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FACT CHECK: Viral video claiming water canon sprayed at protesting farmers turns out to be fake
February 17, 2024 14:27 ISTMany videos go viral on social media every day, so it is difficult to know which one is real and which one is fake, hence India TV does this fact check for you.
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FACT CHECK: AI-generated tractor photo misrepresented in 'Delhi Chalo’ farmers' protest narrative
February 15, 2024 14:55 ISTThe circulation of a photo allegedly depicting modified tractors falsely linked to the 'Delhi Chalo' farmers' protest is causing misinformation on social media. The misleading narrative suggests the tractors are intended to breach police barricades for the protest's entry into Delhi.
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FACT CHECK: Haldwani eviction plea video misinterpreted as recent amidst current unrest | DETAILS
February 14, 2024 14:39 ISTThe viral video depicting a girl pleading against eviction in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, is misleadingly portrayed as recent, despite being from January 2023. Amidst the unrest in Haldwani, triggered by demolition activities and resulting in fatalities, the emotional plea captured online attention.
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FACT CHECK: Altered video claims Rahul Gandhi's math error | Here's the truth
February 13, 2024 14:51 ISTThe circulating altered video purportedly showing Rahul Gandhi miscalculating a simple math equation has been debunked by India TV's fact check. The original footage reveals Gandhi accurately discussing the representation of marginalised communities during his Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra.
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FACT CHECK: Misleading video sparks false claims amidst communal tensions | Here's the truth
February 12, 2024 14:56 ISTFACT CHECK: Violent clashes ensued, prompting a shoot-at-sight order and internet suspension by Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami. Fact-checking revealed the video's true origin, prompting investigations and plans to invoke the National Security Act.
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FACT CHECK: Old photo misrepresented as Imran Khan voting from jail in Pakistan elections
February 11, 2024 14:37 ISTA circulating collage falsely suggested that former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan voted while in jail during the recent general elections. However, the India TV Fact Check team clarified that the image is from a 2018 by-poll, not the 2024 elections.
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FACT CHECK: Journalist's photo mistakenly used in Oman detention case | Here's the truth
February 08, 2024 6:57 ISTThe woman mistakenly depicted as detained in Oman is identified as Deepika Jogi, aged 29, residing in the Khursipar area of Bhilai. She had travelled to the Arab Peninsula's eastern-southern region for employment as a housemaid. However, she was mistakenly detained for employment purposes.
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FACT CHECK: Misleading claims circulating about CA Bhavani Devi's Paris Olympics qualification
February 07, 2024 15:06 ISTSocial media posts falsely claim Indian fencer CA Bhavani Devi has qualified for the Paris Olympics, but India TV's Fact Check team found no official confirmation. The Paris Olympics, set for July 16 to August 11, 2024, are anticipated to be a global spectacle.
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FACT CHECK: False claims connect Indonesian pilgrims at Mecca to Ram Temple inauguration
February 06, 2024 15:05 ISTA viral video falsely claimed to show Hindu pilgrims celebrating the inauguration of the Ram temple at Mecca's Kaaba. However, India TV's Fact Check team debunked claims, confirming that the video depicted Indonesian pilgrims at the Kaaba during Umrah, not Hindus celebrating Ram temple inauguration.
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Fact Check: Hindu family was not murdered by Muslims in Bangladesh, claim turns out to be misleading
February 05, 2024 22:42 ISTA post was being shared on social media regarding the massacre of a family in Bangladesh. When India TV fact-checked the post, it revealed that the information provided in the post was incorrect.
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FACT CHECK: Old video of Sitharaman's reaction to budget criticism falsely portrayed as recent
February 04, 2024 15:13 ISTThe India TV Fact Check team has clarified that the video is outdated and unrelated to Sitharaman's recent presentation of the interim budget on February 1, 2024.
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Face Check: Viral phone number was not issued for sharing opinion on UCC but for BJP's campaign
February 03, 2024 20:45 ISTA post regarding UCC is going viral on social media in which a mobile number is given. It is claimed that you can share your opinion regarding UCC with the government using this number. But during our investigation, this number turned out to be from BJP's public relations campaign.
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FACT CHECK: Misleading video falsely identifies specially-abled man as TikTok founder
February 01, 2024 23:52 ISTThe India TV Fact Check team conducted thorough research, including keyword searches and reverse image searches, confirming that Zhang Yiming, the primary founder of ByteDance (the parent company of TikTok), does not resemble the person in the video.
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FACT CHECK: Viral video incorrectly attributes dance performance to Odisha collector Ananya Das
January 30, 2024 23:52 ISTA video circulating on social media claiming to feature Ananya Das, the former District Collector of Sambalpur, Odisha, dancing to 'Mere Ghar Ram Aaye Hain,' has been debunked. The woman in the video is identified as dancer Mradula Mahajan.
