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Is Mexican volcano causing hot water to erupt through street cracks?
Is Mexican volcano causing hot water to erupt through street cracks?

NewsMeter found that the video is from Ecuador, not Mexico.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 27 May 2023 6:38 PM IST


Telugu actress Sanjjanaa Galrani did not convert to Islam after watching The Kerala Story
Telugu actress Sanjjanaa Galrani did not convert to Islam after watching The Kerala Story

Sanjjanaa Galrani married Aziz Pasha in 2018. The claim that Devoleena Bhattacharjee is the co-actor in ā€˜The Kerala Storyā€™ is also false.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 27 May 2023 4:14 PM IST


Morphed photo shared to falsely claim lower castes not allowed in Rajasthan temple
Morphed photo shared to falsely claim lower castes not allowed in Rajasthan temple

NewsMeter found that the image is morphed and has been viral since 2022.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 26 May 2023 6:16 PM IST


Congress government has not lifted hijab ban in Karnataka
Congress government has not lifted hijab ban in Karnataka

The video dates back to at least 2022. We also did not find any credible report that the hijab ban in Karnataka has been lifted.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 25 May 2023 7:02 PM IST


This video of a man objecting to bhoomi puja is from Tamil Nadu, not Karnataka
This video of a man objecting to bhoomi puja is from Tamil Nadu, not Karnataka

The video dates back to 2022 and is from Tamil Nadu. It shows DMK MP S. Senthilkumar objecting to a bhoomi puja.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 25 May 2023 4:29 PM IST


Video of woman defacing Lord Ram Poster shared with communal twist
Video of woman defacing Lord Ram Poster shared with communal twist

The woman who defaced the poster is from the Hindu religion, and there is no communal angle involved.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 25 May 2023 10:32 AM IST


Vandalizing incident in Avinashi Lingeshwarar temple shared with communal spin
Vandalizing incident in Avinashi Lingeshwarar temple shared with communal spin

Saravana Bharathi was arrested by the police in Avinashi town of Tamil Naduā€™s Tiruppur district for allegedly attempting to steal and damage the...

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 25 May 2023 9:21 AM IST


This video does not show NATO joining Ukraine in war against Russia
This video does not show NATO joining Ukraine in war against Russia

The video is from 2021 and shows US soldiers withdrawing from Afghanistan.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 23 May 2023 7:04 PM IST


Media falls prey to AI-generated image showing explosion near Pentagon
Media falls prey to AI-generated image showing explosion near Pentagon

The viral image could be AI-generated and the claim of an explosion near the Pentagon is false.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 23 May 2023 4:27 PM IST


Can an over-the-counter ointment cure psoriasis?
Can an over-the-counter ointment cure psoriasis?

There is no scientifically proven cure for psoriasis yet.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 23 May 2023 3:56 PM IST


Do apple cider vinegar supplements or gummies aid in weight loss?
Do apple cider vinegar supplements or gummies aid in weight loss?

Drinking apple cider vinegar (ACV) may reduce blood lipid levels and blood sugar levels but ACV gummies do not have the benefits.

By Sunanda Naik  Published on 23 May 2023 3:52 PM IST


This video does not show Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dancing
This video does not show Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah dancing

The video shows Channamahagowda, a farmer from Mysuru, dancing and not Siddaramaiah.

By Md Mahfooz Alam  Published on 20 May 2023 5:27 PM IST


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