Fact Check English - Page 135
Morphed photo shared to falsely claim lower castes not allowed in Rajasthan temple
NewsMeter found that the image is morphed and has been viral since 2022.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 26 May 2023 6:16 PM IST
Viral video does not show Indian Hindu women being rescued from ISIS camp
Several social media users are sharing a video of a rescue operation linking it with the film āThe Kerala Storyā and Hindu women.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 26 May 2023 5:14 PM IST
Viral video of Elon Musk firing his employees over Zoom is fake
Several social media users have shared a video of Elon Musk on a Zoom call with his employees with a misleading claim.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 25 May 2023 7:03 PM IST
Congress government has not lifted hijab ban in Karnataka
The video dates back to at least 2022. We also did not find any credible report that the hijab ban in Karnataka has been lifted.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 25 May 2023 7:02 PM IST
This video of a man objecting to bhoomi puja is from Tamil Nadu, not Karnataka
The video dates back to 2022 and is from Tamil Nadu. It shows DMK MP S. Senthilkumar objecting to a bhoomi puja.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 25 May 2023 4:29 PM IST
Video of woman defacing Lord Ram Poster shared with communal twist
The woman who defaced the poster is from the Hindu religion, and there is no communal angle involved.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 25 May 2023 10:32 AM IST
Vandalizing incident in Avinashi Lingeshwarar temple shared with communal spin
Saravana Bharathi was arrested by the police in Avinashi town of Tamil Naduās Tiruppur district for allegedly attempting to steal and damage the...
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 25 May 2023 9:21 AM IST
This video does not show NATO joining Ukraine in war against Russia
The video is from 2021 and shows US soldiers withdrawing from Afghanistan.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 23 May 2023 7:04 PM IST
Media falls prey to AI-generated image showing explosion near Pentagon
The viral image could be AI-generated and the claim of an explosion near the Pentagon is false.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 23 May 2023 4:27 PM IST
Can an over-the-counter ointment cure psoriasis?
There is no scientifically proven cure for psoriasis yet.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 23 May 2023 3:56 PM IST
Do apple cider vinegar supplements or gummies aid in weight loss?
Drinking apple cider vinegar (ACV) may reduce blood lipid levels and blood sugar levels but ACV gummies do not have the benefits.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 23 May 2023 3:52 PM IST
Can Vitamin B17 kill cancer cells?
There is currently no scientific evidence to prove the efficacy of Vitamin B17 or Amygdalin against cancer.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 22 May 2023 7:20 PM IST
