Coca-Cola is a world-famous beverage brand. However, it has faced significant criticism regarding plastic pollution and its impact on various environmental issues, including global climate change. This is our investigation into some of these claims currently circulating on social media platforms. Social Media Posts Some social media posts claim that Coca-Cola has completely abandoned its […]
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Social media is abuzz with claims that various food products are not healthy, and sometimes, those posts target major consumer brands. This is our investigation regarding some such posts targeting a popular brand, Mountain Dew. Social Media Posts A viral social media video has sparked significant concern by claiming that Mountain Dew contains toxic ingredients […]
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Belvita is one of the main biscuit brands in the globe. However, some misleading posts are being spread about it on social media. This is our search for it. Social Media Posts A social media post has been circulating with the claim that BelVita Breakfast Biscuits can negatively affect your cholesterol levels, particularly the so-called […]
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Fast-food chains, including global giants like KFC, often face scrutiny over their ingredients and cooking practices. Let’s look at the facts about one such claim linking KFC to harmful fatty oils. Social Media Posts A viral claim accused KFC of using “nothing but fatty oils” that jeopardise public health. These allegations raise questions about the […]
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Social media users are interested in discussing food ingredients, the healthiness of foods, etc. However, some such social media posts are misleading and false. Some posts target famous brands. This is our investigation into such a claim targeting “Starbucks”. Social Media Posts A viral social media post has raised concerns about the ingredients in Starbucks’ […]
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Amid growing tensions between India and the U.S. over various issues, a claim has gone viral on social media about a supposed diplomatic escalation. The claim suggests that as Donald Trump prepares to take office as the next U.S. president, the official White House account has unfollowed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Twitter (now X). […]
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Red Bull, one of the most popular energy drinks globally, is often surrounded by myths and claims regarding its health effects and benefits. From boosting productivity to being a potential trigger or remedy for migraines, these assertions raise important questions about the safety and efficacy of this widely consumed beverage. Social Media Posts A recent […]
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Kale, often celebrated as a superfood, has recently come under scrutiny due to claims that it contains harmful substances such as oxalic acid, toxic metals, and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as “forever chemicals.” This article examines these concerns by analysing scientific research and regulatory perspectives to provide an evidence-based understanding of […]
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Recently a video of a specially-abled girl applying Tilak with her feet on Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis went viral on social media. Sharing the video on social media, users are claiming that the girl put Tilak on Devendra Fadnavis after he was elected as the CM of Maharashtra recently. Facebook Link | Archived Link. […]
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Today marks the 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. In connection with the occasion, an audio clip is circulating online, with claims that it features Dr. Ambedkar’s speech at the Second Round Table Conference, presented in his original voice. https://archive.org/details/scrnli_lkJeQeb996OMNa Facebook Link | Archived Link After verification, it was revealed that the viral audio […]
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Recently, a video of two men attacking three women went viral on social media, claiming it to be an attack on Hindu women by Muslims in Bangladesh. Sharing the video on Facebook, a user wrote, “বাংলাদেশের উগ্র মৌলবাদীরা প্রকাশ্যে হিন্দু নারীদের হত্যার চেষ্টা করছে!!Radical fundamentalists of Bangladesh are openly trying to kill Hindu women!! #SaveBangladeshiHindus […]
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Starbucks Corporation is an American multinational chain of coffeehouses and roastery reserves headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Sometimes, we detect in social media that their brand name is tarnished due to misinformation. This fact check is based on one such misinformation related to Starbucks coffee cups. Social Media Posts A viral video circulating on social media […]
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Water is an essential need for all humans. There have been a lot of discussions on social media about bottled water. But some such posts are misleading. This is our investigation about it. Social Media Posts A viral video circulating on social media has raised concerns by claiming that several well-known bottled water brands, such […]
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In today’s modern world, mobile phones have become an essential part of daily life, but growing concerns about their potential health impacts, particularly related to radiation, have sparked widespread interest. As a result, many people are seeking information on how mobile phone usage might affect their health, leading to a surge in social media posts […]
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After the victory of Donald Trump in the US Presidential Elections, a video of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi went viral on social media. In the video PM Modi can be seen delivering a speech while Donald Trump was standing beside him. PM Modi can be heard saying, “Ab ki baar, Trump Sarkar”. Sharing the […]
