Viral Bus Accident Video Falsely Linked to Maha Kumbh Mela, Actually from Pakistan

Viral bus accident video falsely linked to Maha Kumbh Mela, actually from Pakistan

The 2025 Prayag Maha Kumbh Mela, also referred to as the 2025 Prayag Kumbh Mela, is the ongoing iteration of the Kumbh Mela. It is scheduled from 13 January to 26 February 2025, at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. This event marks the completion of a 12-Kumbh Mela cycle and is officially termed a Maha Kumbh Mela, spanning 45 […]

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Misleading claim alleging the Killings of two Kashmiri youths in Poonch goes viral. Here's the Truth

Fact-Check: Misleading claim alleging the Killings of two Kashmiri youths in Poonch goes viral. Here’s the Truth

Several Pak-based handles took to social media platform X(formerly Twitter) and alleged that Indian troops martyred two Kashmiri youths in Poonch raising concerns about the ongoing military operations in Jammu and Kashmir. Handle named Kashmir English posted an image and claimed: “Indian troops martyr two Kashmiri youth in Poonch Indian forces continue their state terrorism […]

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Unveiling the allegations of Pak handles claiming crackdown by security forces as pure harassment in J & K. Here are the facts

Fact-Check: Unveiling the allegations of Pak handles claiming crackdown by security forces as pure harassment in J & K. Here are the facts

Several pak handles took to social media platform X(formerly Twitter) and asserted their claims on the recent anti-terrorism crackdown launched by Security forces amid the escalation of violence and unrest in Jammu and Kashmir. The accounts alleged that a massive crackdown in J& K by Indian troops targeting civilians, journalists & activists under draconian UAPA […]

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Misleading claim alleging high-ranking Military Official on board the tragic chopper surfaces after the Washington plane mishap. Read the Facts

Fact-Check: Misleading claim alleging high-ranking Military Official on board the tragic chopper surfaces after the Washington plane mishap. Read the Facts

The US witnessed a dreadful incident last night where an American Airlines regional jet collided mid-air with a military helicopter in Washington. Visuals surfaced on social media showed the night sky lit up with what appeared like a massive firework as the plane and the helicopter came crashing down into the Potomac River in Washington. […]

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Fact Check: Did India also suggest exiting the W.H.O. after the US decision?

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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Fact-Check: Misleading claim alleging BSF Jawan killed by Militants goes viral. Find the facts here.

An image of security personnel has recently surfaced on the social media platform X(formerly Twitter). Pak-handles have shared the image with the claim that Kashmiri Freedom Fighters have killed a BSF Jawan in the Jammu region during an ambush. An X handle named Tactical Tribune posted this image and wrote: “BSF soldier, Janamjay Mishra, killed […]

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Fact Check: Video of choreographer Kiran Jopale falsely linked with Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan

A video has gone viral on social media featuring a dancer who closely resembles legendary Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan. While sharing the video, users wrote, “Muttiah Muralitharan dances better than he bowls.” Link Fact Check During the investigation, DFRAC found the claim to be false. We discovered a similar video on the official Instagram […]

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Fact-check: Did the USA reject India's request to buy F-35 stealth fighter jets? Here are the Facts

Fact-Check: Did the USA reject India’s request to buy F-35 stealth fighter jets? Here are the Facts

A claim has recently surfaced on social media platform X(formerly Twitter) alleging that according to unofficial reports, the USA has rejected India’s urgent request to buy F-35 stealth fighter jets. The claim has been shared by Pak-based handles on X. X handle named Asad Nasir posted an image and wrote: “According to unofficial reports, The […]

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