Recently, a video of a massive fire went viral on social media claiming it was a recent American strike on Iran. Instagram Link | Archived Link However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was misleading. The viral video is old and unrelated to the US-Iran conflict. Here’s the fact check. Fact Check We started […]
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Recently, a video of India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar allegedly requesting the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Donald Trump to hand over the handlers of the Cockroach Janta Party to India as they are using America as a launch platform for anti-India movements, went viral on social media. Facebook Link […]
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Recently, several social media posts claimed that the English Daily Newspaper from Assam, “The Assam Tribune”, is going to be acquired by the Adani Group. Instagram Link | Archived Link However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was false. The Assam Tribune refuted the claim. Here’s the fact check. Fact Check We started our […]
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A video of people burning an effigy of PM Modi went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows the students and activists from Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV) staging a protest against the UGC Equity Regulations 2026. Instagram Link | Archived Link However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim […]
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Recently, a video of a massive crowd went viral on social media, claiming it was a protest rally organised by NSUI activists in Delhi, demanding accountability over the NEET exam paper leak controversy. Instagram Link | Archived Link However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was misleading. The viral video is old and unrelated […]
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Recently, a post showing a highway divider covered with beautiful flowers went viral on social media. Sharing the photos, users claimed that they show a highway in Assam. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was false. The highway is not located in Assam. Here’s the fact check. Fact […]
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Recently a video of the demolition of structures with bulldozers went viral on social media. Sharing the video users claimed that it shows the bulldozer action in West Bengal against illegal Bangladeshis on May 15, 2026. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was false. The viral video is […]
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A video showing a person stuck between the iron bars of a window grill is going viral on social media with a claim that it shows a Bangladeshi Muslim thief getting stuck in the iron grill of a Hindu house in Assam while allegedly trying to break in and steal. Let’s check the truth. Facebook Post| […]
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Recently, a video of trams moving forward went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the new BJP government has resumed the tram services in Kolkata. Sharing the video on Instagram, a user wrote, “For decades, Kolkata’s iconic tram network — once called the lifeline of the city’s heritage — was slowly […]
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Recently, a news article published in The Tribune on May 12, 2026, went viral on social media. The report claimed that the NITI Aayog has called for a two-year construction ban across India, as the West Asia crisis is draining the economy. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim […]
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After the incident of the NEET exam paper leak, a video of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh went viral on social media. In the video, Rajnath Singh says, “Ministers won’t resign in this brother. This is not the UPA government, this is the NDA government”. Sharing the video, users claimed that this is the statement […]
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Following PM Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve fuel, a post went viral on social media. The post claimed that the Indian Petroleum Dealers Executive Committee has decided to keep petrol bunks closed every Sunday in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, Maharashtra and Haryana. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, upon investigation, we discovered […]
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Recently, a video went viral on social media claiming it was the footage of the cruise accident at the Bargi Dam, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh that claimed at least 9 lives. Instagram Link | Archived Link However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was misleading. The viral video is old and unrelated to the Bargi […]
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Recently, a cruise capsized at the Bargi Dam in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh killing at least 9 people. After this tragic incident, the bodies of a mother and her four-year-old were recovered. According to reports, the mother and son were strapped to the same life jacket and the mother was still clutching her child to her […]
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Recently, a video of a woman being tied up and tortured by a masked man went viral on social media. Sharing the video a user claimed that it shows real footage of the Epstein Files. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was false. The viral video is from […]
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Recently a video of a bride and a groom went viral on social media. The bride and the groom, dressed in traditional wedding attire, can be seen sitting on a sofa while two women perform a ritual. Sharing the video users claimed that the bride passed away a day before the wedding, but the family […]
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A video allegedly showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a rally went viral on social media. The video shows PM Modi responding to a person complaining about the LPG shortage. Instagram Link | Archived Link However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was false. The viral video doesn’t show PM Modi. Here’s the fact […]
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Recently, a video of a person, who seems to be paralysed, went viral on social media. Three women can be seen talking to him and he responds with a hand gesture. Sharing the video, users claimed that it shows Harish Rana, the first-ever person granted passive euthanasia in India. Instagram Link | Archived Link However, […]
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Recently, a deadly house fire near the Palam metro station in New Delhi claimed nine lives and injured several members of the same family. Against this backdrop, a video showing three people jumping from a multi-storey building, whose top floor is on fire, went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that this […]
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Recently, a photo of three men hanged in public went viral on social media. Sharing the photo, users claimed that it shows three muslim men hanged publicly in Nepal who raped a Hindu girl. X Link | Archived Link However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was false. The photo is from a music […]
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Recently, the Supreme Court allowed passive euthanasia for Harish Rana from Gaziabad, who has been in a coma for the past 13 years. This is the first-ever passive euthanasia case in India. Following the court’s order, doctors at AIIMS New Delhi initiated the process of passive euthanasia. Against this backdrop, a video went viral on […]
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Recently, a social media post went viral with the claim that the Israeli Police have arrested Indian journalist Aditya Raj Kaul after he allegedly revealed the location of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu following an Iranian missile attack. The video shows journalist Aditya Raj Kaul reporting from a location that had been attacked and Benjamin Netanyahu […]
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A video of journalist Palki Sharma went viral on social media where she was allegedly reporting on an Indian citizen arrested in Bahrain, suspected of being a spy. Sharing the video on Instagram, a user wrote, “Indian journalist Palki Sharma highlighted a developing espionage case involving the arrest of an Indian citizen in Bahrain who […]
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A video of a fighter jet escorting an aircraft in the sky went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows a US Fighter jet escorting an aircraft carrying Indians until it entered the Indian airspace. Instagram Link | Archived Link However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was […]