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Social media users are often eager to discuss various foods, including their origins, nutritional benefits, and processing methods. However, while these posts can be informative, some are misleading or inaccurate, spreading myths and misconceptions about food and nutrition. These inaccuracies can create confusion about which foods are healthy, the safety of different processing techniques, and […]
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On the occasion of Diwali, social media is flooded with videos and photos of various beautiful fireworks. Amidst this, a video of spectacular fireworks went viral on social media claiming it to be from the Diwali celebration in Saudi Sharing the video on Facebook, a user wrote, “Diwali celebration in Saudi Arabia”. Facebook Link | […]
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Social media is often flooded with discussions about various foods, including their benefits, drawbacks, and potential health impacts. However, not all of these posts are accurate, and some can be misleading, spreading misinformation about nutrition, diets, and food safety. These inaccuracies can lead to confusion among the public, highlighting the need for careful scrutiny and […]
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A video of a lady travelling in a cycle rickshaw being harassed by a few children is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that the lady is a foreign tourist visiting India but harassed by the Muslims in the country. However, Fact Crescendo found that the video was shared without proper context. This […]
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Pepsi, a leading global beverage brand, often becomes the target of misleading posts and misinformation on social media. These posts may include false claims about its ingredients, health impacts, or corporate practices, sometimes fueling unnecessary fear or boycotts. Such content is often shared without verification, amplifying misinformation. Social Media Posts As the keto diet continues […]
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Social media often hosts numerous discussions about food items, where misinformation about globally popular brands is frequently spread. These false claims can range from misleading information about ingredients to health risks or ethical practices, causing confusion among consumers. This misinformation can go viral quickly, as food-related topics tend to engage a broad audience, leading to […]
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A video of a pickup van laden with many people trying to pass a toll plaza is now going viral on social media. It can be seen on the video that a heated argument took place between the people travelling in the pickup van and the toll plaza workers. A person can also be seen […]
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Millions of people worldwide use Apple iPhones, and their safety has become a topic of widespread discussion on social media. However, many of these social media posts are misleading, spreading incorrect information about iPhone safety that can cause unnecessary concern among users. Social Media Posts Social media posts has raised concerns by claiming that Apple […]
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Social media users are actively discussing the various qualities—both good and bad—of foods, particularly grains and other related products. However, some of this content is misleading, spreading inaccurate or false information about the health benefits, nutritional value, and safety of these foods. This misinformation can create confusion and potentially harmful misconceptions among the public. Social […]
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Many tea drinkers opt for tea bags due to their convenience. In contrast to lose leaf tea, which requires some knowledge and special tools to use, tea bags can contain high-quality tea. However, the bags themselves often have hidden issues. Archived Many tea drinkers opt for tea bags due to their convenience, in contrast to […]
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As a result of the unrest in Bangladesh, social media has been abuzz with various posts and updates. Several images and videos are also going viral, among which one caught our attention. The video in question shows hordes of people at the Indo-Bangladesh border and is being shared with claims that imply that these visuals […]
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Recently a screenshot of a tweet was forwarded to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770. According to the tweet, China’s President Xi Jinping suffered a stroke during the Third Plenary Session of the Chinese Communist Party. Chinese Human Rights reporter Jennifer Zhang claimed the brain stroke was massive and Xi Jinping is now in critical condition. […]
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In the 2024 general elections, the BJP and NDA alliance emerged victorious and formed the government. Celebrity Kangna Ranaut who was contesting from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh for BJP won from the constituency. After the elections, an image of Kangna Ranaut and Congress MP Sashi Tharoor is going viral on social media. Both of them can […]
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Recently a video of former US President Barack Obama has been sent to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770 requesting a fact check. In the video, Barack Obama can be heard saying, “In which our enemies can make it look like anyone is saying anything at any point in time. Even if they would never say […]
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Recently a video clip was forwarded to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770. The video shows a baby with a pair of wings. In the video, a voiceover says that the baby’s name is Ricky and he was born with a pair of wings. His mother took him to the doctor and the doctor said that […]
