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The viral image of a Karnataka tableau showing Tipu Sultan in the Republic Day parade is from 2014.

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025Usha Manoj

This image is from Republic Day 2014. It has not related to the Republic Day 2025. India celebrated the 76th Republic Day with tableaux and a military parade on the Rajpath. The Republic Day parade featured cultural performances and honoured gallantry award winners. Against this backdrop, an image of a tableau depicting the life of King of […]

Does PEPSI stand for ‘Pay Every Penny to Save Israel’?

January 28, 2025January 28, 2025Cielito Wang

Recent social media discussions have brought attention to claims regarding PepsiCo and its alleged connections to Israel. A widely circulated post suggests that “PEPSI” is an acronym standing for “Pay Every Penny to Save Israel,” leading some social media users to raise concerns and call for boycotts of PepsiCo products. Social Media Posts The claim […]

Arvind Kejriwal Criticizing Himself? Let’s Find Out The Truth.

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025Debanjana baishya

Recently, a video of the former Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, went viral on social media. The video shows Arvind Kejriwal allegedly criticizing himself in a public meeting. Sharing the video on Facebook, a user wrote, “Kejriwal is finally accepting the truth”. Facebook Link | Archived Link. A similar video went viral on Instagram […]

Old video of rabbit saved from flames resurfaces linking to Los Angeles wildfires

January 25, 2025January 25, 2025Usha Manoj

This is an old video and it dates back to December 2017 when a wildfire spread across Ventura County, California. The raging wildfires across California have wreaked havoc, claimed at least twenty-four lives and caused widespread destruction to property and land. Amidst this, a video of a man standing on the side of a road and […]

Los Angeles firefighters are not using women’s handbags to put out fires

January 22, 2025January 22, 2025Usha Manoj

The video shows Los Angeles firefighters using small canvas bags, not women’s handbags, as makeshift water containers to extinguish a small fire. The raging wildfires across California have wreaked havoc, claimed at least six lives and caused widespread destruction to property and land. Amidst this a video showing two LAFD (Los Angeles Fire Department) firefighters filling […]

Viral video of PM Modi interacting with school children is not from Delhi, but Varanasi

January 21, 2025January 21, 2025Usha Manoj

This viral video shows PM Modi interacts with schoolchildren in Varanasi during a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency in December 2023. A video of P M Modi interacting with school children is going viral on social media. Users who share the post are taking a dig at PM Modi by claiming that this is […]

Health Concerns of TBHQ in Ramen Noodles – Food Safety organizations said it is safe when consumed within approved limit.

January 17, 2025January 21, 2025Siddharth Sahu

Social media users Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ), commonly used as a preservative in products like ramen noodles is a synthetic compound also found in industrial products such as lacquers and pesticides. It is claimed to be indigestible and potentially harmful, as high doses in lab studies have been linked to tumors and DNA damage in rats. […]

Old documentary video of a fire yogi falsely shared linking to BBC and Kumbh Mela

January 16, 2025January 17, 2025Usha Manoj

The viral video is from an old documentary film about a fire ritual performed by Yogi Rambhau Swami from Tamil Nadu. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 and will be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The mela is held every 12 years and attracts millions of pilgrims, […]

Video of mock drill at Maha Kumbh mela goes viral as fire incident

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025Usha Manoj

The viral video shows a mock drill conducted by the fire service department at a temporary hospital set up in the Prayagraj Mahakumbh Mela area on 27 December, 2024. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 and will be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The mela is held […]

Can TikTok track keystrokes or taps made by a user?

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025Kakada Sim

While TikTok, targeted by the U.S. government over national-security concerns, faces a ban unless its owner ByteDance sells it, a claim that the app can monitor keystrokes or taps was widely shared, but Fact Crescendo has debunked the claim and found the following: Social Media Claim A claim posted on social media states that TikTok […]

Unrelated image of Gandhi family falsely shared linking to Manmohan Singh’s death

January 15, 2025January 15, 2025Usha Manoj

The viral image was taken at a restaurant in Delhi before the demise of Manmohan Singh Following the death of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh an image of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi sitting with family members is going viral on social media. The users who share the image claims Rahul Gandhi flew […]

Has Elon Musk acquired Boeing?

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025Kakada Sim

Elon Musk, frequently making headlines, has recently been linked to a viral social media claim suggesting he acquired Boeing. However, Fact Crescendo’s thorough investigation found no credible evidence to support this claim. With no official announcements or statements from either Musk or Boeing, the claim was determined to be false. Social Media Claim A Facebook […]

Old Video Of South African Firefighters Going Viral Linking To The Los Angeles Wildfire.

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025Debanjana baishya

The Los Angeles wildfire killed at least 24 people, destroyed thousands of homes and forced 100000 people to evacuate. Against this backdrop, a video of South African firefighters singing and dancing in an airport went viral on social media. The video has been shared with the claim that a group of South African firefighters have […]

Unrelated Video Going Visal As The Recent Earthquake In The Nepal-Tibet Border.

January 13, 2025January 13, 2025Debanjana baishya

Recently, a video showing a compilation of video clips of different buildings getting destroyed went viral on social media, claiming it to be the destruction caused by the recent earthquake in the Nepal-Tibet border. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The video clips […]

Old Video From Nepal Earthquake Going Viral As The Recent Earthquake In Nepal-Tibet Border.

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025Debanjana baishya

After the recent massive earthquake in the Nepal-Tibet border, many posts surfaced on social media linking it to the earthquake. We came across one such video, where a large crack can be seen running through a road. Sharing the video on Facebook, users claimed it to be the situation in Nepal after the recent earthquake. […]

Unpacking the Truth About Ajinomoto Claims

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025Fact Crescendo Team

In today’s fast-paced world, convenience and flavor often dominate food choices. Among the ingredients that have sparked heated debates are Ajinomoto (monosodium glutamate, or MSG) and artificial food colors, commonly used to enhance the taste and appearance of dishes. While some accept MSG as a culinary enhancer, others believe it poses risks to health and […]

Does the Audenz Bird Flu Vaccine Use MDCK Cells and Other Toxic Chemicals? Regulatory Agencies Assure Safety.

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025Siddharth Sahu

Social media users are raising concern over the use of Audenz vaccine for bird flu. Users are claiming that Audenz vaccine contains MDCK cells (a dog’s kidney DNA) along with other substance like thimerosal, Polysorbate 80 and beta-propiolactone which re extremely toxic, tumorigenic, genotoxic and carcinogenic. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be misleading. […]

2015 video from Nepal resurfaces after recent Tibet earthquake

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025Usha Manoj

The viral video dates back to 2015 and shows an earthquake that hit Nepal. A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet’s holiest cities on 7 January killing at least 126 people and injuring 188 others. The tremor, at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), also shook buildings in neighbouring Nepal, Bhutan, and India. […]

Old and unrelated video from Taiwan falsely linked to the recent Tibet earthquake.

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025Usha Manoj

This video shows the aftermath of an earthquake in Hualien, Taiwan and it dates back to April 2024. A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet’s holiest cities on 7 January killing at least 126 people and injuring 188 others. The tremor, at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), also shook buildings in neighbouring […]

The days of the week occur exactly four times in February only every 823 years? Know the truth

January 10, 2025January 10, 2025Usha Manoj

The month of February always has each day of the week exactly four times except in leap years. A post circulating on social media regarding the month of February 2025 with a claim that February will have each day of the week exactly four times for the first time in 823 years is going viral. The […]

The Truth About Cube Maggi

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025Fact Crescendo Team

Maggi cubes are a popular seasoning used in various cuisines, especially across Africa. While they enhance the flavor of dishes, concerns have been raised about their health implications due to ingredients like salt, monosodium glutamate (MSG), artificial flavors, and preservatives. This article examines these concerns, referencing relevant research and expert opinions. Social Media Posts Various […]

Old video goes viral as accident in Texas on New Year

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025Usha Manoj

This viral video is not recent, it is from February 2021 A video that shows cars and trucks slide across a road and slam into one another, leading to a massive crash is going viral on social media. The users who shared the video claims that the catastrophe occurred on 1 January, 2025, in Fort […]

Old video of disrespect to National Flag by Panchayat executive officer in Odisha goes viral as Deputy Registrar from Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh

January 6, 2025January 6, 2025Usha Manoj

This video is not from Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh but from Simili Panchayat of Odisha. It dates back to October 2023. A video of a person cleaning tables and chairs with the national flag is going viral on social media. It is being claimed that this person is the Deputy Registrar of Anantapur district of Andhra […]

Clipped Video Of Arvind Kejriwal About Cleaning The Yamuna River Going Viral With Misleading Claims.