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A video of the police beating a Muslim mob went viral on social media. Sharing the video users claimed that it shows the Uttar Pradesh Police beating the supporters of Ayatollah Khomeini after Khomeini’s death. Instagram Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was misleading. The viral […]
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Recently, reports stated that multiple Pakistani drone intrusion attempts along the Line of Control (LoC) were observed on March 1, 2026. Against this backdrop, a few photos went viral on social media linking them to the incident. Sharing the images, a user wrote, “Army personnel fired at a Pakistani drone that crossed into Indian territory […]
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The viral video dates back to 2021 when Burj Khalifa was lit up to mark Telangana’s Bathukamma festival as part of an initiative by Telangana Jagruthi. BRS president and opposition leader K. Chandrashekar Rao celebrated his 72nd birthday at Telangana Bhavan with senior leaders and party cadres in attendance on 17 February 2026. Amidst the […]
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Recently, the Delhi Police arrested the accused in connection with the alleged incident of racial abuse and criminal intimidation involving three women from Arunachal Pradesh living in Malviya Nagar, Delhi. Against this backdrop, a video of a man and two women in police custody went viral on social media. Sharing the video users claimed that […]
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A social media clip is going viral, claiming that the famous American pop star Taylor Swift performed at a wedding in Jamnagar, Gujarat, recently. The video features a tall blonde woman wearing a gold, shimmering dress with bangs, dancing and grooving. The caption on the video states, “OMGGG Taylor Swift in Jamnagar unforgettable evening as the Ambani […]
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A video going viral on social media shows an elderly Muslim man in wedding attire pulling the hand of young bride while she screams and says in Bengali that she does not want to go with him. The accompanying claim states that a 75-year-old Muslim man married a 16-year-old girl against her will. However, upon investigation, […]
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Recently, a video went viral on social media where Prime Minister Narendra Modi allegedly said that Pakistan destroyed India’s Rafale jets during the Indo-Pak conflict in 2025. In the video, Modi said in Hindi that when Pakistan destroyed India’s Rafale jets, India was mocked by the whole world. He further said, “…we told Macron that […]
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Recently, a video showing a Mahindra Thar crashing into an overhead highway signboard went viral on social media. Sharing the viral video of the Thar lodged into the signboard, a user wrote, “A shocking road incident was captured on camera on the busy highway connecting Delhi, Gurugram, and Jaipur along the National Highway 48 corridor. […]
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A video went viral on social media claiming that a girl died during bungee jumping due to a fatal neck fracture. Instagram Link | Archived Link However, upon investigation, we discovered that the claim was false. The girl is alive. Here’s the fact check. Fact Check We started our investigation by conducting a relevant keyword […]
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This video does not show a real incident. It is a scripted video by content creator Aarav Mavi. A video of a young couple getting engaged in a metro station has gone viral on social media, with claims that it shows an actual incident. The footage depicts the couple sitting on a bench on the […]
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The Indonesian Embassy in New Delhi denied the claim stating Widodo has never visited the Tirupati Tirumala temple. A video is going viral on social media featuring a man dressed in red and orange clothing, adorned with a traditional gold-coloured headband, bracelet, and necklace. He is seen walking through a crowded area, accompanied by several […]
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This video does not show a real incident; it is a scripted video. A viral video on social media features a woman mocking a former schoolmate, now a pizza delivery executive. The video was filmed on a public road and it depicts a woman filming a man seated on his delivery bike in a Domino’s […]
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A 42-year-old man in Kerala committed suicide after he was accused of sexual harassment by an influencer Shimjitha Musthafa. This sparked widespread controversy, and Shimjitha was later arrested. Against this backdrop, a video of a woman being arrested went viral on social media claiming to show the arrest of Shimjitha. Instagram Link | Archived Link. […]
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Recently, an Indian army vehicle fell into a gorge in J&K’s Doda killing 10 Army personnel. Against this backdrop, a video went viral on social media, claiming it to be footage of the recent accident in Doda. The video shows a military vehicle upside down and the soldiers trying to get out of the vehicle. […]
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An image of military personnel boarding a large U.S. Air Force plane is going viral on social media. This image is shared in context of political unrest in Iran resulting in massive protests. Social media users are claiming that after the unrest in Iran, the United States is now evacuating its military presence in Iraq […]
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Recently, an image of a decapitated statue of Mahatma Gandhi went viral on social media claiming it to be from Bangladesh. Sharing the image a user wrote, “Welcome to Bangladesh Bapu He went on a hunger strike to give them Rs. 55 Crore. He demanded absolute nonviolence from Hindus and supported the rights of Muslims […]
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On Friday, 16 January 2026, a tragic accident occurred in the Sela Pass Lake in Arunachal Pradesh where two tourists from Kerala drowned after the frozen water broke. One tourist has been rescued. Against this backdrop, a video of four people being trapped in a frozen lake went viral on social media, claiming it to […]
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A video of an explosion went viral on social media claiming it to be a recent Ukrainian attack on the Russian oil fields. Sharing the video, a user wrote, “Ukrainian drones, manufactured in the United States, have successfully struck Russia’s largest energy infrastructure and oil fields, reportedly leaving Russian energy firms in a state of […]
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According to recent reports, multiple suspected drones have been spotted hovering over the LOC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba, Rajouri and Poonch districts on 11 January, 2025. Officials stated that all the flying objects were observed coming from the Pakistani side and then returned after hovering over Indian territory for a few minutes. Against this […]
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This video does not show a real incident. It is a scripted video created for entertainment purposes. A disturbing video has gone viral on social media, depicting a tea vendor pouring boiling tea on a boy who appears to be asking for a tea. The users who share the video believes it shows a real […]
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According to recent reports, multiple suspected drones have been spotted hovering over the LOC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba, Rajouri and Poonch districts on 11 January, 2025. Officials said that all the flying objects were seen coming from the Pakistan side and returned after hovering over Indian territory for a few minutes. Against this backdrop, […]
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Recently, a video of a massive rally of RSS workers went viral on social media, claiming it was from Tiruvannamalai. Sharing the video, a user wrote, “RSS Workers at Tiruvannamalai Under Heavy Police Security. Jai Shree Ram”. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim is misleading. […]
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Recently a video of a ropeway gondola swaying heavily went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows the newly constructed ropeway in Varanasi. We came across the video on Facebook with the caption, “This is the new ropeway made at the cost of Rs 815 crore in Banaras. Hawa […]
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This video is unrelated to India. The incident occurred in China. A video of a car parked outside a residential house suddenly catching fire private property catching fire is rapidly going viral on social media, in which a car parked outside a residential house can be seen suddenly catching fire. In the video, fire and […]
