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Internet users are sharing an image-based claim that depicts a notice of a Swiss hotel. In this image, a notice is displayed specifically for Indians that says, “DON’T PACK BUFFET FOOD IN YOUR PURSE”. A text in Urdu has also been inserted in this image, which also repeats the same message from the notice. A […]

After the appointment of Japan’s first-ever women Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, a claim has been made viral by internet users that she has officially formed a “Ministry of Mass Deportation” under her “first policy”. The claim was supported by the fact that Takaichi, a far-right conservative, is the face of a campaign against illegal immigration […]

Social media users claimed that Kashmiri militants carried out an IED attack on an Indian Army patrol vehicle in Shopian, Kashmir, killing all the soldiers on board. Another user was also found sharing a similar claim, which can be viewed here. Fact Check Upon investigation, the claim was found to be false. According to media […]

A major claim related to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is going viral on social media, stating that the court reprimanded and imposed a fine of one lakh rupees on Rahul Gandhi for making allegations of vote theft. User Manoj Srivastava shared the viral video on social media site X, writing: “Rahul Gandhi, who made allegations […]

Pakistan-based social media users shared a video alleging that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi admitted India is funding and supporting the Afghan Taliban to fight against Pakistan. A frequent fake news peddler, named The Whistleblower, shared the video. It claimed, “Breaking News: Indian journalist Geeta Biswas releases censored portion of Narendra Modi’s speech which was […]

Several Pakistan-based social media accounts have circulated claims alleging that India conducted airstrikes in Myanmar’s Sagaing Region, resulting in the deaths of multiple civilians, including children. Multiple other users have also shared the other claims, which can be viewed here and here. Fact Check Upon investigation, this claim was found to be misleading. According to […]

A controversy has sparked yet again regarding the language tussle in India. This time it was because of a viral claim that mentions the Tamil Nadu government’s upcoming bill to ban the use of Hindi language in hoardings, boards, print advertisements, films and songs throughout the state. It ignited debates and discussions around the constitutionality […]

Social media users have shared the claim stating, “Afghan Taliban’s Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani put under house arrest on the orders of Taliban’s Emir”. Pakistan-based accounts have shared the claim, which can be viewed here and here. Fact Check Upon investigation, we found the claim to be Fake. There is no mention in media reports […]

Virat Kohli is in Perth, Australia, preparing for the IND vs AUS ODI series, which will start from October 19th. Kohli went to Australia as a part of the first batch of the Indian national cricket team. Amidst this, fans were left outraged over an image where Virat Kohli is shown as signing a Pakistan […]