FACT CHECK
Video of bridge collapse is from Indonesia, not Assam
A video of a bridge collapsing in floodwater is being shared by multiple media outlets. They claim that the bridge collapsed during cyclone Asani in...
By Misha Rajani Published on 20 May 2022 7:30 AM GMT
Fact Check: Old Video of former AP minister Anil Yadav shared as recent
Social media users are sharing a video of former Andhra Pradesh irrigation minister Anil Kumar Yadav. Users claim he faced public anger during door to ...
By Sabya Singh Published on 20 May 2022 4:52 AM GMT
Fact check: Has a Muslim shrine been built inside a temple premises?
Social media users are sharing a video and claiming that an Islamic tomb has been built on the premises of 'Gita Upadesh Sthal' in Kurukshetra,...
By Sabya Singh Published on 18 May 2022 1:21 PM GMT
Fact Check: 2013 video of Buddhist monk immolating himself linked to 2022 Sri Lanka crisis
Amidst the ongoing civil unrest in Sri Lanka, a video of a Buddhist priest setting himself on fire to protest against the Sri Lankan government is...
By Misha Rajani Published on 16 May 2022 7:00 AM GMT
Fact Check: 2019 video of cop assaulting medical student in Eluru passed off as recent
A video of police a group of female students, their faces covered in dupattas, talking to a police officer is doing the rounds of social media.
By Sabya Singh Published on 16 May 2022 4:04 AM GMT
Fact Check: Did Tamil Nadu recently hike bus fares? Find out the truth
A post claiming to show the increased bus fares in Tamil Nadu that will be followed from 18 May 2022 is circulating on WhatsApp. The list consists of...
By Misha Rajani Published on 15 May 2022 10:18 AM GMT
Fact Check: Viral message falsely claims KCR does not attend Hindu festivals
A post is circulating on social media with the claim that Telangana Chief Minister KCR is not seen at Navratri, Dussehra, and other Hindu festivals...
By Sabya Singh Published on 15 May 2022 9:30 AM GMT
Fact Check: Is this a video of Cyclone Asani in AP's Machilipatnam beach? Find out the truth
A video showing grey clouds hovering over a beach is doing the rounds of social media with the claim that it is from Machilipatnam beach in Andhra...
By Misha Rajani Published on 14 May 2022 1:39 PM GMT
Fact Check: Old video of heavy rains in Hubli shared as Cyclone Asani lashing AP
A video of plastic chairs and tables being blown away by strong winds is being shared online with the claim that it shows Cyclone Asani in Andhra...
By Misha Rajani Published on 14 May 2022 1:23 PM GMT
Old news about banks writing-off loans of defaulters shared as recent
Social media users are claiming that banks have waived off Rs 68,000 crore loans of 50 wilful defaulters. They include fugitive Nirav Modi and Mehul...
By Sabya Singh Published on 14 May 2022 3:38 AM GMT
Fact Check: 2017 video of Hyd cop assaulted by driver shared as recent
A video of a policeman who was reportedly assaulted by a citizen is being shared on WhatsApp claiming that it is a recent incident. WhatsApp users are ...
By Misha Rajani Published on 13 May 2022 10:00 AM GMT
Fact Check: Is Central Bank of India shutting down 600 branches?
Social media users are claiming that the government-owned Central Bank of India is planning to close 600 of its branches by the end of March 2023.
By Sabya Singh Published on 13 May 2022 7:00 AM GMT
