FACT CHECK: False Claim Viral That India Was Removed From BRICS Core Committee
Claim:A viral claim suggests that India has been removed from the “core committee” of BRICS, a group comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the UAE.…
FACT CHECK: Kangana Ranaut’s Instagram Post of “Woman Commando”
Claim:A photo shared by Kangana Ranaut on her Instagram suggests a woman seen walking behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a highly trained Special Protection Group (SPG) commando. Verdict:False. The…
FACT CHECK: No Income Tax for Senior Citizens 75 and Above?
Claim:A viral social media message claims that senior citizens above 75 years of age will no longer have to pay income tax due to changes announced by the Modi government.…
FACT CHECK: Did Gautam Gambhir Announce That Rohit Sharma Will Not Play the First Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25?
Claim:Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir announced during a press conference that Rohit Sharma will not play the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and Jasprit Bumrah will lead the team…
Fact Check: Are Waqf Board Properties in India Larger Than the Entire Area of Pakistan?
Amid discussions surrounding the Waqf Amendment Bill, a viral social media post has been circulating with claims that the Waqf Board properties in India are larger than the whole of…
Fact Check: Viral Video Claiming Illegal Voting in the 2024 US Presidential Election Is Misleading – It’s from 2022!
Amid the ongoing 2024 US Presidential election, a video has surfaced on social media claiming to show election officials rigging voting machines in Pennsylvania. This clip, shared widely, has raised…
Fact Check India: Truth Behind the Viral Poster Claiming Unofficial Announcement of Pathaan 2
A viral social media post claims that ‘Pathaan 2’, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, has been unofficially announced. This article by Fact Check India investigates the authenticity of…
Explainer – Maharashtra Election 2024: How to Identify and Avoid Misinformation
With the 2024 Maharashtra state elections fast approaching, voters are expected to encounter various claims of voter fraud, manipulated results, and election irregularities. Misinformation has always played a role in…
FACT CHECK: Did Saudi Arabia Host Diwali Celebrations? Here’s the Truth About This Fireworks Video
Claim A video circulating online claims to show Diwali celebrations in Saudi Arabia in 2024, complete with a fireworks display. Social media posts have widely shared the clip, with captions…
FACT CHECK: Was Ratan Tata’s Photo Displayed on the Burj Khalifa as a Tribute After His Death?
Claim:A viral image shows Ratan Tata’s photo displayed on the Burj Khalifa in Dubai as a tribute following his death. Verdict:False The Claim:Following the news of Ratan Tata’s alleged death…