Sibahathulla Sakib

A passionate journalist with a keen interest in fake news debunking and fact-checking.

    Sibahathulla Sakib

    Fact Check: Viral video of explosion in China falsely shared as Hezbollah attack on Israel
    Fact Check: Viral video of explosion in China falsely shared as Hezbollah attack on Israel

    Viral video shows a series of explosions at a chemical plant

    By Sibahathulla Sakib  Published on 26 Sept 2024 8:46 PM IST


    Fact Check: Viral ā€˜hate speechā€™ video is from stage play in Odisha
    Fact Check: Viral ā€˜hate speechā€™ video is from stage play in Odisha

    The visual is actually from a public performance and the crowd attacked the actors in the middle of the play.

    By Newsmeter Network  Published on 22 Sept 2024 4:46 PM IST


    Fact Check: Video of UP police constable arrest falsely linked to weapon smuggling
    Fact Check: Video of UP police constable arrest falsely linked to weapon smuggling

    In the short clip, a man dressed as a police officer is seen being apprehended.

    By Sibahathulla Sakib  Published on 22 Sept 2024 4:09 PM IST


    Fact Check: Viral video of woman dancing at Kolkata protest is actor-dancer, not doctor
    Fact Check: Viral video of woman dancing at Kolkata protest is actor-dancer, not doctor

    Video features a woman in a saree dancing on the street while the crowd around her cheers her on.

    By Sibahathulla Sakib  Published on 20 Sept 2024 10:01 PM IST


    Fact Check: Image of exploded toilet in Hong Kong falsely linked to device explosions in Lebanon
    Fact Check: Image of exploded toilet in Hong Kong falsely linked to device explosions in Lebanon

    Two separate explosions involving pagers and walkie-talkies in Lebanon on September 17-18 led to over 30 deaths and left thousands injured.

    By Sibahathulla Sakib  Published on 19 Sept 2024 6:28 PM IST


    Fact Check: Taylor Swift did not lose $150 million by endorsing Kamala Harris
    Fact Check: Taylor Swift did not lose $150 million by endorsing Kamala Harris

    Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President and Democrat party nominee Kamala Harris for the 2024 US presidential race.

    By Sibahathulla Sakib  Published on 17 Sept 2024 4:34 PM IST


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    By Sibahathulla Sakib  Published on 15 Sept 2024 2:56 PM IST


    Fact Check: Iconic photo falsely shared as Sitaram Yechury apologising to Indira Gandhi after Emergency
    Fact Check: Iconic photo falsely shared as Sitaram Yechury apologising to Indira Gandhi after Emergency

    In the image, Yechury is seen reading from a paper in front of a crowd while former prime minister Indira Gandhi looks on.

    By Sibahathulla Sakib  Published on 13 Sept 2024 3:48 PM IST


    Fact Check: Iranian athleteā€™s disqualification from 2024 Paris Paralympics falsely linked to ISIS flag
    Fact Check: Iranian athleteā€™s disqualification from 2024 Paris Paralympics falsely linked to ISIS flag

    The flag had red Arabic writing which is same flag of 'Ya UmmĀ al-Banin'.

    By Sibahathulla Sakib  Published on 13 Sept 2024 1:19 AM IST


    Fact Check: Kamala Harris did not threaten to shutdown X
    Fact Check: Kamala Harris did not threaten to shutdown X

    The video is from CNN CNN interview of KamalaĀ Harris

    By Sibahathulla Sakib  Published on 9 Sept 2024 7:15 PM IST


    Fact Check: Candlelight vigil in Bangladesh falsely linked to Kolkata protest over doctorā€™s murder
    Fact Check: Candlelight vigil in Bangladesh falsely linked to Kolkata protest over doctorā€™s murder

    The video shows a drone view of a large candlelight protest at night.

    By Sibahathulla Sakib  Published on 6 Sept 2024 11:26 PM IST


    Fact Check: Video of Akhilesh Yadav climbing locked gate falsely shared as SP leader fleeing media
    Fact Check: Video of Akhilesh Yadav climbing locked gate falsely shared as SP leader fleeing media

    A video of Akhilesh Yadav scaling a locked gate to pay tribute to Jayprakash NarayananĀ isĀ viral

    By Sibahathulla Sakib  Published on 5 Sept 2024 5:42 PM IST


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