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Recently, an image of the Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar with Islamic attire went viral on social media. Sharing the image, a user wrote, “Finally Javed Akhtar Accepted Islam”. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the image has been edited. Here’s the fact check. Fact Check We started […]
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A video of former Indian Army Chief General Ved Prakash Malik praising Pakistan’s technology is going viral on social media. He can be heard saying, “During Operation Sindoor, we both didn’t cross each other’s border. The technology has improved so much and both the countries have stand-off weapons which enables us to attack being far […]
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On 28 December 2025, a husk-laden truck overturned onto a Bolero in Uttar Pradesh’s Rampur. The horrific accident took place at the Pahadi Gate intersection on the Rampur-Nainital highway killing the driver of the Bolero. The CCTV footage of the incident has been widely shared on social media. Against this backdrop, a video went viral […]
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This viral video shows policewomen on duty at the Pamba Ganapathy Temple, not the Ayyappa Swamy Temple. Sabarimala is a famous Hindu pilgrimage site in Kerala, India, dedicated to Lord Ayyappa, known for its challenging trek and stringent vows, attracting millions yearly, especially during the Mandala-Makaravilakku festival (Nov-Jan) when the temple is open for worship. It […]
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A video of a massive rally went viral on social media, claiming it was a rally demanding the protection of the Aravalli Hills. Sharing the video, a user wrote, “The Save Aravalli Movement began after the Supreme Court of India defined a “hill” as land rising at least 100 metres above the surrounding area; though […]
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Recently, a video of DGP Assam Police, Harmeet Singh, went viral on social media where he allegedly said that the Karbi community members on a hunger strike were arrested as directed by the central government. Sharing the video, a user wrote, “DGP Harmeet Singh, IPS, said that he arrested local Karbi community members and activists […]
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This video shows Coldplay’s concert that was held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad in January 2025. Lionel Messi made his first visit to India in over a decade on December 13-15, 2025, as part of his GOAT India Tour 2025. During the three-day journey, he was greeted by supporters and took part in […]
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A video of a tractor rally went viral on social media claiming it to be a rally organised by farmers in Rajasthan, demanding the protection of the Aravalli Hills. The caption of the post reads, “Farmers in Rajasthan organised a massive protest by taking out a rally of more than 2,000 tractors to demand protection […]
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A video of a huge crowd went viral on social media, claiming it to be a rally organised by farmers in Rajasthan, demanding the protection of the Aravali Hills. Instagram 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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This video does not show a real incident; it is a scripted video. A video showing a bride meeting her ex-boyfriend just two hours before her wedding is going viral on social media. The video captures her emotional last encounter before tying the knot, accompanied by a friend. In the video, a friend of the […]
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A video of a huge crowd is going viral on social media, claiming to be the footage of fans gathering to welcome Lionel Messi in Hyderabad. X Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is old and unrelated to Messi’s visit to […]
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A video showing RSS workers dancing went viral on social media, claiming it was from the British Era. It has been claimed that the video is archival footage from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Sharing the video, a user wrote, “Archival footage from British Broadcasting Corporation. Date? Maybe 1942? Or maybe later. Some people sing […]
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This video does not show a real incident; it shows a scene from the Telugu movie Tappinchukoleru. A video showing two men in civilian clothing arresting a man, followed by uniformed officers placing him into a police van, is going viral on social media. The claim states that the video shows Adil Kazmi, who is […]
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After the multiple flight cancellations by IndiGo Airlines social media is flooded with various videos and photos of passengers showing their frustrations and anger over the situation. Against this backdrop, a video of people performing the Garba Dance at an airport is going viral. Sharing the video users claimed that after multiple flight cancellations, passengers […]
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Recently, an image of passengers sitting on the airport tarmac went viral on social media, linking it to the current crisis at Indigo Airlines. Sharing the image, users wrote, “make Railways Stations are made as Classy as Airports. Now Airports & Lounges have become like Railway Station” Thread Link | Archived Link. However, as we […]
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived for a two-day visit to India and received a warm welcome from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Against this backdrop, a video showing fighter jets guarding Vladimir Putin’s aircraft went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows IAF jets escorting President Putin’s aircraft through […]
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A video of a donkey allegedly entering the Pakistani Parliament went viral on social media. X Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is AI-generated. Here’s the fact check. Fact Check We started our investigation by taking screenshots from the viral video […]
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A video of a man being swept away along with his two-wheeler on a flooded street went viral on social media claiming it to be from Chennai following Cyclone Ditwah. Thread Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is not from Chennai. […]
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This is an old image from Hyderabad and it has nothing to do with Cyclone Ditwah The devastating Cyclone Ditwah has left a trail of destruction over 25 districts in Sri Lanka and killed 474 people; among the hardest-hit are those inhabiting low-lying coastal areas and the tea growing Central Highlands. Against this backdrop, an […]
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A video of a flooded street went viral on social media claiming it to be from Chennai as a result of Cyclone Ditwah. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is old and not from Chennai. Here’s the fact check. Fact […]
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This viral video shows boxer Nupur Sheoran, not Rasha Thadani. A video of a woman speaking to the media after winning a medal has gone viral on social media, with a claim that she is Rasha Thadani, the daughter of actress Raveena Tandon, and that she won the 80+ kg category at the 2025 Boxing […]
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This viral video is from Zubeen Garg’s funeral procession in Guwahati, not from Dharmendra’s funeral Legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra passed away at his home in Mumbai on 24 November, 2025, at the age of 89. He died of complications from heart disease after a prolonged illness. The funeral held at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Juhu on […]
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Recently, a social media post claiming that the top beef export companies in India are owned by Hindus, went viral. The companies mentioned in the viral post are- 1. Al-Kabeer Exports – Shatish Sabharwal 2. Arabian Exports – Sunil Kapoor 3. Al-Noor Exports – Sunil Sud and Ajay Sud 4. M.K.R Exports – Madan Abot […]
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Recently, a video of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, allegedly saying that the Indian Government has surrendered Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh to China due to our weak Air Force went viral on social media. Thread Link | Facebook Link Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the video […]
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This viral video of a herd of elephants crossing the road is not from Karnataka but from Assam. Elephant videos have consistently gained popularity on social media. Recently, a video featuring a herd of elephants crossing a road in what seems to be a residential area has gone viral, with claims that it originates from […]
