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Fact-check: No, it's not PM Modi dancing in club; fake video goes viral [Watch]

Many have believed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was dancing in the club to celebrate getting COVID-19 vaccine on Christmas. The truth is far from it.

Dec 29, 2020

Fact Check: No, Uddhav Thackeray, Bachchans didn't attend Ambani's grandson's welcoming party

Uddhav Thackeray's video (without wearing a face mask) has gone viral from Ambani's grandson's party. But there's no truth to it as it is an old video from the Ambani residence.

Dec 24, 2020

Fact-check: No, UK returnees haven't tested positive for new COVID-19 strain

The government has dubbed the media reports of UK returnees testing positive for mutant coronavirus as false. It stated that India is yet to establish a genome sequence to identify new strains of the fatal virus.

Dec 24, 2020

Fact-check: Viral video of crazy auto-rickshaw race is from Sri Lanka and not India

A video of a thrilling auto-rickshaw race from Sri Lanka is going viral on the Internet as "India's version of Formula One race".

Dec 20, 2020

Fact-Check:Twitter copyright infringement notice is fake; beware of phishing attack [details]

Have you received a direct message on Twitter informing you that copyright infringement has been detected in one of your Tweets? Beware, it's a phishing scam. Scroll down to know the truth.

Dec 16, 2020

Fact-check: No, 25,000 soldiers haven't returned Shaurya Chakra medals in solidarity with farmers

A news report by a Telugu daily has falsely claimed that 25,000 soldiers of the Indian Army have returned their Shaurya Chakra medals in solidarity with the farmers protesting the newly passed farm bills.

Dec 15, 2020

Fact-check: No, Arya Samaj temple in Kashmir not burnt down, reports of arson fake

There are several posts on social media claiming the Arya Samaj temple in Kashmir was burnt down to the ground, but those reports are fake. Srinagar Police has issued a clarification in the matter.

Dec 14, 2020

Fact Check: Sidharth Shukla wasn't drunk, didn't assault anyone birthday night; truth behind viral video

Birthday boy Sidharth Shukla's video has gone viral, in the clip, he is seen arguing with a man after the man accuses Sidharth of being drunk and assaulting someone. He is seen in the same T-shirt he was wearing during his birthday celebration with Shehnaaz. Here's the truth behind the trending viral video.

Dec 12, 2020

Fact-check: No, NIA court didn't acquit all accused of killing Jamiat-e-Ahlihadeeth J&K chief

The National Investigation Agency has debunked the media reports claiming acquittal of all the accused in a case related to the killing of Jamiat-e-Ahlihadeeth Jammu and Kashmir chief Showkat Ahmad Shah as baseless and misleading.

Dec 12, 2020

Fact-check: No, India didn't reject Bharat Biotech's COVID vaccine for emergency use

After a media report claimed that the Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccines have been rejected for emergency use, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare dubbed the development as false.

Dec 9, 2020

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Fact-check: No, NITI Aayog CEO did not say 'too much democracy hampers reforms in India'

NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant was addressing a virtual event by Swarajya magazine, but one of his remarks were taken out of context.

Dec 8, 2020

Fact-check: No Sikh in India disrespected India flag, it was in London

Another viral image is falsely linked to the ongoing farmers protest in India, wherein a Sikh man is seen disrespecting the Indian national flag. Here's the full truth.

Dec 7, 2020

Fact-Check: Instagram copyright notice message is fake; beware of phishing scam [details]

Have you received a direct message on Instagram informing you that copyright infringement has been detected in your photos? Beware, it's a phishing scam. Scroll down to know the truth.

Dec 6, 2020

Fact check: Old video of MDH owner in hospital passed off as last video

The viral video of MDH owner Mahashay Dharampal Gulati in a hospital bed as he immerses himself in the patriotic song sung by his companions is an old one being passed as his last moments.

Dec 5, 2020

Fact-check: Yediyurappa did not hint at full lockdown in Karnataka amid second COVID wave fears

Fact-check: Truth behind total lockdown in Karnataka in fear of second COVID wave

There's a social media post doing the rounds, suggesting that the Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa is mulling over a full lockdown in view of rising COVID-19 cases in the state.

Dec 2, 2020

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