Fact Check

Fact-check: Viral video of Indian Army's R&R falsely linked to Hyderpora encounter [details]

A video of Indian Army jawans' rest and recuperation (R&R) has been shared on social media with a misleading context, linking it to the recent Hyderpora encounter. Government of J&K has already ordered a probe in the incident.

Nov 25, 2021

Fact check: Wrestler Nisha Dahiya is not dead; says she's "totally fine" [watch]

National-level wrestler Nisha Dahiya was not shot dead in Haryana as some false reports speculated her tragic death.

Nov 10, 2021

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla not arrested by FBI

Fact check: Pfizer CEO not arrested; false report reeks of anti-vaccine propaganda [details]

A viral claim by a Canadian website about Pfizer CEO's arrest came out of nowhere, but it turns out to be fake.

Nov 8, 2021

Stoke Park is not Mukesh Ambani's second home

Fact check: No, Mukesh Ambani, family not moving to London; truth behind Stoke Park acquisition

After several reports claiming that the Ambanis would be partly residing in London's Stoke Park estate, RIL has issued a clarification in the matter. Read more to know.

Nov 5, 2021

Fact check: No, PM Modi didn't depart in taxi after meeting Pope Francis in Vatican [truth here]

The viral photo of PM Modi taking a taxi after meeting Pope Francis in Vatican is photoshopped. Here's our fact check.

Oct 31, 2021

Lack of money wasn't reason for Bihar vendor's cremation in Srinagar

Fact check: Bihar vendor's family had full govt support; chose to cremate body in Srinagar [details]

Contrary to some claims about Virendra Paswan's cremation in Srinagar, who was shot dead by local Islamic State module, the J&K administration had provided the victim's family with financial assistance and even offered to transport the body to his native in Bihar.

Oct 8, 2021

Fact check: No, Zainapora temple not burnt down; false claims in circulation [truth here]

Rumours about a temple in Zainapora in South Kashmir's Shopian district being burnt down by Muslims are false. Here's the truth.

Oct 7, 2021

Fact check: NYT article on PM Modi is fake; poorly photoshopped image goes viral

Fact check: NYT front page about PM Modi is untrue; poorly photoshopped image goes viral [truth here]

A fake image of PM Modi on the front page of The New York Times is going viral on social media, in yet another poor attempt trying to tarnish the image of India on a global platform.

Sep 26, 2021

Fact-check: Central govt isn't stopping pension for employees after age of 70 years [truth here]

Fact check: No stoppage of pension for central govt employees aged 70+ years [truth here]

A false report claimed that the central government was considering stopping the pension of employees after the age of 70-75 years.

Sep 24, 2021

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

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]

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 [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

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