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Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Pope Francis on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Apulia, Italy. On this backdrop, a video of PM Modi meeting Pope Francis is going viral on social media claiming it to be the recent one. Sharing the video on Facebook a user wrote, “Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi […]
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Recently a video of a person dressed like Swami Vivekananda went viral on social media. The video shows that person starting his speech by saying, “Sisters and brothers of America”. Forwarding the video to our 24X7 Factline number 9049053770, a user wanted to know if the person was the real Swami Vivekananda. Archived Link. However, […]
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The result of the 2024 general election was declared on 4th June and Narendra Modi-led NDA won 293 seats, while the opposition INDI Alliance won 232 seats. Amidst this, a photograph of Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and Telugu Desham Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu sitting together is going viral with the claim that […]
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After the 17-year-old accused of the Pune Porsche car accident was sent to a juvenile center, a video is going viral on social media. In this video, a young man is seen rapping. It is being claimed with the video that after getting bail, the minor accused has made a rap song mocking the judiciary. […]
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A video of Union and Home Minister Amit Shah is going viral on social media. Amit Shah can be heard saying, “That’s why I am saying there is no meaning of all these guarantees. They talk about this till election and then forget about it” Users are sharing this video as if Amit Shah was […]
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A passenger was killed and 71 others injured due to severe turbulence on a flight from London to Singapore. Flight SQ321, a Boeing 777-300 ER with 211 passengers and 18 crew members, took off from Heathrow on Monday, May 20, 2024 and encountered severe turbulence en route. It was diverted to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, landing […]
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A Hindi newspaper clipping is going viral on social media with the headline “Nadda Bole- Desh Mein 300 Aatanki Ghusnewaale Hain, NDA Ko Jitane Ki Appeal” (Nadda said – 300 terrorists are going to enter the country, urged to make NDA win) Twitter Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know […]
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Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination from Raebareli on 3rd May 2024. Meanwhile, a video linking him to his nomination is going viral on social media. The video shows Rahul Gandhi visiting a temple and people are chanting Modi Modi slogans. Sharing the video on Facebook a user claimed that after filing his nomination from Raebareli, […]
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Recently, we came across a video where a crowd was seen protesting against PM Modi on the streets. They were spotted with Modi’s effigy with a garland of shoes and slogan ‘Face of Indian Terrorism’ written on it. Users are claiming that this is a recent video where PM Modi is being insulted but Indian […]
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Recently heavy rains triggered flash floods in several areas of Kashmir including Handwara and Kupwara. A video of people wading through flooded streets is going viral on social media claiming that to be from the recent floods in Kashmir. Facebook Link | Archived Link The same video was shared here too. Archived Link. However, as […]
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A video of PM Narendra Modi is going viral on social media with the claim that he called the people of Karnataka “sinners”. In the video clip PM Modi can be heard saying, ”Ye Karnataka waalon ne jo paap kiya hai, uski saza is chunav mein dijiye aur Modi aanewaale varso mein bhi aapko guarantee […]
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The claim of thousands of cows being supplied to Arab countries from Adani Port in Gujarat is false. This viral video is not from India. A video of vehicles carrying a large number of animals is being shared rapidly on social media. It is being claimed with the video that it is from Gujarat, where […]
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This is an old video taken during the 2023 Karnataka assembly elections. It has no link to 2024 election. Voting is going on in 88 constituencies across 13 States in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls. Several videos from different parts of the country are circulating on social media regarding the 2024 general election, […]
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Recently, a video clip of Rahul Gandhi went viral on social media, claiming that he promised Rs 8500 per month to the youth surfing social media. The video clip went viral on Facebook and Twitter. Facebook Link | Archived Link The same video clip can be seen here, here, and here. Archived Link Fact Check […]
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A video of people welcoming a BJP candidate with garland made of shoes is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that this is a recent incident ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be without proper context. This incident is from Madhya Pradesh in 2018 and […]
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Currently, a video of a mob protesting on the street is going viral on social media. In the video, we can see the effigy of PM Modi hung upside down. Users are claiming that this is a recent incident of farmers from Punjab protesting. However, Fact Crescendo found that the video was shared without proper […]
