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Fact check: Barron Trump's remark about earning respect as 18-yr-old goes viral

A spokesperson for former President Donald Trump denied claims that Barron made similar comments in another Facebook post shared last week

Barron Trump did not make claims about earning respect of those willing to sacrifice for the country, as an 18-year-old.(AP)
Published on Aug 30, 2024 07:50 PM IST
ByArya Vaishnavi

Bird ‘unfurls’ stuck national flag during I-Day hoisting? Here’s what happened

A video claiming to show a bird “unfurling” India’s national flag has gone viral. However, what happened in reality is entirely different.

The image is from a viral video that claims to show a bird “unfurling” the national flag. (Screengrab)
Published on Aug 17, 2024 04:54 PM IST

Did a Qatar princess get robbed of 11 Hermes bags in Paris? Here’s the truth

Qatar princess Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani took to her Instagram story to reveal the truth behind the news that 11 of her Hermes bags were robbed in Paris.

Was this Qatar princess’ 11 Hermes bags stolen in Paris? Know the truth. (Screengrab)
Published on Aug 08, 2024 12:21 PM IST

Govt best positioned to fact-check misleading, false info about it: Vaishnaw

He defended the amendment to the IT Rules, empowering the government to notify a fact check unit.

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. (ANI)
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 06:15 PM IST

Gen Z relies on influencers and comments for news and fact checks: Google report

Gen Z users often rely on social validation from their peers or the influencers they follow and the comments they read to fact check information.

Gen Z internet users rely on influencers more than traditional media outlets to get news. (Unsplash)
Published on Jun 26, 2024 10:00 AM IST

Edited clip shared as Rahul Gandhi watching Modi's swearing-in, here's the truth

The video has been extensively shared on social media platforms, suggesting that Rahul Gandhi was watching Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony.

Screenshot of the viral claim that a video shows Congress leader Rahul Gandhi watching PM Modi's oath-taking ceremony. (Source: X/Screenshot/Modified by Logically Facts)
Published on Jun 13, 2024 02:48 PM IST

Video of Naidu falsely shared as him losing temper before oath ceremony of NDA

The claim is misleading as the video is old, it shows Naidu walking out of Andhra Assembly after a heated exchange with the then ruling YSRCP.

Telugu Desam Party supremo Chandrababu Naidu
Updated on Jun 12, 2024 12:05 PM IST

Old video of K Annamalai falsely shared as him crying after losing LS polls

This video of K Annamalai is old and unrelated to the results of Lok Sabha election 2024.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President K Annamalai (Source: X/Screenshot)
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 02:16 PM IST
ByThe Quint

No, Uttar Pradesh has not implemented two-child policy: Know the truth

The claim that the Uttar Pradesh government has implemented the two-child policy as of June 7, 2024, is false.

Screenshot of social media post claiming that two-child policy has been implemented in Uttar Pradesh. (Source: X/Screenshot)
Published on Jun 10, 2024 12:51 PM IST

Truth behind viral video that claims to show 'deadly worm' inside a capsicum

Fact check: A viral video shows a person pulling out a thin, thread-like worm from inside a capsicum. What is the truth behind the footage?

Fact check: The image shows a person pulling out a worm from a capsicum. (Screengrab)
Published on Jun 08, 2024 09:36 AM IST

Viral posts claim BJP, Modi are offering free recharge after results, know truth

When similar posts claiming PM Modi's free recharge schemes went viral before, the PIB clarified that the government or PM Modi is not running any such scheme.

Multiple posts claim BJP, PM Modi are offering free recharge on the occasion of forming the government for a third term.
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 01:55 PM IST
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Old video of Rahul Gandhi meeting Cong workers linked to results, know the truth

An old video showing Congress workers celebrating the judgement staying Rahul's conviction has been misleadingly shared to show festivities at the headquarters.

Rahul Gandhi (Screengrab from X post by @DineshRedBull)
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 12:38 PM IST

Truth behind Atishi's clip claiming power subsidy in Delhi will be discontinued

In the longer version, Aam Aadmi Party's Atishi blamed Delhi LG for delaying the file that will approve continuing power subsidy to Delhi residents.

Video featuring AAP's Atishi speaking about discontinuing power subsidy in Delhi is making rounds on social media.
Published on May 24, 2024 12:58 PM IST

Fact Check: Viral pic showing Owaisi receiving Lord Ram's painting is morphed

BOOM found that Asaduddin Owaisi, in the original image, is seen holding a portrait of BR Ambedkar.

However, in the original image, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi is seen holding a portrait of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar.
Updated on May 20, 2024 05:23 PM IST
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Fact Check: Viral post claims PM Modi served food at langar from empty bucket

BOOM, in its factcheck, found that the bucket PM Narendra Modi was holding contained kheer and was not empty as is being claimed online.

The bucket PM Modi was seen holding contained kheer in it.
Updated on May 16, 2024 11:43 AM IST
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Fact Check: Shoes, slippers thrown at Akhilesh during roadshow? Here's the truth

BOOM spoke to SP MLA Rekha Verma who confirmed that flowers were being thrown at Akhilesh Yadav during the roadshow.

