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Fake police advisory warns about kidnapping scams in malls
Fake police advisory warns about kidnapping scams in malls

The message has gone viral again and again with varying data and different city names.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 1 April 2023 10:31 AM GMT


DPS Goa has not allowed bikini as school uniforms, parody post goes viral
DPS Goa has not allowed bikini as school uniforms, parody post goes viral

The claim is false. The graphic was first posted by a satire account which subsequently went viral.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 1 April 2023 10:19 AM GMT


This video shows traditional snacks being made, not fake cashews
This video shows traditional snacks being made, not fake cashews

A video of a snacks-manufacturing unit is circulating on social media with the claim that it shows fake cashews being made.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 31 March 2023 2:47 PM GMT


Should new mothers eat the placenta after giving birth?
Should new mothers eat the placenta after giving birth?

A tweet advising new mothers to eat the placenta right after giving birth is doing the rounds on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 31 March 2023 11:45 AM GMT


Can Rick Simpson Oil cure all types of cancers?
Can Rick Simpson Oil cure all types of cancers?

A post claiming a miraculous cure for cancer has gone viral on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 31 March 2023 4:31 AM GMT


Viral video of 5 planets aligned in rare celestial event is not real
Viral video of 5 planets aligned in rare celestial event is not real

A video of a rare celestial event was shared by Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan on Instagram.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 30 March 2023 12:19 PM GMT


This image does not show Manmohan Singh touching Sonia Gandhi’s feet
This image does not show Manmohan Singh touching Sonia Gandhi’s feet

The photo shows a representative touching the feet of Sonia Gandhi during the Indian Youth Congress’s national-level convention.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 30 March 2023 11:16 AM GMT


Fake news alert: UPI transactions over Rs. 2000 will not attract 1.1% fee
Fake news alert: UPI transactions over Rs. 2000 will not attract 1.1% fee

NPCI clarified bank account-to-account UPI transactions will remain free for customers and merchants.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 30 March 2023 5:46 AM GMT


Can copper bracelets control sugar levels?
Can copper bracelets control sugar levels?

An advertisement claims that blood sugar levels can be lowered by wearing a copper bracelet.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 30 March 2023 5:33 AM GMT


Pope Francis’ image wearing a puffer jacket is AI-generated
Pope Francis’ image wearing a puffer jacket is AI-generated

The image has been created by Artificial Intelligence (AI) using an art tool `Midjourney’.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 30 March 2023 5:27 AM GMT


Copper magnetic bracelet won’t help in arthritis
Copper magnetic bracelet won’t help in arthritis

Social media users are claiming a copper bracelet can help treat arthritis.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 30 March 2023 5:23 AM GMT


Video of Kurdish agitation passed off as pension reform protests against President Macron
Video of Kurdish agitation passed off as pension reform protests against President Macron

The video shows a Kurdish protest in France in December 2022.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 30 March 2023 3:01 AM GMT


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