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  FACT CHECK: Viral video of Ronaldo expressing support for Palestinian children is actually from 2016

  October 19, 2023 14:59 IST

  This misleading video has gained significant attention on platforms like X, often accompanied by captions such as "Ronaldo Stands with Palestine" and "Whole World Stands with Palestine," along with messages like "Free Free Palestine."

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  FACT CHECK: False claims regarding Indian citizens kidnapped by Hamas in Israel | Know more

  October 18, 2023 15:14 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs has stated there were no Indian casualties in this incident. It is crucial to verify information from credible sources and be cautious of misleading social media claims to prevent unwarranted panic and confusion.

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  FACT CHECK: Misleading video game clip falsely depicted as Hamas-Israel conflict footage | Know more

  October 17, 2023 14:56 IST

  A misleading video supposedly depicting Hamas militants shooting down an Israeli helicopter has been exposed as a simulation from the video game "Arma 3" by India TV's Fact Check team.

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  FACT CHECK: Did Mohammed Siraj dedicate India's victory against Pakistan to Israel? Know here

  October 16, 2023 15:29 IST

  The parody handle, @iamMohdSiiraj, sarcastically referenced Pakistani batsman Muhammad Rizwan's dedication of his century to the people of Gaza following a match on October 11, 2023. The fake tweet suggested that India's win was dedicated to the people of Israel.

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  Fact Check: Old video of people climbing Lebanon-Israel border falsely linked to Israel-Hamas war

  October 15, 2023 18:44 IST

  A video is going viral on social media claiming that some people from Lebanon crossed the border into Israel in support of Palestine. However, upon fact-checking this claim, it has been found to be misleading.

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  Fact Check: Viral video of actor Akshay Kumar is not from Bageshwar Dham visit | Here's the truth

  October 14, 2023 16:16 IST

  A video of Akshay Kumar is circulating on social media, and it's being falsely claimed that the actor has arrived at Bageshwar Dham. However, upon our investigation, it became evident that this claim is baseless. The actual location shown in the video is Akshay Kumar's visit to the Mahakal Temple.

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  Fact Check: Viral video of destruction of buildings is not from Israel-Hamas war | Know truth

  October 13, 2023 16:50 IST

  India TV Fact Check: Amid the fierce war between Israel and Hamas, a video is going viral on social media with the claim that buildings were destroyed in missile attacks in Gaza. However, our fact-check revealed that this video is from China.

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  FACT CHECK: Viral photo claims Israeli PM Netanyahu's son joins military amid conflict | DETAILS

  October 12, 2023 14:36 IST

  India TV's Fact Check team has uncovered the true context of the photo. It was taken in 2014 when Avner began his mandatory three-year military service in the Israel Defense Forces, not in response to the 2023 conflict.

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  FACT CHECK: False claims on Palestinian short film 'Empty Place' circulate amid conflict in Gaza

  October 11, 2023 15:07 IST

  The video has been associated with the conflict between Hamas and Israeli forces on October 7, 2023, during which Hamas breached a fortified border fence, leading to casualties on both sides. Israel responded with airstrikes and called for a "complete siege" of Gaza.

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  FACT CHECK: Gruesome video falsely linked to Israel-Hamas conflict resurfaces again | Know more

  October 10, 2023 15:05 IST

  The Israel-Hamas conflict has led to over 700 casualties in Israel and more than 500 in Gaza, with Hamas launching an attack on October 7, 2023, the video in question is unrelated to these events.

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  FACT CHECK: Viral video falsely claims gangrape in Manipur, actually an incident from Bengaluru

  October 09, 2023 19:20 IST

  India TV Fact Check has verified that this video is unrelated to the ongoing violence in Manipur but is, in fact, from an incident that took place in Bengaluru in 2021. The misleading video, which wrongly attributes the perpetrators and location, has the potential to stoke communal tensions.

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  FACT CHECK: False claims circulate about giant Octopus spotted in Qatar's parking area

  October 08, 2023 15:16 IST

  India TV Fact Check: A video is being shared widely on social media, wherein, a giant octopus was seen causing destruction to a car. The viral post claimed that the incident took place in Qatar. However, when we fact-checked, it turned out to be not real but an edited video.

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  FACT CHECK: Did PM Modi wear skull cap? viral picture turns out to be fake

  October 07, 2023 14:53 IST

  India TV Fact Check: A photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is making rounds on social media, wherein, he was seen wearing a skull cap. When we fact-checked this photo, it turned out to be completely fake.

