Recently a video of a large number of people travelling on foot went viral on social media claiming that these were the people returning to Pakistan from India after the Pahalgam terror attack. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The video is old […]
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M any people are worried about what’s in their hair care products and how these ingredients might affect their hair and health. These concerns grew after a viral post claimed that Pantene just covers hair with silicones instead of actually nourishing it. Social Media Posts A Facebook user shared a video claiming that “Pantene Pro-V […]
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Recently a video of paratroopers landing on a field near a road went viral on social media with the claim that the Indian army landed in Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The video is old and […]
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Recently a video of US President Donald Trump went viral on social media with the claim that he mocked Pakistan after India suspended the Indus Water Treaty. In the video, Donald Trump can be seen saying “Help help me I need water” and then he drinks water from a bottle. Facebook Link | Archived Link. […]
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Recently, a video was uploaded on an X-handle “Islamabad Insider” claiming that the locals from Assam attacked an army convoy in Guwahati. The video shows people attacking army vehicles on a road. Sharing the video, the user wrote, “BREAKING Locals in Assam attacked an Indian Army convoy near Guwahati. Reinforcement troops from 25 & 7 […]
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Recently a video of a group of people wearing green jerseys and holding green flags, chanting slogans in the middle of a road went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video is from Kerala and the people are supporting Pakistan. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we […]
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After the Pahalgam terror attack, various posts surfaced on social media. In such a video, an army man can be seen sitting on a veranda with an elderly Muslim man while two women wearing Burkas standing beside them. In the video, the army man can be seen asking them to ask their son to surrender. […]
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Recently, a video went viral on social media with the claim that the Indian Army is leaving a meeting as they do not support a war between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. The video shows men in uniform leaving a meeting hall, and a person asks, “What is the army afraid of? […]
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Recently a video of people struggling in queues with utensils in their hands went viral on social media claiming it to be from Pakistan after India suspended the Indus Water Treaty. Sharing the video users claimed that the video shows the water crisis in Pakistan after the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty by India […]
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After the Pahalgam terror attack, the homes of the two men, suspected to be the Pahalgam attackers, were demolished by the security forces. According to reports, the house of Lashkar terrorist Adil Hussain Thoker was blown up using IEDs, and the house of Asif Sheikh in Tral was demolished with a bulldozer. Against this backdrop, […]
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Recently a video of a couple making a reel went viral on social media claiming it to be the Pahalgam terror attack victim, the Navy officer Vinay Narwal and his wife. Sharing the video on Facebook, a user wrote, “The last video of this couple before Naval Officer Lieutenant Vinay Narwal sab was martyred” Facebook […]
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After the Pahalgam terror attack that took the lives of at least 26 people, various posts went viral on social media linking to the incident. Against this backdrop, a video of a person in a hospital bed being interviewed by a reporter went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the person […]
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The recent Pahalgam terror attack took the lives of at least 26 people amongst which an Indian Navy officer Vinay Narwal lost his life too. Against this backdrop, a video of a couple dancing in meadows went viral on social media claiming it to be the last video of Vinay Narwal with his wife in […]
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After the Pahalgam terror attack, a video of a child went viral on social media. The first part of the video shows a child sitting near a dead body and the other part shows a child in a car, crying, being consoled by someone. Sharing the video, users are claiming that the child lost his […]
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Recently a video of an arch bridge went viral on social media claiming it to be the Srinagar to Delhi NH 44 road. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is not from India but from China. Here’s the fact check. […]
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Amid the Kancha Gachibowli in Telangana controversy, a video of a bulldozer trying to move an elephant went viral on social media claiming it to be from Kancha Gachibowli. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is old and unrelated to […]
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Recently an image of the UP CM Yogi Adityanath, BJP leaders Hema Malini and Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi sitting together and having food went viral on social media. Sharing the image, social media users are claiming that Yogi Adityanath visited Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi’s house on the occasion of Eid and enjoyed a meal there. Facebook Link […]
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Recently a video of a large number of people marching through the road holding banners and chanting slogans went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users are claiming that the video shows the protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill in India. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know […]
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Recently a video of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi allegedly cracking jokes with a few BJP members after the passing of the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 went viral on social media. Sharing the video on Facebook, users wrote, “Saviours of minorities and democracy enjoying behind the scenes and laughing happily after passing Waqf Amendment Bill. Razakar […]
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The scenes that are surfacing as deleted from the movie Empuran are actually scenes from another film. L2: Empuraan, a Mohanlal-starring Malayalam movie directed by Prithviraj and written by Murali Gopi, has been in the news since its release. The film is now hitting theatres after several parts were removed from the original version due […]
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Recently an image of a few people wearing RSS uniforms was forwarded to our 24X7 Factline number 9049053770. The image shows people wearing the uniform of RSS standing in front of Queen Elizabeth. Sharing the image, the user claimed that during the Independence Movement, the members of the RSS gave the British Queen a guard […]
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After the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, tremors of which felt across the neighbouring Thailand and China, various posts went viral on social media relating to the incident. Against this backdrop, CCTV footage of two nurses in a hospital ward went viral on social media. The video shows one nurse kneeling down to protect an […]
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This video does not show a real incident. It is a scripted video created for entertainment and awareness. A video of boys kidnapping a child from a metro station has gone viral on social media with a claim that a child being kidnapped in broad daylight from Rajiv Chowk Metro in New Delhi. The post […]
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Recently a photo of a CSK fan holding a placard abusing the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb went viral on social media. Sharing the image, social media users are praising the person in the viral photo. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the viral image was edited. Here’s the […]
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The woman in the video is not Meerut murder accused Muskan Rastogi but Palak Saini, a model, influencer, and content creator. Muskan Rastogi, accused of murdering her husband Saurabh Rajput with her lover Sahil Shukla in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut was arrested by the police and sent to judicial custody by a court on 19 March. […]
