A video clip is making rounds on social media with the claim that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was ‘foolishly’ seen offering a handshake to a differently-abled person in a public…
No, Punjab did not issue order to monitor social media activities of govt staff
A number of mainstream media outlets recently reported that the Punjab government had directed various departments to monitor the social media activities of their employees to check whether they criticized…
Misreporting by major news outlets; Pakistan flag was not hoisted in Bihar’s Purnea
On January 26, 2023, news broke that a Pakistani flag had been hoisted on a residential building in Madhubani Sipahi Tola area in Purnea, Bihar. Several news media outlets reported…
No, viral video doesn’t show Rahul and Cong leaders inebriated during Bharat Jodo Yatra
A video of Rahul Gandhi and some other Congress leaders coming out of a restaurant is making the rounds on social media. It has been claimed that the politicians were…
Did TMC members unfurl party flag while singing national anthem on R-Day? No, cropped video viral
On January 26, the leader of the opposition in West Bengal, BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari posted a video and alleged that All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) leader and former MLA Purna…
Video of Yogi Adityanath using abusive word is NOT edited
On April 5, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath’s bite to ANI on COVID vaccination led to a Twitter storm after many pointed out that he used abusive language on…
Fact-check: Was Saayoni Ghosh running due to harassment by TMC workers?
A video of TMC candidate from Asansol Dakshin, Saayoni Ghosh, running during election campaigning in Burnpur is widespread on social media. It has been claimed that she was running after…
BJP or Congress sympathisers? Identifying the Trump supporters who raised Indian flag at Capitol Hill
A video of an Indian flag raised prior to rioting by Donald Trump supporters at Capitol Hill sparked controversy in India after several mainstream media channels claimed that the man…
Ex-army man criticizing PM Modi is an imposter? Navbharat Times amplifies false claim
A video of Sikh man criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi on how Sikh men have been branded ‘Khalistanis’ for participating in the farmers’ protest has created quite a stir online….
No, farmer leader VM Singh whose net worth is Rs 600 cr is not Congress leader
As the farmers’ protest now enters its fourth month, social media has been rife with a number of different viral claims linked to the ongoing movement, many of which were…