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Video of 2020 Beirut port explosion resurfaces as ā€˜Breaking News’
Video of 2020 Beirut port explosion resurfaces as ā€˜Breaking News’

An old video of the Beirut port explosion from 2020 is being falsely shared as a recent event.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 25 March 2023 3:36 PM IST


Does drinking urine improve eyesight? Viral post debunked
Does drinking urine improve eyesight? Viral post debunked

Dr. Sebi claims that he improved his eyesight by drinking his own urine.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 24 March 2023 4:24 PM IST


Punjab police have not released photo of fugitive Amritpal Singh with long hair
Punjab police have not released photo of fugitive Amritpal Singh with long hair

Social media users are sharing a photo of the pro-Khalistan leader disguised as a woman with long hair. It has gone viral on the internet with the...

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 24 March 2023 4:03 PM IST


Fact Check: Visuals from Turkey falsely shared as the earthquake in Jammu and Kashmir
Fact Check: Visuals from Turkey falsely shared as the earthquake in Jammu and Kashmir

A visual of a collapsed building is being shared on social media claiming to be shot amid the Jammu and Kashmir earthquake.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 24 March 2023 11:22 AM IST


Fact Check: Viral photo of Modi does not feature conman Kiran Patel
Fact Check: Viral photo of Modi does not feature conman Kiran Patel

The image was taken during Modi’s visit in 1994 to the US and does not include conman Kiran Patel at the extreme left corner.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 23 March 2023 7:13 PM IST


Fact Check: Compilation video of scenic spots shared as Kailash Mansarovar
Fact Check: Compilation video of scenic spots shared as Kailash Mansarovar

The video is not from Kailash Mansarovar and is a compilation of several stills from different locations.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 23 March 2023 6:50 PM IST


Viral image of Coca-Cola can with racist tagline is morphed
Viral image of Coca-Cola can with racist tagline is morphed

A picture of a Coca-Cola can is viral on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 23 March 2023 11:03 AM IST


WEF did not promote marriage with animals
WEF did not promote marriage with animals

Social media users are sharing a tweet claiming that WEF is promoting marriage with animals.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 23 March 2023 10:51 AM IST


Newspaper clipping about Sana Khan’s pregnancy statement is digitally altered
Newspaper clipping about Sana Khan’s pregnancy statement is digitally altered

The graphic contains text claiming that the Khan said she became pregnant only because her husband prayed for two years at Ajmer Sharif Dargah.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 23 March 2023 9:32 AM IST


Fact Check: Did The Bear get nominated for Guinness Book of World Records? No
Fact Check: Did The Bear get nominated for Guinness Book of World Records? No

A video of a lioness chasing a bear is making rounds on social media with an unrelated claim.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 21 March 2023 7:42 PM IST


Fact Check: Image of metro train with Ambedkar’s photo in the front is morphed
Fact Check: Image of metro train with Ambedkar’s photo in the front is morphed

The original image has a Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) train with no Ambedkar photo or Jai Bhim flag.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 21 March 2023 4:23 PM IST


Fact Check: Hailstorm in Nepal also ā€˜appeared’ in Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Vietnam
Fact Check: Hailstorm in Nepal also ā€˜appeared’ in Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Vietnam

A video of heavy rainfall is doing the rounds on social media with the claim that the video shows a hailstorm in Nanded, Maharashtra.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 21 March 2023 3:51 PM IST


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