January 4, 2025January 4, 2025Debanjana baishya

Recently a video of former Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal went viral on social media. In the video, Arvind Kejriwal can be seen talking in an interview with Youtuber Prakhar Gupta about cleaning the Yamuna River. He can be heard saying that he has understood a little bit of politics nowadays. The Yamuna issue […]

Don’t be alarmed! Mary Kay cosmetics uses approved ingredients in its cosmetics products.

January 4, 2025January 4, 2025Siddharth Sahu

A social media post raises concern of the netizens by citing a few chemicals used in various Mary Kay products. Users are claiming that Mary Kay is using toxic chemicals in its products which have been proved to be harmful to humans. The list of chemicals mentioned in the post are Parabens, fragrance, titanium dioxide […]

Jello-o, Lucky Charms and Gatorade are banned in Europe over the use of harmful chemicals as ingredients.

December 31, 2024December 31, 2024Siddharth Sahu

A social media post claiming that Jell-o, Lucky Charms and Gatorade which are allowed to be consumed in America are actually banned in European nations. Jello-o and Lucky Charms contain artificial dyes and colours while Gatorade uses brominated vegetable oil which leads to various serious health issues upon consuming. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim […]

Old video shared as recent attack on Bethlehem church during Christmas

December 30, 2024December 30, 2024Usha Manoj

This is an old video from October 2022 Last day, people all around the world celebrated Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, with great excitement and opulence. Bethlehem is believed to be the birthplace of Jesus Christ. Amidst this, a video is going viral on social media showing some people attacking a church on Christmas night. […]

Mountain Dew and Fresca do not contain Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) as an ingredient and are not banned in Europe and Japan.

December 30, 2024December 30, 2024Siddharth Sahu

Currently, a social media post claiming that both Mountain Dew and Fresca soda drinks are banned in Europe and Japan as they contain Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) as an ingredient. BVO contains bromine which leads to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism, Memory loss, and Nerve issues. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be […]

Arla products contain Bovaer, which is added to their cows feed is carcinogenic to human.

December 27, 2024December 27, 2024Siddharth Sahu

Arla Foods, the owner of the UK’s largest dairy co-operative, has announced a new initiative aimed at reducing climate-warming methane emissions produced by cows during digestion. The company is collaborating with Morrisons, Aldi, and Tesco on a project that will trial the use of the feed additive Bovaer across 30 British farms. This has raised […]

Old video from Austria shared linking to protests over Magdeburg Christmas market attack in Germany

December 27, 2024December 27, 2024Usha Manoj

This is an old video from Austria, it has no link to protests over the recent Magdeburg Christmas market attack. Five people, including a nine-year-old boy, were killed when a man drove a car into a crowded Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, on 20 December, 2024. More than 200 people were injured in the attack including about […]

Coca Cola, Heinz Ketchup, Snickers containing High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is safe to consume within prescribed limits.

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024Siddharth Sahu

A social media post claiming that High-Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) accelerates cancer tumor growth via liver. Users have raised concerns on the use of products containing HFCS such as Coca Cola, Heinz Ketchup, snickers etc. Another concern raised is that HFCS is made from insecticidal GMO corn which is also carcinogenic. However, Fact Crescendo found […]

Fabuloso cleaners are not currently under recall

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024Cielito Wang

Recent claims on social media suggest that Fabuloso’s multi-purpose cleaner products are currently under recall, causing confusion among consumers. This article examines the validity of these claims, clarifies the timeline of events, and provides additional information to address consumer concerns. Social Media Posts Claims about a Fabuloso recall have recently resurfaced and spread widely on […]

Video From Tripura Kadamtala Mosque Going Viral As Sambhal Jama Masjid.

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024Debanjana baishya

For the past few days, there has been a huge controversy over the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. On November 24, the second phase of the survey was conducted on the orders of the court, in which the Hindu side claimed that the place was not a mosque but was earlier a Harihar […]

An old image of Shashi Tharoor’s leg injury resurfaces as recent

December 17, 2024December 17, 2024Usha Manoj

This image is from December 2022, when Tharoor got injured while descending the steps of Parliament. An image of Shashi Tharoor, a senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament, has gone viral on social media, showing him with a leg injury and a bandaged left foot. Users are sharing this image and claiming that it […]

Old image of protest shared as recent protests in South Korea

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024Usha Manoj

This image from 2016 shows South Koreans protesting against then-President Park Geun-hye. On 3 December 2024, Yoon Suk Yeol, the president of South Korea, declared martial law during a televised address, The President’s move was reversed hours later after members of Parliament voted to block the move. Amid this, on social media, an image showing a sea of […]

Has Apple Released iOS 18.2 to All Users?

December 4, 2024December 11, 2024Fact Crescendo Team

Recently, a viral claim stated that Apple and iPhones officially released iOS 18.2 version to its users. This caused many reactions on social media, with users questioning whether it was true. However, Fact Crescendo has found that the claim was misleading and not true at all. This is about our investigation of this claim. Social […]

Is Benjamin Netanyahu attacked in the Israeli Parliament? Know the truth

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024Usha Manoj

Benjamin Netanyahu was not attacked in the Israeli Parliament International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant over war crimes recently. Following this, a viral video emerged showing Netanyahu being attacked and beaten up in the Israeli parliament by MPs. Facebook Post| Archive […]

Additional 5,04,313 Votes Counted In The Maharashtra Elections? Here’s The Truth.

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Debanjana baishya

A social media post claims 5,04,313 additional votes were counted in Maharashtra elections. One such Facebook post came to our notice where the user wrote, “Another fraud has been surfaced in connection with the Maharashtra election 🚨 A whopping 5,04,313 ‘Additional’ Votes counted in the Maharashtra election. There is a Gross Data Mismatch Between Votes […]

An old video of protest against EVMs in Delhi shared linking to Maharashtra elections

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Usha Manoj

This viral video shows a protest against EVMs at Jantar Mantar, Delhi and dates back to January 2024. Following the recent announcement of Maharashtra Assembly election results, a video went viral on social media, showing a large number of people protesting with banners in their hands and shouting slogans such as “Remove EVMs, Save the […]

Aspartame Safety: No Evidence of Neuro-Excitotoxic Effects of Aspartame in Diet Coke.

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Siddharth Sahu

Coca-Cola has again come into the direct accusations of the netizens recently because of the presence of Aspartame, a sweetener in it. Social media users are claiming that aspartame is toxic in nature and affects the brain and neuro system of the body. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be misleading. FDA, EFSA and […]

Clash Among Students Of Three Different Colleges In Bangladesh Going Viral With Misleading Communal Claims.

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024Debanjana baishya

Recently a video of a mob holding sticks attacking others went viral on social media. The video is claimed to be from Bangladesh. Social media users are claiming that the Hindus of Bangladesh are being tortured like this. Sharing the video on Facebook, a user wrote, “Genocide of Hindus in Bangladesh 🇧🇩 is an eye […]

This video does not feature Maulana Sajjad Nomani during the Maharashtra Assembly election campaign.

November 29, 2024November 29, 2024Usha Manoj

The video shows Maulana Arshad Madani, president of Jamiat Ulama Hind, during his recent visit to Bangladesh. A video showing a group of men in a helicopter wearing skullcaps, typically associated with men belonging to the Islamic community is going viral on social media. The post claims that the person in the video is Maulana […]

Kellog’s Froot Loops is not carcinogenic as claimed in the post. Know the truth.

November 23, 2024November 23, 2024Siddharth Sahu

Kellog’s froot loops is considered as one of the favorites breakfast cereal of children. However, recently netizens were seen raising questions on the safety of health after consuming the product. In one such post, a social media user claimed that Kellog’s uses various dyes and a preservative called BHT in the product which makes it […]

Colgate Peroxyl is not toxic because of the presence of Hydrogen Peroxide in it. Viral claim is misleading.

