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Anti-masker doctor not dean of Mumbai's Nair hospital

Fact check: Doctor spreading COVID misinformation not dean of Mumbai hospital [truth here]

A viral video of one Dr Tarun Kothari, downplaying the risk of COVID and not wearing face mask, is not dean of Mumbai's Nair hospital. Find out truth here. Sep 10, 2021
Fact check: Viral photo of young Geelani is of PAK leader Ataullah Mengal [truth here]

Fact check: That's not "young Geelani"; PAK politician's photo passed as Hurriyat leader [truth here]

To abuse the death of an ailing and ageing Geelani, for their petty gains and to further use his death to stir up misplaced feelings among valley youth; many FB pages are now using random old pics labelling them as that of Syed Ali Shah Geelani. Sep 8, 2021
iD Fresh Foods

Fact check: No, iD Foods not mixed with cow bones, calf rennet [truth here]

Popular fresh food brand iD Fresh sparked a communal controversy over a WhatsApp forward, which claimed the company mixes cow bones and calf rennet. Sep 7, 2021
Fact-Check: How Pakistan's ISI used Syed Ali Geelani even after his death [exposed]

Fact-Check: How Pakistan's ISI used Syed Ali Geelani even after his death [exposed]

A small time ISI man who is known for peddling lies for Pakistan in Kashmir now caught circulating an old fake letter from APHC on day of Geelani's demise. Sep 2, 2021
Kabul Airport blasts: These viral pictures, videos of explosions are old, unrelated

Kabul Airport blasts: These viral pictures, videos of explosions are old, unrelated [facts inside]

Some verified accounts have also shared old and unrelated photos and videos on social media and claimed they are from Kabul airport blasts. Aug 27, 2021
Fact-check: Viral pic of packed C-17 is from 2013; unrelated to Kabul op or IAF [truth here]

Fact-check: Old pic of Philippines evacuation shared as Afghans rescued by Air Force [truth here]

A viral image with caption "IAF C-17 with 800 people airlifted" is actually an old photo from 2013, when US Air Force rescued 670 Tacloban residents after Super Typhoon Haiyan. Aug 18, 2021
CNN praise Taliban for wearing masks

Fact-check: No, CNN did not praise Taliban for wearing masks [truth here]

A screengrab of what appears to be a CNN telecast went viral on social media on Monday, where the television network was believed to have praising Taliban. But it's fake. Aug 16, 2021
PAK flag video at Jamia Masjid Srinagar is fake

Fact-Check: PAK flag video at Jamia Masjid Srinagar is fake; as is "Naya Kadal" video

Pakistan's ISI-sponsored disinformation spreaders are out on social media to flood it with fake and misleading videos. IBTimes debunks two with facts. Aug 14, 2021
Fact check: List of Padma Awardees for 2020 goes viral as 2021 list [details]

Fact check: Viral list of Padma Awards 2021 recipients is actually from 2020 [truth here]

Here's the truth behind the viral WhatsApp forward claiming to include a list of Padma Shri 2021 recipients, all of which are social workers. Aug 10, 2021
Fact check: Geelani's letter calling for strikes in Kashmir on Article 370 abrogation anniversary is fake

Fact check: Geelani's letter calling for strikes in Kashmir goes viral; it's fake [truth here]

SAS Geelani's family sources also denied issuing the press release calling for strike on August 5 and August 15 in Kashmir. Aug 4, 2021
Bitcoin mining

Fact Check: Saudi Aramco isn't going to start Bitcoin mining; rubbishes rumours [details]

Following a sudden uptick in rumours about Aramco's plans to start mining Bitcoin, the world's biggest oil producer Aramco has issued a clarification. Aug 3, 2021
Fact check: Govt scheme offering ₹1.3L for six months to help citizens is a scam [truth here]

Fact check: No, Govt isn't giving ₹1.3L for six months to get through COVID [truth here]

A WhatsApp forward is claiming that Finance Ministry of India is providing emergency cash where recipients will receive Rs 1,30,000 per month for 6 months, but it is fake. Jul 29, 2021
Fact check: Truth behind viral photo of Macron turned into human wreath

Fact check: Viral photo of Emmanuel Macron swamped in wreaths is fake [truth here]

The viral photo of French president Emmanuel Macron covered in wreaths upon his visit to French Polynesia is doctored, yet shared by many verified accounts. Jul 27, 2021
Fact check: No, BS Yediyurappa did not go to jail as CM [truth here]

Fact check: No, BS Yediyurappa did not go to jail as CM [truth here]

There are some reports claiming that BS Yediyurappa went to jail while he was the Chief Minister of Karnataka, but here's a timeline of events that prove otherwise. Jul 26, 2021
Fact check: UP cop dragged down by woman holding his collar; misleading claim in circulation

Fact check: Woman dragged down UP cop by his collar; video shows what happened

A viral image is making the rounds on social media, claiming that the UP Police official overpowered the woman as he can be seen sitting on top of her in Kanpur Dehat district. Here's what happened. Jul 18, 2021
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