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A widely circulated image on social media suggests that Apple’s new iOS update includes a feature that prevents users from hanging up calls. The viral image shows an iPhone call screen with a notification implying that the call can only be ended by the originator of the call. Let’s look at the facts. Social Media […]
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Recently a video of a press conference of Sunita Williams went viral on social media claiming it to be a press conference after her safe return to the earth. In the video, Sunita Williams can be heard talking about Bhagwat Gita and Upanishads and appreciating her Indian heritage. She said that she took a copy […]
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After the safe return of Sunita Williams from the International Space Station, various posts related to her went viral on social media. We came across a photo allegedly from the recent Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj with the claim that the photo was taken by Sunita Williams from ISS. The viral photo is a collage […]
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This phenomenon is actually a sun halo happened in Sweden not in India. The Himalayas have always attracted travellers with their many myths and even more amazing realities. A video claiming to be footage of a rare sunrise in the Himalayas is going viral on social media. The visuals show a beautiful sunrise over snow-capped buildings […]
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A Pakistani passenger train, Jaffar Express, travelling from Quetta to Peshawar with at least 380 passengers on board was hijacked by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) on 11 March 2025. According to media reports, over 300 hostages were rescued and all 33 terrorists were killed by the security forces, but 21 passengers were killed. Against […]
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The viral video shows Gandaki Golden Bridge in Nepal, it has no link to Haridwar A video of a hanging bridge swaying between mountains, with some people shaking it while others scream and struggle to cross is going viral on social media. In the video, we can see people standing on the bridge are holding […]
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This viral image shows Istanbul Airport in Turkey and has no connection to Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath recently announced that the state will soon have 21 airports, making it the first state in India to achieve this milestone. Against this backdrop, an image showing an airport runway with multiple airplanes is going […]
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Recently a video of fireworks above a river went viral on social media claiming it to be the closing ceremony of the Prayagraj Maha Kumbh 2025. We found a Facebook post with the caption, “The world’s largest spiritual congregation, Maha Kumbh 2025, came to a breathtaking close with a spectacular display of lights and fireworks […]
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The viral video shows the mass nesting of Olive Ridley turtles in Odisha and is unrelated to the 2025 Prayagraj Mahakumbh. Prayagraj Mahakumbh Mela concluded on 26 February 2025, following this a video of countless turtles coming from the water towards the shore has gone viral on social media. It is being claimed that turtles […]
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This video shows a road collapse outside a tunnel in Turkey and it dates back to 2023. A video of a road caving in near a tunnel is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows visuals from Rajasthan’s Jaipur, where the road collapsed on 21 February. Let’s check the truth Facebook Post| Archive […]
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Recently an image of an SUV car went viral on social media claiming it to be a new “Sumo 7-Seater” by TATA Motors. Sharing the image a Facebook page wrote, “TATA Motors Finally Unveil Next-Gen Sumo 7-Seater” Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the image had been […]
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The viral video shows wedding of Malayalam television actors Kris Venugopal and Divya Sreedhar, not a Devadasi marriage. A video showing a man and a woman in traditional south Indian attire adorned with garlands is going viral on social media with the claim that it shows the practice of Devadasi system in the southern states. […]
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Recently an image of a Trishul formation in the sky by the fighter planes went viral on social media claiming it to be the Air Show by the IAF on the eve of Shivratri in Kumbh Mela. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. […]
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The viral video shows Sunny Leone’s visit to Varanasi in 2023 to promote her music album; it has no connection to Prayagraj Mahakumbh. Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh Mela is nearing completion. Every day lakhs of devotees are taking a holy dip. Many big personalities and celebrities have also taken a dip in the Sangam. Meanwhile, a […]
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This viral video shows Dhol Tasha performance by artists from Pune in January 2024 at Ayodhya Ram Temple. This year, Shivaji Jayanti was observed throughout the country on February 19th. Against this backdrop, a video showing the people performing moves with the chorus of ‘Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji’ is going viral on social media. Users […]
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This is an old image from Australia, it has no link to Prayagraj Mahakumbh Kumbh Mela is an important Hindu pilgrimage, celebrated approximately every 6, 12, and 144 years, correlated with the partial or full revolution of Jupiter and representing the largest human gathering in the world. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar […]
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Recently a video of Shahrukh Khan with his daughter Suhana Khan and his manager Pooja Dadlani visiting a temple in traditional attire went viral on social media. Sharing the video users are claiming that the video shows Shahrukh Khan visiting Prayagraj Mahakumbh. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know […]
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Viral video is from Japan and dates back to 2021. A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Delhi yesterday (17 February) around 5.36 am, with the epicentre being located near Durgabai Deshmukh College of Special Education in Dhaula Kuan. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries. Against this backdrop, a video of water splashing […]
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Recently we came across a video where a train can be seen on fire. According to the text overlay on the video, the incident took place in Allahabad (now Prayagraj) on 14 February 2022 where 300 people died. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was […]
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The viral is old and not related to the ongoing Prayagraj Maha Kumbh A video of a massive blaze consuming vehicles parked on the street has gone viral on social media with the claim that it shows recent visuals from the ongoing Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela. The caption of the post states, Breaking Another Major […]
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This video shows singer Diljit Dosanjh praising the Uttar Pradesh government for the arrangements made for his Lucknow concert on 22 November, 2024, as part of the Dil-Luminati Tour. A video of Diljit Dosanjh, a well-known Indian singer who has performed concerts all over the world, praising Yogi Adityanath, chief minister of Uttar Pradesh (UP) […]
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The viral video dates back to November 2024 and is not related to the ongoing Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela. Kumbh Mela is an important Hindu pilgrimage, celebrated approximately every 6, 12, and 144 years, correlated with the partial or full revolution of Jupiter and representing the largest human gathering in the world. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 […]
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Recently PM Narendra Modi visited President Donald Trump at the White House and they held a joint press conference. Following this, a video of a press conference went viral on social media where a woman can be seen laughing at a man speaking there. Sharing the video, users are claiming that the woman is an […]
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After the controversy erupted over obscene remarks on the comedy show “India’s Got Latent”, a video of comedian Samay Raina went viral on social media. In the video, Samay Raina can be seen in tears and saying “देर हो गई मुझे देखने में…सब लोगों ने मिलके…”. Sharing the video on Facebook, users are claiming that […]
