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Old ABP News broadcast misreporting Zakir Naik’s extradition viral on social media

Kalim Ahmed19th July 2021

A 2:20 minutes long video clip, which is a part of an ABP News broadcast, is viral on social media. According to the clip, the Malaysian government has approved the…

No, states do not levy 55% tax on domestic LPG cylinders

Pooja Chaudhuri17th July 20219th November 2021

A chart breaking down the price of LPG used by domestic customers for cooking has been shared on social media. It claims that the central government taxes Rs 24.75 per…

Old photo from Bangladesh viral as crowd welcoming Asaduddin Owaisi in Ghaziabad

Arjun Sidharth17th July 202117th July 2021

A photograph showing a massive gathering of people beneath a flyover has been shared on social media with the claim that people welcomed All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin…

Photo from Kashmir shot during BJP’s rule shared to target Congress

Kalim Ahmed16th July 2021

Two pictures are viral on social media. While the first shows a group of girls pelting stones, the other shows children holding the Indian national flag. The photos are being…

Video from Iran shared as man enraged over rising petrol prices sets pump on fire

Kinjal16th July 2021

A video viral on social media shows a man sprinkling petrol at a fuel dispenser in a petrol pump and setting it ablaze. It has been claimed that the man…

Old photos of bus submerged under Delhi’s Minto Bridge shared as recent

Priyanka Jha16th July 202116th July 2021

On July 13, a Twitter user posted a photo of Delhi’s Minto Bridge underpass. The image featured a DTC bus completely submerged under rainwater. The Chattisgarh Congress Twitter handle quote-tweeted…

Video from Taiwan shared as Euro Cup victory celebration in Italy

Pooja Chaudhuri15th July 202115th July 2021

Italy recently won the Euro Cup against England. A video has been shared on social media that shows a huge strip of firecrackers lighted on the streets. It has been…

Video of UP cops consuming alcohol on car bonnet was shot before CM Yogi took office

Kinjal14th July 202114th July 2021

A video is viral on Twitter and Facebook where two policemen can be seen drinking alcohol while sitting on the bonnet of a police car. It has been claimed that…

BJP members share images of woman assaulted in 2016 to target SP

Kinjal14th July 202114th July 2021

Photographs of an injured woman are circulating on social media. The images show her being beaten with a stick and one of the images shows policemen surrounding the woman. The…

Old images falsely shared Hindu culture embraced in UAE after PM Modi’s visit

Kalim Ahmed12th July 202112th July 2021

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…

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Video of Shashi Tharoor praising Pakistan’s cricket diplomacy is a deepfake

Media falsely run old video as US cricketers enjoying panipuri during T20 World Cup in India