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Fact check: Bigg Boss fame Abdu Rozik not arrested; truth behind detention in Dubai

Soon after the news surfaced, Abdu Rozik shared an update on Instagram Stories and later uploaded videos from the award function. One of the clips featured him with his Bigg Boss 16 co-contestant and close friend, Shiv Thakare.

Jul 13, 2025

Fact check: Pakistan's claims on recall of embassy official from Jakarta debunked

The Fact Check report from the PIB highlighted that Captain Shiv Kumar continues to serve in his role as Defence Attache in Jakarta. It also clarified that the postings of Indian Navy officers of the rank of Captain fall under the jurisdiction of the Integrated Headquarters of the Ministry of Defence (Navy), and not the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Jul 8, 2025

Fact Check: Did Shahid Afridi call PM Narendra Modi "spineless" after social media ban reversal?

Several Pakistani cricketers, including Shahid Afridi's YouTube accounts, became accessible again in India after being suspended by the Indian government on the recommendation of the Ministry of Home Affairs following the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April. The Instagram accounts of Pakistani actors and cricketers have once again been banned.

Jul 3, 2025

Fact check: Truth behind viral picture of Virat Kohli "smoking a cigarette"

A picture of Virat Kohli 'smoking a cigarette' has got him trending on social media.

Jun 30, 2025

Fact check: MEA slams "fake" reports on Saudi visa issue; here's the truth

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday termed media reports of Saudi Arabia suspending issuance of block work visas for citizens from 14 countries, including India, as "fake", asserting that the Saudi government has not issued any notification on the matter.

Jun 9, 2025

Fact Check: INS Vikrant has not attacked Karachi port under 'Operation Sindoor'

Amid ongoing military tensions between India and Pakistan, several media outlets and social media channels have claimed that the Indian Navy, through aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, has launched strikes on Karachi, causing widespread fires and damage, including at the port.

May 9, 2025

Fact Check: No, WhatsApp is NOT recording your calls or using red ticks to alert govt surveillance

The viral WhatsApp message about red tick marks and government surveillance is completely false. WhatsApp has not introduced any such feature, and users' messages and calls continue to remain private and encrypted. Read more to know.

May 1, 2025

Fact check: No satellite-based tolling system from May 1

The government on Friday dismissed media reports about the nationwide implementation of satellite-based tolling system from May 1.

Apr 18, 2025

Fact Check: Is Prabhas getting married to Hyderabad businessman's daughter this year? Here's the truth

Recently, new reports from News18 Telugu claimed that Prabhas is set to marry. However, surprisingly for his fans, the supposed bride is not Anushka Shetty. Furthermore, the wedding preparations are reportedly being overseen by his late uncle Krishnam Raju's wife, Shyamala Devi.

Mar 27, 2025

Fact Check: Truth behind Karan Kundrra – Tejasswi Prakash's roka pics

Ever since Tejasswi's mother spoke about the Naagin actress' wedding, pictures of Karan Kundrra and Teja's roka ceremony have been doing the rounds. But here's the truth.

Mar 25, 2025

Fact check: No, payment apps do not store sensitive data on phone; top five myths busted

On the occasion of Fraud Awareness Week, the world leader in digital payments, Visa, has dispelled some common misconceptions about digital payments.

Nov 26, 2024

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