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Recently, a video of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan explaining the true meaning of Jihad in front of Prime Minister Narendra Modi went viral on social media. Thread Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was misleading. The viral video is edited. Here’s the fact check. Fact […]
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On 23 November 2025, the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia erupted after almost 12000 years. Against this backdrop, a video of a volcanic eruption shot from an aircraft went viral on social media claiming it to be the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia. Thread Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to […]
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This video shows an eight-year-old who died from a cardiac arrest at a school in Ahmedabad in January 2025 In Maharashtra’s Palghar district, a tragedy struck recently when a 13-year-old girl of Class 6 reportedly died after being forced by a teacher to complete 100 sit-ups as punishment for being late in class. Authorities have […]
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Recently, a video of several fighter jets receiving a water cannon salute went viral on social media, claiming it to be an Indian Air Force show in Dubai. Instagram Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video predates the Dubai Air Show. Here’s […]
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After the tragic Tejas fighter plane accident in Dubai, a video of Air Chief Marshal AP Singh criticising the Indian government and the Tejas fighter plane went viral on social media. In the viral video, AP Singh can be heard saying, “I already told Indian government not to fly this and not to induct this […]
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This video does not show a real incident. It is a scripted video created for entertainment and awareness. A CCTV footage has gone viral on social media, depicting a young girl, who offers her lollipop to a robber during his attempted theft at a shop. In response to her kind gesture, the robber returns the […]
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A video of an air show went viral on social media, claiming it to be an Indian Air Force manoeuvre at the Dubai Air Show recently. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video doesn’t show an IAF air show in Dubai. […]
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On 21 November 2025, a Tejas fighter jet met with a tragic accident during a flying demonstration at the Dubai Air Show. The pilot, Wing Commander Namansh Syal, died in the crash, the IAF confirmed. Against this backdrop, a video of a fighter plane manoeuvring and crashing down went viral on social media claiming it […]
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Recently, a video of actress Aishwarya Rai questioning PM Narendra Modi at an event about India’s alleged losses to Pakistan went viral on social media. Sharing the video, a user wrote, “Look at his face 😜 Indian media is now being forced to delete this clip! Aishwariya Rai asks some very tough questions from PM […]
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After the Delhi Blast near the Red Fort, a news report went viral. The report read, “A day after the blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, authorities have recovered a massive cache of explosives from a rented house in Sector 56, intensifying the ongoing investigation. According to early inputs, the seized materials were found packed in […]
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This video is not based on a real incident; it has been created solely for the purpose of content creation. A disturbing video showing a man burying four children alive is going viral on social media with the claim that it followed the outcome of a DNA test that revealed they were not his biological […]
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Recently a letter allegedly issued by Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University went viral on social media. The letter states that students’ attendance at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s programme has been made mandatory and 50 internal marks will be given to each student for it. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to […]
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) held an air show on November 9, 2025, at Lachit Ghat in Guwahati as part of its 93rd anniversary celebrations. Against this backdrop, a video of an air show went viral on social media claiming it to be from the IAF air show in Lachit Ghat, Guwahati. Instagram Link | […]
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This video shows plastic waste washing up on the shores of the Motagua River in Guatemala in 2022. A video of large heaps of plastic waste floating on water is going viral on social media with the claim that the visual is from India. The caption of the post states that, “Meanwhile in India. At […]
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This is an old video from Turkey and it has no link to Karnataka A video of a person removing garbage from an underground garbage bin is going viral on social media with a claim that it shows an experimental system that was started in Karnataka’s Belagavi( Belgaum). The caption of the post states, “Nice concept […]
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Cyclone Montha formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal in late October 2025. It began as a low-pressure system but quickly intensified into a severe cyclonic storm. It made landfall in Andhra Pradesh bringing heavy rain, strong winds and huge damage across coastal Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and parts of Tamil Nadu. The Montha name was […]
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A few days ago, actor Salman Khan’s speech at the Joy Forum 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which he attended alongside other Bollywood superstars, including Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan, stirred controversy when he mentioned Balochistan and Pakistan separately. He said, “Right now, if you make a Hindi film and release it here (in […]
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Recently, a video of Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai went viral on social media, in which he allegedly stated that the politicisation or saffronization of the Indian Armed Forces would damage the morale of the Army. Thread Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the viral video had been edited. […]
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A collage of two images, one showing a multi-storied building and the other showing a similar looking structure on fire, has gone viral as “breaking news” with the claim that it shows a recent attack on the Islamabad Marriott Hotel in which 12 Pakistani Army officers have been killed so far, and the fighting is […]
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This video shows India’s Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu winning the 2021 Miss Universe crown. Manika Vishwakarma is not Miss Universe yet A video of a beauty pageant is going viral on social media with a claim that Manika Vishwakarma from Rajasthan has won the Miss Universe title. The caption of the post states, “Miss Universe 2025 […]
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A video of stubble burning went viral on social media claiming it to be a recent incident in Punjab. Sharing the video, a user wrote, “This is the level of Stubble Burning going on in Punjab. But liberals will blame Diwali and Firecrackers for Air Pollution”. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, […]
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Afghanistan and Pakistan are currently at war. Pakistan claims to have killed 200 Afghan soldiers, while Afghanistan claims to have killed 58 Pakistani soldiers. Against this backdrop, a video of a plane crash site is going viral on social media. Users are claiming that this is a recent video of a Pakistan AirForce fighter jet […]
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MTV India is not shutting down its operations by 31 December 2025. MTV India, an iconic music channel, was set to shut down operations in the country by 31 December 2025. Users have widely flooded social media with this post, expressing a mix of shock, disbelief, and nostalgia over the news. For numerous generations, these […]
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Recently a video of a torch rally went viral on social media claiming it to be a procession demanding justice for renowned singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away in Singapore on 19 September 2025. It is worth mentioning that after the death of Zubeen Garg, a Special Investigation Team is investigating the matter. Facebook Link […]
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On 6 October 2025, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the first operational segment of the Patna Metro. Against this backdrop, a video allegedly showing a few people including women and children, crossing the AFC without tickets went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that it is from the newly opened Patna […]