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The viral video is old and it shows visuals of an anti-India protests held in Maldives in June 2023. It is unrelated to Myanmar A video depicting a gathering of demonstrators donning masks resembling PM Modi has circulated widely on social media. The video claims to show a recent protest in Myanmar against Prime Minister Modi. The […]
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2015 incident of an assault of traffic police has been shared linking to recent Delhi Namaz incident In Delhi, on 8 March policeman kicked the worshippers who were offering Namaz on the road. Sub-inspector Manoj Kumar Tomar shoved and kicked a few individuals who were praying on the road near a mosque. The incident had […]
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A video of Rahul Gandhi saying dead people are being treated in Madhya Pradesh is going viral on social media. Users are sharing this video mocking Rahul Gandhi for his statement. However, Fact Crescendo found that the video was shared without proper context. Only a small portion of the real video was shared to defame […]
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After farmers’ leaders rejected the Center’s proposal of buying 5 crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP), they resumed the Delhi Chalo protest. Against this backdrop, an image of Rakesh Tikait with Chitra Tripathi and Anjana Om Kashyap riding on a tractor is going viral on social media. Social media users are sharing the image of […]
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The police tried to stop the agitating farmers from Punjab and Haryana who were heading towards Delhi. There have been reports of violence between the police and the protestors. Against this backdrop, an image of a man crossing the police barricade holding a sword in his hand is going viral on social media. Users are […]
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Farmers are continuing with their protest and currently gathered near Sambhu border. This led Haryana police to fire tear gas to disperse the protestors. Against this backdrop, a video of a TV reporter showing a cart filled with liquor bottles and snacks in a cart. The reporter can be heard saying, “See this, liquor bottles […]
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Recently, the counting of votes of 5 states Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh was concluded. BJP won the elections in four states except Telangana. Against this backdrop, a video of BJP leader Subhramanian Swamy is going viral on social media. In the video, he can be heard saying that he contacted the Japanese […]
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A video of Rahul Gandhi is going viral on social media, in the video he can be heard saying that there are women in Uttar Pradesh who can give birth to a child every week and 52 children in a year. However, Fact Crescendo found that this video is being shared without proper context. A […]
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10 month old video uploaded by Saleh Aljafarawi shared as recent. The video was taken way before the Israel-Hamas war started. A video of Saleh Aljafarawi, a popular Palestinian Instagram influencer who has been documenting the bombings in Gaza for the past two months, has gone viral on social media with the claim that he […]
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This is an old image of Gal Gadot, when was recruited by the IDF at the age of 18. She served two years in the Army as a mandatory service for Israeli citizens. It has nothing to do with the ongoing conflict. The Israel-Hamas conflict continues to escalate in West Asia, Israel is conducting a […]
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Prior to the Chhattisgarh election, political parties engaged with rallies and campaigns. Recently, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi also addressed the crowd in the state. A video of his speech is currently going viral on social media. He can be heard saying, “You had implemented the law to snatch money from the farmers. You formed the […]
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Currently, a video of a person shouting and complaining to some authorities is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that this person is an Israeli soldier who is disclosing about the crisis in Palestine during the ongoing Israel-Palestine war. However, Fact Crescendo found that the video was shared without proper context. This is […]
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The video shows police taking action against people for not following instructions in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem during the Holy Fire ceremony in April 2023. A video that shows policemen dragging and beating up worshipers has been shared widely on social media claiming that in a recent incident, the Israel Police […]
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Currently, a video of a soldier holding a teenage boy at his gunpoint is going viral on social media. While the boy is in fear and pain, the family members can be seen trying to breakfree the boy from the clutches of the soldier. Social media users are claiming that this is a recent incident […]
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A few days back, Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israel and killed citizens and army personnel. In response to this, Israel struck back the Gaza strip with rockets that destroyed many infrastructures in the region. Against this backdrop, a video of a mosque being destroyed is going viral on social media. It can be seen in the […]
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The Palestinian militant group Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel on Saturday. In response, Israel started a war against Hamas and bombed Gaza. So far, around 2100 people have died on both sides in the war. Amidst of it, an image is circulating with a claim that Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu sent his son […]
