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NewsMeter found that the viral graphic has been digitally altered. The original graphic has a statement about her resignation as UK’s Prime Minister.

Did Liz Truss say Indians follow illiterate leaders or spiritual preachers?

The quote reads, “India is a nation that blindly follows illiterate leaders and spiritual preachers.”

By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 13 March 2023 5:18 PM IST

NewsMeter found that the video is scripted and does not show a real incident.

Scripted video of two men harassing burkha-clad woman goes viral as real

A Facebook reel showing two men eve-teasing a burkha-clad woman at a bus stop has gone viral as a real incident.

By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 13 March 2023 4:02 PM IST

NewsMeter ran a keyword search but could not find any news report of any commentator being banned in the ongoing WPL 2023.

WPL: No, 2 male commentators were not banned for their sexist remarks

A blurred photo of three men in a commentary box is being shared with the claim that two of them were banned for passing sexist remarks during the...

By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 11 March 2023 4:48 PM IST

NewsMeter found that the video is from an experimental docuseries aimed to break down barriers and build bridges between families from vastly different cultures.

Clip from Australian docuseries ‘The Swap’ shared with communal twist

A video clip showing non-Muslim students being taught to do namaz along with Muslim students has gone viral on the internet.

By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 11 March 2023 4:25 PM IST

At the 7.59-minute mark in the video uploaded by PMOs YouTube channel, both can be seen shaking hands.

Italian premier did not refuse to shake hands with PM Modi

A photo showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi trying to shake hands with his Italian counterpart Giorgio Meloni has gone viral on social media.

By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 10 March 2023 10:58 AM IST

we did not find any report of Mr. Rajan saying that Indias economy will become like Sri Lankas. Hence, we conclude that the claim is false.

Raghuram Rajan never said India’s economy will become like Sri Lanka

It is being claimed that Rajan has said that people should save their money because India's economy will become like Sri Lanka.

By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 10 March 2023 10:18 AM IST

Did Lionel Messi return FIFA award?

Social media users are claiming that footballer Lionel Messi refused to take the award as Benzema deserves it more.

By Sunanda Naik Published on 9 March 2023 3:54 PM IST

NewsMeter found that the report dates back to 2019 and is true but it has no link to Rahul Gandhi’s recent visit to Cambridge.

Cambridge University's low ranking not linked to Rahul Gandhi’s recent visit

A screenshot of The Guardian report about the fall of Cambridge University’s ranking to its lowest ever in the world university table has been doing...

By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 7 March 2023 4:44 PM IST

NewsMeter found that the video is from 2022 and shows Yogi Adityanath applying ashes from a Holika pyre.

Viral video doesn’t show Yogi Adityanath applying ashes of deceased cop

Those sharing the video claim that the CM is applying ashes from the pyre of a police constable killed during an encounter by one of the shooters who...

By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 7 March 2023 4:28 PM IST