November 20, 2024November 20, 2024Siddharth Sahu

Colgate Peroxyl, a well known dental and oral care mouthwash, also recommended by doctors has become the talk of the netizens recently. People were found to raise questions if using the Colgate Peroxyl mouthwash is safe to use or is it toxic? The controversy rose because of the presence of Hydrogen Peroxide as an ingredient […]

Old video of ship fire shared as Hezbollah attack on Israeli port of Haifa

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024Usha Manoj

The viral video shows a fire which broke out in the engine room of a Turkish owned ship. Lebanon-based terror group Hezbollah launched a fresh strike on Israel with a barrage of over 90 missiles last week aimed towards the country’s northern city of Haifa, injuring civilians and damaging buildings and vehicles in the area. Amidst this […]

Old incident of assault on traffic police in Delhi goes viral as recent from Mumbai

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024Usha Manoj

Viral video shows 2015 incident of an assault on traffic police in Delhi A video showing a group of men violently assaulting police personnel on the streets is going viral on social media where users are adding a communal angle. The video shows men wearing skull caps assaulting traffic police. Those who share the video […]

2018 pro-Trump rally in London shared linking to 2024 US election

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024Usha Manoj

This viral video shows a July 2018 rally in support of President Donald Trump in London. Donald Trump won the presidency for the second time, defeating incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris in the US Presidential election. Following this, many images and videos surfaced on social media. Amidst this, a video of a crowd waving union […]

Exposing the Falsehood: Apple’s iPhones Don’t Secretly Reboot

November 13, 2024November 13, 2024Fact Crescendo Team

Recently, a viral claim stated that iPhones suddenly rebooted by themselves. This caused many reactions on social media, with users questioning whether it was true. However, Fact Crescendo has found that the claim was misleading and not true at all. Social Media Claim A claim recently circulated targeting Apple, the renowned tech giant, alleges that […]

Old image of Hindu Priest with Donald Trump at White House goes viral as recent

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024Usha Manoj

This image is from 2020, when Donald Trump invited religious leaders to the White House to observe the National Day of Prayer in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak. Donald Trump won the presidency for the second time, defeating incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris in the US Presidential election. Following this, an image showing Hindu […]

Old and unrelated video of Nancy Pelosi shared linking to Donald Trump’s Victory

November 9, 2024November 9, 2024Usha Manoj

This viral video dates back to 2022 and it is not Nancy Pelosi’s reaction to Donald Trump’s Victory Donald Trump won the presidency for the second time, defeating incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris on 6 November, 2024, in the US Presidential election. Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States. Following this, […]

Crowd did not chant PM Modi’s name during Donald Trump’s speech after his Presidential election win.

November 8, 2024November 8, 2024Siddharth Sahu

Donald Trump has won the U.S. presidential election securing the required 270 electoral votes, while his opponent, Kamala Harris, received 224. His victory makes him the second Republican in 20 years to serve a second term, following George Bush’s presidency from 2001 to 2009. Against this background, a video of Donald Trump after his victory […]

Nestlé’s Ex-CEO on Water Rights: Misunderstood Comments Clarified

November 8, 2024November 8, 2024Cielito Wang

For years, a controversial claim has circulated online, alleging that Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, former CEO of Nestlé, declared water should not be a human right. This assertion has ignited backlash against Nestlé and raised concerns about corporate control over water resources. The quote attributed to Brabeck has sparked debates on whether water should be considered a […]

2021 video shared as nuclear testing tremors in Iran

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024Drabanti Ghosh

Video dates back to 2021 showing an earthquake in Iran and has no relation with the recent tremors in Iran. Israel is bracing itself for another Iranian attack after a crescendo of threatening rhetoric from leaders in Iran saying the country would retaliate for Israeli missile strikes last month. On the evening of October 5, […]

Old dance video of Indian and Chinese soldiers goes viral with misleading claims

November 6, 2024November 6, 2024Usha Manoj

This video shows Indian and Chinese troops dancing to bhangra music after participating in the 7th Sino-India joint military exercise in China. Three militants, including wanted Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) ‘commander’ Usman Lashkari, were killed in two separate anti-militancy operations in Kashmir on 2 November 2024.Two policemen and two CRPF jawans were also injured in the operations. […]

Video from 2023 shared as the recent footage of flood in Spain

November 5, 2024November 5, 2024Usha Manoj

The viral video shows floods in Zaragoza, Spain in July 2023. It has no relation with the recent flood in Spain. The deadliest flash floods in Spain’s modern history have killed at least 214 people, and dozens were still unaccounted for, four days after torrential rains swept the eastern region of Valencia. On this backdrop, […]

Gas station explosion in Yemen shared as Hezbollah’s attack in Haifa

October 31, 2024October 31, 2024Usha Manoj

A video of a massive explosion is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows fire in Haifa following Hezbollah’s recent strikes on Israel. The caption of the post states, “Haifa is burning of Hizballah attack”. Let’s check the truth Facebook Post Archive link Fact Check- We started our investigation with a reverse […]

Was Mallikarjun Kharge Made To Wait Outside When Priyanka Gandhi Filed Her Nomination Papers? Here’s The Fact Check.

October 29, 2024November 6, 2024Debanjana baishya

On 23 October Priyanka Gandhi filed her nomination papers for the Wayanad by-poll. Against this backdrop, a video of the Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge went viral on social media where he can be seen waiting outside the door. It has been claimed that Kharge was made to wait outside while Priyanka Gandhi filed the […]

Video Of Domestic Help Mixing Urine In Household’s Food Shared With Communal Claim.

October 22, 2024October 30, 2024Fact Crescendo Team

Recently, a shocking incident has come to light from a house in the Crossing Republic area of Ghaziabad district of Uttar Pradesh. A video on viral on social media. It is seen that a woman cooking in the kitchen crosses all limits of disgust and is seen mixing urine in the food. The woman can […]

Does Coca-Cola prohibit “Jesus Loves You” on custom cans?

October 21, 2024October 31, 2024Fact Crescendo Team

While the world-famous American soft drink company Coca-Cola has recently launched a custom cans campaign, a viral claim surfaced on social media stating that the company does not allow “Jesus” to be printed on custom cans, while other religious figures can be included. This claim has sparked widespread discussion and confusion among consumers. However, upon […]

Salman Khan’s video message during 2020 Covid Lockdown shared as him threatening Lawrence Bishnoi

October 21, 2024October 30, 2024Usha Manoj

This is a short excerpt of a video message released by Salman Khan during the Covid lockdown in 2020 Baba Siddique, a senior politician of the Nationalist Congress Party was shot dead on 12 October. Following this, a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang took to social media claiming responsibility for the killing, and warning […]

Is Marmite Really Addictive?

October 21, 2024October 31, 2024Fact Crescendo Team

Marmite is a British savoury food spread made from yeast extract, which is a by-product of beer brewing. German scientist Justus von Liebig invented it, and Unilever has produced it in the UK. Marmite is known for its strong, salty flavour and is famously marketed with the slogan “Love it or hate it.” The spread is […]

The Image Of Israeli Soldiers Are Going Viral With Misleading Claims.

October 16, 2024October 31, 2024Harish Nair

Four Israeli soldiers have been killed and 58 injured in a drone strike by Hezbollah targeting an army base in northern Israel on 13 October 2024. Against this backdrop, an image of a few soldiers sitting on the floor with their heads down went viral on social media claiming it to be an image of […]

An old image of terrorist attack in Moscow shared as fire in Tel Aviv.

October 10, 2024October 30, 2024Usha Manoj

Amid escalating chaos between Israel and Iran, an image of a massive smoke rising from the fire is going viral on social media. While sharing the image users wrote “Tel Aviv is lit up in flames”. Archive link Let’s check the truth Fact Check- We started our investigation with a reverse image search on Google […]

Old and unrelated image of Congress leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Kumari Selja shared as recent

October 4, 2024October 30, 2024Usha Manoj

As Haryana gears up for assembly elections, Kumari Selja faces internal party struggles within Congress. With her absence from the campaign trail and rising tensions, an image of Congress leaders Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Kumari Selja has gone viral on social media. ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections, with users claiming it to be recent. […]

Old video of a fishing boat on fire in Taiwan falsely shared linking to Israel-Lebanon conflict.

