widespread attention across platforms such as Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). However, our investigation finds this claim to be false and unsupported by […]

Unrelated video from Rajasthan shared as BJP workers looted a saree shop in Bihar

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025Usha Manoj

This video is from a sale at a saree shop in Udaipur, Rajasthan on 20 August 2025. It has no link to Bihar The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) had called for a Bihar bandh on 4 September to protest against the hurling of abuse at the mother of P M Modi during Rahul Gandhi’s recently […]

Ingredients in Major Prenatal Tablets are approved and the product is safe.

September 6, 2025September 6, 2025Siddharth Sahu

Major prenatal tablets are dietary supplements designed to support the nutritional needs of women before, during, and after pregnancy. They provide essential vitamins like vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin E, along with important minerals to promote maternal health and fetal development. However, recently social media claims about major prenatal tablets are seen going viral. […]

Viral Video Claiming Weapons Found in Manipur Mosque is Actually From Myanmar

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Mayur Deokar

A video is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows a huge recovery of weapons and cash from a mosque in Manipur. Fact Crescendo received several requests from readers on our WhatsApp Helpline (9049053770) to verify this claim. We found that the claim is completely false. The video is not from Manipur and […]

Jose Altuve Was Not Denied Entry to Louis Vuitton Store

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025Cielito Wang

A viral rumor circulating on online platforms claimed that Houston Astros star, Jose Altuve, was refused entry to a Louis Vuitton store because he was dressed “too casually.” The story quickly gained traction, with some posts even alleging that Louis Vuitton later issued an apology. However, we found that this claim is completely false. Social […]

AI Video: PM Modi is Not Giving Rs. 2000/Month to Ration Card Holders

September 2, 2025September 4, 2025Mayur Deokar

A video is going viral on social media, claiming that the government has launched a scheme that gives Rs. 2000 every month to ration card holders, including those without Aadhaar cards. The video shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing the scheme and YouTuber Shubhankar Mishra explaining the application process, making it look authentic and genuine. […]

False Claim links MP BJP worker Nek Mohammad Rizvi to PM Modi Abuse Case in Bihar

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025Mayur Deokar

A video showing a man using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his late mother during a Congress rally in Darbhanga, Bihar, recently went viral. Following public outrage, the Bihar police arrested the accused, identified as Mohammad Rizvi, also known as Raja, from Bhapura village in Darbhanga. Soon after the arrest, several social […]

Video from Karachi goes viral as Jammu flood

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025Usha Manoj

This video shows floods in Karachi, Pakistan, that occurred in August 2025. Heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir has caused severe flooding, particularly in the Jammu region, due to the overflow of the Tawi River. A portion of the road along the fourth Tawi bridge has been washed away in the floods following incessant heavy […]

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

August 31, 2025August 31, 2025Usha Manoj

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 […]

Ocean Spray Diet Juices Safe: Presence Of Aspartame Claim is False

August 29, 2025November 7, 2025Siddharth Sahu

Ocean Spray is a well-known beverage brand that offers a wide range of fruit-based drinks. It was established in the 1930s in the US and then became popular worldwide. The brand has a variety of products including both normal and diet juice. Recently, social media users are claiming that Ocean Spray brand’s diet products contain […]

Dubai Video Falsely Shared as Salman Khan’s Flat Catching Fire in Mumbai

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025Mayur Deokar

A video showing a massive fire in a high-rise building is going viral on social media. It is being claimed that the incident took place at Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s flat in Mumbai. It has also been said that thousands of people died in this fire. Fact Crescendo received several requests to verify this claim […]

Lacura Moisturising Sun Spray contains approved ingredient and is not carcinogenic

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025Siddharth Sahu

Lacura, a private-label brand owned by Aldi is an over-the-counter moisturising sun spray designed to provide protection against harmful UVA and UVB rays. Recently, consumers have raised their concern over the use of some chemicals as ingredients. Social media claims suggest that Lacura sun spray contains harmful ingredients like Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Alcohol denat., Butyl […]

This viral video of a mother and child falling into a flooded road from a moving bike is not from India, but Pakistan

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025Usha Manoj

This video is from Karachi, Pakistan, not related to India. A video of a woman and child falling from a bike into a flooded road is going viral on social media. The users who share the post claims that it shows India’s poor infrastructure. The story came to light just days after severe rains caused […]

No, Air France Did Not Spray “Air Freshener” on a Nigerian Flight

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025Cielito Wang

A viral video circulated online claiming that Air France crew sprayed “air freshener” inside the cabin of a flight to Nigeria, supposedly to mask unpleasant odors. Some posts went further, alleging that the incident caused passenger distress and even vomiting. However, a closer look reveals that this claim is misleading. Social Media Posts A viral […]

Old Video From Puri Going Viral As Rahul Gandhi’s Recent Rally In Bihar.