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People from various places are reaching Prayagraj to attend Mahakumbh mela to take holy dip in the river. But recently a stampede situation happened which resulted in the death of many devotees in the Mahakumbh mela. A video is going viral on social media showing a bus that has fallen into a drain while a […]
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Following the victory of the BJP in the Delhi Assembly Elections, a video of Yamuna Aarti went viral on social media claiming it to be the first-ever Yamuna Aarti in Delhi. Sharing the video on Facebook, a user wrote, “Today, for the first time in Delhi, Yamuna ji’s Aarti was seen. It is hoped that […]
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The viral video is from 2015, when the police lathi-charged Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand during a protest over Ganesh immersion in Varanasi. Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, the Shankaracharya of Jyotish Peeth, has criticized the Uttar Pradesh government for the tragic stampede in Mahakumbh. He reportedly said that the government had no moral right to remain in power […]
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Video from 2021 has been shared as Ranveer Allahbadia crying after the ongoing controversy. YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, and Samay Raina have landed in controversy after multiple complaints were filed against them over an obscene joke made during an episode of India’s Got Latent. A case was registered against both creators on […]
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The viral video shows a crowd at Shri Radha Rani Temple in Barsana, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The mela is held every 12 years and attracts millions of pilgrims, saints, and tourists. Following the tragic stampede on 29 […]
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This viral video from 2021 features Ben Baba of Switzerland, who walked from his home country to join the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The mela is held every 12 years and attracts millions of pilgrims, saints, and […]
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Recently we came across a video on social media showing policemen chasing and beating a man while a few women came to the rescue. Sharing the video, users are claiming that the video shows action against the alleged stone pelters at the Kumbh Mela bound train. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, […]
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The viral video was made by a digital content creator named Anvesh Patel from Hyderabad, Telangana and the announcement was voiced with the help of a friend from the United States. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The mela is held every 12 […]
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The viral video is old and not related to the ongoing Prayagraj Maha Kumbh Mela Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The mela is held every 12 years and attracts millions of pilgrims, saints, and tourists. Amidst this, a video of Samajwadi Party […]
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Recently, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks on the Mahakumbh Mela “Holy Dip” stirred up controversy. Against this backdrop, an image of the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, went viral on social media. The image shows Jawaharlal Nehru standing in knee-deep water of a river. Sharing the image, social media users are claiming that […]
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The viral video of people pelting stones is part of a religious event from Uttarakhand, not from the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The mela is held every 12 years and attracts millions of pilgrims, saints, and tourists. […]
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Recently a video of an Air Taxi went viral on social media. The voiceover in the Punjabi language said that people can book this Air Taxi and visit any place they want. Sharing the video users are claiming that the Air Taxi operates between Amritsar-Chandigarh and Delhi-Jaipur. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we […]
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This incident of woman mixing urine with juice is not from India. This is an old video from Kuwait. A video showing a woman mixing a liquid in juice is going viral on social media, with a claim of a communal angle that a Muslim maid added urine to her Hindu employer’s juice. According to […]
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Recently a photo of actor and filmmaker Prakash Raj allegedly taking a “holy dip” at Mahakumbh in Prayagraj went viral on social media. Sharing the photo on Facebook, a user wrote, “Hindu hater Prakash Rai, who doesn’t believe in God, has gone to Kumbhamela to pollute it! Now I understand what they mean by pollution!” […]
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Recently, a video of a crowd releasing balloons into the sky went viral on social media, claiming it to be from the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj. Sharing the video, users are claiming that one crore balloons were released simultaneously in Prayagraj Mahakumbh Mela. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came […]
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The viral video shows an older incident that occurred in Uttar Pradesh’s Hardoi in December 2024. Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The mela is held every 12 years and attracts millions of pilgrims, saints, and tourists. Amidst this, a video of a […]
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Recently, images of Bollywood celebrities wearing saffron clothes went viral on social media, claiming that they reached Prayagraj for the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela. A Facebook user posted a photo of Bollywood actors Shahrukh Khan and Salman Khan wearing saffron clothes, Tilak and Garland and wrote, “Salman Khan & Shahrukh Khan ❤️❤️ The Bollywood Superstar […]
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A train passing through tunnels near a river went viral on social media claiming it to be the railway line connecting Rishikesh and Karnaprayag. Sharing the video on Facebook, a user wrote that the video shows an Indian train from Rishikesh to Karnaprayag station. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came […]
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After the attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan by an intruder at his home, he was admitted to Lilavati Hospital and discharged yesterday. Against this backdrop, a photo of Saif Ali Khan in a hospital bed went viral on social media claiming it to be his first photo from the hospital. Facebook Link | […]
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Recently a man broke into the house of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan and stabbed him six times with a knife. The actor was rushed to the hospital, and after 6 days of treatment, he was discharged from the hospital on 21 January. On this backdrop, a photo of Saif Ali Khan with severe wounds […]
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The viral video is of China’s fire pot performance Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 and will be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The mela is held every 12 years and attracts millions of pilgrims, saints, and tourists who partake in spiritual practices such as ceremonial bathing […]
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Recently a message went viral on social media claiming that the Reserve Bank Of India had issued new rules prohibiting the use of black inks on cheques. The social media post reads, “🚨NEW YEAR, NEW RULES: BLACK INK BANNED ON CHEQUES 🖋️🚫 Mumbai, January 14, 2025: In a move aimed at enhancing security features and […]
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This is an old video from Varanasi, it has no link to the ongoing Prayagraj Mahakumbh Mahakumbh Mela 2025 officially commenced on 13 January, 2025 continuing until 26 February, 2025 and will be held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The mela is held every 12 years and attracts millions of pilgrims, saints, and tourists who partake […]
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Recently an image of Rahul Gandhi with four children went viral on social media. Sharing the image users are claiming that in the image, Rahul Gandhi can be seen with his wife and three children. Sharing the image on Facebook, a user wrote, “Raul Vinci on tour with his wife Jonita Vinci, son Nohak Vinci, […]