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FACT CHECK: Misleading video claims Malaysian rail project as Indian | Here's the truth
January 29, 2024 23:53 ISTA misleading video claiming to showcase Indian railway construction is debunked as footage from Malaysia's East Coast Rail Link (ECRL). Fact-checking efforts by India TV traced the video's origin to Malaysia, revealing deceptive captions in Tamil and Hindi.
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FACT CHECK: Alwar family dispute video falsely portrayed as communal clash | Here's the truth
January 28, 2024 23:48 ISTAlwar Police refuted the communal claim, clarifying that the individuals involved are from the same Hindu family. The incident underscores the significance of fact-checking, especially when debunking false communal narratives on social media.
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FACT CHECK: Alleged overflowing Ram Temple donation box video exposed as hoax
January 26, 2024 22:32 ISTA video is going viral on social media claiming Ayodhya's Ram Temple getting so much funds that it had to be emptied in the middle of the first day itself. But when we conducted a fact check of this video, we found that the video is from Sanwaliya Seth Temple in Rajasthan.
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FACT CHECK: False claims linking old West Bengal railway station fire to Mira Road violence
January 25, 2024 23:35 ISTFact-checking by India TV reveals the video's misrepresentation, emphasizing the importance of responsible social media sharing during sensitive situations. Authorities are urged to caution the public against misinformation and maintain peace amid ongoing tensions in Mira Road.
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FACT CHECK: Fake image circulates claiming Burj Khalifa lit up for Ram Navami | Here's the truth
January 24, 2024 23:54 ISTA digitally manipulated image falsely depicting a Ram Navami celebration on Dubai's Burj Khalifa has surfaced on social media, featuring a laser projection of the Hindu deity Rama. However, the India TV Fact Check team has exposed the deceptive nature of the viral content.
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FACT CHECK: No closure of Ramlala darshan in Ayodhya due to long queue, viral claims debunked
January 23, 2024 23:48 ISTSocial media circulated false claims about the temporary closure of Ramlala Darshan in Ayodhya due to a large crowd. India TV's fact-check debunked these narratives, revealing that a misleading video associated with the closure pertained to the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in 2022, not Ayodhya.
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Viral deepfake video in name of Rajat Sharma; India TV Chairman denounces fake advertisement
January 21, 2024 19:30 ISTIn a recent deepfake incident, India TV's Editor-in-Chief, Rajat Sharma, became a victim of a manipulated video endorsing a weight loss drug. The deepfake falsely claimed Sharma's endorsement and featured a fabricated endorsement from Dr. Naresh Trehan, CEO of Medanta Group.
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FACT CHECK: Viral scene from Ram Temple movie turns out to be misleading | Here’s the truth
January 20, 2024 21:04 ISTA video is going viral on social media with the claim that it is a scene from a movie based on Ram Temple. But India TV's fact check revealed that the viral video is actually a scene from Kangana Ranaut's film 'Tejas'.
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Fact Check: Is Ram temple being built 3 km away from the birthplace? Here's truth behind viral claim
January 19, 2024 12:41 ISTThe claim is being made on social media platforms that the construction of the Ram Temple has been shifted 3 km away from the birthplace. However, the fact-check by India TV reveals a different truth.
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FACT CHECK: Viral screenshot falsely claims Xi Jinping thanked Rahul Gandhi | Know the truth here
January 18, 2024 23:45 ISTFACT CHECK: The viral screenshot is declared fake after verification by India TV's Fact Check team. The Global Times did not post any such statement thanking Rahul Gandhi.
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FACT CHECK: False claims circulate about new Rs 500 note featuring Lord Ram, Ram Mandir
January 18, 2024 17:18 ISTIndia TV's Fact Check team exposed the deceptive images, clarifying that neither the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) nor the Indian government have made any official announcements regarding the issuance of new notes with these themes.
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FACT CHECK: Sachin Tendulkar exposes deepfake video promoting betting app
January 15, 2024 23:49 ISTFact-checking by India TV confirmed the video's falsehood, with visuals traced back to an April 2023 interview. Tendulkar's call to report such instances underlines the challenge of combating misinformation and deepfakes, stressing the need for swift action from social media platforms.
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FACT CHECK: Viral video showing 'Jatayu' released in Ayodhya turns out to be misleading
January 13, 2024 23:32 ISTA video is going viral on social media claiming that Jatayu has been released in Ayodhya before the inauguration of Ram Temple. But our investigation found that this video is misleading.
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Fact Check: Did mob attack NCP leader Jitendra Awhad for comments on Lord Ram? Here's the truth
January 11, 2024 16:29 ISTNCP-Sharad Pawar faction leader Jitendra Awhad recently sparked controversy after he claimed that Lord Rama was non-vegetarian. A video of Awhad is going viral on social media with claims that the NCP leader was thrashed by a mob for calling Lord Ram a non-vegetarian.
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