A graphic demanding a ban on ‘5G testing’, claiming that it has led to the second wave of the coronavirus in India, is circulating on WhatsApp. “The epidemic, that has…
Brutal murder of two sadhus in Bihar’s Madhubani falsely communalised online
A widespread claim on social media suggests that two sadhus were killed in Madhubani’s Dharohar Temple for opposing ‘love jihad’. Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) member Vijay Shankar Tiwari’s tweet with…
CCTV from 2020 falsely viral as COVID patient killed in Bengaluru’s Oxford hospital
A CCTV footage from a hospital that shows the staff thrashing a patient behind curtains is being circulated on WhatsApp. It is being shared with the claim that the government…
Video of woman pushing empty syringe without vaccine is from Mexico
A video of a woman administering a COVID vaccine jab on an elderly man with an empty syringe is circulating in India. The message advises people to keep an eye…
Congress leaders falsely share photo as Indore police taking child to temporary jail
Recently, Congress MLA Kunal Choudhary tweeted a photo purportedly of a child being taken to a temporary jail facility by the Indore police. The young boy can be seen holding…
PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ airs debunked video on nebuliser as oxygen substitute
In the 76th edition ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the COVID pandemic and advised people to consult doctors for medical help. At 0:28 minutes into the talk,…
Gujarat CM’s understanding of ICMR guidelines on recording COVID deaths is flawed
Coronavirus cases are rapidly increasing in Gujarat. More than 14,000 cases are being reported in the State daily while the healthcare sector is overwhelmed with high demands it is unable…
Did UPA govt build only one AIIMS institute during their tenure? False claim viral
Several members and supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have promoted the claim that PM Modi’s tenure saw the maximum number of AIIMS come up in the country compared…
Fact-check: Death certificates issued with PM Modi’s photo?
A picture of a man holding a document that has an image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the bottom is making rounds on social media. While the content on…
No, nebulizer cannot be used as substitute for oxygen cylinder
In the backdrop of the acute shortage of oxygen cylinders faced by hospitals in many parts of the country, a video of a man – who identifies himself as Doctor…