Fact Check English - Page 196
No mermaid at Damarcharla in river Musi, CGI video shared with false claim
A video of a mermaid sitting near a bridge on the banks of a river is being widely shared on social media. It is being claimed that the mermaid was...
By Sunanda Naik Published on 30 July 2022 4:00 PM IST
Can drinking hot water cure epilepsy, high blood pressure?
Social media users are sharing a post claiming that drinking warm water will cure many health conditions, including epilepsy and high blood pressure.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 30 July 2022 1:53 PM IST
President Murmu has no link with Staines murder case; viral claims are false
Earlier this week, Draupadi Murmu was sworn in as the first tribal President of India. Soon after, many netizens began sharing misinformation about...
By Newsmeter Network Published on 29 July 2022 6:08 PM IST
Goa restaurant owned by Smriti Irani's daughter does not serve beef tongue
A photo of a restaurant menu is doing the rounds of social media with the claim that it serves beef tongue. It is being claimed that the menu card...
By Sunanda Naik Published on 29 July 2022 3:41 PM IST
Will TN government deduct salaries of teachers for late arrival?
Social media users are claiming that if Tamil Nadu teachers donāt register their attendance through a smart application by 10 a.m from 1 August, their...
By Newsmeter Network Published on 29 July 2022 10:32 AM IST
Woman vandalizing idols is from Bahrain, not Kerala
A video of a burqa-clad woman vandalizing idols in a store is going viral on social media. Users claim that the incident has occurred in Kerala.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 28 July 2022 5:18 PM IST
Viral picture: Woman seated in modest kitchen is not Droupadi Murmu
India welcomed its first tribal President Droupadi Murmu on July 25. Soon after, a picture of a woman seated in a kitchen in front of a gas stove...
By Newsmeter Network Published on 28 July 2022 8:15 AM IST
Factcheck: Is GST being charged for using public restrooms?
A receipt is being shared on social media with the claim that GST is now being charged for using public restrooms.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 27 July 2022 2:00 PM IST
Girl in video has not committed suicide, viral claims are false
Class 12 student died by suicide on the premises of Sakthi Matriculation School in Kallakurichi of Salem district in Tamil Nadu
By Newsmeter Network Published on 27 July 2022 11:53 AM IST
AKG Center bombing: Attacker yet to be arrested; viral posts are false
Earlier this month, a biker hurled an explosive at the AKG Center in Kerala. Soon after, the police began an investigation to track down the attacker.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 27 July 2022 11:46 AM IST
Mistaken identity: Singer Arpita Mukherjee wrongly projected as accused in corruption case
Last week, the Enforcement Directorate arrested West Bengal Industries and Commerce Minister Partha Chatterjee in connection with irregularities in...
By Newsmeter Network Published on 27 July 2022 11:17 AM IST
Viral video of PM Modi ignoring former prez is edited
A video of PM Narendra Modi purportedly ignoring former president Ram Nath Kovind is rolling over social media. Users claim that Modi disrespected...
By Sunanda Naik Published on 26 July 2022 11:00 AM IST