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Recently a screenshot of a tweet allegedly from Priyanka Gandhi’s X handle went viral on social media. The tweet has been written in Hindi language that reads, “भारत मूर्खों का देश है जहां सरकार लोगों के पीने के पानी पर नहीं बल्कि ढोंगी और पाखंडियों के शाही स्नान पर करोड़ों का खर्च करती हैं”. Sharing […]
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Recently a video of Rahul Gandhi went viral on social media where he can be heard talking about Mahatma Gandhi’s idea of non-violence. Rahul Gandhi can be heard saying, “Mahatma Gandhi was a great exponent of non-violence. But, Mahatma Gandhiji picked up the idea of non-violence from our great religions, from our great teachers. Mahatma […]
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This viral video is scripted and does not show a real incident A video showing a girl and a boy wearing white dresses and garlands of flowers is going viral on social media. In the video, the girl claims, “He is my brother and I am his sister. We both love each other and I […]
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This is an old video from April 2022 and unrelated to the recent Tirupati stampede At least six people were killed in a stampede that broke out on 8 January 2025 evening in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati temple. The stampede broke out near Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan ticketing center as devotees rushed to get tokens. Hundreds of devotees had turned […]
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The month of February always has each day of the week exactly four times except in leap years. A post circulating on social media regarding the month of February 2025 with a claim that February will have each day of the week exactly four times for the first time in 823 years is going viral. The […]
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This video shows gold seized from a jewellery store in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, in December 2021 A video is going viral on social media, in which gold ornaments can be seen placed on a large table. It is being claimed that 128 kg of gold and Rs 150 crore cash have been recovered from the […]
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Recently, an image of Anant PadmanabhSwami idol went viral on social media, claiming it to be a 3000-year-old idol made with 7800 kg of pure gold, 780000 diamonds and 780 carats of diamonds. Sharing the image on Facebook, a user wrote, “The 3000 year old 🙏🏻Ananta Padmanabhaswamy 🌿🙏🏻 idol with 7800 kg of pure gold, […]
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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 […]
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Former Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh, passed away on 26 December 2024. Following his death, a picture went viral on social media with the claim that Dr Manmohan Singh touched Sonia Gandhi’s feet despite being much older than her. In the viral image, a person wearing a saffron turban can be seen touching […]
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After the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash on 25 December 2024 that killed 38 people, many videos surfaced on social media linking it to the fatal incident. Against this backdrop, a video of passengers chanting prayers inside a plane went viral on social media claiming it to be the footage of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane just […]
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After the deadly accident of an LPG gas tanker and a truck in Jaipur on 20 December, many videos surfaced on social media linking to the incident. Against this backdrop, a video of a burning car speeding through a busy road went viral on social claiming it to be from the recent LPG gas tanker […]
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The viral video is from Brazil. An eight-year-old boy suffered severe injuries on his genitals and face after a stray dog attacked him at Kalyan west in Maharashtra recently while he was returning from classes. The boy named Arthav was hospitalised at KDMC’s Rukaminibai Hospital and discharged the next day. Against this backdrop, a video […]
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After the deadly accident of an LPG gas tanker and a truck in Jaipur on 20 December, many videos surfaced on social media linking to the incident. Against this backdrop, a video of a blazing tanker rolling across the road went viral on social media claiming it to be the scene of the Jaipur accident. […]
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14 people died in the explosion caused by the collision of LPG gas tanker and container in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, on 20 December. Against this backdrop, a video of an explosion went viral on social media claiming it to be the scene of the explosion after the collision of an LPG gas tanker […]
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks during a debate in the Rajya Sabha sparked controversy when he said that “invoking Ambedkar’s name has become a fashion among the opposition parties”. Social media users are also criticizing Amit Shah for his remarks. Against this backdrop, a video of a rally went viral on social media claiming […]
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Former Prime Minister of India, Dr Manmohan Singh, passed away last night (26 December 2024). Following this, an image went viral on social media claiming it to be the last picture of Dr Manmohan Singh. In the image, Dr Manmohan Singh can be seen lying on the hospital bed and a doctor is standing beside […]
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A video of actor Allu Arjun is going viral on social media. In the video, Allu Arjun can be seen garlanding a statue. Sharing the video on social media, users are claiming that Allu Arjun paid homage to Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar (Babasaheb Ambedkar). Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came […]
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Recently a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing the issue of new currency notes went viral on social media. In the video, PM Modi can be heard saying that a completely newly designed Rs 500 and Rs 2000 notes will be brought into circulation. Sharing the video on social media, users are claiming that […]
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This viral video shows a petrol tanker crash near Bologna Airport in Italy in 2018 On 20 December, 2024, a tragic explosion and fire claimed 14 lives following a collision between an LPG gas tanker and a container on the Jaipur-Ajmer National Highway in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The fire that ignited from the crash quickly spread […]
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This video does not show a real incident. It is a scripted video created for entertainment and awareness. A video claiming to depict the rescue of two girls allegedly held hostage in a house has gone viral on social media. The video shows a man and a woman forcibly entering a flat, assaulting the suspected […]
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Spotify Wrapped, the streaming platform’s annual feature that provides personalised music insights, received mixed reactions in 2024. Users reported technical issues with the platform, including functionality problems and interface concerns. Some users expressed opinions about the presentation and features on social media. (Read more about the users’ responses here) Following the release of 2024 Wrapped, […]
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Recently, a post showing a collage of four pictures went viral on social media. The collage shows a statue of Lord Vishnu, Sudarshan Chakra and Shivling. Users are sharing this post claiming that during the survey of a Mughal-era mosque in the Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh, a 1,500-year-old statue of Lord Vishnu, Sudarshan Chakra, […]
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The artist in the viral video is not Ustad Zakir Hussain, but rather a Pakistani tabla player named Tari Khan. Legendary tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away in a San Francisco hospital due to complications with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis on 16 December 2024. Following his demise, a video of late Pakistani singer Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan […]
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Several videos shared on social media claimed to depict atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. One such viral video shows human bodies tied to sticks and set on fire. Users shared the footage with the following caption: “Hindu genocide in Bangladesh.” Facebook Link | Archived Link However, our investigation confirmed that the human bodies in the […]
