Fact Check English - Page 143
Video of girl crossing gushing river is from Colombia, not India
A video showing a schoolgirl in uniform crossing a fast-flowing stream using a zipline is viral on the internet.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 23 Feb 2023 10:42 AM IST
Picture of Joe Biden enjoying ice cream in Ukraine is morphed
An image is being shared with the claim that it shows Joe Biden enjoying ice cream in Kyiv during his visit to Ukraine.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 23 Feb 2023 9:34 AM IST
Video of cops open firing at man brandishing knife is from Karnataka, not UP
A video that shows a man brandishing a knife and being shot at by police is being shared with the claim that the video is from Uttar Pradesh.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 21 Feb 2023 5:15 PM IST
Photo of injured Afghan activist passed off as domestic violence victim from Pak
People sharing the photo claim that the woman was attacked by her husband because he did not like the food she cooked.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 21 Feb 2023 4:56 PM IST
Does bubble gum stay in the gut for 7 years when swallowed?
A post about an old myth regarding swallowing chewing gum is making rounds on social media.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 20 Feb 2023 7:24 PM IST
Fact Check: Rake carrying 90 containers is not missing, clarifies Central Railway
A news report claiming that a rake carrying 90 containers from Nagpur to Mumbai has gone missing is being widely circulated on social media.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 20 Feb 2023 7:19 PM IST
Fake claim of UP government offering jobs to cannabis users goes viral
Those sharing the infographic claim that Yogi Adityanathās Uttar Pradesh government is making the offer.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 20 Feb 2023 4:14 PM IST
Can using mobile phones increase risk of getting brain tumour by 40%?
A post claiming that using cell phones increase the risk of developing a brain tumour by 40% is being widely shared on social media.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 19 Feb 2023 5:27 PM IST
Amul clears āfake productā controversy, calls all its products genuine
A video of a man comparing two Amul butter packets has gone viral on social media.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 19 Feb 2023 5:21 PM IST
Viral audio clip claiming hike in traffic violation fines in Hyderabad is fake
An audio clip of a man claiming an increase in traffic violation fines is circulating on WhatsApp.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 18 Feb 2023 7:03 PM IST
Viral video of Kejriwal saying Modi & Shah will destroy Pakistan is doctored
It is being claimed that Mr. Kejriwal, in the video, reportedly said if Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home minister Amit Shah come to power again,...
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 18 Feb 2023 5:32 PM IST
This video of flyover collapse is from Varanasi, not Thane
A video of a flyover collapse, which shows vehicles crushed and trapped underneath a flyover, is being shared with the claim that the mishap took...
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 18 Feb 2023 4:24 PM IST
