Fact Check

Fact-check: No, India vaccinating everyone above 45 from April 1 is not a prank

If you too are wondering if India's decision to expand the vaccination drive to include all individuals aged above 45 from April 1 is a prank, you must read this right now.

Mar 23, 2021

Fact check: Postpone travel abroad for 2 years, 20 other dos and don'ts by ICMR fake [truth here]

A viral message attributed to ICMR is claiming that people must avoid traveling abroad for 2 years, stop wearing belts and wristwatches and much more. Here's the truth behind it.

Mar 21, 2021

Fact check: Did Yediyurappa order lockdown in Bengaluru for one week [truth here]

Rumours about lockdown in Bengaluru are currently rife and people are in panic. But the truth is far from it.

Mar 17, 2021

Fact check: Old video of district judge schooled by toll operator goes viral

Fact check: Old video of district judge schooled by toll manager goes viral

A video showing a toll operator and a district court judge argue over toll fees has gone viral on social media, but the incident happened last year.

Mar 14, 2021

Fact Check: CoWIN App is not for booking appointment for COVID-19 vaccination

The eligible citizens who are willing to get vaccinated can register their names on cowin.gov.in. Moreover, the appointment can also be booked through Arogya setu app

Mar 5, 2021

Fact-check: Can you drink alcohol after taking COVID-19 vaccine [truth here]

There are reports claiming that one must avoid drinking alcohol after taking COVID-19 vaccine. Here's the truth behind it.

Mar 5, 2021

Fact-check: Kombucha and kimchi treatment doesn't cure long COVID

Gwyneth Paltrow's "kombucha and kimchi" treatment for long COVID forced NHS to issue a warning against such practices in hopes for a cure.

Mar 1, 2021

Fact-check: Vegetarians don't get enough proteins is a lie [details]

There is a popular belief among people that only a non-vegetarian diet can help you maintain the right level of proteins in your body. Here's the truth behind it.

Feb 28, 2021

Fact check: No, Rahul Gandhi jumping in sea video was not pre-planned

The viral videos and photos of Rahul Gandhi's recent sea dive drew criticism as a PR stunt, but new evidence shows that none of it was pre-planned.

Feb 28, 2021

Fact-check: Maharashtra Class 10, 12 board exams not cancelled; dates announced

Earlier this week, there were a few reports on social media that the Maharashtra government has canceled the class 10th and 12th Exam

Feb 27, 2021

Fact-check: Old video of Varanasi bridge collapse falsely shared as Hyderabad incident

An old video of Varanasi flyover collapse has gone viral once again, this time claiming to be a recent incident that took place in Hyderabad.

Feb 24, 2021

Fact-check: No, Amazon did not sponsor coordinated outpour of support on Twitter; see truth here

Several users have tweeted in support of Amazon India following the recent revelations of the e-commerce giant's strategy to dodge Indian regulators. And it looks like Amazon India did not have a role in the social media exercise.

Feb 18, 2021

Fact check: Disha Ravi Joseph is not full name of arrested climate activist; false claims in circulation

Social media is abuzz with a new controversy surrounding Disha Ravi's religion, with many verified users on Twitter claiming she's a Christian and her full name is Disha Ravi Joseph. See full truth here.

Feb 17, 2021