A piece of news related to the Income Tax Department is going viral on social media claiming that the tax department will use data of Digi Yatra to crack down on tax evaders.Digi Yatra is a digital initiative of the Government of India, in which the air travel experience of passengers is made easy and […]
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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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An image circulated widely is going viral with the caption “The last appearance of Manmohan Singh.” In the picture, the late Manmohan Singh is seen on a hospital bed, surrounded by a doctor. Many other users have shared the similar claim that can be viewed here and here. Fact Check: Upon investigation by DFRAC, it […]
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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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Recently, a video on social media, in which a Tiger, subdued and restrained, sits on an elephant’s back as two men twist its ears, sitting along the Tiger, exerting control, held by ropes around it’s neck while a few passerby’s can be seen pulling the legs of the tiger, all along the tiger being in […]
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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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During his two-day visit to Kuwait, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with the Kuwaiti leadership, attended a football tournament, visited a labour camp, and addressed an Indian community event there. Against this backdrop, a video is being widely shared online with the claim, “Bluff about Modi’s packed stadium in Kuwait,” showing an empty stadium. […]
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