October 4, 2024October 30, 2024Usha Manoj

Exchange of strikes between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah have been occurring along the Israel–Lebanon border and in Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights since 8 October 2023. Amidst this, a video of a boat engulfed in flames at sea has gone viral on social media, with the claim that an explosion occurred inside […]

An old video of T20 World Cup victory parade in Mumbai goes viral with misleading claims

October 4, 2024October 30, 2024Usha Manoj

On 23 September 2024, a large gathering of Muslim community members marched through Mumbai’s streets, led by former AIMIM MP Imtiaz Jaleel. They demanded action against BJP MLA Nitesh Rane and preacher Ramgiri Maharaj, accusing them of making hate statements. The rally attracted more than 12,000 attendees. Against this backdrop, a video is going viral […]

Viral video of protest in Iran is not recent, it dates back to 2022

October 4, 2024October 31, 2024Usha Manoj

A video showing a large crowd of people advancing down a street and throwing objects at a vehicle with flashing blue and red lights is going viral on social media. The caption alongside the video says “Today Iran is kicking off, Iranian people defending themselves against the oppressive armed forces of the Islamic dictatorship in […]

Old video of furniture store fire shared as Hezbollah attack on Haifa

October 1, 2024October 31, 2024Usha Manoj

A video showing huge fire in the middle of a seemingly populated area, with vehicles travelling on the roads nearby and several well-lit buildings is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows fire in Haifa following Hezbollah’s recent missile attack on Israel. Let’s check the truth Archive link Fact Check- We started […]

Old Video From Russia Going Viral As Hezbollah Drone Attack On Northern Occupied Palestine.

September 25, 2024October 31, 2024Harish Nair

A video of a drone attack on an oil refinery is going viral on social media claiming it to be a “Hezbollah drone” reaching oil refineries in northern occupied Palestine. Sharing the footage on Facebook, a user wrote, “A Hezbollah drone reaches oil refineries in northern occupied Palestine”. https://archive.org/details/drone-attack Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we […]

Viral video shows US Singer Mary Millben, not senior White House diplomatic level officer Mary Bilman Criticising Rahul Gandhi

September 23, 2024October 30, 2024Usha Manoj

A video of a journalist interviewing someone who can be heard criticising Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is being circulated widely on social media. Those who have shared information have identified the individual as Mary Billman, a senior White House official. In the video she can be heard saying, “I don’t know Mr Rahul, so I […]

Are Coconut Oil and Vegetable Oils Misunderstood? Debunking the Health Myths!

September 17, 2024October 30, 2024Fact Crescendo Team

In recent years, both coconut oil and vegetable oils have become subjects of heated debate regarding their health implications. Viral videos and social media claims often paint these oils in starkly contrasting lights, with coconut oil being hailed as a heart-healthy choice and vegetable oils criticized for their industrial processing. As these claims spread, it’s […]

Old Video Of Rocket Projection Viral As Recent Incident In Manipur.

September 16, 2024October 30, 2024Debanjana baishya

On 6 September 2024, a 70-year-old man was killed, and five others were injured after a “rocket” hit the house of Manipur’s first chief minister, late Mairembam Koireng Singh, in Moirang, Binshnupur District. On this backdrop, a video of a rocket projection went viral on social media linking it to the incident. Sharing the video […]

The Statue of Unity in Gujarat is not developing any cracks- the viral image is old

September 12, 2024October 30, 2024Usha Manoj

The viral image is from October 2018 during the construction work of the Statue of Unity A few days ago, the statue of Maratha emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj fell in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, due to severe winds. Following this, the turmoil in the state’s politics had not yet dissipated, when an image of the world’s largest […]

Is this a Bangladesh protest against repealing of Art 370 in Kashmir?

September 11, 2024October 30, 2024Debanjana baishya

A video of a large number of Muslim people wearing religious caps, chanting slogans and holding banners went viral on social media with the claim that the video is from Bangladesh and the video shows a recent protest in Bangladesh against the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Sharing the video, a user […]

Old and unrelated image shared as IIT-BHU rape case accused celebrating after bail

September 7, 2024October 31, 2024Usha Manoj

The viral image dates back to July 2021 and it is unrelated. Three men allegedly raped a woman student of the Indian Institute of Technology-Banaras Hindu University (IIT-BHU) when she had come out of her hostel with a friend on the night of 1 November 2023. Anand alias Abhishek Chauhan, Kunal Pandey, and Saksham Patel, believed […]

Has Lionel Messi really signed a two-year contract with KFC?

September 5, 2024October 30, 2024Fact Crescendo Team

A social media post claiming Lionel Messi has signed a two-year contract with KFC has sparked widespread speculation and discussion. The image and text suggest a significant endorsement deal between Messi and the fast-food chain. However, fact-checking organizations like Fact Crescendo have deemed this claim misleading, emphasizing the need for careful scrutiny of viral content. […]

The video showing people caught by the army during shop vandalism is not from India

September 4, 2024October 30, 2024Usha Manoj

The viral video is from Bangladesh, not India. A video has gone viral on social media, showing two individuals attacking a shop with an axe. Meanwhile, two army men passing by stop and take the weapons from both attackers, forcing them to kneel. This video is claimed to be from India. The post claims that […]

Video of an Under-Construction Railway Station Collapsing due to Landslide in Mizoram Falsely Shared Newly Constructed Railway Station in Manipur

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024Harish Nair

A video circulating on social media claims that a newly constructed railway station in Kawnpui, Manipur, has collapsed. However, our investigation revealed that this claim is false. The railway station was not recently inaugurated, and the incident did not occur in Manipur. Here’s the truth about the viral video. Viral Video Recently, a statue of […]

Did Netflix donate $7 million to Kamala Harris’s campaign?

August 31, 2024August 31, 2024Fact Crescendo Team

As of August 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign has indeed raised over $480 million, solidifying her status as the likely Democratic presidential nominee. Despite this substantial fundraising achievement, a significant controversy has emerged from misinformation circulating online. However, Fact Crescendo have confirmed that this claim and the poster are misleading This is about […]

Old video of Rahul Gandhi in Gujarat temple falsely shared linking to the Janmashtami celebration

August 30, 2024August 30, 2024Usha Manoj

The viral video shows Rahul Gandhi’s visit to Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka, Gujarat. It dates back to February 2022. Devotees across India celebrated Krishna ‘Janmashtami’ with great enthusiasm, marking Lord Krishna’s birth day on 26 august. Temples are alive with festivities, demonstrating a deep reverence for the deity. Amidst this, a video viral on social […]

2016 video of a fight between two Indian woman wrestlers goes viral with misleading claims

August 29, 2024August 29, 2024Usha Manoj

The video features Kavitha, a former Haryana police officer who is also a powerlifting and mixed martial arts champion, fighting Bul Bul, India’s first professional female wrestler. A wrestling video between a professional wrestler and a woman wearing saffron salwar kameez is going viral on social media. In the video, the professional wrestler is seen […]

Video Of Srisailam Dam Is Going Viral As Dumbur Dam In Tripura

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024Debanjana baishya

A video of water gushing out from the gates of a dam is going viral on social media. Sharing the video, users are claiming that this is the Dumbur Hydroelectric Power Project and India has opened its gates without giving any warning, due to which Bangladesh is under severe flood. Facebook Link | Archived Link. […]

The viral image does not show Principal Geetanjali Barua of Azimpur Government Girls School & College tied to a tree

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024Usha Manoj

Though Geetanjali Barua, the principal of Azimpur Govt. Girls School & College, was forced to resign, the woman shown tied to the tree in the image is an alleged outsider who claims to be a former college student. Amidst the ongoing crisis in Bangladesh social media is abuzz with many videos, images, and news alleging […]

Old video of ISKCON volunteers distributing food for flood-affected people in Bangladesh shared as recent

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024Usha Manoj

The viral video shows ISKCON devotees distributing food for flood-affected people in Sylhet, Bangladesh, in June 2022. After the political crisis, Bangladesh is now facing a natural disaster. At least 23 people have died in Bangladesh due to floods caused by monsoon rains and over flowing of rivers with around 1.24 million families stranded across […]

Titanium Dioxide in Woolworths Products Deemed Safe, Not Carcinogenic.

