Fact Check: Is the viral video of rickshaw overturning carrying 5 policemen from Uttar Pradesh?

A video has been shared in social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter that claims it shows police officers travelling in rickshaw that got overturned in Uttar Pradesh after severe floods. That video got shared and liked by thousands of users, which reads, “उत्तर प्रदेश में @myogiadityanath के ‘विकास’ की सड़क पर स्टंट करती यूपी […]

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Ukrainian police arrest gang for money laundering for Russian hackers

In a press release published on Monday, the national police of Ukraine declared the detentions of various individuals across the country for stealing funds from crypto wallets and also laundering money for Russian hackers. The investigation was conducted in coordination with US authorities. Even though the number of individuals arrested is not immediately known, authorities […]

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Eruption of Hate in Bangladesh Violence

The Attack Vandalism Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of Hindus in Bangladesh came to end amid tension and violence across the country. Hindu temples have been vandalized after the allegation of blasphemy in a local temple in Cumilla on Wednesday, 13th Oct. The Bangladesh Police have identified and captured the man responsible for inciting […]

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Fact-Check: Shefali Vaidya once again posts a misleading claim, this time about Karachi Bakery

On October 22,2021, Shefali Vaidya, a popular figure on conservative social media posted a screenshot of an article in response to Shiv Sena politician Priyanka Chaturvedi’s tweet. Chaturvedi had commented on the recent backlash on brand FabIndia’s controversy over their Diwali ad campaign. Users took to social media to express their anger of the words […]

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Fact Check: Is there any “Muslim colony” coming up in Rudrapur?

Since 20 Oct, 2021 , a banner is viral on Facebook and Twitter with the claim that in Uttarakhand, some people are selling land in the name of religion. On the banner, it is written that  “ लालपुर (रुद्रपुर) में पहली बार मुस्लिम कॉलोनी आसान मासिक किस्तों में प्लॉट उपलब्ध ५० वर्ग गज का प्लॉट […]

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Fact-Check: Consulting Editor of News Nation TV Deepak Chaurasia posted misleading claim about Farmers’ protest

On October 21,2021, the Consulting Editor of News Nation TV, Deepak Chaurasia posted an update about the ongoing farmers’ protest taking place at the borders of Delhi.  In the tweet, Chaurasia has claimed that after Supreme Court expressed their displeasure, the farmers have vacated the Ghazipur border, He also claims that Rakesh Tikait, the leader […]

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