Fact Check English - Page 288
FACT CHECK: Pak did not beat Israel in Karate championship
Social media users are sharing a video of a Karate match wherein one of the players falls on his back and hits the ground.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 11 Aug 2021 6:58 PM IST
FACT CHECK: Viral video of crocodile is from Karnataka, not Maharashtra
A crocodile walking on a road is viral on social media. Users claim that this incident took place in a residential area in Chiplun.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 11 Aug 2021 12:28 PM IST
Fact Check: Indian sprinter Muhammad Anas Yahiya did not win Gold in Tokyo Olympics
Social media users are claiming that Indian sprinter Muhammad Anas Yahiya has won Gold in the 400 meters race in Tokyo Olympics.
By Tejal Sinha Published on 11 Aug 2021 12:14 PM IST
Fact Check: Image of girl carrying puppy is from Vietnam, not MP
An image of a girl carrying a puppy is going viral on social media.
By Tejal Sinha Published on 11 Aug 2021 9:42 AM IST
Fact Check: Video of Japanese students performing synchronized walking shared as Tokyo Olympics closing ceremony
Tokyo Olympics 2020 officially ended on 8 August 2021. The closing ceremony included a ska band on a stage with people dancing....
By Satya Priya BN Published on 10 Aug 2021 8:43 PM IST
FACT CHECK: Was Pakistani anti-graft officer caught on camera partying with dancer?
A video of a woman dancing is viral on Facebook. Users claim that it shows a Pakistani anti-corruption officer partying with a dancer.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 10 Aug 2021 7:29 PM IST
Fact Check: Image of Param Vir Chakra shared as Khel Ratna
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award was renamed Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award. Following this a poster with an image of a medal has gone viral.
By Tejal Sinha Published on 10 Aug 2021 7:20 PM IST
Fact Check: Has Mamta Banerjee announced complete lockdown in West Bengal for August?
Social Media users are sharing a video of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announcing lockdown in the state for August 2021.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 10 Aug 2021 2:04 PM IST
Fact Check: Beware! Don't click random links on Facebook
A post claiming that a user needs to click the link on Facebook and verify for security reasons, has gone viral on social media.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 10 Aug 2021 1:46 PM IST
Padma awards 2021 not announced yet, viral message is false
A purported list of Padma awardees 2021 is viral on social media. The post said no Bollywood actor, no cricketer; no politician is among the awardees.
By Tejal Sinha Published on 10 Aug 2021 11:05 AM IST
FACT CHECK: Road collapse in viral picture is from Ahmedabad, not Varanasi
Users claim the incident took place in Banaras (Varanasi). Several social media users are sharing the image with sarcastic comments and mentioning...
By Newsmeter Network Published on 9 Aug 2021 6:49 PM IST
Has Lucknow girl been arrested?
Social media users are claiming that Lucknow girl who slapped a cab driver has been arrested.
By Shimron Diana Published on 9 Aug 2021 5:56 PM IST