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024Siddharth Sahu

In recent years, people have shown their concerns over the use of food additives in their everyday products. This raised an awareness among the consumers to check the ingredients of the products. In such a scenario, a social media post showing the use of a chemical called Titanium Dioxide in Woolworths products is going viral […]

Samsung did not end its partnership with the International Olympics Committee

August 21, 2024August 21, 2024Fact Crescendo Team

After the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, there were various viral claims circulating, as often happens with major events. One of them is circulating around a major mobile phone brand, Samsung. It says Samsung has ended its partnership and dropped out of $1 billion advertising campaigns with the International Olympics Committee. However, after conducting research […]

Old video of Virat Kohli falsely shared linking to Kolkata rape-murder case.

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024Usha Manoj

This viral video of Virat Kohli is from the year 2017, when he raised voice about a mass molestation incident that took place during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Bengaluru. On August 9, a postgraduate trainee doctor was allegedly raped and murdered while on duty at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata, triggering nationwide strikes […]

This viral video of boycott of Indian products in Bangladesh is old

August 19, 2024August 19, 2024Usha Manoj

The viral video is from February 2024, when a political party named ‘Gana Adhikar Parishad’ initiated a boycott campaign against Indian products Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on August 5, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a broader challenge to her […]

People pushed off a building in Bangladesh goes viral with false communal claims

August 17, 2024August 17, 2024Usha Manoj

The viral video shows an incident from Chattogram, where Chhatra League members were pushed off a building by the anti-quota protestors. It has no communal angle. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on August 5, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a […]

Is The Woman Signing On A Paper A Hindu Government Official In Bangladesh? Here’s The Fact Check.

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024Debanjana baishya

Amid the Bangladesh unrest, a video of a woman signing on a paper while being surrounded by a group of people is going viral on social media claiming that she is a Hindu woman who was forced to resign from the government office. Sharing the video on Facebook, a user wrote, “Mass forced resignation of […]

Old video of Bangladesh Chhatra League rally is being shared as a protest by Bangladeshi Hindus.

August 13, 2024August 13, 2024Usha Manoj

This video is not recent, and it does not show a Hindu protest in Bangladesh, but rather a Bangladesh Chhatra League rally held in September 2023. Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country on August 5, after weeks of protests against a quota system for government jobs descended into violence and grew into a […]

Unrelated video shared as atrocities against Hindu women in Bangladesh

August 12, 2024August 13, 2024Usha Manoj

The video shows an incident in which Badrunnessa College Chhatra League leaders were tied up by students in Bangladesh. It has no communal angle. At least 232 people were killed in Bangladesh in the incidents of violence that erupted across the country following the fall of the government led by Sheikh Hasina on 5 August […]

Lynching Of Awami League Leader Going Viral With Misleading Communal Claims.

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024Debanjana baishya

A very disturbing video of violence in Bangladesh has become viral on social media. The video shows a dead man hanging from a statue and being brutally beaten. It is claimed that the man is a Hindu and was tortured by Muslims in Bangladesh. Sharing the video on Facebook, the user wrote, “Very disturbing visuals […]

2018 Asian Games image of Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem goes viral as the Paris Olympics 2024

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024Usha Manoj

The viral image is from the Asian Games 2018, not from the Paris Olympics. India won silver while Pakistan won gold in the javelin throw at the Paris Olympics 2024. Following this, an image of Pakistan and India’s javelin throwers, Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem is going viral on social media. In this picture, both […]

Video of a protest by a Jagannath University student shared as an attack on Hindu women in Bangladesh

August 9, 2024August 9, 2024Usha Manoj

The viral video is a protest by a student of Jagannath University in Bangladesh and not an attack on Hindu women. At least 232 people were killed in Bangladesh in the incidents of violence that erupted across the country following the fall of the government led by Sheikh Hasina on 5 August 2024. Amidst this, […]

An old video of a Catholic celebration went viral as Christians gathered for prayer after the controversial Olympics opening ceremony.

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024Siddharth Sahu

The theatrical opening ceremony at the 2024 Paris Olympics had sparked a controversy. In one of the scenes, drag queens and dancers sat on a long table which some people related to Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’ which shows Jesus Christ and his 12 Apostles. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be misleading. […]

The claim of Bangladeshi protestors set cricketer Liton Das house on fire is misleading

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024Siddharth Sahu

After the situation in Bangladesh got worse, PM Sheikh Hasina resigned her post and fled away from the country. Amidst the current unrest, an image of a house set on fire with bystanders watching is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that this house belongs to Liton Das, Bangladeshi cricketer. The claim gained […]

Does Starbucks Support Project 2025?

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024Cielito Wang

A claim circulating on social media suggests that Starbucks is backing Project 2025, a controversial initiative by The Heritage Foundation, and that the coffee giant sponsored the Republican National Convention (RNC). This claim has sparked significant debate and confusion among the public. Social Media Claims Recently, multiple social media users posted messages suggesting that Starbucks […]

Old and unrelated video shared as dog being rescued after recent landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad

August 2, 2024August 2, 2024Usha Manoj

The viral video shows a dog and her puppies being rescued after a minor landslide near Palakkad district in Kerala in 2021. As the Wayanad landslide death toll crosses 300, rescue and relief operations are still ongoing to locate missing individuals. Against this backdrop, numerous videos and images from the devastated area are circulating on […]

2023 video of relay race falsely shared as India qualifying for finals in Paris Olympics 2024

July 31, 2024July 31, 2024Usha Manoj

This video shows the men’s 4x400m relay team qualifying for the World Championships final in August 2023. The Olympics 2024 started in Paris on July 26 and continue till August 11. The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will showcase 3,800 hours of live sport and award 329 gold medals in 32 sports over 18 days of competition across […]

Does Nutella have the potential to cause cancer?

July 31, 2024July 31, 2024Fact Crescendo Team

Recently, people have become worried about the claim that Nutella, the popular chocolate-hazelnut spread, might cause cancer. This concern comes from the fact that Nutella contains refined palm oil. When palm oil is processed at high temperatures, it can create compounds that might cause cancer. Health authorities, like the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), have […]

Old Video Of A Man Spitting In A Glass Of Water Going Viral With Misleading Communal Claims.

July 27, 2024July 27, 2024Debanjana baishya

A video of a man spitting in a glass of water is going viral on social media. It’s being claimed that the video shows an incident of Spit Jihad and the man here is Muslim. Sharing the video, a user wrote, ” A brand new video of spit jihad (of July 2024) from Aligarh Court. Even […]

Old video of Gateway of India flooding goes viral linking to the recent rain

July 26, 2024July 26, 2024Usha Manoj

While the city is witnessing heavy rains, the viral video is from May 2021, when Cyclone Tauktae hit Maharashtra. As terrifying monsoonal rains ravaged the northern expanses of our country especially in Mumbai, the rainfall has reached the high level in a short span of time. Now linking to this, a video of Gateway of […]

China has not chosen a design inspired by the Palestinian flag for the Paris Olympics 2024

July 26, 2024July 26, 2024Usha Manoj

The image dates back to August 2023 and features the cover of the September 2023 issue of Vogue China Magazine. They were taken for the promotion of the Hangzhou Asian Games held between 23 September to 8 October 2023. The Olympics 2024 will officially open in Paris on the night of Friday, July 26 and continue through […]

Video Of A Woman Tortured In Manipur Has No Communal Aspect.

July 26, 2024July 26, 2024Debanjana baishya

A video of a woman brutally beaten by a few women in uniforms went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users are claiming that in the video a Muslim woman can be seen getting beaten by Hindutvavadis. A Facebook user wrote, “A video that the whole world should watch. A Muslim woman was brutally […]

Misleading Information On Aashirvaad Atta Packet Bearing The Halal Logo Going Viral.

July 24, 2024July 31, 2024Debanjana baishya

Recently, a photo of a packet of “Aashirvaad Atta With Multigrains” bearing the Halal Certified logo has become viral on social media. It is claimed that this halal-certified Aashirvaad Atta is sold in India and it contains saliva. Sharing the image, users are using a hashtag- “#boycottAashirvaadAtta”. A user wrote, “aashirvaad atta alala product hai […]

Truth Behind The ‘Injured Horse’ Which Was Paraded In Mumbai.

