Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel At times, mainstream media outlets also misleadingly report news items without verifying the facts, which often have multiplying effects as they get shared among social media users. Let’s look at one such recent incident. Social Media Posts : Some mainstream media outlets and social media posts reported that “Sea cows […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media posts containing information regarding famous figures are regularly shared through social media platforms. It is also common to see misleading posts regarding these famous figures being rapidly shared across these platforms. Accordingly, this is a fact-check of a post that is currently circulating on social media regarding the […]
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As the world mourns the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, India, and stands in solidarity with those affected, social media has also seen a surge in misleading posts related to the incident. Here’s a fact check we conducted on one such false claim. Social Media Posts : A video purporting to be a video taken […]
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A video from inside an aeroplane going through severe turbulence went viral on social media claiming it to be the footage of the plane moments before the crash in Ahmedabad recently. Facebook Link | Archived Link. However, as we investigated, we came to know that the claim was false. The viral video is old and […]
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Following the recent escalation in the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict, a video surfaced on social media showing a large group of people waving green flags and celebrating on a public street. Many users shared the video claiming it depicted Pakistanis celebrating their country’s military retaliation against India. The clip quickly spread across platforms. Social Media Posts […]
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Netizens are often interested in news and updates on celebrities. However, some such posts are misleading. This is our investigation into misleading posts about Indian actress Vyjayanthimala. Social media posts A viral video on social media trying to depict 98-year-old Indian actress Vaijayanthi Mala dancing. FB | Archived Posts are viral on WhatsApp also. We […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sri Lanka`s President AKD is currently on a state visit to India . Many misleading claims are being spread about his visit and how the Indian government is treating him. Social Media Posts Social media posts claim that the Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was disrespected during his meeting […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media often highlights individuals who have reached remarkable ages, sparking fascination and discussions about long life. While many posts genuinely celebrate these older adults, some circulate misleading claims about their age, achievements, or health secrets. Social Media Posts : A viral video circulating on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A recent article published in Mint, India, states that India and Sri Lanka are in the final stages of discussions to establish a road and rail link between the two countries, with India bearing the project’s cost. The proposed project would connect Rameswaram in India with Trincomalee in Sri Lanka, providing […]
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In recent years, both coconut oil and vegetable oils have become subjects of heated debate regarding their health implications. Viral videos and social media claims often paint these oils in starkly contrasting lights, with coconut oil being hailed as a heart-healthy choice and vegetable oils criticized for their industrial processing. As these claims spread, it’s […]
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