Fact Check English - Page 154
Old anti-Modi protest video falsely linked to recent IT survey in BBC offices
A video that shows a banner on a bridge that reads āResign Modiā and people shouting anti-Modi slogans is being shared on social media.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 23 Feb 2023 7:07 PM IST
Debunking myths about knee replacement surgery with Dr. Udai Prakash
Everything you need to know about knee replacement surgery.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 23 Feb 2023 4:55 PM IST
Cropped photo falsely claims Indira Gandhi spotted in burkha & hijab
Those sharing the photo claim that the photo shows the former Prime Minister wearing a burkha and a hijab.
By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 23 Feb 2023 4:20 PM IST
Can apple cider vinegar help in weight loss?
Social media users are claiming consuming apple cider vinegar every day helps in drastic weight loss.
By Sunanda Naik Published on 23 Feb 2023 12:58 PM IST
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