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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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Recently, a video of a singer performing the song “Na kisi ki aank ka noor hu” by Mohammad Rafi went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users are claiming that the singer is a Kenyan singer. Sharing the video on Facebook, a user wrote, “Good Morning 🌹 Unbelievable that he is not Indian. This […]
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This viral video is scripted and does not show a real incident A video showing a young woman with vermilion on her forehead, dressed in a red saree standing next to an older man, has gone viral on social media. In the video, the man claims the woman is his daughter, and she says she […]
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This video is from a dairy farm in Jalandhar, Punjab. It has no link to Bangladesh A disturbing video showing four individuals brutally attacking a bull is going viral on social media with claims that it depicts Muslims attacking a cow at an ISKCON farm in Bangladesh. Let’s check the truth https://archive.org/details/screencast-www_facebook_com-2024_12_05-20_12_51 Facebook Post| Archive […]
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A social media post claiming that the Andhra Pradesh Government has abolished the state Waqf Board is going viral. A Facebook post reads, “Chandra Babu & Pawan Kalyan does surgical strike on Waqf Board🔥 Andhra Govt has abolished the Waqf in the state. Bravo @pawankalyan garu 🔥🔥 The Maharashtra government must do the same 💪 […]
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The marriage season has started and social media is flooded with so many photos and videos of people getting married. Recently, a photo came to our notice where an Indian bride was standing with the groom wearing a yellow bikini along with a Dupatta and jewellery. Sharing the photo on Facebook, users wrote that the […]
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The video originates from Indonesia and has no connection to natural clouds, but a condensation of water vapor or gas due to human activity that occurs in the mining area. A video showing a white material resembling a white cloud falling and settling on the ground while being observed by a group of people is […]
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An image of a car is currently circulating on social media, claiming that “Tata Trust Chairman Noel Tata has announced the launch of a new Nano model.” Facebook Link | Archived Link Upon verification, it was found that the viral photo had been edited and does not depict a Tata Nano. The original image is […]
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Following a court-ordered survey of the 16th-century Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, violence erupted in Sambhal on 24 November 2024, Sunday. Against this backdrop, a video of Lathi Charge on a group of protestors is going viral on social media claiming it to be from the recent violence in Sambhal. Sharing the video on […]
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Recently, a video of a mob stone pelting a bus was sent to our 24X7 Factline number 9049053770. The video was claimed to be from Bangalore. The caption of the video reads, “The Bus Conductor in Bangalore refused to Stop the Bus at a non-stopping point. The result….. what you see in this Video” Archived […]
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A video of some NDFR staff carrying people on stretcher is going viral on social media. In the background a coach of a train can be seen on top of another coach of a different train. The whole visual looked like an accident of two trains. Social media users are claiming that this incident took […]
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The viral video is a combination of two videos. The child in the viral video is not real; it was created by the YouTube channel Talent America Son. A video of a child singing an emotional song is going viral on social media with a claim that, he is singing a tribute to his late mother on […]
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Recently, an image bearing the logo of ABP News went viral on social media. The image has text written in Hindi, “यूपी के इस गांव में 35 से ज्यादा कुंवारी लड़कीयां हो गईं प्रेग्नेंट! परिजनों के उड़े होश (35 unmarried girls in a village in UP have become pregnant which created shock among relatives)”. Facebook […]
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A video of a barber shop is going viral on social media. It shows a customer taking a massage from the barber, and after some time during the head massage, the customer gets paralyzed. Sharing the video on Facebook, users wrote, “Barber twists neck during head massage, leaves customer paralyzed…” Facebook Link | Archived Link. […]
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Recently a screenshot of a tweet allegedly from US President Donald Trump calling Rahul Gandhi a “Soros Agent” went viral on social media. The viral screenshot shows Donald J Trump replying to Rahul Gandhi when he congratulated Trump on his victory. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that […]
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Currently, a video of a firework shop is going viral on social media. In the video, it was seen that when a huge crowd was buying crackers at a shop, a fire accident took place which rapidly engulfed the shop and nearby places. People were seen running out of the shop trying to save their […]
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An image of a beautiful bridge is now going viral on social media. Users are claiming that this bridge was recently constructed in India. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. This is an image of a bridge from Qatar. It is named as Al Wahda. What’s the claim? Sharing the image, social […]
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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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A social media post claiming that the presence of two petroleum by-products in the Meijer baby shampoo is carcinogenic is going viral. Users are raising concern over the use of these above-mentioned chemicals in the baby shampoo. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. Although Meijer baby shampoo have PEG-80 sorbitan Laurate and […]
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Recently a video was forwarded to our 24X7 Factline number with the claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s name has been nominated for the Noble Peace Prize. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of the biggest contenders for the Nobel Peace Prize, the Times Now reported, quoting Asle Toje, deputy leader of the Nobel Peace […]
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Recently a video went viral on social media showing Indian and Pakistani soldiers exchanging sweets and gifts. Sharing the video on social media, users are claiming that the video shows the Diwali celebrations at the Indo-Pak border. Sharing the video on Facebook, a user wrote, “Diwali Celebration in India Vs Pakistan Border”. Facebook Link | […]
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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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The video is from the River plate stadium in Argentina Diwali, the Hindu festival that commemorates the triumph of light over darkness, was observed by Indians all around the world yesterday. People light oil lamps and candles on this day to represent the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. Bursting fireworks is […]
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An image of a beautiful lush green curvy forest road is going viral on social media with a claim that it is located in Adilabad district, Telangana. Let’s check the truth Facebook Post| Archive link Fact Check- We started our investigation with the reverse image search on Google and the results led us to a […]
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After the death of one person named Ram Gopal Mishra in the Bahraich violence on 13 October, social media became flooded with various posts regarding the incident. We noticed one such post where a video of demolished structures can be seen. Sharing the video on social media users are claiming it to be the demolished […]
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Recently a video of astronaut Sunita Williams went viral on social media. The video shows Sunita Williams giving a tour of the space station. Sharing the video, users are claiming that the video shows Sunita Williams returning to the Earth after the 127-day Space Tour. Sharing the video on Facebook, users wrote, “After successful 127 […]
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Recent announcements circulated on social media in the region claimed Marshall products were discounted up to 80% off for those who place online orders. These announcements gained a lot of attention from social media users. However, our investigation proves they were false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A viral announcement recently claimed that UK-based speaker manufacturer Marshall […]
