A video of a few people stabbing a person is widely circulating across social media platforms (here, here, here & here). The claim accompanying the video suggests that it shows a Hindu man being attacked by Muslims in the Seelampur area of Delhi. Through this article, let’s fact-check the...
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared an image of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi holding a red-cover booklet with black border, with the false claim that the latter is carrying a copy of the Chinese constitution. Sarma backs his allegations by stating that the Indian...
Can Covaxin cause death two years after getting vaccinated? No, Covaxin cannot cause death two years after vaccination. There is no evidence linking Covaxin to increased risks of heart attacks or death two years post-vaccination. Vaccines undergo thorough testing and continuous monitoring for safety. Adverse...
Claim BJP West Bengal tweets out a poster hailing PM Narendra Modi for his contribution towards developing India’s Metro rail network, using a photo of an elevated Metro line. The archived version of the tweet can be seen here. Fact Newschecker noticed that multiple users in...
Raksha Bandhan is around the corner, and it is a festival that people wholeheartedly wait for, not just in India but throughout the world. Raksha Bandhan is one of the few festivals in the world that celebrate the beautiful bond of brother and sister. Siblings...
Fact-Check The Verdict: FakeAs per ECI guidelines, no exit poll results have been released for the 2024 Lok Sabha and concurrent Assembly elections. The screenshot is edited. Claim ID: 2beeb625 What is the claim? A screenshot, purportedly showing an exit poll by the Indian news...
In the quest for understanding life’s deeper meanings, many turn to ancient wisdom for guidance. Jyotish Acharya Devraj Ji, celebrated as one of the best astrologers in India, stands out for his profound insights into the spiritual aspects of Vedic astrology. His expertise has helped...
Sydney: Earlier this week OpenAI launched GPT-4o (“o” for “omni”), a new version of the artificial intelligence (AI) system powering the popular ChatGPT chatbot. GPT-4o is promoted as a step towards more natural engagement with AI. According to the demonstration video, it can have voice...
Fact-Check The Verdict False The flag in question is not Pakistan’s national flag but the common Islamic flag. Claim ID: c268f098 What is the claim? A video of a green flag with a white crescent moon and star attached to the arm of a crane is...
Fact-Check The Verdict: Misleading The viral video is from 2021 and depicts BJP leader Anirban Ganguly being attacked by a mob in Bolpur during the state Assembly elections. Claim ID: 5e6bd388 What is the claim? A video circulating on social media purportedly shows Anirban Ganguly,...
Manipur, which has been dealing with an ongoing crisis for over a year, is waiting for Vineet Joshi, the Chief...
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Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation 6 January as leader of the Liberal Party, effectively ending nearly a...
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Interesting information about the current state of women in China is trickling down despite Chinese authorities’ efforts to put facts...
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Elon Musk’s takeover of social media platform Twitter at a cost of $44bn in 2022 has yielded him rich political...
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