Tensions have flared in Kashmir with the deployment of massive forces in Kashmir, and the state being locked down. In this backdrop, “Live encounter in Kashmir” reads the caption of…
No, Unnao rape victim has not passed away
A widespread social media claim suggests that the Unnao rape survivor has succumbed to the injuries she suffered on July 28 when her car collided with a truck. अलविदा बहन…
Gujarati media broadcasts Maharashtra’s Hatnur dam as Vadodara’s Ajwa dam
At least four people were killed and over 5000 were evacuated from Vadodara city, which had received over 20 inches of rainfall for more than 12 hours on Wednesday that…
False claim, unrelated photos: Weapons seized from a madrasa in Rajkot, Gujarat
A set of photographs has been shared on social media platforms with the claim that a massive arms haul was recovered from a madrasa in Rajkot, Gujarat. I had tweeted…
CNN News18 makes unverified claim about Zakir Naik’s extradition by Malaysia
On July 30, 2019, a day after India failed to obtain a red corner notice from Interpol for controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, CNN News18 tweeted a breaking news, “Malaysia…
What is the truth of the ‘Irani gang members’ poster?
A poster titled ‘Gulbarga and Bidar Irani gang’ is viral on social media with several individual users alerting people about an alleged robbers’ gang. “These Irani gang members may visit…
Old video of two policemen torturing a man viral with false narrative
A disturbing video of two policemen balancing themselves on a stick, which is placed on a young man’s lap is being shared on social media. The young man is seen…
False claim: Tanmay Bakshi, 13-year old Indian boy, appointed by Google with Rs.66 lakh salary
A video of a young Indian boy speaking on a talk show has been shared widely by Facebook users with the claim that he has been appointed by tech giant…
Viral: Edited video clip showing exotic variety of turtle making human sound
“यह है बिज्जू नाम का जीव अधिकांश कब्रिस्तान में पाया जाता है और इसकी आवाज ऐसी लगती है जैसे कोई मुर्दा चिल्ला रहा हो इस अंधविश्वास के कारण अधिकांश लोग…
Mock drill video from Ambadevi temple, Maharashtra shared as terrorists arrested
A video of a group of men dressed in army fatigues rounding up people is being shared on social media with the claim that these were terrorists arrested in Ambadevi…