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This video dates back to May 2021 when Israeli airstrikes destroyed the 14-storey tower in Gaza City. On October 7, 2023, Palestinian militant organisations led by Hamas launched a large-scale attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip, killing hundreds of Israelis. In response, Israel launched a counter-offensive. Several videos allegedly related to this conflict are […]
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The women in the video, Shijina Rajan and Diana Selvan, are travelling ticket examiners (TTEs) and not loco pilots. A video showing two women walking on a railway platform towards a train with Bollywood music playing in the background has gone viral on the social media with the claim that these women are the loco […]
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Old video of snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir shared as recent A video of snowfall is going viral on social media, with users claiming it to be from the recent snowfall in Daksum Kokernag region of Jammu & Kashmir in September 2023. Let’s check the truth. Facebook Post |Archive link Fact Check- Our investigation began […]
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Currently, a video is going viral on social media in which it was claimed that the Telangana government constructed and inaugurated a new Masjid inside the state secretariat premise. Many users took a dig at the current government and accused them for their biases towards the minority community. Fact Crescendo found that the claim is […]
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Violence on a large scale erupted in France over the death of a teenage boy in a police shootout. Protestors came to the streets and burned vehicles and public properties. Police detained many protestors. Additional forces were sent to neutralize the situation. In the backdrop of this, a video of a mass protest is circulating […]
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Old video from Thailand has been shared in an incorrect context. It has no communal angle. A disturbing video of a man being brutally assaulted has gone viral on social media with the claim that he was beaten up for offering Namaz in public place. In the video, the victim is sitting on his knees before […]
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This video shows Howdy Modi program held in Houston, USA in the year 2019. It has nothing to do with PM’s recent US visit. A video showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi shaking hands with several people on stage has gone viral with a claim that the audience was hurling abuses at PM Modi during his […]
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In the last few days, PM Modi’s US visit has been in the headlines. He met President Joe Biden and addressed the US Congress. Many posts and videos related to Modi’s US visit are going viral on social media. Recently, we came across a video where a crowd was seen protesting against PM Modi on […]
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An Indian submarine exploded and sank in 2013. It is being misrepresented as having occurred shortly after the Odisha train tragedy. A post claiming an Indian submarine exploded and sank recently owing to sub-standard equipment and technology has gone viral on social media. Many users have shared the post blaming Modi government that the Indian […]
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The viral video is from 2019, when Prakash Raj was contesting as an independent candidate in the Karnataka elections. Voting for the Karnataka Assembly Elections will be held on Wednesday, 10 May 2023, and the results will be announced on May 13. In this context, a video featuring actor and politician Prakash Raj criticising the […]
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Currently, a video of PM Modi is circulating on social media. In this video he can be heard saying, “Even most educated nations during elections, read names in ballot paper and cast their votes, even in America.” With Karnataka elections at the door, social media users are sharing this video saying that PM Modi once […]
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On Sunday night, a man poured an inflammable fluid on his co-passengers and set them on fire while traveling on the Alappuzha-Kannur Express near Kozhikode, Kerala. The incident occurred while the train was passing over the Korapuzha Railway Bridge. The passengers were able to stop the train and escape, but unfortunately, three people, including a […]
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video clip depicting a document-series “The Swap” a social experiment in which people from different religious backgrounds explore each other’s lifestyle and culture. A video allegedly showing non-Muslim students in an Australian school being taught how to pray in a mosque has gone viral on social media, with users claiming that the school is brainwashing […]
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After the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, many posts are being shared on social media. Meanwhile, a photo is going viral in which an old man is seen holding a few loaves of bread in front of a collapsed building. It was claimed that this picture was taken after the recent earthquake in Turkey. […]
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Social media come up with absurd claims every now and then. In one such case, an image of an older man with a younger girl is going viral with a claim that the old priest married his own daughter. The man allegedly justified it by giving Lord Brahma’s example. Fact Crescendo received the viral video […]
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The image is old captured in January 2022. However, it is true that Manali has witnessed heavy traffic from Manali to Atal Tunnel recently. An image showing a massive traffic on a ghat road is widely circulating on social media with the claim that it shows the recent traffic in Manali due to the upcoming […]