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024Debanjana baishya

A video of some people parading an injured horse has been forwarded to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770. It has been claimed that during the rituals of Muharram in Mumbai, Muslims took this horse and repeatedly mutilated it with a knife. Archived Link. The video was shared on Twitter (X) too. Twitter Link | Archived […]

Old video of a man spitting on Tandoori roti in Ghaziabad Dhaba goes viral linking to Kanwar yatra pilgrims

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024Usha Manoj

The video dates back to October 2021 and it is unrelated to Kanwar Yatra. The Kanwar Yatra begins today (July 22), the first day of the Hindu month of Shravan. More than three crore Shiv devotees are expected to take part in the yatra this year. The Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgrimage of devotees […]

This viral Image does not show bullet hole near Trump’s chest

July 22, 2024July 22, 2024Usha Manoj

The image shows a fold in the secret service agent’s clothing, not a hole in Trump’s jacket, and there are no reports that Trump was shot in the chest. Donald Trump, former US President and Republican candidate was shot during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on 13 July. Trump’s ear suffered an injury during what is […]

No Evidence suggests that an average user should be worried about Diet Coca-Cola being Carcinogenic!

July 20, 2024July 20, 2024Fact Crescendo Team

Recent concerns have re-emerged about the potential cancer risks associated with Coca-Cola Zero, primarily due to its use of aspartame, a commonly used artificial sweetener. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an agency under the World Health Organization (WHO), classified Aspartame as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B), which sparked public debate and […]

This viral video does not show Smriti Singh, the wife of martyred Captain Anshuman Singh

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024Usha Manoj

The woman featured in the viral video is not Smriti Singh, the wife of martyred Captain Anshuman Singh. She is a social media influencer named Reshma Sebastian. Smriti Singh, the wife of late Captain Anshuman Singh who was awarded Kirti Chakra posthumously on July 5, for the ultimate sacrifice in saving the life of his fellow army […]

Old video of protest against Rahul Gandhi in Assam is falsely shared, linking to his recent visit to Manipur.

July 11, 2024July 11, 2024Usha Manoj

The viral video shows people protesting against Rahul Gandhi in Assam during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra; it dates back to January 2024. Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, visited a relief camp in Manipur on 8 July for people displaced by the ethnic violence in the northeastern […]

BJP has not launched a missed call campaign to get the support of the citizens for establishing UCC. The viral claim is misleading.

July 10, 2024July 10, 2024Siddharth Sahu

A social media post claiming that BJP had launched a missed call campaign to gain support of the citizens to establish Uniform Civil Code (UCC) against Muslims, Christians and other minorities is going viral. A user wrote, “UCC is the need of the hour; it is in the interest of the nation and the country, […]

Did The Inventor Of Vaseline Eat Vaseline And Wound Himself To Test His Product?

July 9, 2024July 10, 2024Fact Crescendo Team

Vaseline, the widely recognized petroleum jelly, has an interesting history. But did its inventor, Robert Chesebrough, really consume a spoonful of it daily? And did he demonstrate its wound-healing properties by burning his skin? Let’s delve into the truth. Social Media Claims Recently, a Facebook user shared a message claiming that Robert Augustus Chesebrough, the […]

Was Jawaharlal Nehru Slapped By Swami Vidyanand Videh? Here’s The Truth.

July 8, 2024July 8, 2024Debanjana baishya

An image of the first prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, is going viral on social media with the claim that he was slapped by Swami Vidyanand Video in a function for calling Arya Hindu Samaj as refugees in India. Sharing the image a user wrote, “When Nehru was slapped hard on the face by […]

Indian Army officers can stay for free at any Taj Hotel in India. The viral claim is misleading.

July 6, 2024July 6, 2024Usha Manoj

Armed forces personnel can stay at Taj group of hotels in India at a discounted rate, but not free. Recently a post surfaced on social media claiming that Indian Army officers are now permitted to stay free of charge at all Taj Hotels across India. (Taj Hotels is a chain of luxury hotels and a […]

IUML activists were not wearing Pakistani cricket jerseys during the inauguration of the Muslim League office in Kasaragod, Kerala.

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024Usha Manoj

IUML activists wore green jerseys with Arangadi printed in English on the front. On the front right side of the jerseys, the IUML emblem and on the left side, we can see the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) flag. A video of a group of people wearing green t-shirts and shouting slogans in front of […]

Did the National Investigation Agency (NIA) issue contact details for complaints against Muslims raising slogans? Know the truth.

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024Siddharth Sahu

A post claiming that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had issued contact details for complaints against Muslims raising anti-national slogans is going viral on social media. The post reads, “NIA has issued an important number. Please save it. If you come across any wrongdoing by a Muslim like, terrorism planning, love jihad, construction of majar, […]

TMC’s Mahua Moitra and Saayoni Ghosh were not sleeping during Parliament session

July 3, 2024July 3, 2024Usha Manoj

The viral image is misleading; it was a screenshot captured at a moment in which both appear to be asleep. An image of Trinamool Congress MPs Mahua Moitra and Saayoni Ghosh appearing to be asleep during a Parliament session has gone viral on social media. Midnapore MP June Malia was seen seated between the two […]

An old video of Police attacking an elderly man in Madhya Pradesh goes viral as UP

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024Usha Manoj

An old video of Police attacking an elderly man in Madhya Pradesh goes viral with false claims. A disturbing video of an old man being brutally attacked by Police is going viral on social media with the claim that the incident took place in Uttar Pradesh. The caption of the video states, “Uttar Pradesh is […]

The claim of selling popcorn by adding urine is false, the old incident has gone viral with a fake claim.

June 30, 2024Usha Manoj

The video dates to 2022. The popcorn vendor was arrested in Lalbagh, Bengaluru, after spitting on an oil pan. The bottle seen in the viral video contains oil, not urine. A video of police officers conducting inspection has been widely shared on social media. The video is being circulated with the claim that a member […]

CNN did NOT Implement a 1-2 Minute Delay for the First Presidential Debate(2024) in USA

June 29, 2024June 29, 2024Fact Crescendo Team

Live broadcasting of presidential debates is a modern and valuable tradition in the USA, promoting transparency and informed voting. However, misleading posts circulating on social media often distort information about the debate process, potentially confusing the public. Social Media Posts Social media posts claim that CNN planned to use a 1—to 2-minute broadcast delay during […]

Is Apple planning to start charging users for FaceTime?

June 26, 2024June 26, 2024Fact Crescendo Team

While Apple’s FaceTime feature on iPhones, Macs, and tablets allows users to make voice and video calls with ease conveniently, some social media users recently posted a claim message stating that the giant company plans to charge FaceTime users. However, Fact Crescendo fact-finding found that the claim posted on Facebook was misleading. Let’s look at […]

Is the newly built Ayodhya Railway Station’s boundary wall collapsed after the first rain? – Know the truth.

June 26, 2024Usha Manoj

Railway confirmed that the wall in the video was not part of the main station building. It was situated between private and railway land and collapsed as a result of excavation work and waterlogging on the private land. A video claiming that a boundary wall of newly built Ayodhya Dham Junction Railway Station fell after […]

Cyanocobalamin in Monster Energy Drinks Is manufactured from sewage sludge? True, False or What Else?