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Recently, a video of the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, questioning the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, on an investment platform during a parliamentary session went viral on social media. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the viral video was digitally altered. Here’s the fact check. Fact […]
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This viral video shows a massive sinkhole that formed on 24 September in Bangkok, Thailand. A video of a road collapsing and generating a big sinkhole near a high-rise apartment building has gone viral on social media with the claim that it shows a road collapse near the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai. Let’s check the […]
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This viral video of light show is not from Jaisalmer, but from China A beautiful video of a light show in the middle of a sandy beach is going viral on social media with the claim that it is from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The video shows the light show, while people are sitting and filming the […]
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Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in India for a week of talks on 9 October 2025. India will upgrade its ‘technical mission’ in Kabul to the status of an embassy, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced on 10 October 2025. The Afghan Taliban administration will also send diplomats to New Delhi, its […]
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Recently, a social media post claiming that India has gotten the Veto Power in the UNSC went viral. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. There is no such information available on the official website of the UN. Here’s the fact check. Fact Check […]
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Recently, a social media post stating that the PMO has launched a hotline number (9851145045) for citizens to report bribery, delays and misconduct in government went viral on social media. Social media users wrote, “A big step towards clean governance! PMO launches a hotline (9851145045) to report – •Bribery •Delays •Misconduct in government services. Your […]
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This viral video of Akshay Kumar is from the year 2017. He had released this video on the occasion of New Year regarding molestation in Bengaluru. The ongoing dispute between Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh and his wife Jyoti Singh has resurfaced in the run-up to the Bihar elections in 2025. This time, Jyoti Singh has […]
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Recently, a video showing cops parading and beating a group of young people went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows the Mumbai Police beating people who were forcefully stopping vehicles on the Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, Mumbai to stick “I Love Muhammad” stickers. Instagram Link | Archived Link. […]
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Recently a video of a patient on a stretcher in a critical condition went viral on social media. The video shows a patient being transferred to an ambulance. Sharing the video, users claimed that it shows renowned singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away on 19 September 2025. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we […]
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Recently, a video of ADC Leh, Ghulam Muhammad, went viral on social media, in which he allegedly stated that the Home Ministry had instructed the police to arrest Sonam Wangchuk and Amit Shah’s office instructed them to label Sonam Wangchuk as a “Pakistani Agent”. In the viral video, the ADC of Leh urged people not […]
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Recently a video of a ropeway accident went viral on social media claiming it to be from Varanasi. Sharing the video, users wrote, “In Varanasi, Modi ji’s 4 KM ropeway was built at a cost of 800 crores. As soon as it was inaugurated, the cabin broke and fell to the ground — and the […]
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A video of former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) chief Amarjit Singh Dulat losing his temper during an interview is going viral on social media. In the video, he becomes enraged by a journalist’s question and yells at the interviewer. The video is being shared with the claim that former RAW chief A.S. Dulat insulted […]
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A video of Sonam Wangchuk allegedly saying, “When China comes here, the people of Ladakh sacrifice lives to stop them. But now, if the Indian government is not doing anything for the people of Ladakh, why should we give our lives if there’s no protection for us? Next time if China invades India through Ladakh, […]
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Recently, a video of the Director General of Police of Ladakh, Dr. S D Singh, went viral on social media where he allegedly says that Sonam Wangchuk was arrested without any evidence on the directions of the Indian Defence Minister. Sharing the video, users wrote, “#BreakingNews: ADGP Ladakh Dr S D Singh admits that he […]
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Recently a video of a patient being transferred from an ambulance to an air ambulance went viral on social media. A text overlay on the video reads, “Zubeen da, miss you”. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows the renowned singer Zubeen Garg who died in an accident in Singapore on 19 September […]
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This viral video is not from Pakistan. It was shot in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. A video showing two children holding bundles of ₹500 notes is going viral on social media with the claim that the old ₹500 notes, which have become useless after the Modi government demonetised these notes, are now seen on Pakistani roads. […]
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The Reserve Bank of India has not released any such notification. These days a post is going viral on the social media claiming that RBI has ordered all banks in India to close on both Saturdays and Sundays. You can see the viral post below. Facebook Post| Archive link Fact Check– At first, we checked […]
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Renowned singer Zubeen Garg passed away in Singapore on 19 September 2025 in a tragic accident. Against this backdrop, a video that appears to a from a trauma centre went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows Zubeen Garg in a hospital in Singapore after his accident. The text […]
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Recently a video containing two different clips went viral on social media claiming it to be the last video of renowned singer Zubeen Garg who passed away in Singapore in a tragic incident on 19 September 2025. The first clip shows a diver underwater near a sea creature and the second clip shows a diver […]
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The person in this video is not Zubeen Garg, and this video has been available on Internet since July 2025. Zubeen Garg, the iconic Assamese singer and cultural icon lost his life in Singapore after a scuba diving accident on 19 September 2025. Zubeen Garg died in Singapore after suffering a seizure while swimming at […]
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Renowned singer Zubeen Garg died in a tragic accident in Singapore on 19 September 2025. The initial news reports stated that he died while scuba diving. However, it’s yet to be confirmed officially. Against this backdrop, a video of a person swimming underwater went viral on social media claiming it was Zubeen Garg’s last video […]
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A video of a massive mudslide went viral on social media claiming it to be from Badrinath, Uttarakhand. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we learned that the claim is misleading. The viral video is not from Uttarakhand. Here’s the fact check. Fact Check We started our investigation by taking screenshots from […]
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Recently, a video on social media shows people distributing flood relief while walking through neck-deep flood water. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video is from Punjab. A user wrote, “Those who were once defamed by BJP and RSS with crores spent on propaganda are today the ones helping flood victims in Punjab. Meanwhile, […]
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After the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian cricket team faced the Pakistani cricket team on 14 September 2025 in the Asia Cup 2025 match in Dubai. There were numerous calls for boycotting the match in the wake of the Pahalgam attack. Against this backdrop, a video allegedly showing Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi with ICC chairman […]
