Fact Check

Fact check: No, Elon Musk did not change "Like" animation on X to promote Trump

A video claiming that Elon Musk's social platform X has altered its "like" animation to display the US flag on ballot box as a show of support for Donald Trump is making rounds on social media. Here's the truth.

Nov 6, 2024

Fact check: Shreyas Talpade "ALIVE and HAPPY": actor busts death rumours, slams trolls [read now]

Shreyas Talpade criticised social media and trolls after a post claiming the death of the actor went viral. Shreyas took to his Instagram and inflamed his fans that he is doing fine and such reports take a toll on his daughter and wife.

Aug 20, 2024

Fact check: No bomb, no casualties in viral Bengaluru bus fire incident [truth here]

The circulating video of a burning bus in Bengaluru has been misrepresented. The incident was caused by overheating, not a magnetic bomb, and no casualties occurred.

Jul 9, 2024

Fact check: Raveena Tandon attacked by mob; reports of rash driving false [truth here]

As per a report in Indian Express, Deputy Commissioner of Police Raj Tilak Roushan (Zone 9) said, "The matter has been resolved now. Both the parties have told us in writing that they do not want to lodge any complaint against each other."

Jun 2, 2024

'We say goodbye to Vineeta Singh': Shark Tank India judge slams misleading reports of her death [Fact Check]

"Been dealing with paid PR about my death & my arrest for 5 weeks. Ignored it at first, then reported to @Meta several times, filed @Mum_CyberPolice complaint but it's not stopping. The hardest part is when folks panic & call my mom. Any suggestions?" Vineeta Singh wrote in her tweet, slamming reports of death and arrest.

Apr 21, 2024

Fact Check: Did Ayushmann Khurrana sing Dil Dil Pakistan at concert post his Ram Mandir visit?

Contrary to the claims, the video that has gone viral shows Ayushmann singing 'Dil Dil Pak Jaan Jaan Pakistan' at an event is being shared in a misleading context. However, it dates back to 2017 and shows Khurrana performing at a concert in Dubai.

Jan 26, 2024

Fact check: Moscow-inbound Moroccan air ambulance, not Indian plane, crashes in Afghanistan

In an unfortunate incident on Sunday, a plane crash was reported in Afghanistan, with local media claiming the plane was an Indian aircraft bound for Moscow. Here's the truth behind it.

Jan 21, 2024

Fact check: Old image of IAF chopper crash circulated with false claim [truth here]

In a series of viral posts, it has been falsely claimed that an Mi-17V5 of the Indian Air Force carrying the Commander of Western Air Command of IAF, Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha has crashed near Mathura.

Jan 18, 2024

Fact Check: Aishwarya Rai has NOT moved out of Jalsa; is staying with Abhishek Bachchan [details]

Amidst all the separation rumours, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was seen arriving with husband Abhishek Bachchan and father-in-law Amitabh Bachchan at Aaradhya Bachchan's school to attend an event.

Dec 16, 2023

Fact check: No one under house arrest in J&K amid SC's Article 370 verdict

Contrary to claims by political figures, including Omar Abdullah and the J&K PDP, fact-checking reveals no evidence of house arrests in Jammu and Kashmir following the Supreme Court's Article 370 verdict.

Dec 11, 2023

Fact Check: Kriti Sanon debunks rumours of promoting trading platforms on 'KWK'; calls it 'fake news'

Bollywood diva Kriti Sanon has grabbed eyeballs for a media report that reportedly claimed that she promoted some trading platforms on controversial chat show 'Koffee With Karan' season 8.

Dec 3, 2023

Fact Check: Truth behind Waheeda Rehman's viral video grooving to "Aaj phir jeene ki"? Simi Garewal spills the beans

Several social media users are circulating a video of an elderly woman dancing to an old Bollywood song 'Aaj Phir Jeene ka Tamanna Hai', claiming that it is veteran actor Waheeda Rehman. However, Simi Garewal spoke to the veteran actor's daughter and confirmed that contrary to the claims, Waheeda-ji didn't groove to any song.

Sep 29, 2023

Fact check: No plan to impose 10% tax on diesel vehicles; Gadkari issues statement [read now]

The news of 10 percent GST on diesel engine vehicles caused panic. Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has issued clarification, calming the situation.

Sep 13, 2023

Fact check: EAM Jaishankar's letter to Maldives MFA is FAKE [truth here]

The High Commission of India in Maldives unequivocally rejected and condemned this malicious attempt to malign and disturb the India-Maldives relations.

Sep 7, 2023

Fact check: Emails with serious cybercrime accusations are fake; impersonates I4C, IB, Delhi Police [truth here]

The emails impersonating CEO-I4C, Rajesh Kumar, are fake, employing deceptive logos, false accusations of cybercrimes, and unauthorized content. It is strongly advised that recipients exercise caution and refrain from responding to these malicious emails.

Sep 6, 2023