On August 13, several social media users claimed that former president Pranab Mukherjee has passed away. The hashtag #ripPranabMukherjee was the number one trend on Thursday morning, as per the…
Hindustan Times publishes unverified claim about ‘60,000’ rioters in Bengaluru violence
Three people lost their lives in violence that erupted in Bengaluru on Tuesday night after a mob attacked the residence of Congress MLA Akhanda Srinivasa Murthy over a defamatory Facebook…
New Zealand PM’s visit to Hindu temple ahead of national elections viral with COVID spin
A three-minute video of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in a Hindu temple has gone viral. Several social media users on Twitter and Facebook have shared the video along…
Old mock funeral video viral as Muslims celebrating Amit Shah contracting coronavirus
On August 2, Home Minister Amit Shah informed that he has contracted the coronavirus and has been admitted to the hospital for treatment. Soon after, a 26-second video of members…
Old video of burqa-clad man thrashed for entering ladies toilet viral with false Muslim angle
A 2:15-minute video is being widely shared on social media where people can be seen beating a person wearing a burqa. The person is being accused of entering a ladies…
Air India crash: Manorama News airs simulation clip as cockpit visuals
Air India Express flight IX-1344 crashed at Kozhikode International Airport on August 7. Eighteen people died in the mishap and over 150 others were injured. Malayalam channel Manorama News, during…
No, Bihar SP working on Sushant Singh Rajput’s case has not been appointed by CBI
Bihar police is investigating the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput. But the case is also undergoing media trials and overzealous social media vigilance. The Indian Express reported that…
False claim that US researcher Dr Lieber “made and sold” coronavirus to China continues to float online
Several users on Facebook and Twitter have shared a news clip with the claim, “The United States has just discovered the man who made and sold the Corona virus to…
AYUSH Kwath or Kadha cannot ‘boost’ immunity to fight against COVID-19
On April 24 2020, the Ministry of AYUSH promoted a herbal formulation called AYUSH Kwath for ‘immunity boosting’ of the masses for the COVID-19 pandemic. The ministry requested the State/UT…
Air India crash: Old video of retired naval officer falsely viral as late Captain Deepak Sathe singing
Air India Express’ flight IX-1344 overshot the runway at Karipur airport with 190 passengers on board on August 7. Captain Deepak Vasant Sathe, the pilot in command of the aircraft,…