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  FACT CHECK | Doctored KBC videos fuel misinformation ahead of Madhya Pradesh elections | DETAILS

  November 22, 2023 23:41 IST

  The recently held elections on November 17, 2023, in Madhya Pradesh have seen a surge in manipulated content circulating on social media platforms. Several Congress-affiliated accounts have posted doctored videos, overlaying genuine footage with fabricated voice-overs to spread false narratives.

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  FACT CHECK: Ricky Ponting's alleged 'cricket mafia' comment on BCCI exposed as fake

  November 21, 2023 23:38 IST

  The fabricated statement circulated on social media, but India TV's Fact Check team debunked it, finding no evidence of Ponting making such remarks. While Ponting did criticise the pitch in Ahmedabad in a Fox Cricket report, he made no mention of the contentious quote.

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  Fact Check: Old video of BJP workers tied to tree goes viral, clip has nothing to do with election

  November 19, 2023 9:16 IST

  A video is circulating on social media ahead of the Rajasthan Assembly elections, alleging that BJP workers were tied to a tree. However, our fact-check indicates that this video is from three years ago.

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  Fact Check: No, Digvijay Singh didn't say anything about eating beef, viral video misleading

  November 19, 2023 7:51 IST

  A video of Congress leader Digvijay Singh is going viral on social media in which he is seen saying that there is nothing wrong with eating beef. However, upon fact-checking this claim, it was found that Singh made this statement while referring to Veer Savarkar's book, as a tactic to criticise the

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  Fact Check: Did former PM Manmohan Singh take dig at construction of temple | Here's truth

  November 17, 2023 12:22 IST

  The former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is being associated with a viral tweet, allegedly making a sarcastic comment about people regarding the issue of building temples. However, when India TV fact-checked this claim, it was found to be untrue.

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  Fact Check: Photo of Palestinian mother recovering toy car is deceptive | Here's the truth

  November 15, 2023 23:53 IST

  India TV's fact-check revealed the image won an award in 2020 and was taken by Iranian photographer Hassan Ghaedi. The photo has no connection to the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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  FACT CHECK: Old video falsely portrayed as recent arrest of Saudi Imam for anti-Israel remarks

  November 14, 2023 23:44 IST

  Amid a surge of misinformation, an old video from Saudi Arabia is circulating on social media, falsely claiming to depict the recent arrest of an Imam advocating war against Israel. India TV’s Fact Check team debunked this, revealing the video dates back to March 2018.

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  Fact Check: Did Australian cricketer Maxwell touch Sachin's feet? | Here's truth behind viral pic

  November 11, 2023 11:47 IST

  A photo is going viral on social media, claiming that Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell is touching Sachin Tendulkar's feet. However, when we fact-checked this photo, it turned out to be photoshopped.

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  Fact Check: Are viral AI-generated pictures of Ramayana-themed metro station in Ayodhya real? Detail

  November 10, 2023 12:00 IST

  The inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is scheduled to open in January 2024 and preparations are in full swing. However, during this time, several images and posts related to the Ayodhya Metro have gone viral on social media. Let's find out the truth behind these claims.

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  FACT CHECK: False claim of Sara Tendulkar, Shubman Gill relationship goes viral

  November 08, 2023 23:51 IST

  India TV's Fact Check team discovered that the image was digitally altered. The original photo featured Sara with her brother, Arjun Tendulkar.

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  FACT CHECK: Doctored video showing profane chants during US President Biden's speech exposed as fake

  November 08, 2023 0:05 IST

  The India TV Fact Check team discovered that the audio featuring the expletive-laden chants had been superimposed onto the video. The original video, dated July 2022, did not contain any profanities directed at President Biden.

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  FACT CHECK: Fake Instagram screenshot of Virat Kohli supporting Gaza circulates online

  November 06, 2023 23:44 IST

  Fake Instagram screenshot of Virat Kohli supporting Gaza circulates online. India TV Fact Check team debunks the hoax.

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  FACT CHECK: Video of traditional Balinese ritual circulated as footage of dead Palestinians

  November 05, 2023 23:36 IST

  A video of a Balinese ritual is circulating online with the false claim that it shows dead Palestinians. This is not true. The video is actually of a traditional Balinese dance-drama that tells the story of a witch.

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  Fact Check: No, PM Modi didn't urge people to boycott foreign goods | Here's the truth behind viral

  November 03, 2023 10:24 IST

  A message is going viral on social media which claims to be from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, encouraging people to boycott foreign products during the festival. However, after a fact-check conducted by India TV, it was confirmed that the message is entirely fabricated.