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Recently a video of a massive torch rally went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video is from Assam where all the citizens took out a rally against the Bangladeshis. The rally was in support of the Assam Government’s Mass Eviction Drive. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, as we […]
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A video allegedly showing an attack on the Pashupatinath Temple in Nepal went viral on social media with the claim that during the recent anti-government protests, protesters attacked the temple. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is old and unrelated […]
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Recently an image showing a poster of Yogi Adityanath in a rally went viral on social media claiming it to be from the recent anti-government protests in Nepal. Sharing the image, a user wrote, “GenZ in Nepal wants something we already have”. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we learned that the […]
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Recently a video of a child allegedly dragging his mother’s dead body through floodwater went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video is from the recent floods in Punjab. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we learned that the claim was false. The viral video is scripted […]
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Recently an image of a man carrying grains through floodwater on a raft made of banana trees went viral on social media. Sharing the image, users claimed that the image shows the recent flood situation in Punjab. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. […]
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Recently a video of a few people standing on a rocky area in the middle of a flooded river went viral on social media. The video shows them being swept away in the water. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows a recent incident in the flood-hit Punjab. Facebook Link | Archived Link. […]
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Recently a video allegedly showing many snakes on the road went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the viral video is from Kedarnath where it rained snakes recently. Facebook Link Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video […]
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Recently, a video went viral on social media which shows a road crumbling down as the entire trunk of the hillside collapses. Sharing the video, users claimed that it shows a recent landslide in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. Thread Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we learned that the viral video is old and not […]
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Recently, a video of a shelf cloud formation went viral on social media claiming it was seen in Gurugram on 2 September 2025. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we learned that the claim was false. The video is old and not even from India. Here’s the fact check. Fact Check We […]
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This video does not show a real incident. It is a scripted video A video of a few individuals harassing a uniformed police officer is going viral on social media. The video claims to be from Uttar Pradesh, and it shows a police officer getting beaten up by members of a Brahmin family because he […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China on 1 September 2025. He reached Tianjin on 30 August 2025 and this is his first visit to China in 7 years. Against this backdrop, a video and photo of a drone show forming a dancer and PM Modi’s […]
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On 26 August 2025, a landslide triggered by heavy rain claimed 35 lives and left several others injured along the Vaishno Devi Yatra route in Jammu and Kashmir’s Katra. Against this backdrop, a video of vehicles, houses and other structures along with a few people under debris went viral on social media claiming it was […]
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This video is unrelated to India. The incident occurred in the city of Pekanbaru, Indonesia. A video of motorcycles stuck together and spinning on a road is going viral on social media with a claim that it shows recent visuals from Jaipur, Rajasthan. Users who share the post claims that it is a strange incident […]
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Recently, a video of a landslide went viral on social media claiming it was from Jammu. The video shows several houses and trees being swept into a large water body. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is old and not […]
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This video is from Karachi, Pakistan, not related to India. A video of a woman and child falling from a bike into a flooded road is going viral on social media. The users who share the post claims that it shows India’s poor infrastructure. The story came to light just days after severe rains caused […]
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Recently a video of BJP MP Kangana Ranaut allegedly blaming the Election Commission of India for “vote theft” went viral on social media. Sharing the video, a user wrote in Hindi, “वोट चोरी को लेकर कंगना रनौत भी चुनाव आयोग पर भड़की।(Kangana Ranaut also lashed out at the Election Commission over vote theft.) Facebook Link […]
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Recently a video of an underpass submerged in water went viral on social media claiming it to be the flood situation in Kharghar, Mumbai after the recent heavy rainfall in Mumbai. Thread Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is old and […]
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This footage shows Amenity Center operating under the Guruvayur Municipality Guruvayur is a pilgrimage town in the state of Kerala. It’s known for centuries-old, Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple. A video related to Guruvayur railway station is now going viral on social media. The video of empty dormitories is being circulated claiming that they are from […]
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Heavy rain in Mumbai led to severe floods across the city. The IMD has issued a red alert on 20 August 2025. Against this backdrop, a man being swept away in floods went viral on social media claiming the footage to be from Dadar Chopati, Mumbai. Thread Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, […]
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On 11 August 2025, the Supreme Court directed the authorities to start picking up stray dogs from all localities in Delhi-NCR and confine them in shelters within six to eight weeks, with a stipulation that they must never be rereleased into public spaces. Against this backdrop, a video of a large number of dogs confined […]
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A photo of an excavator allegedly being transported to Uttarakhand, after the recent cloudburst incident, by a helicopter went viral on social media. Sharing the image users wrote, “A JCB machine was delivered to #Dharali in Uttarakhand by a Chinook helicopter because roads were closed. This delivery likely aimed to assist with road clearance or […]
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Recently, a mudslide video went viral on social media claiming it was from Uttarakhand. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is not from Uttarakhand. Here’s the fact check. Fact Check We started our investigation by taking screenshots from the viral […]
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A video of flash floods went viral on social media claiming it to be the recent flash floods in Dharali, Uttarakhand. The video shows two people running to save themselves from the massive flash flood which swept away the structures around them. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know […]
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On 5 August 2025, a cloudburst triggered a mudslide and flash floods in the Dharali village in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district which swept away many buildings. Many buildings and cars are still under debris. Against this backdrop, a video of cars, buildings and other structures under debris went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users […]
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On 5 August 2025, a cloudburst triggered a mudslide and flash floods in the Dharali village in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district which swept away many buildings. Rescue operations are going on and 65 people have been airlifted to Matli, officials said. Against this backdrop, a video of three people being rescued from a flooded river went […]
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US President Donald Trump recently announced that a 25 percent tariff would be imposed on goods imported from India. He warned that India would also face penalties over India’s purchase of Russian oil and weapons. Against this backdrop, a social media post attributed to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar went viral on social media. The […]
