Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Here is a fact-finding investigation conducted by Fact Crescendo into the accuracy of social media posts that claimed that the tallest dam in Sri Lanka, Victoria Dam, was built without a single iron wire. Social Media Posts: We have noticed that many of the posts which are circulating on social […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel With the disaster affecting Sri Lanka, a lot of false and misleading information is shared through social media platforms. Among these, a post was shared stating that the relief aid sent by Pakistan to Sri Lanka had expired. Here is a fact-check we conducted in this regard. Social Media Posts […]
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Following the recent disaster in Sri Lanka due to Cyclone Ditwah, several foreign nations extended various forms of assistance to the country. India continues to be at the forefront of supporting Sri Lanka’s recovery operations as well, through Operation Sagar Bandhu. As part of the relief assistance, the Indian government provided Bailey bridge components required […]
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A viral video circulating on Facebook claims to show heartbreaking scenes from Sri Lanka, with captions stating: “Heartbreaking news from Sri Lanka… 47 lives lost as Cyclone Ditwah strikes.” The clip has been widely shared during ongoing extreme weather updates in the region. However, our investigation found that the compilation does not show Sri Lanka. […]
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A viral montage circulating across social media platforms claims to show leaked CCTV footage from inside Iranian military and nuclear facilities during Israeli airstrikes. Many users believed it to be authentic amid renewed discussion of Iran–Israel tensions. However, our investigation finds the claim is mostly false. Social Media Posts Several accounts on Facebook reshared versions […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Following the disaster caused across Sri Lanka due to Cyclone Ditva, the number of disaster-related deaths has risen to 465 as of today (02). Another 366 individuals remain missing, while search, rescue, and recovery operations are continuing without interruption. During this situation, photographs of bodies discovered after the disaster have […]
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False and misleading information is being widely shared on social media regarding the current disaster situation in the country. Currently, social media posts are shared stating that another cyclone will affect the country in the coming days, creating undue fear in society. This is a fact-check we did on that. Social Media Posts : A […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Mainstream media outlets also misleadingly report news. This often takes place due to the headlines used for the news articles, videos, and posts. This is a fact-check of a series of social media posts that have been shared misleadingly. Social Media Posts : A social media post was published stating […]
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A viral video circulating with the claim that a “massive fire” broke out at Singapore’s Marina Gardens on November 27, 2025. The circulating footage shows flames near what appears to be the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) towers, prompting panic and speculation. However,our investigation finds the claim misleading. Social Media Posts Social media accounts shared a […]
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A viral claim circulating across social media platforms asserts that China has built a cannon capable of firing projectiles at seven times the speed of sound and that this new weapon “bends the laws of physics.” These videos accompanied by captions suggesting revolutionary or impossible physical behavior. However, our investigation found that the clip is […]
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