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Fact check: Fake remdesivir

Fact check: Remdesivir sold under COVIPRI brand doesn't exist [truth here]

As the black marketing of fake Remdesivir spirals out of control, a new anti-viral drug under the name COVIPRI for the treatment of COVID-19 is going viral. But there's no Remdesivir under the said name. May 2, 2021
Fact check: What happened to elderly COVID patient with head injury in Sirsi; did doctors do it

Fact check: Viral video claims elderly COVID patient died after doctors hit him on head [truth here]

A viral video is doing the rounds on social media, claiming that an elderly COVID patient in Sirsi died as a result of a head injury inflicted by the doctors. Here's the truth behind it. Apr 29, 2021
Fact check: No, two drops of lemon in nose cannot prevent COVID-19 or increase SpO2

Fact check: No, two drops of lemon in nose cannot prevent COVID-19 or increase SpO2

Following a viral claim, a government teacher in Raichur died after pouring lemon juice into the nose. Here's why no one should try unproven COVID quackery. Apr 29, 2021
Fact check: Delhi Police denies role in intimidation of COVID-19 relief volunteers

Fact check: Intimidatory calls made to COVID relief volunteers not from Delhi Police

Delhi Police has issued an official statement, denying the allegations of intimidating COVID-19 relief volunteers, influencers and social workers over calls. Apr 28, 2021
Fact check: J&K LG did not announce 7-day total lockdown; fake tweet in circulation [truth here]

Fact check: J&K LG did not announce 7-day complete lockdown; fake tweet in circulation [truth here]

A viral tweet by J&K LG Manoj Sinha is in circulation, claiming a complete lockdown for seven days has been imposed in the UT. See why it is fake. Apr 28, 2021
Fact check: Ancient Hindus used guns long before Chinese; shows mould as proof [truth here]

Fact check: Viral post claims ancient Hindus used guns, shows sculpture as proof [truth here]

A viral Facebook post is claiming that ancient Hindus used guns, showing a sculpture of a half-naked man holding what resembles a gun as proof. Here's the truth behind it. Apr 28, 2021
Fact check: Oximeter app shows false SpO2 results; steals personal data, banking details

Fact check: Fake oximeter apps lure users with false SpO2 results; steal personal data, banking details

As need to check your oxygen levels rises once again, it is some malicious actors who are trying to make the best of the situation by using fraudulent claims. Fake oximeter apps are doing just that. Apr 23, 2021
Fact check: Viral letter by NSA Ajit Doval praising Kumbh efforts is fake [truth here]

Fact check: Viral letter by NSA Ajit Doval praising Kumbh efforts is fake [truth here]

A viral letter was seen making the rounds of social media, claiming to be from NSA Ajit Doval where he is praising the organising of Kumbh Mela in Haridwar. The letter is fake. Apr 21, 2021
Fake viral notice karnataka

Fact check: No, Karnataka govt didn't impose two-week lockdown; viral notice is fake

Karnataka CM's office has issued clarification on the viral notice about a two-week lockdown in the state, saying it's fake. Apr 19, 2021
mumbai colour coded stickers

Fact check: Viral message claims no essential sticker, no fuel; Mumbai Police says it's fake

Mumbai Police introduced 'colour-coded stickers' for all authorised vehicles which are allowed to ply in the current stringent restrictions. Apr 18, 2021
Fact check: Woman stabbed in viral video not TV journalist for her Kumbh coverage

Fact check: UP's TV anchor not stabbed over her Kumbh coverage [truth here]

The nerve-wrecking video of a man stabbing a woman at least 25 times in broad daylight in Delhi's Rohini is being linked to a TV anchor's reportage of Kumbh mela in view of COVID-19. Apr 18, 2021
Haridwar ghat empty

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
False messages displayed on hoardings

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 viral video

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

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
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