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Recently a video of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Anil Chauhan allegedly admitting that India lost 7 jets during Operation Sindoor and India requested a ceasefire went viral on social media. In the video, CDS Anil Chauhan can be heard saying, “…that there do runners-up in war and this will be giving examples of Operation […]
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A passenger aircraft operated by Angara Airlines crashed in Russia, killing all 49 people on board on 24 July 2025. Angara, a Siberian regional airline, was en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda, an important railway junction in the Amur region, carrying 42 passengers, five children, and six crew members. Against this backdrop, an image of […]
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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 a Muslim man named Salim, disguised as a Hindu named Ravi, to marry a Hindu woman is going viral on social media. The users who share the video claims that it is a real […]
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A photo is currently going viral on social media in which two men are seen trying to dismember a woman’s body in a hospital. A post has been shared claiming that this is an incident that happened in Odisha. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be shared without proper context. This is an old […]
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Recently a video showing a collapsed under-construction bridge went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows an under-construction bridge over the Koshi River in Bihar that collapsed recently. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was misleading. The viral video […]
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This is an old video from Punjab, Pakistan. It is not related to India. A disturbing video showing the dead bodies of several children and a woman lying on the floor of a house, soaked in blood is going viral on social media with the claim that thieves killed an entire family in Amroha, Uttar […]
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A disturbing photograph showing a naked body inside a freezer is circulating widely on social media. Along with the image, users are claiming that it shows a Hindu woman from Assam who was allegedly gang-raped by her Muslim live-in partner and his friends, and then killed by being locked in a freezer. Fact Crescendo received […]
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This video is from a village in Indonesia, not from Madhya Pradesh and it dates back to 2021. A video of students crossing a river by hand-paddling a thermocol box into a canoe is going viral on social media, The video shows students rowing across a river in a square thermocol box, complete with uniforms […]
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Astronomer company CEO Andy Byron was caught on camera in an intimate moment with his colleague at the Coldplay concert in Boston. The clip quickly went viral on social media. After the incident, Andy Byron resigned from Astronomer. Against this backdrop, an image a collage of two photos went viral on social media. One photo […]
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This viral video is from Mexico, and the lady in the video is not Ananya Avlani either. An Indian woman was arrested at a Target store in Illinois for allegedly trying to shoplift items worth nearly $1,000 (around ₹1.1 lakh). Her suspicious behaviour led store staff to call the police. In this context, a video […]
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A controversy erupted on the release of the film “Udaipur Files” which is based on the murder of a tailor Kanhaiya Lal in June 2022. The film was set to release on 11 July 2025. On July 10, the Delhi High Court stayed the release till the Centre decides on pleas seeking a permanent ban […]
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Recently, some explicit photos and videos of a young woman went viral on social media. It has been claimed that the young woman is from Assam and her name is Archita Phukan, who has recently made her debut in the porn industry. The photos and videos of the young woman were widely shared by many […]
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A video on social media is going viral. In which Indian Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Rahul Singh confesses that India lost two S-400 in a recent conflict with Pakistan. Fact Crescendo received several requests to verify such clips through its WhatsApp Tipline (9049053770). After verification, it was found that the viral video […]
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This is an old video from Pattaya, Thailand and it dates back to June 2022. It has no link to India. A disturbing video of a dog attacking a small child is going viral on social media with the claim that this incident took place in Delhi’s Rohini area. Archive link Fact Check- We started […]
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A Jaguar trainer aircraft crashed into a field near Churu in Rajasthan on 9 July 2025 that killed two Indian Air Force pilots. Against this backdrop, an image went viral on social media. The main image shows a burnt aircraft while the insert image is a collage of two images. One image in the collage […]
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On 9 July 2025, a Jaguar trainer aircraft crashed into a field near Churu in Rajasthan killing two Indian Air Force pilots. Against this backdrop, an image of a crashed plane went viral on social media claiming it to be the aircraft that crashed in Churu. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, […]
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A video of a van full of passengers being swept away in a flooded river went viral on social media claiming it to be the flood situation in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh on 25 June 2025. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral […]
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The UAE Government warns to take legal action against those spreading such rumours or collecting money by misleading people. For the last couple of days, there has been a lot of excitement among people who want to move to the UAE. A viral news story claimed Indians could get a lifetime the UAE Golden Visa […]
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This viral video dates back to 2021 and unrelated to the current controversy over Sardar Ji 3 Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh’s film “Sardaar Ji 3” has been under fire in recent days for casting Pakistani actor Hania Aamir as the female lead. Diljit, who plays the main role. This casting choice sparked controversy amid rising India-Pakistan […]
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Recently a video of a devastating mudslide went viral on social media claiming it to be from Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. The footage shows houses and river embankments being destroyed by the mudslide. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is not […]
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A claim is going viral on social media that two-wheelers will also have to pay toll on national highways from July 15. While making this claim, users write in the caption that, “From July 15, two-wheeler riders using national highways will also have to pay toll tax. Until now, only cars, trucks, and larger vehicles […]
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On June 15, a helicopter operated by Aryan Aviation crashed near Kedarnath in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, killing all seven people on board, including the pilot and six pilgrims. Against this backdrop, a video is going viral on social media in which a helicopter is seen crashing while landing followed by a massive explosion. It […]
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The images are from a scripted video; this is not a real incident. Images of an alleged newlywed young man and an older woman is going viral on social media with the claim that 21-year-old Mohammad Irfan from Haryana married his own grandmother, Sultana Khatoon. The caption of the post states, “In a Shameful and […]
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Amid the Iran-Israel conflict, a video went viral on social media claiming it to be an Iranian missile attack on Israel. The video shows a cameraman recording the incident which shows missile attacks on the buildings in front of him. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the […]
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An armed conflict between Israel and Iran started on 13 June 2025. Against this backdrop video of an explosion in a building went viral claiming it to be an attack on the military headquarters of Israel by Iran. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was […]