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Mahavikas Aghadi, the coalition of Shivsena (Uddhav Thackeray group), Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Indian National Congress (INC), took out a ‘Halla Bol’ protest march on 17 December in Mumbai. It was organized against the Eknath Shinde-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state on various issues including Governor BS Koshyari’s controversial remark on Chhatrapati […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is known for his penchant for cameras. Now, a video of him apparently pushing Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde away from the camera is going viral. It has been shared to claim that PM Modi insulted CM Shinde because he had come in between him and the camera. Fact Crescendo received the […]
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This video is from the Atulie’er village in China’s Sichuan province. A safer steel ladder later replaced the villagers’ ladder in the video. A video of people moving up extremely steep cliffs, some on foot and others scaling up and down a long ladder, some with toddlers on their backs is making rounds on social […]
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Currently, a video of Azam Khan is going viral on social media. In the video, Azam Khan along with a few other leaders can be heard praising UP police. In this few seconds video, Azam Khan can be heard saying, SP saheb zindabad, CO sahib zindabad, police walon zindabad, tumhare dande zindabad. It is being […]
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An earthquake of 5.6 magnitude hit Indonesia’s Java Island in November. The BBC reported that many people were injured in this calamity and there were losses of infrastructure as well. In the backdrop of this, a video claiming to be a satellite view of recent Indonesia’s earthquake is widely viral on social media. A huge […]
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As the Gujrat assembly elections are approaching, social media is abuzz with speculations about which party is going to score the largest number of seats. Amidst the election frenzy, a video of an alleged exit poll showing Congress ahead of BJP in Gujrat is doing round on social media. It has been claimed that a […]
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The viral video shows Rishi Sunak celebrating Diwali in 2020. It does not show Sunak performing rituals before entering his new office the Prime Minister of UK Since Rishi Sunak became the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the hashtag # RishiSunak has been the most popular on social media. While some users congratulated […]
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Khaleej Times published this special edition related to PM Modi in June 2019. Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 72 on Saturday. World leaders greeted the PM on his birthday. According to a video circulating on social media, UAE media house- Khaleej Times has released a 50-page special edition on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his […]
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Rahul Gandhi did not say that he spoke with Mahatma Gandhi. The viral video is clipped. Social media users have often targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and shared clipped and edited videos related to the speeches he has given. In the backdrop of this, a viral video of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is widely circulating on social […]
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The video shows Madurai Chithirai festival in 2018. The viral video is not related to the Puri Rath Yatra in 2022. A video showing a huge crowd pulling a chariot is widely circulating on social media claimed as showing recent visuals of the Jagannath’s Rath Yatra in Puri, Orissa. Rath Yatra is a colorful festival, […]
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An image of the Pyramid stage at Glastonbury festival is going viral on social media. The image shows the area surrounding the pyramid stage filled with litter. Some Twitter users claim that this was after Swedish activist Greta Thunberg delivered her speech at the festival. However, we found out that though the image is from […]
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The selfie showing a father and son working for railways work for the Bangladesh Railways and not Indian Railways. An image showing two railways officers taking a selfie from two different train is circulating on social media with the claim that it shows a father and son duo. The father is a railway guard while […]
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On 14 June 2022, Union Cabinet approved Agnipath Scheme introduced by Central Government providing an opportunity to the youth to join the armed forces for four years. Nationwide protests erupted against the Agnipath scheme. Thousands of young men and women who aspired to join the armed forces have come out on the streets. Some protests […]
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Image of temple razed in Karachi in 2012. Credits: AFP An image of Hindu deities placed on a pile of debris is being shared on social media claiming that the image is of a Hindu temple, recently vandalized in Karachi, Pakistan. However, the image is not related to the recent act of vandalism of a […]
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The video has nothing to do with Amir Khan’s upcoming film ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’. Kareena’s old statement is being shared out of context on social media. Aamir Khan’s upcoming movie Lal Singh Chadda generated a lot of buzz on social media as its trailer was released on May 29th. This movie is an adaptation of […]
