On social media, a screenshot of an article from The Times of India has gone viral. The headline of the article reads, “WATCH: South Korean YouTuber, harassed in Mumbai, meets two ‘Indian heroes’ who rescue her only to end up getting raped by them.” While sharing the screenshot, users write, “Never trust anyone.” Link Fact Check […]
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The Maha Kumbh Mela is going to start from January 13, 2025 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, which will continue till February 2025. Meanwhile, a video is going viral on social media, showing three heads of an elephant. While sharing the video users write “Have a darshan of the wonderful three faced Gajanan in Prayagraj Maha […]
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A disturbing video showing intense fire and burning scenes is going viral, with users claiming that Hindu-owned shops were looted, vandalized, and set ablaze in Madhaiya Bazar, Bangladesh.An account named Kreately shared the video with the claim, “#Hindu Shops burnt in Madhaiya Bazar #BoycottBangladesh“ Following this another user was also found sharing a similar claim. […]
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A video of an overcrowded train with passengers sitting on the roof and hanging off the sides has gone viral, claiming it to be from India. The video showcases a chaotic scene, often associated with heavy rush during festivals or emergencies in densely populated areas. This claim gained traction on social media, with users attributing […]
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On social media, a post from New York airport has gone viral. While sharing the post, users wrote, “Ajay Mishra was fined $85 at New York airport for defecating in public. He is an IT specialist and came to the USA on an H1B visa.” Link Fact Check During the investigation, DFRAC found the claim […]
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With rising border tensions between India and Bangladesh, a claim is circulating online. A user has shared stating, “The BSF has dug a 200-yard trench inside India’s border opposite the Chilmari border, and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has called a meeting at the battalion level to seek an explanation for the incident.” Fact Check […]
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A disturbing video is being shared with a claim, “Abdul used to harass school girls almost every day. His activities were captured on CCTV cameras. The rest of the work was done by UP Police. Do you support this action of the police?” The video is the amalgamation of 2 sets of scenarios. Part 1 […]
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A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing the introduction of new currency notes has recently gone viral on social media. In the video, PM Modi is heard stating that newly designed Rs 500 and Rs 2000 notes will be introduced into circulation. Social media users are sharing the video with claims that these new […]
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Following a disturbing incident from UP where a 17-year-old lost his life in suicide, a claim has been widely shared. A claim is being circulated that “A minor Dalit boy named Aditya died by suicide after allegedly facing severe caste-based discrimination and harassment in his village in Basti, Uttar Pradesh.” The Dalit Observer Post shared […]
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On social media, a Pakistan-based account recently shared a viral claim stating “Israel Army has killed Indian Army Brigadier Amitabh Jha. He was deployed on a UN Mission in Golan Heights.” Link FactCheck During the investigation, DFRAC found the claim to be false. According to the@IndiaToday report published on Dec 24, 2024 “Brigadier Amitabh Jha, […]
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