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Fact-check: Viral video of Nihang Sikhs attacking bus is old, unrelated to farmers' protest

As the misinformation cycle continues to churn out rumours, an old video has been gone viral after being linked to ongoing farmers' protest.

Feb 7, 2021

Fact check: Viral video of man brutally killed under flyover not from Bengaluru [details]

A viral video has been making the rounds of the internet showing the brutal murder of a man, who was killed after his head was smashed by three men.

Feb 3, 2021

Fact check: Truth behind Taj Valentine's Day offer of one week free stay

Fact check: No, Taj isn't offering free stay for couples on Valentine's Day

A viral WhatsApp forward is claiming to offer one-week free stay at Taj Hotels for couples on the occasion of Valentine's Day. Watch out, it's a scam.

Feb 2, 2021

Fact check: WhatsApp not recording calls, three red ticks bogus; viral message is fake [explained]

WhatsApp managed to delay the privacy policy change following a backlash, but it continues to face the problem of fake news on its own platform. A viral message claims that WhatsApp calls will be recorded and that government will monitor all communications. Here's the truth behind it.

Jan 28, 2021

Fact-check: No nationwide lockdown till Jan 31; fake order circulating [share this]

According to a circular making the rounds of the internet, the Government of India has reportedly ordered nationwide lockdown till January 31, 2021. But here's the truth behind it.

Jan 26, 2021

Fact-check: No, old ₹100, ₹10 & ₹5 banknotes not being withdrawn from circulation

After several media reports speculated that old Rs 100, Rs 10 and Rs 5 banknotes are being withdrawn from circulation, RBI and PIB have issued a clarification in the matter to put minds at ease.

Jan 26, 2021

Fact Check: You don't need liquor license to drink alcohol at home in UP

UP government has issued a new order, mandating state residents to get a liquor license to keep alcohol at home beyond a prescribed limit. Some netizens assumed this means they won't be able to drink at home.

Jan 25, 2021

Fact check: President Kovind unveiled portrait of Subhas Chandra Bose, not Bengali actor

President Ramnath Kovind unveiled the portrait of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at the Rashtrapati Bhavan to commemorate the freedom fighter on his 125th birth anniversary. But several users claimed the portrait was of a Bengali actor. Here's the full truth.

Jan 25, 2021

Fact Check: Is it safe to have sex after taking COVID-19 vaccine | Truth here

As India has started the world's largest vaccination drive, rumours are now starting to circulate around the safety of getting the immunity shot.

Jan 24, 2021

Fact-Check: No, Shivamogga blast was no terror attack [complete details]

At least 10 people were killed in a major dynamite blast near Shivamogga in central Karnataka triggering panic among the locals. The mysterious explosion was falsely claimed to be a granite blast due to terrorist activities in the area. Here is the truth:

Jan 22, 2021

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Fact-check: Viral video of Nihang Sikhs attacking bus is old, unrelated to farmers' protest

Fact check: Viral video of man brutally killed under flyover not from Bengaluru [details]

Fact check: No, Taj isn't offering free stay for couples on Valentine's Day

Fact check: WhatsApp not recording calls, three red ticks bogus; viral message is fake [explained]

Fact-check: No nationwide lockdown till Jan 31; fake order circulating [share this]

Fact-check: No, old ₹100, ₹10 & ₹5 banknotes not being withdrawn from circulation

Fact Check: You don't need liquor license to drink alcohol at home in UP

Fact check: President Kovind unveiled portrait of Subhas Chandra Bose, not Bengali actor

Fact Check: Is it safe to have sex after taking COVID-19 vaccine | Truth here

Fact-Check: No, Shivamogga blast was no terror attack [complete details]

Fact-check: Old video of BJP councillor thrashing policeman falsely linked to Anil Upadhyay

Fact-check: No, Yediyurappa didn't release ₹200cr grant to Cong MLA's constituency

Fact check: Is it now mandatory for Govt employees to take 20 days earned leave? Find out

Fact check: No, drinking Rasam does not protect you from coronavirus

Fact-check: Truth behind viral image showing Chuck Norris at MAGA insurrection