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A video showing a drone bombing a village to destroy troops stationed there is being circulated widely on social media with users claiming that this is a video from the Russia- Ukraine war. The captions claim that the video shows a Bayraktar TB2 Drone destroying an entire village. Here is one such post: Facebook Link […]
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This video is not a real footage of Ukrainian military taking down a Russian Helicopter. These are visuals of the game Arma-3. A video showing guns shooting down helicopters is widely circulating on social media with the claim that it shows Ukrainian army destroying Russian helicopters. The caption of the post mentions, “Direct hit from […]
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The video does not show a Ukrainian drone attacking a Russian Military Airfield. The video is a simulation made using a video game named Arma-3. In 2021, the Ukrainian military conducted an exercise involving the Baykar Tech Bayraktar TB2 drone, it is now being used to fight Russia’s invading force amidst the ongoing war between […]
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The video is a Powerade commercial directed by Jake S Wynne in 2007 in South Africa. Video of a track and field event in which a cameraman can be seen beating top athletes in a Men’s sprint is going viral on social media. Users are sharing the video claiming that a cameraman beat all the […]
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Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese did not take his oath wearing a saffron scarf. The viral image was taken before Albanese was elected as the Prime Minister during an event organized by the Hindu Council Australia. Anthony Albanese is the newly elected Prime Minister of Australia; an image of this oath taking ceremony is widely […]
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A video of a man in sunglasses and sporting shoulder length hair, talking about the advent of internet and smartphones is slowly going viral across social media platforms with the claim that it is a section of singer-songwriter Bob Geldof’s interview on BBC’s Newsnight, aired in 1999. The 2:15 minute long video also has inserts […]
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The creators of the video confirmed to us that the video is not a real incident. They confirmed to us that they created the stage as well. A video showing a newlywed couple fighting each other on stage is widely circulating on social media as a real life incident. Users are sharing this video as […]
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The Nandi idol was discovered after an excavation of the Sellandiamman Temple in Tamil Nadu in 2021. An image of the Hindu deity Nandi found buried near a religious structure is widely circulating on social media with the claim that the statue of Hindu deity was discovered after digging under a mosque. The caption of […]
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The viral video has no relation to the ongoing loudspeaker controversy. The incident dates back to 2019 when the crowd chanted slogans of “Chowkidar Chor hai” as a counter-response to chants of “Modi Modi”. The statement by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray about removing loudspeakers from mosques by May 3 has caused quite […]
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Amidst the recent Ram Navami celebrations in several states in India, a video showing a massive crowd gathered under an overbridge is widely circulating on social media. Users claim that the video shows massive Ram Navami celebrations held in Mumbai. The caption of the post reads, “Video from Mumbai Maharashtra on the occasion of Ram […]
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Uttar Pradesh Police confirmed to us that no such incident took place at Govardhan Parikrama Marg area recently. The image in circulation is from 2018. After the recent Uttar Pradesh Elections in 2022, bulldozer has become a regular sight in the state earning CM Yogi Adityanath the moniker of “bulldozer baba”. In the backdrop of […]
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Delhi Police has clarified that there was an incident of massive fire at a wedding tent and not a blast at any CNG petrol pump in Rohini, Delhi. A video showing a huge fire is circulating on social media with the claim that a huge fire broke out at a CNG petrol pump in Rohini, […]
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Citizens of Ukraine are fleeing to the neighbouring countries after war between Russia and Ukraine started. According to BBC around 3.6 million citizens moved to neighbouring countries fearing the loss of their lives due to ongoing war between both nations. In the backdrop of this an image of Poland’s MP Dominik Tarczynski’s interview with media […]
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The video is being shared without a context. The video shows LK Advani getting emotional after watching Shikara in 2020. The film “The Kashmir Files” directed by Vivek Agnihotri has been among the top trends on social media and topic of discussion and debates on the mainstream media. The film is based on the exodus […]
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The video is not PM Modi’s recent rally. It shows PM Modi’s roadshow in Varanasi while filing his nominations papers for Lok Sabha in 2019 In the backdrop of the Uttar Pradesh Election results being declared today, (10 March) a video showing PM Modi’s massive rally with thousands of supporters chanting Modi’s name is circulating […]
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The viral video is not a recent one. The video of Putin walking alone in the streets of St. Petersburg is from 2013. Amidst the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, a video is circulating on social media claiming that the Russian President-Vladimir Putin is avoiding using his Presidential motorcade and walking alone after a […]