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Hurricane Milton plowed into the Atlantic Ocean after tearing a path of destruction across Florida, U.S. on 9 October killing at least 15 people and knocking out power to millions. Against this backdrop, an image showing a massive traffic on a highway is widely circulating on social media with the claim that it shows people stuck […]
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A video of a burning car speeding through a busy road went viral on social claiming it to be from Pushpa Park, Malad East. Sharing the video on Facebook users wrote, “Incident on the Western Express Highway near Malad East, Mumbai. A car catches flame and starts rolling down the slope towards curious bystanders who […]
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Currently, an image of PM Modi, visiting an ailing person in a hospital is going viral on social media. In the photo, the PM can be seen bowing before the person and giving him respect. Users are claiming that the person on the hospital bed is Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust chairman Mahanta Nitya Gopaldas Ji […]
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Hurricane Milton left more than 3 million homes and businesses across Florida without power early Thursday morning of 10 October causing extensive damage to homes and flooding roads. Against this backdrop, A video showing a house wall collapsing has circulated online with claims that it depicts the effects of Hurricane Milton in Florida. Archive link Fact Check- […]
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A video of the multi-deck vessel capsized went viral on social media, with the claim that the tragic incident occurred in Goa. The caption of the post states, “Goa accident today 23 bodies recovered 40 people rescued and 64 missing. Greed of the boat owner in overloading, over confidence of travellers too. Very sad, tragic”. During […]
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A video containing four different clips has been forwarded to our 24X7 Factline number 9049053770 claiming it to be related to child abduction and organ trading. In the first clip, four masked people can be seen in a forest. There were four children with tied hands and taped mouths, lying unconscious. It looked like someone […]
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Recently, a video featuring a very old and frail man has been doing rounds online, capturing the attention of viewers around the globe. The video claims to show a 188-year-old man accidentally found in a cave in India, sparking widespread curiosity and disbelief. Fact Crescendo received fact-check requests regarding this video clip via our WhatsApp Tipline […]
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An image showing an exploded iPhone is going viral on social media with the claim that an iPhone has exploded in Lebanon along with the recent blast of other electronic devices. The caption states, “iPhones exploding in #Lebanon blowing up random people”. Let’s check the truth https://archive.org/details/c-image_202409 Fact Check- We started our investigation with a […]
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A video of a road and bridge is going viral on social media claiming it to be the National Highway 44. The viral video shows a Highway passing through tunnels and connecting to a bridge. It’s being claimed that the video shows the new NH 44 Jammu and Kashmir. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we […]
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As Facebook is a hub for promoting goods and services, various Facebook announcements have said Japanese watchmaker CASIO offered big discounts for its G-SHOCK watches for those who place orders online. The promotions have been widely circulated on social media platforms, garnering significant attention and reactions from Facebook users since the end of last month. […]
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A viral post contains a collage of four images showing Mahindra Scorpios in camouflage paint is going viral on social media with a claim that the Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir has received 2500 bulletproof Scorpio jeeps from a grant given by Indian industrialist Ratan Tata.The caption states, “Indian Army in Jammu and Kashmir […]
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A social media post claiming the wife of Chief Justice Of India DY Chandrachud is related to the personal physician of the CM of West Bengal, Dr. S.P Das, is going viral. The post reads, “CJI Chandrachur’s present wife is related to Dr. SP Das orthopaedic surgeon and personal physician of CM Government of West […]
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The viral message is not the last words of Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar, who entertained the world with her melodies for seven decades and was honoured by India with the Bharat Ratna, died on 6 February, 2022, leaving everyone in tears. An image and a statement titled the last words of Lata Mangeshkar are circulating […]
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A video of a lion roaming inside a petrol pump premise at night is now going viral on social media. Users are claiming that this is an incident from a petrol pump in Hassanpur region of Gajraula town in Uttar Pradesh. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. This is an incident from […]
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Video of a minibus with passengers traveling on a waterlogged road is going viral on social media. It can be seen that the bus manages with great difficulty to cross the section of the road. A passenger sitting on top of the bus fell on the road due to its bad condition. Users are sharing […]
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Due to the severe flooding in Bangladesh, 54 people died so far according to reports. On this backdrop, a video of a flooded bridge is going viral on social media claiming it to be from Bangladesh. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the viral video was old […]
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Recently a video went viral on social media where the hospital staff could be seen standing with folded hands while a dead body was brought out. An elderly person wearing a spectacle could be seen with folded hands, walking in front of the stretcher. Sharing the video, users are claiming that the person is the […]
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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. […]
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A video of a massive flood in a hilly region is now viral on social media. As the flood waters were destroying the infrastructure, people could be heard shouting in disbelief and pain for the loss. Users are claiming that this video of devastating flood is from Badrinath Mahapur, Uttarakhand. However, Fact Crescendo found the […]
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The safety of women in our country has always been on priority. With many recent incidents of crime against women, the government has taken many measures to ensure their safety. Against this backdrop, a post is going viral on social media claiming that the Sikkim Police has taken an initiative called the ‘Free travel Scheme’ […]
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After the gruesome rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, a video claiming to show her final moments has surfaced on social media. The lady in the video has injury marks on her face and throat. Users are claiming that this is the last video of the […]
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An image of Rahul Gandhi with a woman is going viral on social media with the claim that he is married to this woman and she is a Colombian. They have two children who live in London. The caption mentioned that Wikileaks has unveiled about Rahul Gandhi’s marriage. The image was forwarded to our 24*7 […]
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The child seen in the video is a Pakistan based singer named Ghulam-e-Murtaza, not the son of an Army Martyr. A video of a child singing an emotional song is going viral on social media with a claim that, “He is an Army Officer’s son whose father died in an operation against militants. His mother […]
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A video of flag hoisting during the Independence Day celebration went viral on social media. The video shows that the flag was stuck and it got unfurled when a bird came near to the flag. Sharing the video, social media users claimed that the bird unfurled the flag. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as […]
