FACT CHECK: Neha Kakkar Arrested? Viral Claim Debunked
Claim:A photo circulating on social media claims that Bollywood singer Neha Kakkar has been arrested by the police. Verdict:Fake. The claim is false, and the photo in question has been…
FACT CHECK: No, RBI Has Not Announced the Release of Rs 5000 Banknotes
Claim:An image claiming that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to release Rs 5000 banknotes is circulating on social media platforms like Facebook and Threads. The image has…
FACT CHECK: Is Starbucks Exiting India Due to High Costs?
Claim:A viral image on social media claims that Starbucks is exiting India due to high costs, bad taste, and mounting losses. Fact:This claim is false. Tata Consumer Products, Starbucks’ partner…
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…
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: Viral Claim of Rs 32,849 Aid from Ministry of Finance is False
Claim:A viral social media post claims that the Ministry of Finance is offering Rs 32,849 as financial aid to poor citizens, urging individuals to provide personal details to claim the…
FACT CHECK: 2023 Video from Russia Shared as Iran Blowing Up Buildings in Tel Aviv
Claim: A viral video shows Iranian missiles destroying buildings in Tel Aviv, Israel, as part of a recent missile attack. Verdict: False. The video is from a July 2023 Ukrainian…
FACT CHECK: FAKE Adani Press Release Threatening Kenyan Officials Goes Viral
Claim: A press release allegedly issued by Adani Energy Solutions threatens Kenyan protestors and officials over the proposed handover of Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to the Adani Group.…
Fact Check: Viral Video of Vande Bharat Train Window Being Smashed is Misleading – No ‘Rail Jihad,’ Only Repair Work
A viral video showing a man breaking a window of the Vande Bharat Express has sparked outrage online, with some social media users falsely alleging it to be an act…