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Do not click on viral Coca-Cola welfare fund lottery link; it's a scam
Several Facebook users are sharing a link claiming that Coca-Cola is using its welfare fund to give users a chance to win money in a lottery contest.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 13 Jun 2021 5:15 PM IST
Fact Check: Old map resurfaces on internet, people go gaga
On June 11, 2021, the map was shared by Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut on her Instagram handle. She shared the post with a caption, āThis is why it...
By Tejal Sinha Published on 13 Jun 2021 11:42 AM IST
Fact Check: Carbonated drinks, mangoes are high on sugar, but together, can't kill you
A post has gone viral on social media claiming that if a person consumes a carbonated drink or a cold drink immediately after having a mango it can be...
By Tejal Sinha Published on 12 Jun 2021 1:16 PM IST
Fact Check: No, Yogi's gift to Shah is not a book called 'Congress-free India'
In the viral image, the book is titled, "ą¤ą¤¾ą¤ą¤ą„ą¤°ą„ą¤ø ą¤®ą„ą¤ą„ą¤¤ ą¤ą¤¾ą¤°ą¤¤ (Congress-free India)." Netizens are circulating this with the hashtag...
By Newsmeter Network Published on 12 Jun 2021 10:35 AM IST
Removing encroachments on Dal Lake passed off as demolition of Rohingya houses in Jammu
A video of authorities demolishing houses is going viral. Users claim that the officials are demolishing the illegal colonies of Rohingyas in Jammu...
By Satya Priya BN Published on 12 Jun 2021 10:25 AM IST
Fact Check: Viral WhatsApp forward with list of safety guidelines is not from police department
A WhatsApp message that claims to be sent by the police that requests citizens to be responsible by āfollowing traffic rules and being proactive in...
By Newsmeter Network Published on 11 Jun 2021 7:36 PM IST
Fact Check: Tractor driver in viral video of cow being run over is not a Muslim
A video of a pregnant cow being run over by a tractor is being shared on Twitter with the claim the driver is a Muslim man. This has angered several...
By Shimron Diana Published on 11 Jun 2021 6:24 PM IST
FACT CHECK: Brothers fought over land dispute, not cremation of bodies
Users claim that the fight took place after people jostled to get their relations cremated first.
By Newsmeter Network Published on 11 Jun 2021 4:24 PM IST
Fact Check: Can Zoom or Google Meet Hosts see apps participants are using?
A message that Google meet and Zoom have introduced new features is viral on social media. Users claim that the host of the meet will be able to know...
By Tejal Sinha Published on 11 Jun 2021 4:14 PM IST
Fact check: Purported letter from Amit Shah to Yogi Adityanath is FAKE
An image of a letter purportedly written by Union Minister for Home Affairs to Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath commending his efforts to deal with the...
By Nivruthi Pasupunuri Published on 11 Jun 2021 10:11 AM IST
Fact Check: Is this really a 189-year-old tortoise?
A photo of a large tortoise has been circulating on social media, mainly Twitter and Facebook, with the claim that it is Jonathan, the 189-year-old...
By Tejal Sinha Published on 11 Jun 2021 9:34 AM IST
`No shitting please': Viral image of signboard with derogatory message is morphed
An image of a signboard inscribed with `Shitting on the carpet, strictly prohibitedā at an airport with Indian travelers in the background is going...
By Satya Priya BN Published on 11 Jun 2021 9:24 AM IST