Akhilesh Yadav is vying for Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj seat against Subrata Pathak.
Updated on May 13, 2024 12:09 PM IST
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Fact Check: Viral video alleging Mayawati's support for BJP debunked

The viral video claimed that Mayawati was urging voters to support the BJP in exchange for free ration provided by the Narendra Modi government.

In her original speech, Mayawati criticised BJP and RSS members for misleading voters by using the provision of free ration as a campaign tactic.
Updated on May 06, 2024 04:55 PM IST
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Fact check:Old pic from Murmu's nomination falsely shared as related to LS polls

The viral photo does depict President Murmu with PM Modi, but it is not related to Modi filing his nomination for the 2024 General Elections.

The viral photo showing President Droupadi Murmu accompanying Modi is from June 2022.
Updated on May 06, 2024 02:09 PM IST
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SC stays Centre's notification of Fact Check Unit after Kunal Kamra files plea

The Supreme Court said the challenge to the Fact Checking Unit involves serious Constitutional questions

Standup comedian Kunal Kamra has moved the Supreme Court against the Bombay high court verdict.
Updated on Mar 21, 2024 02:59 PM IST

Viral claim that scientists made Chanakya’s 3D model debunked. Here’s the truth

Fact Check: The viral claim that scientists at ‘Magadha DS University’ made Chanakya’s 3D model that resembles MS Dhoni is false.

Fact Check: This image of MS Dhoni created by an artist was shared with the false claim. (X/@jerxn_)
Published on Mar 12, 2024 06:05 PM IST

WhatsApp to launch a helpline for verifying deepfakes. How will it work?

Deepfakes refer to manipulated audio, video, or other digital content that use advanced AI tools to create content that appears real.

Deepfakes have become a menace, evolving with increasing sophistication due to advancements in technology.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Feb 19, 2024 05:59 PM IST

Are these viral pics from a CBSE Class 9 book? Education board responds

Fact check: The viral images that are being shared with a claim that they are from a CBSE-prescribed book show a chapter called ‘Dating and Relationships’.

Fact Check: This is one of the viral images that is shared with a claim that it is from a CBSE book. (X/@nashpateee)
Published on Feb 02, 2024 10:58 PM IST
ByTrisha Sengupta

Fact check: Did ‘Pawri Girl’ Dananeer Mobeen tie the knot?

Viral ‘Pawri Girl’ Dananeer Mobeen shared a series of ‘wedding’ pictures on Instagram, and fans were quick enough to reshare them thinking she got married.

Dananeer Mobeen shared 'wedding' pics on Instagram. (Instagram/@dananeerr)
Published on Oct 29, 2023 07:20 PM IST

German ambassador to India fact-checks error in Indian newspaper ad

The advertisement wrongly shows the official residence of the president of Germany as a boarding school.

Misleading advertisement printed in an Indian newspaper on September 30. (X/@AmbAckermann)
Published on Sep 30, 2023 05:10 PM IST

If not for print, why a fact check unit only for internet, Bombay HC asks Centre

The Bombay High Court questioned the Indian government on its plan to establish a fact-checking unit for online content while neglecting print media.

Bombay High Court
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 03:23 AM IST
ByK A Y Dodhiya, Mumbai

On IT rules' reform, Bombay HC questions authority of govt's fact checking unit

Court said 3 words – fake, false and misleading – are seriously problematic and asked if opinions, editorials on any govt policy would be treated the same.

Bombay high court(File)
Updated on Jul 07, 2023 10:53 PM IST
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‘Absolutely untrue’: Ratan Tata on his association with cryptocurrency

Ratan Tata called out a report for being fake and also shared a message on his social media handles.

Ratan Tata shared this screenshot on Instagram dismissing a false claim about his association with cryptocurrency. (Instagram/@ratantata)
Published on Jun 27, 2023 06:45 PM IST
ByTrisha Sengupta

Missing Titan submersible found without passengers? No, it’s fake news

The Titan submersible, with five passengers onboard went missing while on its way to the famous Titanic wreckage site. The search operation is still underway.

The Titan submersible, operated by OceanGate Expeditions to explore the wreckage of the sunken SS Titanic went missing on June 18. (via REUTERS)
Published on Jun 22, 2023 02:18 PM IST
ByTrisha Sengupta

Photoshop alert! Paris Hilton debunks ‘Stop Being Poor’ shirt fiasco

Paris has been reclaiming her image in recent months, starting with the release of her documentary 'This Is Paris'

Paris Hilton attends the Chanel Cruise 2023/2024 Fashion Show.(Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Published on May 16, 2023 10:34 AM IST
ByPaurush Omar

Fake video of sharks destroying ships shared as real

Fact Check: The fake video of sharks destroying ships that was shared as real was posted on Twitter.

Fact Check: The image is taken from the CGI generated video.(Instagram/@aleksey__n)
Published on Apr 26, 2023 03:47 PM IST
ByTrisha Sengupta
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