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  FACT CHECK: Misleading video of Catholic pilgrims shared as Morocco earthquake aftermath

  November 02, 2023 23:44 IST

  India TV conducted a fact-check investigation, concluding that the viral video originates from World Youth Day 2023, a Catholic festival held in Lisbon, Portugal, from August 1 to August 6, 2023.

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  FACT CHECK: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan's video expressing concerns over election doctored

  November 01, 2023 21:33 IST

  A viral video depicting Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressing concerns about the BJP's prospects in the upcoming state election against Kamal Nath of the Congress has been debunked by India TV Fact Check.

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  FACT CHECK: Viral message about Ratan Tata offering reward to Rashid Khan debunked

  October 31, 2023 23:53 IST

  India TV's Fact Check team, upon investigation, found no credible news sources or reports supporting this claim. Furthermore, Ratan Tata himself has denied the viral message through his official social media accounts.

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  FACT CHECK: Old footage falsely claimed to show attack on Israeli consulate in Istanbul

  October 30, 2023 16:38 IST

  A video circulating on social media falsely claimed to show pro-Palestine protesters attempting to storm the Israeli consulate in Istanbul. India TV's Fact Check team investigated and found that the video is unrelated to these claims.

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  Fact Check: What's truth behind viral video of Amit Shah claiming PM Modi's degree is fake? | Check

  October 29, 2023 16:22 IST

  Amidst the election season, a video is going viral on social media with the claim that Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Modi's degrees are fake. When we fact-checked this video, it turned out to be edited, and the claim is false.

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  Fact Check: Did CM Shivraj Singh express fear of BJP's defeat in MP elections? | Here's truth

  October 28, 2023 16:29 IST

  A video of MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan is going viral on social media with the claim that he is expressing that the people of the state are upset with the BJP, and the party will face a defeat this time. However, upon fact-checking, it was determined that the video had been edited.

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  Fact Check: Looking for Cricket World Cup tickets? Beware of fake links going viral on social media

  October 27, 2023 18:39 IST

  A link is being rapidly shared on social media with claims that by clicking on it, you can book tickets for Cricket World Cup matches. Upon investigation, it has been found that this link is fake.

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  Fact Check: Did Afghanistan fans celebrate win over Pakistan with real guns? Here's the truth

  October 26, 2023 17:40 IST

  India TV Fact Check: Recently, Afghanistan defeated Pakistan in a Cricket World Cup match. Following this victory, a video has gone viral claiming that people in Afghanistan celebrated by firing guns. However, our fact-check revealed that this video is old and the claim is false.

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  FACT CHECK: Reports of Russian President Putin's health incident remain unverified | DETAILS

  October 25, 2023 15:03 IST

  Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also debunked rumors of Putin using body doubles. Speculation about Putin's health has intensified since Russia's Ukraine invasion.

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  FACT CHECK: Viral video of pilgrims sleeping outdoors erroneously tied to Moroccan earthquake

  October 24, 2023 14:47 IST

  The same video was shared on Instagram by a user named Solo Catecumenos, accompanied by hashtags related to the religious event. This post was made on August 6, 2023, prior to the Morocco earthquake.

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  FACT CHECK: Misleading video falsely claims Israeli soldiers hit by missile | Know truth

  October 23, 2023 14:49 IST

  The Palestinian militant group Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, launched an unexpected attack on Israeli border towns on October 7, resulting in the reported deaths of over 1,400 Israelis.

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  FACT CHECK: Amid Israel-Hamas conflict, old ISIS video depicting burning of Turkish soldiers resurfa

  October 22, 2023 14:48 IST

  The conflict, which began with a surprise attack by Hamas on Israeli border towns and villages, has led to significant casualties on both sides. In response to the attack, Israel launched a series of relentless airstrikes on Gaza, resulting in the tragic deaths of numerous Palestinians, including ch

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  Fact Check: Did actor Akshay Kumar express support to Palestine amid Israel-Hamas war? | Details

  October 21, 2023 18:18 IST

  Amidst the fierce war between Israel and Hamas, a video of Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar is going viral on social media, claiming that he supports Palestine. However, in our fact-check, we found that this video has been edited.

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  Fact Check: Nitin Gadkari did not criticise PM Modi, old video shared with false claims | Details

  October 20, 2023 22:06 IST

  A video of Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is going viral on the internet, claiming that he criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However, upon fact-checking, it has been revealed that the video is 12 years old, and the criticism was directed towards the then-Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.