Fact Check

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]

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

Electricity tariffs not revised in Kashmir

Fact check: No revision of electricity tariff in J&K; KPDCL debunks rumours [truth here]

Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Ltd clarified issued a clarification on the rumours about revision of electricity tariffs and said there has been no change in the last four years.

Jul 17, 2021

Fact check: No clashes between India, China in Galwan Valley; false claims in circulation

The Indian Army has strongly rebutted the claims made by an English daily about clashes taking place in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh.

Jul 14, 2021

Fact Check: India is not closing its Embassy, Consulates in Afghanistan; debunks rumours

The Indian embassy in Kabul debunked media reports speculating that Indian embassies and consulates are closing down in Afghanistan due to increasing violence.

Jul 6, 2021

Fact check: No, anaesthetics won't kill vaccinated people; false claim causing panic [truth here]

A viral social media post is claiming that vaccinated people could die if anaesthetics are induced within a month of taking the jab. The claim couldn't be farther from the truth.

Jun 17, 2021

Covaxin doesn't contain newborn calf serum

Fact check: No, Covaxin doesn't contain calf serum; calves not slaughtered [truth here]

After some social media posts claimed that newborn calf serum was used in the manufacturing of Covaxin, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a clarification.

Jun 16, 2021

Fact-check: No, Jammu and Kashmir are not being bifurcated; rumours unfounded [details]

Amid ongoing speculations of J&K bifurcation, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha debunked the rumours.

Jun 12, 2021

Fact check: No, India didn't issue fake domiciles to change Kashmir's demography [truth here]

Contrary to a shocking claim made by an international news agency, India has not indulged in issuance of fake domiciles to change Kashmir's demography.

Jun 11, 2021

Fact check: Pressing cancel twice on ATM won't prevent PIN theft; false RBI notice in circulation

A viral message on social media advises people using ATMs to press cancel button twice before using the machine to prevent PIN theft. There's no truth to it.

Jun 9, 2021

Fact check: Dilip Kumar is alive, condition stable; reports of actor's death false

For the second time in two months, thespian Dilip Kumar was on Sunday admitted to P.D. Hinduja Hospital at Khar after he complained of breathlessness and subsequently diagnosed with bilateral pleural effusion.

Jun 7, 2021

Fact check: No, govt isn't giving free internet for three months; beware of fraud

The government has announced several relief measures to help people hit by the pandemic, but offering free internet for 3 months isn't one of them.

Jun 4, 2021

Fact check: Yes, Andhra's herbal medicine is good, not for COVID

Andhra Pradesh government approved Krishnapatnam-based herbal medicine practitioner B Anandaiah's herbal concoction But that doesn't mean the remedy should be treated as a cure for COVID.

Jun 1, 2021

Fact check: J&K police foil suicide; truth behind viral video woman carried by cops

Fact-check: J&K police foil woman's suicide; fake narrative claims harassment

Shortly after the report of a youth jumping into the river Jehlum in Srinagar, another suicide attempt was made by a woman, but the timely action of the police saved her life.

May 31, 2021

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