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Image from 2023 falsey employed with baseless claim.

Fact-Check: Image from 2023 falsely employed with baseless claim. Discover the Truth here

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024

An image depicting some army officials is making rounds on X (formerly Twitter) alleging that an Indian Army Brigadier was arrested for massive corruption in soldiers’ pension program. A pak-based handle with username, @NavCom24, Known spreading misinformation, has shared this image on X with the caption: “#BREAKING Indian Army Brigadier arrested for massive corruption in soldiers pension […]

Did BJP appoint Prashant Kishor as the National Chief Spokesperson? Know the truth behind the Viral Letter

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024

A letter with the alleged signature of BJP’s General Secretary and Headquater In-charge Arun Singh is going viral on social media. This letter issued on May 22 2024 states that BJP’s National President JP Nadda has appointed Prashant Kishor as the National Chief Spokesperson of the party with an immediate effect. BJP के B टीम […]

"Has free electricity been stopped in Delhi? Read - Fact Check."

Has free electricity been stopped in Delhi? Read the Fact Check.

May 24, 2024February 27, 2025

A viral video on social media features Delhi government minister Atishi. In the video, it’s claimed that free electricity has been stopped in Delhi. Atishi says in the video, “From today, the electricity subsidy for 46 lakh families in Delhi will be stopped. This means that from tomorrow, those receiving electricity bills in Delhi will […]

False news of rejecting Baramulla elections in Kashmir peddled by Pak accounts

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024Aayushi Rana

As India’s parliamentary elections approach their concluding phases, the nation stands at a critical juncture. With only two phases of voting left, the anticipation and tension are palpable across the country. Amidst this, the Baramulla region of Jammu and Kashmir held its voting on 20th May. Concerning the elections, news was shared by Pakistani accounts and […]

Old funeral procession pictures falsely linked with Late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024

After the tragic death of the Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on 19th May, a number of fake and misleading stories have been doing rounds on the internet. One such picture claiming to be from the funeral procession of the late President is going viral on social media (Twitter). People are referring to the huge crowd in […]

Fact-Check: The image of Israel’s Ambassador to the UN is digitally altered. Here’s the Truth

May 24, 2024May 24, 2024

An image has recently surfaced on a social media site X (Twitter) showing Israel’s ambassador to the UN holding a sign that reads: “The Butcher of Iran will not be missed”. The image has been shared by several users on X An account with the username @BrunoBrozek has shared this image on X Moreover, other […]

Women with nail paint would not be allowed to vote? Read fact-check about the viral post

May 23, 2024May 23, 2024

A post claiming that women wearing nail paint would not be allowed to vote was shared on social media (Facebook) on Sunday, 19th May. The post read: ‘Important message: All ladies please remove nail polish from fingers or else you will not be allowed to vote.’ Fact Check The DFRAC team did a thorough research regarding […]

PM Modi did not ask for votes for Congress, Read fact-check about the viral video

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

A short video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been shared on social media (YouTube), in which he is asking for votes for Congress. In the video, it can be heard that PM Modi is saying, “If you want the good for the children of your family, then give your vote to Congress.” The video […]

Fact-Check: Is Former Iranian Prez Ahmadinejad herding sheep in villages? Discover the truth here

May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

An image of Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has gone viral on social media platforms. Users are fervently sharing this image and claiming that he is peacefully herding sheep after his resignation as president. An account with username @Sprinterfactory has posted this image on X and claimed: “Ex-President of Iran (2005-2013) Mahmoud Ahmadinejad , peacefully herding sheep after […]

Has FSSAI-certified Cow urine? Read the fact-check

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024

On the social media platform, Facebook, a photograph of cow urine packed in a small bottle is being shared which claims that the cow urine certified by FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) is being sold in the market. The Facebook page named Senapati Tunde with thirteen thousand followers, shared the image of […]

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Fact-Check: Image from 2023 falsely employed with baseless claim. Discover the Truth here

Did BJP appoint Prashant Kishor as the National Chief Spokesperson? Know the truth behind the Viral Letter

False news of rejecting Baramulla elections in Kashmir peddled by Pak accounts

Old funeral procession pictures falsely linked with Late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

Fact-Check: The image of Israel’s Ambassador to the UN is digitally altered. Here’s the Truth

Women with nail paint would not be allowed to vote? Read fact-check about the viral post

PM Modi did not ask for votes for Congress, Read fact-check about the viral video

Has FSSAI-certified Cow urine? Read the fact-check

Fact Check: A 2021 video of a dispute over Namaz in Gurugram shared with a misleading claim

Fact Check: Viral video falsely claims ‘civil war-like’ situation in Lucknow

Fact Check: The accused in the alleged rape of a 5-year-old schoolgirl is Surendra Singh, not Headmaster Naimuddin Ansari

Fact Check: Old video of a Maharashtra factory fire falsely linked to Noida protest with misleading claims

“Weaponizing Narratives: How ‘Bangla Urdu’ Fuels Anti-India Sentiment Online”