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A video allegedly showing the dead body of the pilot of the Air India AI171 flight that crashed in Ahmedabad on 12 June went viral on social media. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is unrelated to the Ahmedabad Plane […]
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A video of a flood causing massive destruction is going viral on social media. Cars and various vehicles can be seen washed away in floods. Users are claiming that this is video footage after a recent heavy rainfall in Dubai. However, Fact Crescendo found the claim to be false. This is an old Tsunami flood […]
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A video of two people in a cockpit facing severe turbulence went viral on social media. Sharing the video on social media, users claimed that the video shows the moments before the Air India AI171 flight crashed in Ahmedabad. Thread Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim […]
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A video of a crowd carrying a few body bags went viral on social media claiming it to be the funeral procession of the Joshi family who died in the Ahmedabad Plane Crash. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is […]
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Recently a video of journalist Anjana Om Kashyap went viral on social media. In the video, Anjana Om Kashyap can be heard apologising for not being trustworthy with the people and for speaking the language of politicians. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the viral video had […]
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A video of a burnt body in a wooden cot went viral on social media claiming it to be the body of a child of the Joshi family who died in the Ahmedabad Plane Crash. Instagram Link | Archived Link. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the […]
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A video went viral on social media claiming it to be the last reel of the cabin crew of the Air India flight AI 171 that crashed in Ahmedabad on 12 June 2025. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video predates […]
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A video of a man hammering a rubble to rescue a person under the rubble went viral on social media claiming it to be a rescue operation in the BJ Medical College Hostel after the recent Plane Crash in Ahmedabad. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the […]
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CCTV footage allegedly showing the hospital in Ahmedabad where the Air India Flight crashed recently went viral on social media. The video shows CCTV footage of an explosion in a parking area and the ceiling and other structures in a building getting damaged. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to […]
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A video of smoke inside an aircraft went viral on social media claiming it to be the Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad recently. 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 the Ahmedabad Plane Crash. […]
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A video of passengers chanting prayers inside an aeroplane went viral on social media claiming it to be the last moments of the Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad yesterday. Thread Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is old and […]
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A video from inside an aeroplane going through severe turbulence went viral on social media claiming it to be the footage of the plane moments before the crash in Ahmedabad recently. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is old and […]
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Today, on 12 June 2025, an Air India Ahmedabad-London flight crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. Against this backdrop, a video went viral on social media which shows a passenger recording the visual while seated on an aircraft and it shows turbulence at the end. Sharing the video on […]
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Recently, a video of two individuals on a bike falling into a pothole while riding on a waterlogged road went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video was from India. Sharing the video, a user wrote, “Narendra Modi has made extensive use of space technology on road construction in India.” […]
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Recently a video of a lion sniffing a man sleeping on a street and walking away without hurting him went viral on social media. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is not real. It’s AI-generated. Here’s the fact check. Fact […]
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This video is from Bosnia and this rafting accident happened on 29 March 2025. It has no link to India. A video of a boat capsizing during rafting is going viral on social media. About five people are seen rafting in the video. In the video, we can see a group of people rafting when […]
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Recently, a video of a biker shooting another biker on the road went viral on social media claiming it to be from Bihar. Sharing the video on Facebook, users wrote, “In this Mangalraj government of Bihar, Pawan Dusadh was shot dead on the road in daylight! If this murder had happened in Tejasvi Yadav’s government, […]
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Recently, a video of a few shops being swept away in floods went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the viral video shows a recent flood situation in Guwahati, Assam. X Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video […]
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A video of a train moving through a flooded railway track went viral on social media claiming it to be the situation in Guwahati during the recent floods. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is unrelated to Guwahati. Here’s the […]
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Heavy rainfall in Dima Hasao, Assam caused flood-like situations and landslides recently. Against this backdrop, a video of a flooded road went viral on social media claiming it to be Diyungbra in Dima Hasao, Assam. Facebook Link | Archived Link However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral […]
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Early monsoon in the North Eastern states has caused severe floods and landslides recently. Since 28 May 2025, various places in Guwahati, Assam has been experiencing recurrent floods and severe waterlogging. Against this backdrop, a video of a rat trying to survive floods on a slipper went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users […]
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The image has been edited. The original image shows Vaibhav Suryavanshi with former cricketer Wasim Jaffer Following14-year-old cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s excellent innings in the Indian Premier League 2025, an image of the cricketer posing alongside Colonel Sofiya Qureshi has gone viral on social media, with the claim that the two posed together for a picture. […]
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This video is from Brazil, where a family dispute led to the brutal attack and death of an elderly man on 6 May, 2025. Not related to India. A disturbing video of a man attacking an elderly man with a sharp weapon is going viral on social media. In the video, we can see an elderly […]
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A collage of two images of people interacting with Rahul Gandhi went viral on social media. In one image, Rahul Gandhi can be seen sitting with porters while the other shows him sitting with students from Delhi University. In both images, a person has been encircled with a red colour. Sharing the collage, social media […]
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Recently, a video and photo of a woman went viral on social media with the claim that she was a child kidnapper who had been caught in the Lal Ganesh area in Guwahati, Assam. Later, she was arrested by the Police. Social media users are widely sharing the video and the image. Facebook Link Facebook […]
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Recently a video of two people running through a forest amidst heavy gunfire went viral on social media. Sharing the video, users claimed that the video shows terrorists in Kashmir being shot down by the Indian Army recently. Instagram Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was […]
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Recently an image of a terrorist with explosives tied around his body went viral on social media. Sharing the image users claimed that the terrorist had been arrested by NIA recently in Delhi. Sharing the image, a user wrote, “16 people have been arrested. Doval ji was not roaming around aimlessly in the streets and […]
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