June 25, 2024June 25, 2024Fact Crescendo Team

On social media, people often discuss foods, beverages, and their qualities, as well as the health impacts of consuming them. However, these discussions sometimes include misleading claims, spreading misinformation about nutrition and health. This can lead to confusion and misconceptions, making it important for individuals to critically evaluate the information they encounter and rely on […]

Old video of PM Modi’s Australia visit shared as his Grand welcome in Italy

June 24, 2024June 24, 2024Usha Manoj

The video is from 2023 when PM Modi visited Australia as a guest of the Australian government. It is not related to his recent visit to Italy Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Italy to attend the annual G7 conference of advanced economies, where he conducted bilateral talks to several world leaders, including British Prime […]

Congress MP Selja Kumari’s press conference vandalism goes viral with misleading claims

June 21, 2024June 21, 2024Usha Manoj

This incident of vandalism is unrelated to the Congress-proposed Mahalakshmi scheme A video of vandalism by activists during Haryana Congress MP Selja Kumari’s press conference is going viral on social media. It is being claimed that this vandalism was done by the people who demanded ₹8,500 each, under the Mahalakshmi scheme as promised by the […]

Old video of passport found on the roadside in Haryana is currently viral as recent

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024Usha Manoj

The viral video is not recent and it dates back to 2018. A video is going viral where a youth can be seen picking up discarded passports from a paddy field near a village road. The video is being shared with the claim that fake Aadhaar cards and fake passports in the name of villagers […]

Old video of the son of Mukhtar Ansari falsely shared linking to 2024 election results

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024Usha Manoj

This video is not recent; the viral video featuring Abbas Ansari dates back to 2022. It has no link to the recent 2024 general election. A video shows the late gangster turned politician Mukhtar Ansari’s son Abbas Ansari threatening officers during a public meeting is going viral on social media. The video has been shared […]

Old and unrelated video shared as people burning Chandrababu Naidu’s photo for supporting Narendra Modi

June 8, 2024June 10, 2024Usha Manoj

The viral video shows TDP followers protesting over the selection of the Guntakal candidate in March 2024. Chandrababu Naidu-led TD-Jana Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alliance won majority in the state’s assembly polls and he extended his party’s support to the National Democratic Alliance to form the government. Amidst this, video showing Telugu Desam Party (TDP) […]

Is PM Modi cooking food without flame? No. The viral claim is misleading.

June 6, 2024June 6, 2024Siddharth Sahu

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib Gurdwara in Patna, Bihar last month and performed puja rituals. A photo of PM Modi cooking in a huge vessel is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that PM Modi is cooking food without flame. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to […]

Is the lady in the video Kajal Shingala, an IPS officer from Gujarat warning people about love jihad? Know the truth.

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024Siddharth Sahu

Currently, a video of a lady warning people about love jihad is going viral on social media. In the video, she was explaining how Muslim people lure Hindu girls in their love and then marry them to blackmail and divorce them later. She also elaborated how Hindu girls suffer and become victims of these men. […]

Clipped Video of Rahul Gandhi Shared Falsely as Him Insulting Bharat Mata…

May 30, 2024May 31, 2024Harish Nair

A video showing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asking ‘Who is Bharat Mata?’ is being widely shared on social media platforms, accusing him of insulting the country. The video, shared on Instagram, compares Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi. The video shows PM Modi emphatically raising slogans of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ (Glory to Mother […]

Old image of Kanhaiya Kumar goes viral with misleading claims

May 25, 2024May 25, 2024Usha Manoj

Viral image of Kanhaiya Kumar is not of the recent attack on him but is eight years old. Voting is going on today in 58 seats in six states and two union territories, including all seven seats in Delhi in the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Manoj Tiwari and Kanhaiya Kumar are facing […]

Yogi Adityanath’s face was not deliberately blurred in this video to highlight Modi

May 18, 2024May 18, 2024Usha Manoj

The media channel blurred the ANI logo (from which the video was sourced) in its video report, due to which the face of Yogi Adityanath got blurred. PM Modi visited the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi before filing his nomination for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Against this backdrop, a video of PM Modi and UP […]

The viral video of Nitish Kumar expressing doubt over PM Modi’s victory in 2024 is not recent

May 16, 2024May 16, 2024Usha Manoj

The viral video is from August 2022. When Nitish Kumar left BJP and joined RJD. It has no link to the ongoing 2024 general election With the first four phases of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections 2024 over, the country is now bracing for the fifth phase of the general polls. Voting for the fifth […]

Tyson Foods teamed up with Protix To create Insect Protein for Animals, not for human consumption!

May 16, 2024May 16, 2024Fact Crescendo Team

Social media users often engage in discussions on topics related to a wide array of food items, flavors, and ingredients, contributing to a vibrant online food culture. However, amidst these conversations, there’s a concerning trend of spreading misleading information about food production companies. This misinformation can create misconceptions about product quality, safety, and sustainability, potentially […]

News scoop about false Ukrainian passports featuring United24’s logo is EDITED

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024Fact Crescendo Team

A video circulating on social media claims to show the sale of fake Ukrainian passports. The video alleges that two employees of a Ukrainian consulate in Poland were selling fake Ukrainian passports. Social Media Claims A Facebook user posted a video with a “United24” logo in the upper corner, with a caption that read, “Consulate […]

America’s Most Famous Burger Does NOT Owned by China

May 14, 2024May 14, 2024Fact Crescendo Team

In today’s social media landscape, fake news is widespread and can significantly influence consumer behavior, causing brands to suffer both financially and reputationally. For instance, a recent viral article suggesting that America’s most renowned burger is no longer American-owned has been circulating rapidly on social media platforms. However, investigations by the Fact Crescendo team reveal […]

Old video of Congress leader Sagheer Saeed Khan goes viral again linking to the 2024 general elections

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024Usha Manoj

Congress leader Sagheer Saeed Khan made these remarks in December 2018. The Congress had disowned and rejected Khan’s remarks and it has no link to the 2024 general elections. Social media is geared up with so many images and videos related to elections. Amidst this, A video of Congress leader Haji Sagheer Saeed Khan is […]

Old Incident Of Polling Fraud In The 2021 Assam Legislative Assembly Election Going Viral Linking With The General Election 2024

May 9, 2024May 9, 2024Debanjana baishya

Recently a post went viral on social media with the claim that there were only 90 voters at a booth in the Dima Hasao district of Assam, but 171 votes were cast in EVM. Five officers of the Election Commission were suspended too. Twitter Link | Archived Link. We have found the same claim on […]

2019 Video of Indian Army Personnel Falsely Shared as Army Canvassing Votes for BJP in the Ongoing Elections

May 8, 2024May 8, 2024Harish Nair

A video showing a group of men accusing some Indian Army personnel of canvassing votes for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections is being shared widely on social media. Sharing this video, a user on X claims that BJP has deployed Indian Army to seek votes for itself in these […]

Is this a recent incident of stone pelting on Hindus from West Bengal? Know the truth.

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024Siddharth Sahu

A video of many bikes carrying saffron flags lying on the street is going viral on social media. A few people can also be heard shouting slang. Users are claiming that this is a recent incident from West Bengal where Hindus are being targeted. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be misleading. This is […]

The viral press release of All India Congress Committee claiming that Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi will be contesting from Amethi and Raebareli is misleading.

May 4, 2024May 4, 2024Siddharth Sahu

2024 general elections had started from 19 April. So far two rounds of elections have been completed. The third phase of voting will be held in 12 states on May 7 in a total of 94 Lok Sabha seats. Meanwhile, political parties have announced their list of candidates for most of the seats. Congress-Samajwadi Party […]

Claims of mass BAAC withdrawals due to the Digital Wallet scheme are misleading

May 3, 2024May 3, 2024Fact Crescendo Team

On April 10th, Mr. Lavaron Sangsnit, Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, disclosed the sources of funding for the 10,000 baht Digital Wallet project. He stated that the 500 billion baht budget will be allocated from the 2024 and 2025 budget management, divided into three parts: Following a statement from the Ministry of Finance, some […]

Mock poll video from Assam goes viral with misleading claims

May 2, 2024May 3, 2024Usha Manoj

The viral video shows a mock poll in Assam’s Karimganj before the actual voting process. The first two phases of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections have ended. The first phase began on 19 April, followed by the second phase on 26 April. Moving forward, the third phase of the general elections is slated for 7 May. Several […]

PC George Was Not a Member of Kerala Congress When He Made the Communal Speech Seen in the Viral Video

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024Harish Nair

A 2022 video of PC George, a political leader from Kerala, making communal remarks targeting the Muslim community, is going viral on X (formerly Twitter). The user who shared the video claims that PC George, a member of the Kerala Congress, called upon Hindus and Christians, asking them to boycott restaurants run by Muslims. PC […]

Are these women from Manipur vandalising EVMs after suspecting it to be tampered? Know the truth.

April 29, 2024April 30, 2024Siddharth Sahu

A video of a few women vandalising EVMs in the presence of police is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that when voters cast their votes for other parties, a slip of BJP came out of the machine. Seeing this, women started vandalising the EVMs at the polling booth. However, Fact Crescendo found […]

Is this an image showing female Muslim voters from West Bengal who came to cast vote for 2024 general elections?

