Fact Check

Fact check: No, Haridwar ghats not empty; viral video shot from different location

A viral video has been making the rounds of social media, showing Haridwar ghats nearly empty. Here's a fact check of that video.

Apr 16, 2021

Fact check: Viral anti-mask hoarding video not from India; claims made are false

A viral video of a public hoarding displaying anti-mask messages has been making the rounds on WhatsApp groups, claiming to be in India. Here's the truth behind it.

Apr 14, 2021

Fact check: Truth behind viral video of Haryana cop shooting a couple dead

A video showing a cop shooting a couple dead in Haryana has gone viral on social media and on WhatsApp groups in India. Here's the truth behind it.

Apr 14, 2021

Fact check: 2019 pic of maskless Kejriwal helping kid wear face mask goes viral

Taking a dig at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for flouting COVID protocol while helping a kid wear a face mask, an old photo has gone viral with the wrong context.

Apr 7, 2021

Fact check: No evidence to support farts spread coronavirus [explained]

Fact check: Can coronavirus spread through farts [truth here]

Contrary to viral claims that coronavirus is spreading across the globe through farts, there is no evidence to support the claim.

Apr 6, 2021

Fact-check: No breach of DigiLocker data; users' documents completely safe [details]

Contrary to what social media and Telegarm users are claiming, DigiLocker data breach never happened and users' documents are completely safe.

Apr 1, 2021

Who is Katherine George; pro-PAK Twitter account fake, used for propaganda

Fact check: Pro-PAK Katherine George is fake; lies exposed after plagiarised propaganda

A Twitter account has been flagged for Pakistan propaganda, trying to build an image contradicting the facts about crimes against women. Here's the truth behind Katherine George.

Mar 30, 2021

Fact-check: Someone injecting HIV-infected blood into bananas is just bananas

There are some alarming social media posts warning about bananas having deep red discolouration. Here's the truth behind it.

Mar 25, 2021

Fact-check: India to vaccinate everyone above 45 from April 1; not fool's day prank

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