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The image dates back to 2019 when a couple decided to click a picture with their national flags at a concert. As Russian and Ukrainian troops are battling in Ukraine, images and videos claiming to be from the warzone have flooded social media and mainstream media. Many of such videos and images were found to […]
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The viral video is not a recent one. It shows a blast in a military ammunition depot in Ukraine in 2017 As Ukrainians fight Russian aggression, social media and mainstream media have been flooded with many videos and photos purported to be of war scenes in Ukraine. Many of such videos and images were found […]
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‘The Alchemist’ writer Paulo Coelho tweeted a video of two schoolboys from India helping a handicapped man to fix slipped chain of his tricycle. The Brazilian author is known for his spiritual and motivational novels. He shared this video ‘to brighten up complicated day’ with his followers. Soon after it, the video went viral on […]
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As the tension between Russia and Ukraine is escalating, social media users are sharing various videos claiming to be the war visuals between them. Fact Crescendo has already debunked several such videos with similar claims. In addition to such claims, a video is circulating said to be scenes from the Russia-Ukraine war. Fact Crescendo found […]
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As Phase-1 voting of the UP assembly election 2022 began today, videos of alleged public outrage are making rounds on social media. One such video of a clashing mob is going viral with a claim that people are thrashing BJP workers during UP elections. We can see in the video that a large mob has […]
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The video has no relation with the upcoming Uttar Pradesh election. The video is of Congress workers protesting against the Hathras case blocked Smriti Irani’s car in 2020. Social media has witnessed several videos and images of political nature ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Elections scheduled next month. In the past few days, we have […]
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The viral video is a scripted drama created for education and awareness purpose. A video showing a schoolgirl being reprimanded by her school teacher for bunking her school and meeting a boy at a hotel room is widely circulating on social media. Users claim that this video is a real incident where a girl was […]
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A passage being shared widely on Social Media platforms claims that McDonald’s burgers are unfit for human consumption. The message attributes the statement who Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver who has reportedly proved that the food they sell is not fit to be ingested as it is highly toxic due to the use of bacteria-killing ammonium […]
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The claim made along with the image is misleading and it shows an image published in 2015 showing attack on Indian Army personnel in Manipur. On November 13, a deadly ambush of a convoy of Assam Rifles took place in Churachandpur district in Manipur. It claimed the lives of five Assam Rifles personnel including Viplav […]
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Gadchiroli SP clarified to Fact Crescendo that the viral video is old and is not related to the recent encounter On 13 November, Maharashtra Police encountered 26 naxals who were killed including the top militant Maoist leader Milind Temtumbde. Amidst this, a video of a celebration is going viral on social media claiming to show […]
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An urgent new warning has gone viral on social media, urging users to check their privacy settings after WhatsApp reportedly having made a secret update. Social media is ablaze with messages suggesting that the platform has suddenly updated group privacy settings and urging users to change these settings. It claims that every group on WhatsApp […]
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Amidst the upcoming Assam state assembly election PM Modi visited Bokakhat in Assam on 21st March 2021. A small clip from the speech given by him in Assam is circulating on social media claiming PM Modi spoke the truth in the speech given by him at the rally. In the video we can hear PM […]
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Rahul Gandhi’s clipped videos have always been a source of entertainment and controversy for social media users. Earlier several times clipped videos of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi have been made viral aiming to spread messages out of context. Fact Crescendo has previously debunked many such videos. Recently a similar clipped video is doing rounds on […]
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A viral image of a document widely circulating on social media claims that the Congress party in Uttar Pradesh did not appoint a single district chairman from the Hindu community. The list belongs to the Congress’ district chairman in Uttar Pradesh which only mentions Muslim names. The list has been digitally edited which mentions the […]
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In the backdrop of protests being held against the agricultural laws on various borders of Delhi, many videos have surfaced on social forums. Fact Crescendo has unveiled the truth of many such videos in the recent past. Currently, a video is doing the rounds on the internet, in context to the Chief Minister of Delhi […]
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Multiple posts celebrating Assam’s famous Tezpur Litchi getting the Geographical Indication Tag have been flooding Facebook Timelines across the state. The posts, many of them made by Assam based leading News Portals are slowly going viral. One such link of an article was shared with the caption “The Tezpur litchi is characterised by its distinct […]
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