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Recently an image of a person holding a severed head went viral with the claim that he beheaded his sister’s rapist and walked into the police station. Sharing the image on X, a user wrote, “His sister was raped. The next thing he did is he chopped the rapist’s head and took his head to […]
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Yusof Behkar, an Iranian artist, has been misidentified as Abhinav, the grandson of renowned Santoor player Pandit Shivkumar Sharma. A video of a little boy playing a musical instrument flawlessly has gone viral on social media, with claims that it shows late Santoor legend Pandit Shivkumar Sharma’s grandson Abhinav playing the instrument. The caption of […]
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The incident happened in November 2020, when a 5-year-old child died after becoming stuck in an elevator at a housing society in Dharavi, Mumbai. A disturbing video showing one child getting stuck in between the doors of an elevator is going viral on social media with the claim that this incident took place on 30 […]
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The viral video shows a dog and her puppies being rescued after a minor landslide near Palakkad district in Kerala in 2021. As the Wayanad landslide death toll crosses 300, rescue and relief operations are still ongoing to locate missing individuals. Against this backdrop, numerous videos and images from the devastated area are circulating on […]
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The tragic landslides in Wayanad claimed over 323 lives and officials worry the number could climb higher. Social media is flooded with the visuals of landslides claimed to be from Wayanad. One such video shows a road crumbling down as the entire trunk of the hillside collapses. Sharing the video on Facebook, users are claiming […]
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In the early hours of 30 July 2024, massive landslides hit Kerala’s Wayanad district burying a large area under debris which claimed over 275 lives. The Kerala State government has decided to ask the central government to declare the Wayanad landslides as a national disaster. On this backdrop, an image of a landslide hit area […]
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An image of Devi Chitralekha Ji who is known for her Bhagwat Kathas is going viral on social media. Chitralekha Ji has many followers across the globe. Social media users are claiming that being a devoted Hindu, she is spending time in the USA along with her Muslim husband. However, Crescendo found the claim to […]
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Recently an image of a car went viral on social media claiming it to be TATA Nano’s new electric car. Sharing the image user wrote, “New Electric TATA NANO Car is coming in this year….♥️….” Facebook Link | Archived Link. In another post, a user wrote,”दोस्तों टाटा की नेनौ वापिस आने वाली है । अबकी […]
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The viral video has been available on the internet since 2023 under the name of Dubai; it is not related to Ayodhya. The monsoon has caused widespread disruption across India. Mumbai and Delhi have experienced extremely heavy rainfall. The water level of the Saryu River in Ayodhya also has risen. Against this backdrop, video is […]
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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 […]
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A picture of Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda Saraswati of Jyotish Peeth is going viral on social media. In the picture, he is seen offering flowers at a Samadhi. Users are claiming that Shankracharya, who once denied going to Ram Mandir, has now visited a dargah. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be misleading. Shankaracharya Avimukteshwarananda denied […]
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Recently a video of a few people dressed in police uniforms and firing from inside a car went viral on social media. Sharing the video on Twitter a user claimed that those are Meitei Militants from Manipur dressed in Manipur State Police uniforms. According to the claim they are attacking Kuki tribal Christians with stolen […]
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In the age of social media, misinformation can spread rapidly, especially when accompanied by sensational claims that capture public attention. Recently, a viral post claimed that China plans to reclassify Coca-Cola as a cleaning product instead of a beverage. This alarming assertion has garnered significant attention and raised concerns about the safety of consuming this […]
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The viral video of the shooting incident is not from Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh but from Manaus, Brazil. A video of a man being shot multiple times by a gunman at close range is going viral on social media. It is claimed that the video is from the Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh. The video shows […]
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Recently, five people were swept away due to a sudden rise in water level at a waterfall in Lonavala, Maharashtra. After this incident, a video of a similar incident is going viral on social media. In this, some people were swept away due to the rise in the water level of the waterfall. Users are […]
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Recently, a devastating incident of a stampede from Hathras during a religious program came to the limelight. More than 100 people, mostly women and children, lost their lives in the incident. Against this backdrop, a video of a mob being victim of a stampede is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that this […]
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The video is originally from Brazil’s Cascavel, and is from 2022. Not related to India. The Uttar Pradesh government has suspended six officials of civic agencies for gross negligence following road cave-ins and waterlogging at several sections of the newly-built Ram Path in Ayodhya. About 15 by lanes and streets along the Ram Path were flooded after rain on June 23 and […]
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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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This statue is not real but was created using CGI and was part of an advertisement by mattress company Duroflex. The ICC T20 World Cup victory celebration is buzzing all over the internet. Meanwhile, a video and an image are widely circulating on social media claiming that the statue of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has […]
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In the recent T20 World Cup, Afghanistan entered the semifinals after beating Bangladesh by 8 runs on 25th June. Against this backdrop, a video of the Afghanistan player chanting “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Pakistan Murdabad” is going viral on social media. Sharing the video on Facebook, a user wrote, “Afghan players have won hearts, […]
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Recently, a claim has been circulating on social media stating that Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 will introduce a new feature displaying “Read from notifications” and “Actually open” times under text messages. The image depicting this claim is widely shared across online platforms. Social Media Posts A screenshot of a message bubble, with “Read from notifications” […]
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This video is not real; it was digitally altered. A video depicting a man lying under a moving bus on a road is going viral on social media as a real incident from Hyderabad. The caption of the video states “In a bid to make #reel, a youngster risked his life by doing a dangerous […]
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The viral video is an ad campaign by fashion magazine ‘Preview’ in 2013 and not a real incident. A video of a woman being attacked by a crocodile is going viral on social media. Users claim that it shows a real incident. This woman is seen posing near a pond in the video, as another […]
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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 an image of an injured person went viral on social media with the claim that this Jain sage was attacked by Muslim youth in Karnataka. This message was forwarded to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770 for a fact check. According to the message, a Jain sage was attacked by Muslims in Karnataka. Those people […]
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For the past few days, pictures of a Rs 500 note with a star symbol have gone viral on social media claiming it to be a fake one. A user sent the image to our 24*7 Factline number 9049053770 asking whether the Ra 500 note with a star symbol is fake or not. Archived Link. […]