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  FACT CHECK: Virat Kohli parody account spreads false 'welcome message' to Pakistan cricket team

  October 05, 2023 13:53 IST

  Upon checking Virat Kohli's official Twitter account, the most recent posts were related to the E1 Series (Tree) Retweet on October 1. Furthermore, on October 1, Virat Kohli's account also featured sponsored posts from a beverage company.

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  FACT CHECK: Old footage from Hurricane Ida incorrectly linked to recent New York floods | DETAILS

  October 04, 2023 14:46 IST

  India TV's Fact Check team conducted a comprehensive investigation and executed a keyword search on Facebook using the term "New York subway flooded," which directed them to a post by American news outlet ABC News dating back to September 2, 2021.

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  FACT CHECK: IAF refutes false claims of Sikh officers refusing duties due to religious bias

  October 03, 2023 15:01 IST

  The clarification from the Indian Air Force comes in response to viral social media posts that propagated the false narrative that Sikh officers were boycotting their duties because they were being disrespected and insulted by their Hindu superiors.

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  FACT CHECK | Newspaper's advertisement gaffe: Bellevue Palace featured as an Indian boarding school

  October 02, 2023 15:02 IST

  The advertisement, published in Hindustan Times' Delhi City edition on October 1, 2023, was brought to public attention by the India TV Fact Check team.

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  FACT CHECK: False claims circulate about TTEs misidentified as loco pilots of Vande Bharat Express

  October 01, 2023 15:02 IST

  The India TV Fact Check team identified the women in the video as Shijina Rajan and Diana Selvan, both working as TTEs in the Indian Railways. A reverse image search led to the same video being uploaded on Instagram on September 24 by a user named Shijina Rajan (@travelling_tte).

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  Fact Check: What's truth behind viral video of Amitabh Bachchan's remarks on media? | Check here

  September 30, 2023 9:41 IST

  There is a viral video featuring Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan in which he is critiquing the media and making various claims. It's alleged that the actor has recently expressed strong criticism towards the media. Let's investigate the veracity of this claim.

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  Fact Check: Viral video of police lathi charge on women is not from Madhya Pradesh | Check details

  September 29, 2023 9:37 IST

  A video showing a lathi charge on women is going viral on social media, with a claim that it's from Madhya Pradesh. However, when we fact-checked this video, it turned out to be four years old, and the claim made along with the video was found to be false.

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  FACT CHECK: Outdated drone image circulated as recent incident in Jammu and Kashmir | Details

  September 28, 2023 23:18 IST

  India TV's Fact Check team verified that the incident occurred in April 2023 when the Indian army, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Police, neutralised a suspicious drone carrying cash and ammunition in Rajouri.

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  FACT CHECK | Fake image of Rahul Gandhi with '420' badge debunked | Know more

  September 27, 2023 23:58 IST

  Rahul Gandhi's visit to East Delhi’s Anand Vihar railway station last week involved interactions with porters, during which he inquired about their concerns and even sported their signature red uniform shirt.

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  FACT CHECK: Viral video misrepresents PM Modi's statement on Chhattisgarh government | Know more

  September 26, 2023 23:56 IST

  India TV Fact Check team has revealed that the video is misleading and has been edited to misrepresent Modi's statement. The video in question was taken during Modi's public rally in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, on September 14, 2023.

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  FACT CHECK: Old video misleadingly shared as BJP MLA assaulted in Madhya Pradesh | Know more

  September 25, 2023 23:12 IST

  The video, which depicts a mob attacking a car with sticks, originally surfaced in March 2022 and shows an incident involving a suspended BJD MLA, Prashant Jagdev.

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  Fact Check: Post featuring UP Police's signboard cautioning people about 'stray animals' is fake

  September 24, 2023 17:42 IST

  A photo is doing rounds on social media in which a few people can be seen putting up a signboard. "There may be animals sitting on the road ahead. Please move slowly," said the signboard. It is being claimed that the police have installed these boards recently. When we fact-checked the claim, it tur

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  FACT CHECK: Viral video claiming Aamir Khan appealed to vote against BJP is fake

  September 23, 2023 7:07 IST

  A video of Aamir Khan is going viral on the social media platform Instagram, where it is being claimed that the Bollywood actor has appealed to vote against the BJP. We fact-checked this video and found it to be misleading.

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  FACT CHECK: Deepfake video falsely portrays Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as a belly dancer

  September 22, 2023 0:05 IST

  The misleading video has been manipulated using deepfake technology to replace Pablo Acosta's face with that of President Zelenskyy.

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  FACT CHECK: Indian Army dispels rumours about Sikh security personnel amid India, Canada tensions

  September 21, 2023 9:32 IST

  PIB emphasised that these baseless allegations were being shared with the intention of sowing discord and creating disharmony.