A photo of a sculpture is being shared on social media with the claim that it is in the “Naga Vasuki temple” located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. This is not…
Old images falsely shared Hindu culture embraced in UAE after PM Modi’s visit
A set of images routinely circulates on social media with the claim that “ever since PM Modi visited the United Arab Emirates”, sheikhs have started going to temples, eating food…
Video game showing MiG aircraft landing believed to be real
A video clip of a fighter jet landing on a dam is being widely circulated on social media with the claim that it is a “MiG aircraft”. The video is…
Fact-check: Did Yogi Adityanath decide to sponsor orphaned child during Kashi pilgrimage?
A photo of Yogi Adityanath interacting with a child has been shared by several social media users. They’re claiming Uttar Pradesh’s chief minister came across the toddler during the Kashi…
Morphed billboard shows AAP promoting namaz, discouraging Hindu prayers in Gujarat
A purported billboard of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) went viral on social media. The billboard reads in Gujarati, “નમાજ પઢશે ગુજરાત” which means, “Now Gujarat will offer namaz”. It…
Fact-check: Was Pragya Thakur kept in jail without any chargesheet being filed?
On July 5, activist and Jesuit priest Stan Swamy, arrested under the draconian UAPA, died awaiting the beginning of his trial. Swamy, 84, was arrested on charges of connection to…
Photo of El Salvador women’s basketball team with US team shared as India
A photo showing women basketball players of different heights donning red and blue jerseys standing in rows of two is gathering a lot of traction on social media. The group…
Is this ‘newly renovated’ Ayodhya railway station? No, it’s Gandhinagar station
A short video taken at a railway station is viral on social media with the claim that the Ayodhya railway station is “now ready”. The post below carries the claim…
Viral claim that Google Pay is not authorised by RBI is false
A claim, urging people to exercise caution while using Google Pay (Gpay), is viral on social media. It says that in a statement given to the Delhi High Court, the…
No, Dilip Kumar has not donated his wealth to Muslim Waqf Board
After the demise of actor Dilip Kumar, a claim viral on social media suggested that the late actor has given away his wealth to the “Waqf Board” or the “Muslim…