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Unrelated video from Indore shared as Hanuman Janmotsav in Hyderabad
Unrelated video from Indore shared as Hanuman Janmotsav in Hyderabad

A video of a massive crowd playing with colours is being shared on social media suggesting that it is from the recent Hanuman Janmotsav in Hyderabad.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 11 April 2023 5:16 PM IST


Morphed opinion poll graphic shows BJP winning majority in 2023 Karnataka polls
Morphed opinion poll graphic shows BJP winning majority in 2023 Karnataka polls

The viral graphic is morphed and does not show the correct prediction.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 11 April 2023 3:51 PM IST


Clipped video of PM Modi talking about his education shared with missing context
Clipped video of PM Modi talking about his education shared with missing context

In the extended version of the video, Mr. Modi can be heard saying that he completed his BA and MA through distance education.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 10 April 2023 7:01 PM IST


Can consuming eggplant water help you shed 10kg in a week?
Can consuming eggplant water help you shed 10kg in a week?

A video claiming that consuming brinjal-infused water help lose weight in a week is doing the rounds on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 10 April 2023 5:33 PM IST


CSK pacer Tushar Deshpande did not say taking Rohit Sharma’s wicket is easy
CSK pacer Tushar Deshpande did not say taking Rohit Sharma’s wicket is easy

Deshpande, on his verified Instagram account, posted a clarification denying making any such statement.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 10 April 2023 4:26 PM IST


Fake message alert: Mangoes and cold drink is not a deadly cocktail
Fake message alert: Mangoes and cold drink is not a deadly cocktail

A WhatsApp message alerting people not to guzzle cold drinks after eating mangoes is making rounds on social media.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 10 April 2023 3:12 PM IST


Fact check: Video does not show G20 foreign delegates eating Indian style
Fact check: Video does not show G20 foreign delegates eating Indian style

The feast was hosted by the Tamil-Canadian community in Waterloo, Canada.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 8 April 2023 4:35 PM IST


Fact Check: Old image shared as the recent Israeli raid at the Al-Aqsa mosque
Fact Check: Old image shared as the recent Israeli raid at the Al-Aqsa mosque

The image, claiming to be an Israeli attack inside the Al-Aqsa mosque, is from 2022.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 8 April 2023 2:22 PM IST


Fact Check: Clipped video passed off as Gehlot supporting Amritpal Singh
Fact Check: Clipped video passed off as Gehlot supporting Amritpal Singh

The viral video is clipped and does not show the full context.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 7 April 2023 6:50 PM IST


Fact Check: Is TATA group charging only one rupee for constructing Parliament?
Fact Check: Is TATA group charging only one rupee for constructing Parliament?

NewsMeter found that several claims, about completing construction in 17 months and TATA charging one rupee for its construction, are false.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 7 April 2023 5:27 PM IST


VC who signed Modi’s degree did not die 2 years before signing certificate
VC who signed Modi’s degree did not die 2 years before signing certificate

The viral image does not show Shastri’s date of birth and the date of his death. It shows his period of tenure at another university.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 6 April 2023 6:49 PM IST


Image of excavated tomb near pyramid falsely shared as discovery of Hindu Temple
Image of excavated tomb near pyramid falsely shared as discovery of Hindu Temple

The image shows a tomb located east of Giza’s Great Pyramid, where a wall painting dating back over 4,300 years was discovered.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 6 April 2023 3:54 PM IST


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