M Ramesh Naik is a Fact Checker at NewsMeter with a strong background in video editing. He holds a master's in communication from the University of Hyderabad. Previously, he worked as a Social Media Executive at IPR Telangana and as a Video Producer at ZuZu Apps Private Ltd.

M Ramesh Naik

M Ramesh Naik is a Fact Checker at NewsMeter with a strong background in video editing. He holds a master's in communication from the University of Hyderabad. Previously, he worked as a Social Media Executive at IPR Telangana and as a Video Producer at ZuZu Apps Private Ltd.

    M Ramesh Naik
    Fact Check: 3 Indian jawans killed in war-like situation in Baramulla? No, video is old
    Fact Check: 3 Indian jawans killed in war-like situation in Baramulla? No, video is old

    A video claiming to show a ā€˜war-like situationā€™ in Jammu and Kashmir, with Indian Army soldiers engaged in a firefight with militants, is going viral.

    By M Ramesh Naik  Published on 20 Feb 2026 7:02 PM IST

    A video claiming to show French President Emmanuel Macron blaming the Indian Air Force for massive market losses to Rafale manufacturer Dassault Aviation is going viral.
    Fact Check: French President Emmanuel Macron blames Indian Air Force for Rafale manufacturerā€™s market loss? Hereā€™s the truth

    A video claiming to show French President Emmanuel Macron blaming the Indian Air Force for massive market losses to Rafale manufacturer Dassault...

    By M Ramesh Naik  Published on 19 Feb 2026 3:26 PM IST

    A video resembling an announcement of Manipurā€™s independence from India is viral on social media, claimed as a recent official declaration amid ongoing ethnic tensions.
    Fact Check: Manipur declares freedom from India amid ongoing turmoil? No, here are the facts

    A video resembling an announcement of Manipurā€™s independence from India is viral on social media, claimed as a recent official declaration amid...

    By M Ramesh Naik  Published on 17 Feb 2026 4:05 PM IST

    A video claiming to show prabhalu catching fire at Kotappakonda during Maha Shivaratri celebrations is circulating on social media.
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    By M Ramesh Naik  Published on 16 Feb 2026 4:42 PM IST

    A photo claiming to show Pakistani captain Salman Ali Agha ignoring a handshake from Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav during the T20 match has gone viral.
    Fact Check: T20 India vs Pak match - Salman Agha ignores handshake from Suryakumar Yadav? No, photo is AI-generated

    A photo claiming to show Pakistani captain Salman Ali Agha ignoring a handshake from Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav during the T20 match has gone...

    By M Ramesh Naik  Published on 16 Feb 2026 4:14 PM IST

    A photo claiming to show Congress leader Sonia Gandhi shaking hands with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is going viral on social media.
    Fact Check: Sonia Gandhi with Jeffrey Epstein? No, image is AI-generated

    A photo claiming to show Congress leader Sonia Gandhi shaking hands with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is going viral on social media.

    By M Ramesh Naik  Published on 15 Feb 2026 5:08 PM IST

    A video of a woman lying on the floor at Madurai Periyar Bus Stand is going viral with claims of a chain-snatching attack.
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    By M Ramesh Naik  Published on 12 Feb 2026 9:20 PM IST

    An image claimed to be the ā€˜official flag of Hyderabad Stateā€™ is viral on social media.
    Fact Check: Official flag of Hyderabad State has crescent moon and star? No, image shows Razakarsā€™ flag

    An image claimed to be the ā€˜official flag of Hyderabad Stateā€™ is viral on social media.

    By M Ramesh Naik  Published on 11 Feb 2026 1:09 PM IST

    A video claiming to show Prime Minister Narendra Modi praising Jesus Christ is viral on social media.
    Fact Check: PM Modi praises Christianity, Jesus Christ? No, video is AI-generated

    A video claiming to show Prime Minister Narendra Modi praising Jesus Christ is viral on social media.

    By M Ramesh Naik  Published on 10 Feb 2026 6:53 PM IST

    A newspaper clipping resembling an Indian Express page claiming that Jashodaben said Narendra Modi destroyed evidence of their wedding is viral on social media.
    Fact Check: Modi destroyed all evidence of our wedding, says Jashodaben? No, viral newspaper clipping is edited

    A newspaper clipping resembling an Indian Express page claiming that Jashodaben said Narendra Modi destroyed evidence of their wedding is viral on...

    By M Ramesh Naik  Published on 8 Feb 2026 6:32 PM IST

    A photo claiming to show former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddyā€™s vehicle surrounded by a massive crowd in Guntur is circulating widely on social media.
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    By M Ramesh Naik  Published on 7 Feb 2026 7:30 AM IST

    An image claiming to show the AIMIM women wing president welcoming Deepak Kumar has gone viral on social media.
    Fact Check: AIMIM women wing president welcomes Deepak Kumar? No, image is AI-generated

    An image claiming to show the AIMIM women wing president welcoming Deepak Kumar has gone viral on social media.

    By M Ramesh Naik  Published on 5 Feb 2026 5:58 PM IST

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