April 27, 2024April 27, 2024Siddharth Sahu

Currently, an image of a gathering of Muslim women in Burqa is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that these Muslim women came to cast vote for 2024 general elections in West Bengal and total Muslim votes in the state was 78%. Fact Crescendo found the claim to be misleading. This is an […]

When Did Uddhav Thackeray Say Voting for Modi is Like Voting for the Future?

April 25, 2024April 25, 2024Mayur Deokar

As the Lok Sabha Election 2024 gears up for the second phase, many old videos have resurfaced with misleading claims. In one such video, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray can be seen endorsing Narendra Modi as Prime Minister. The viral clip suggests that Thackeray, a staunch opponent of the BJP, is asking voters to […]

Old video of upside-down tricolour in Priyanka Gandhi’s hoardings shared linking to the 2024 general election

April 25, 2024April 25, 2024Usha Manoj

The hoardings were installed in the year 2022 in Madhya Pradesh, it has no connection to the 2024 elections and Bangalore The second phase of general election is scheduled for 26 April, 2024. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi attended a public meeting recently in Karnataka as part of her campaign. Against this backdrop, a video […]

Old video of Uma Bharti’s remarks against PM Modi goes viral again linking to the 2024 general elections

April 19, 2024April 19, 2024Usha Manoj

The video of BJP leader Uma Bharti calling PM Modi “Vinash Purush” is not recent, it is from 2011. General elections will be held in India from 19 April to 1 June 2024 to elect the 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha. Social media is geared up with so many images and videos related to elections. Amidst this, A video of […]

An old video of attack on BJP leader in Tamil Nadu shared as recent

April 18, 2024April 18, 2024Usha Manoj

This viral video from 2023 shows Rajesh Biju being attacked by fellow party members over a personal dispute. General elections will be held in India from 19 April 2024 to 1 June 2024 to elect the 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha. Social media is geared up with so many images and videos related to elections. Against this backdrop, a video, which […]

Is this a video of EVM tampering ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections? Know the truth.

April 16, 2024April 16, 2024Siddharth Sahu

While the country is preparing for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections, a lot of posts and videos regarding the same can be seen on social media. In one such case, a video of EVM tampering is now quite viral. It can be seen in the video that when a lady presses 2 different buttons […]

Did Sonia Gandhi say that Indira Gandhi’s victory in Karnataka raped the politics of the nation? Know the truth.

April 10, 2024April 10, 2024Siddharth Sahu

An old video clip of former Congress President Sonia Gandhi is going viral on social media prior to the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. In the video, Sonia Gandhi was mentioning the victory of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the election and how that affected the politics of the nation. Sharing the video, a user […]

People attacking the BJP party office out of anger goes viral falsely linking to the 2024 general election

April 8, 2024April 9, 2024Usha Manoj

This is an old incident that happened in Malda, West Bengal three years ago. General elections will be held in India from 19 April 2024 to 1 June 2024 to elect the 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha. As the general elections approach, many images and videos are surfing the internet daily. Meanwhile, a video of a group of people vandalising furniture […]

Old and unrelated videos shared as recent visuals from Taiwan earthquake.

April 4, 2024April 5, 2024Usha Manoj

The viral videos were not from the earthquake that hit Taiwan on 3April 2024. Both are old and unrelated. A strong earthquake that hit Taiwan on 3 April measured magnitude 7.4, according to the United States Geological Survey, was the strongest to hit the island in about 25 years. It killed nine people and injured […]

Did PM Modi say that he is a thief while addressing a crowd prior to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections? Know the truth

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024Siddharth Sahu

An old video of PM modi addressing a crowd is going viral on social media. In the video, PM Modi can be heard saying, “When I used to do small thefts, if my mother would have stopped me those days, then i would not have been such a big robber.” Users are claiming that PM […]

President Droupadi Murmu giving Bharat Ratna to LK Advani goes viral with misleading claims.

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024Usha Manoj

President Droupadi Murmu was seated before and after presenting LK Advani with the award. She stood only during conferring the award on L.K.Advani. Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani was awarded the prestigious Bharat Ratna at his residence by President Droupadi Murmu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also present at the leader’s residence, chosen due […]

Women shouting abuses at a BJP campaign van goes viral again falsely linking to the 2024 General election

March 30, 2024Usha Manoj

This is an old incident that happened in Bihar three years ago. General elections will be held in India from 19 April 2024 to 1 June 2024 to elect the 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha. As the general elections approach, political parties are actively campaigning for them. Meanwhile, in North India, a video of women shouting abuses at a BJP campaign […]

2-Year-Old video from Telangana Shared as Public Outrage against BJP

March 26, 2024March 26, 2024Harish Nair

As the general elections approach us, the social media platforms buzz with political content. These content are being shared to campaign for political parties and target their rival parties. One such video that is being shared widely shows Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s campaign vehicle being attacked by a mob. Sharing this video on Twitter, a […]

Old video of campaign against BJP goes viral again linking to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

March 23, 2024March 26, 2024Usha Manoj

The video shows an anti-BJP campaign that was carried out ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections in 2021. General elections will be held in India from 19 April 2024 to 1 June 2024 to elect the 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha. Social media is geared up with so many images videos related to elections. Against this backdrop, a video showing […]

Video of the bullock cart race held in Karnataka shared as Rahul Gandhi’s rally in Maharashtra

March 22, 2024March 22, 2024Usha Manoj

This video is not from Maharashtra. It shows a bullock cart race held in Karnataka on 5 March and has no connection with Rahul Gandhi’s rally. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been cornering the Modi government on the issue of electoral bonds for a long time. Recently, after the release of electoral bond data, a video […]

Old video of Bharat Jodo Yatra shared as Congress’s recent Nashik rally

March 18, 2024March 18, 2024Usha Manoj

This video is not recent; it shows Bharat Jodo Yatra in Dausa, Rajasthan in December 2022. As the Congress’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, led by Rahul Gandhi currently reached in Maharashtra and there was a rally in Nashik on March14, which included Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders. The objective of the rally aimed at addressing the […]

Old image of an Army officer at husband’s funeral with a newborn shared as recent.

March 9, 2024March 10, 2024Usha Manoj

The image is not recent; it was taken during the funeral of IAF Wing Commander Dushyant Vats, who passed away in an air craft crash in 2018. An image of Indian Army officer Major Kumud Dogra attending her husband’s funeral, Indian Air Force Wing Commander Dushyant Vats, while holding their daughter in her arms, has […]

Is this a recent video of EVMs found inside a shop in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh? Know the truth.

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024Siddharth Sahu

A video has surfaced from Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, which is currently going viral on social media. In this video, some people are seen taking the EVMs from a shop. It is being claimed with the video that recently 300 EVM machines have been seized from a local shop in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh. However, Fact Crescendo […]

An old video of an art performance viral as Yazidi women being sold in Iraq and Syria

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024Usha Manoj

The video shows an art performance in Iraq, not a real incident. It dates back to March 2023 A video showing some girls wearing burqa are standing in a line and a person is lifting the hijab of those women one by one and looking at them is going viral on social media. It is […]

Old video of a turban-tying camp organised ahead of the prayer meeting for singer Sidhu Moose Wala falsely linked to farmers’ protests

February 21, 2024February 21, 2024Usha Manoj

The viral video is from June 2022 and shows a turban tying camp organised ahead of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala’s last prayer meeting. Farmer unions started their protest march to Delhi to force the Union government to meet their demands on 13 February. Pictures and videos from farmers’ protest venues are widely circulated through social […]

Did Farmers’ tractors crush a police officer during ongoing protest? Know the truth.

February 17, 2024February 27, 2024Usha Manoj

An old incident of clashes between farmers and police in Punjab’s Sangrur has been shared linking to the ongoing farmers’ protest. Farmer unions started their protest march to Delhi to force the Union government to meet their demands on 13 February. Amidst this, a video of a policemen getting stuck under a tractor’s wheels during a […]

Visitors to Ayodhya will be rewarded with five rupees if they return the empty water bottle- viral claim is misleading

February 16, 2024February 16, 2024Usha Manoj

This is a project to control plastic through deposit refund scheme as part of the Ram Bhoomi Swachh Bhoomi campaign being implemented in Ayodhya. Following the consecration ceremony, the number of visitors to the Ayodhya Ram Temple has increased significantly. Many videos and images about the temple are still viral on social media. One such […]