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025Debanjana baishya

Recently a video of a massive rally went viral on social media claiming it to be Rahul Gandhi’s rally in Bihar. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The video is old and unrelated to Rahul Gandhi’s rally in Bihar. Here’s the fact check. […]

Cab drivers forcibly dragging travellers to taxis at the Tamil Nadu airport- What’s the truth

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025Usha Manoj

This video shows a couple’s dispute at the Coimbatore airport in March 2025. It has no connection with cab drivers. A video of a woman loudly confronting a man at an airport is going viral on social media with a claim that cab drivers in Tamil Nadu are forcing passengers into their vehicles. The caption […]

Food Regulatory Bodies Declare Canola, Corn, and Sunflower Oils in Tostitos Scoops Safe for Consumption

August 23, 2025January 8, 2026Drabanti Ghosh

Tostitos is a popular brand of tortilla chips and dips owned by Frito-Lay, a division of PepsiCo. They are a favorite snack for parties, gatherings, and casual snacking at home. But recently, social media users have raised their concerns about the oils used to prepare these. Tostitos Scoops uses three kinds of oils, namely corn […]

This viral video of massive crowd is not related to Rahul Gandhi’s rally in Bihar

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025Usha Manoj

This is an old video from Maharashtra not Bihar. On 17 August, 2025, Rahul Gandhi launched a Vote Adhikar Yatra in Sasaram, Bihar. The objective of the Yatra is to oppose the process of ongoing special intensive revision of the voters’ list in Bihar. Leaders of the INDI alliance are also participating in it. The […]

Video of a woman thrashed by police falsely shared linking to folk Singer Neha Singh Rathore

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Usha Manoj

The woman being thrashed by the police in this video is not Neha Singh Rathore, but another animal rights activist. A video showing female police personnel thrashing a woman inside a bus is going viral on social media with a claim that the woman is Bihar’s folk singer Neha Singh Rathore. Let’s check the truth […]

Ford Mustang Mach-E Crash Video Does Not Show Technical Failure

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Cielito Wang

A viral video showing a Ford Mustang Mach-E crash on a California highway has circulated widely on social media. The video has prompted claims that the electric vehicle experienced a catastrophic electronic failure, with locked steering and an uncontrollable accelerator. These claims have raised questions about EV safety. Our investigation finds these claims to be […]

Video of flooded metro station from Brazil goes viral linking to Mumbai rain

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025Usha Manoj

This video is from Brazil, during the flood in January 2025. It has no link to Mumbai As heavy rains have disrupted public life in Mumbai, now linking to this a video of a flooded metro station is going viral on social media. In the video, people can be seen sitting on the railings to […]

Viral Facebook Post Claiming Users Must Deny Meta Permission to Use Their Photos Is a Hoax

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025Drabanti Ghosh

A chain message telling Facebook users to post a declaration to block Meta from using their photos and data is false. No such policy exists, and privacy is managed through official settings. Image Credit: Brand Hopper A viral message is spreading across Facebook, urging users to copy and paste a statement on their profile to […]

This video does not show the flooding of the airport runway in Mumbai

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025Usha Manoj

This video is from Chennai Airport, which was flooded in December 2023 Heavy rains lashed Mumbai leading to severe waterlogging in several areas, and massive traffic disruptions, prompting the IMD to issue flood alerts and city-wide emergency measures. Against this backdrop, a video showing severe waterlogging at an airport has gone viral on social media […]

Viral Claim That WhatsApp Group Admins Must Enable Advanced Chat Privacy to Block Meta AI Is False.

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025Drabanti Ghosh

A social media post wrongly suggests Meta AI can access entire group chats and contacts unless Advanced Chat Privacy is enabled, but WhatsApp confirms AI only sees messages directly shared with it and all chats remain end-to-end encrypted. Image Credits:UC Today A viral post circulating on social media has raised alarm among WhatsApp users, particularly […]

2023 Chennai Airport Video Viral as Recently Flooded Mumbai Airport

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025Mayur Deokar

Several parts of Maharashtra are currently experiencing heavy rainfall, especially Mumbai, which has recorded its wettest August in the last five years. The Mumbai International Airport has also been heavily affected due to continuous rain. Amidst this situation, a video is going viral claiming to show severe flooding at Mumbai Airport. Fact Crescendo received several […]

Beyond Meat has NOT filed for bankruptcy

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025Cielito Wang

Recent social media posts and headlines have claimed that Beyond Meat filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. After investigation, we found this claim to be false. According to official company statements and industry reporting, Beyond Meat continues to operate normally, despite facing financial challenges. Social Media Posts Over the past week, numerous social media users have […]

Deepfake Video of Ukraine’s President Zelensky Belly Dancing Goes Viral

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025Mayur Deokar

A video apparently showing Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky belly dancing is going viral on social media. Some users are sharing this clip to mock him and to question the support he receives from world leaders. Fact Crescendo received several requests to verify this claim via our WhatsApp Tipline (9049053770). We found that the viral video is […]

BJP MLA beaten up for vote theft by public in Haryana- Know the truth

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025Usha Manoj

This video shows a conflict between two parties at an electricity department’s office in Munak, Haryana and it dates back to 2020. Following the Congress’s allegations of irregularities in the voter list, complaints have been received from various states regarding this. Against this backdrop, a video is now viral on social media showing a BJP […]

Did Jawaharlal Nehru address himself as an accidental Hindu? No. The statement was falsely attributed to him.

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025Siddharth Sahu

A viral claim on social media suggests that Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, once described himself as an “accidental Hindu.” A quote attributed to him reads, “by education I am an Englishman, by views an internationalist, by culture a Muslim, and I’m a Hindu only by accident of birth.” However, Fact Crescendo found the […]