Claim: In a video viral on social media, Congress leader and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is seen angrily snatching the mic from a woman, also pulling her pallu (sari pleat). BJP Haryana social media head Arun Yadav and other users are calling it Congress misrule and molestation of a woman in Janata Darbar. Fact-Check: The DFRAC team […]
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On February 14, 2024, a user named @BGatesIsaPyscho posted five images on X (formerly known as Twitter) depicting UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak receiving COVID-19 vaccinations from five different doctors. Fact Check Our team conducted thorough research to verify the information and confirmed that the five photos depict different doctors simultaneously. The exact dates of the “supposed COVID […]
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A screenshot of an X post (formerly Twitter) is going viral. It shows Fox News (@FoxNews) posting a statement, “Ivermectin’s hidden cost: New studies show that 68% of those who used ivermectin to treat or prevent Covid are suffering long-term bowel and urinary incontinence” without a link source or a date to locate the post in. […]
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In Bangladesh, an “India Out” campaign has suddenly emerged on social media, accusing India of interfering in Bangladeshi politics. Users running this campaign, are urging Bangladeshi citizens to boycott Indian products. Moreover, three hashtags are employed for this campaign which include: #Indiaout #BoycottIndia #BoycottIndianproducts. However, the trend of boycotts on social media does not appear […]
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On February 13th, 2023, @DrLoupis released a video on X (formerly known as Twitter), showing Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the President of Ukraine, belly dancing at a home party. The user shared the video with the caption, “ Zero dollars is the amount this scammer should have received”. Prior to becoming President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a career as […]
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Farmers Protest 2.0 is in full motion. After the previous two rounds of talks have failed, the government has invited the farmers for another round of talks. In the midst of this, one such claim is making rounds on social media site (X) stating that many Sikh farmers are peacefully marching toward Delhi due to […]
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Several images of the pop-icon Taylor Swift are being circulated across social media, mainly on X (formerly Twitter) advertising merchandise with the same design. The image appears to show Taylor Swift wearing an anti-Donald Trump T-shirt with the phrase, “Nope. Not again.” on it. Subsequently, several other people shared this image expressing their desire for […]
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A video depicting a sea of people is making rounds on social media site X(Twitter). Several Pak users are sharing this video and claiming that the message from Kashmiris in Jammu and Kashmir is Loud and Clear. Sharing this video on X(Twitter), a user named @iAmAbdullAh53 wrote: “The message from Kashmiris in Jammu and #Kashmir […]
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Amid Farmers’ Dilli Chalo March 2024 which began today despite hours of dialogue, a video showing live reporting from the Shambu border is going viral on social media site X(Twitter) with the claim that an Aajtak reporter got shot by a bullet during live coverage. Users on the Internet, are fiercely sharing this video and […]
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An image is being circulated on X (formerly Twitter) where Chris Evans who played the character of Captain America, from Marvel Comics is seen signing a bomb. A user (@ecomarxi) captioned the image as, “Captain America signing bombs to drop on children is the most American thing he’s ever done”. This is in light of […]
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