Fake news

First CNN, now YouTube, Twitter account take different identities to 'spread fake news'

The Twitter account PoliticsVideoChannel, the bio of which reads 'this is the Account of the Channel on Youtube Called Politics Video Channel', has more than one lakh followers. But the account is not what it claims.... read details inside.

Jul 29, 2020

Such fake video has potential to create panic: Joint CP Sandeep Patil on viral Bengaluru hospital video [Exclusive]

International Business Times, India, reached out to Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sandeep Patil, IPS, to discuss the false Bengaluru hospital video that went viral on social media today.

Jul 19, 2020

Kannada Media Spread Fear over Coronavirus outbreak

How Kannada media's coverage on Covid-19 stoke fear and panic

The citizens are not happy with a section of Kannada news channels, which are into spreading misinformation, fake news, and fear-inducing stories.

Jul 8, 2020

Fact Check: No, Budweiser employee didn't urinate in beer tanks for 12 years

Budweiser has been among the top trends on Twitter after reports surfaced that an employee of the company has been urinating in the beer tanks for 12 years.

Jul 2, 2020

PIB rubbishes news of online counselling for PG medical courses as fake

Fact Check: Health Ministry is NOT conducting online counselling for PG medical seats

A letter, falsely attributed to the Health Ministry, is being circulated on social media with claims that the Directorate General of Health Services will conduct online counselling for allotment of seats in postgraduate medical courses.

Jun 27, 2020

Donald Trump's Hollywood Walk of Fame's star was not destroyed by protestors

The viral picture that shows US President's Hollywood Walk of Fame star vandalised is actually an old picture. Find out the truth.

Jun 3, 2020

Fact check: Udhampur Sabzi Mandi coronavirus spread rumours are fake

An elderly lady in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur recently tested positive for the deadly coronavirus. Moreover, none of the family members of the elderly lady has so far tested positive, the Udhampur Deputy Commissioner said.

May 23, 2020

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Fact Check: Fake message about grocery store scaring off Ahmedabad citizens

A message is being circulated among the citizens of Ahmedabad claiming that the wife of the owner of a grocery store in Maninagar is COVID-19 positive.

May 18, 2020

Fact Check: Truth behind viral picture referring Amit Shah as PM of India

An image seems to have caught the fancy of social media users as it designates Home Minister Amit Shah as Prime Minister of India.

May 11, 2020

Fact Check: Did Ratan Tata buy 50% stake in Mumbai teen's pharmacy chain?

Ratan Tata has issued a clarification in regards to media reports stating that he has bought up to 50% stake in Mumbai teen's pharmacy chain called Generic Aadhar.

May 9, 2020

PM Modi says 'some people' spreading fake news, videos to divide communities at NAM summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks come at a time when fake news and videos are being spread on social media to spread communal hatred.

May 5, 2020

#KillFakeNews: Vijay Deverakonda's starts new mission, gets backing of Tollywood biggies

The actor has recorded a video with a solid proof of the articles written on him and has made it clear that he will protect the beautiful industry from people who write bad about it.

May 4, 2020

Did Cipla increase price of hand sanitisers? ABVP leader gets schooled with facts

Within hours, the tweet by the ruling BJP's student wing leader went viral and was liked by more than 2,000 people and garnered over 1500 retweets. However, several people also called out the ABVP leader for spreading communal hatred and fake news.

Apr 30, 2020

Coronavirus couple, wife had multiple affairs, was 'fake'. Channel ran WhatsApp forward

The social media has been abuzz with the story of a couple who is being labeled as the super spreader of Covid-19 after it was reported that the girl allegedly had multiple partners.

Apr 27, 2020

No, PM Modi won't shower money from helicopters to boost economy

A report aired by a Kannada News Channel stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to adopt the Helicopter Money tool to boost the sagging economy.

Apr 16, 2020

Fact Check: No, Army has not been deployed in Gujarat to enforce coronavirus lockdown

Reports in a section of media claimed that the Army has been deployed in Gujarat to strictly enforce the coronavirus lockdown, which has been extended till May 3.

Apr 14, 2020

Fact Check: JK state BOSE has NOT promoted class 10, 11 and 12th students, notification fake

According to the latest fake exam notification which has been circulated, states that the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education has decided to promote all the students studying from 10, 11 and 12 have been promoted to their next respective classes.

Apr 3, 2020

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