Claim A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going viral on social media. Via this video, it is being claimed that PM Modi has issued a serious warning about riots and bloodshed across the country. Along with this, there is also an appeal for Hindus to stay cautious. In this viral video, PM Modi […]
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Claim A viral video shows an overcrowded train with passengers traveling on the rooftop of the carriage. A user shared the video with the caption: “Ohioans cheering on the arrival of Vivek,” misattributing it to the Indian railway system. Link 1, Link 2; Archive 1, Archive 2 Fact Check DFRAC conducted a reverse image search […]
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Claim A Pakistan-based user is claiming that Bangladesh has issued a communique in which it has warned Indian troops after they had abducted 4 Bangladeshi villagers from the Tripura border. Link Fact Check To check the authenticity of the viral claim, DFRAC did a keyword search: “Bangladeshi nationals cross into India.” We got recent news […]
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Claim A claim is going viral on social media. It says India has been declared as the largest source of terrorism in Asia by a European research survey. Link A Pak-based handle on social media, Ironclad, who had posted the same claim. Link Fact Check To investigate the claim, DFRAC made keyword search and couldn’t […]
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After assuming his second term at the White House, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to deport illegal immigrants. Since the beginning of February deportation of illegal immigrants has been ongoing. Claims of Brazil doing the same is going round online. Till now, two batches of illegal immigrants have been deported to India from […]
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Bharat Ratna is India’s highest civilian honor in India, awarded to individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to society. Padma Vibhushan is the second highest civilian honor, recognizing significant contributions in the field of arts, science, and social service. Whereas, Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian honor awarded to those who have made important […]
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“Tarique Rahman is the man pulling all the strings,” declared Shamsuzzaman Dudu, Vice Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), while heaping praise on the party’s acting chairperson. According to Dudu, Rahman was the brain behind the student-led uprising in July that swept the Awami League government out of power. His words leave no room […]
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On social media, a news clipping from The Economic Times with the headline “WHO has lost its independence, Indian govt should exit global health body” has gone viral. While sharing the news, users wrote: “Just when you think your day couldn’t get better… India suggests EXITING the W.H.O.” Link Fact Check During the investigation, DFRAC found […]
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On social media, a video of a toll plaza has gone viral which shows a group of people creating a ruckus and breaking down a barricade at a toll plaza. While sharing the video, users claim that it is from India. Link Moreover, several users shared this video and made similar claims. The link can […]
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Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States inside the Rotunda of the US Capitol, vowing to expand executive power, deport millions of immigrants, seek retribution against his political adversaries, and redefine America’s position on the global stage. Due to a forecast of extreme cold, the inauguration ceremony, which is […]
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