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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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A Sanskrit voice-over has been added to a video showing a safety briefing on an Akasa Air flight. The airline has also provided an explanation regarding this. A video claiming that an in-flight safety announcement on an Akasa Air flight was made in Sanskrit is going viral on social media. These posts included captions like […]
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The viral image is not real; it was generated by Artificial Intelligence. An image showing a giant octopus washed ashore on the coast of Indonesia and surrounded by shocked locals, has captured widespread attention on social media. The image shows five visible tentacles and a massive body, with numerous beachgoers nearby. The image claims to […]
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“Alexander Graham Bell” is famously known as the inventor of the “telephone”, the primary device which paved the way for modern advanced communication systems. It is customary worldwide to use the term” hello” when answering a phone call. But what is the origin of the word “hello”? A viral message says, “”When we pick up […]
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Beginning on June 26, 2024, Meta will utilize user-generated content to train their AI systems. This initiative aims to enhance user experiences and content moderation (Source). However, this has sparked privacy concerns. A recent chain message alleges that users can prevent Meta from using their content for AI training by posting a specific statement. Social […]
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A message is going viral on social media regarding the Ekadashi Fast. The message reads, “If you keep ‘Ekadashi Fast’ then you will never get cancer. If a person remains without food or drink for at least 20 days in a year for 10 hours, his chances of getting cancer are 90% less. Because when […]
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Ambani’s son and Radhika Merchant are not wearing dresses made of gold. This is an AI-generated image, not real. Mukesh Ambani’s son Anant Ambani’s wedding is scheduled to take place on 12 July, 2024. In this regard, numerous pre-wedding programs are currently underway. Meanwhile, an image of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant wearing a gold-coloured […]
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On the occasion of World Environment Day, social media is flooded with people planting saplings. On this backdrop an image of Assamese actor Jatin Bora going viral on social media. The image shows Jatin Bora planting a lotus in the soil. Sharing the image a Facebook user wrote, “World Environment Day 😊” Facebook Link | […]
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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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At a time when multiple regions across the sub-continent are reeling under a severe heatwave, numerous posts are going viral on social media asking people to consume more water for about a week to avoid dehydration due to a phenomenon called Equinox. Here are two such posts: Facebook Post | Archived Link Facebook Post | […]
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Recently, a claim has resurfaced on various social media platforms stating that the Uber app now includes a “Walking Buddy” feature. This feature supposedly allows users to request someone to walk with them, similar to how they can request a ride. Social Media Claims Many Facebook users posted a screenshot from the Uber app, including […]
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Recently, a claim has been circulating online, gaining significant attention. This claim suggests that Suzuki Motors, a well-known automotive corporation, is allegedly gearing up to cease all operations in Thailand. The aforementioned claim has not only gained momentum but has also been disseminated extensively across the Facebook platform, reaching a large number of users and […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A photo was recently shared widely among social media users, claiming that an edition of Chuti Baba magazine, a monthly educational tabloid for preschoolers, had published a picture of an ‘ear’ where the description was, in fact, for an ‘eye.’ Let’s look at the claim in detail. Social Media Posts: […]
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Dior is one of the world’s most sought-after brands. As it’s an internationally well-recognized product, some Facebook pages claim the company has provided big discounts for different occasions in Cambodia and the region. Then, the claim has been shared many times for several months. However, we discovered the claim was false and the promotion was […]
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Currently, a video of a couple indulging in obscene acts on a bus in presence of other commuters is going viral on social media. The video was filmed by another passenger traveling in the same bus. Users are claiming that this is an incident from Delhi. One user wrote, “After Delhi Metro, now couple are […]
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A video claim that originated in TikTok over a year ago and related to a purported bizarre KFC refill policy has once again started going viral among social media users. Naturally, this video sparked massive interest among netizens around the world. Let’s look at the original claim in detail. Social Media Claim A widely shared […]
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Recently a newspaper clipping went viral on social media. The newspaper clipping was Amar Ujala quoting PM Modi’s brother Prahlad Modi saying, ” He didn’t leave to become a monk, for stealing jewellery Narendra Modi was kicked out of house” (“संन्यास कभी नहीं लिया , गहनों की चोरी करने पर घर से निकाले गए थे […]
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Especially when it comes to health tips and weight control methods, people tend to believe many methods and products without proper background checks. In many instances, so-called miracle products are advertised on Facebook and other social media platforms. Below is a fact check conducted by Fact Crescendo regarding a business that scammed people with a […]
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When the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe, remote work surged in popularity as a necessity for safety. Even as the pandemic recedes, the prevalence of work-from-home opportunities persists, thanks to advancing technology. However, amidst this landscape, there’s a proliferation of misleading and fraudulent postings masquerading as legitimate work-from-home jobs. This trend underscores the importance of […]
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According to the AI content detection tools the image was generated by Artificial Intelligence An image showing a group of women dressed in military uniform eating on the roadside at a location at what appears to be an army camp has gone viral on social media with a claim that Indian Army women soldiers eating food on […]
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A video of Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath promoting diabetes medicine is going viral on social media. The thumbnail of the video read, “Bharat mein madhumeh ki mahamari par vijay prapt ki gayi hai! Madhumeh ko alvida kahe” (Diabetes has been conquered in India! Say goodbye to diabetes). The video shows Yogi Adityanath saying that […]
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Images with text are circulating on social media platforms stating that if you receive a notification to update the Krungthai NEXT, an application from Krungthai Bank, you should not press the update button. The text claims that doing so will result in money being stolen from your account. Social Media Claims Earlier this month, Facebook […]
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The viral video of Hail storm is from the Guangxi province of China; it has no link to Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir have been struggling with continuing rainfall, which has wreaked devastation in many locations, including higher altitudes. The torrential rain has generated flash floods and landslides, which have damaged public infrastructure. Weather forecasts […]
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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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An image of a beautiful long bridge is going viral on social media. Users are claiming this bridge’s location is from Mumbai. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. This is not a bridge from Mumbai but from China. Sharing the image, a user wrote, “This is not the USA or China. This […]
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