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  FACT CHECK: 2018 video misrepresented as live TV attack in Sandeshkhali | Here's the truth

  Fact Check | February 20, 2024 14:59 IST

  The resurfacing of a distressing video depicting a woman being assaulted on live TV, falsely linked to recent protests in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, was debunked by India TV's Fact Check team.

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  FACT CHECK: Old video of Nihang Sikh confrontation with police revived amid farmers' protest

  Fact Check | February 19, 2024 15:07 IST

  The misleading video, previously associated with clashes during Republic Day celebrations, has been circulating since January 2021. Reports suggest that Nihang Sikhs were involved in a tractor rally on January 26, 2021, encountering clashes with police while en route to Red Fort.

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  Fact Check: Was liquor distributed during ongoing farmers' protest? Here's truth behind viral video

  Fact Check | February 18, 2024 18:08 IST

  A video circulating on social media shows people distributing alcohol. It is claimed to be from the farmer's protest, suggesting that the individuals consuming alcohol are farmers. However, the truth behind this video is quite different.

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  FACT CHECK: Viral video claiming water canon sprayed at protesting farmers turns out to be fake

  Fact Check | February 17, 2024 14:27 IST

  Many 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

  Fact Check | February 15, 2024 14:55 IST

  The 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

  Fact Check | February 14, 2024 14:39 IST

  The 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

  Fact Check | February 13, 2024 14:51 IST

  The 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

  Fact Check | February 12, 2024 14:56 IST

  FACT 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

  Fact Check | February 11, 2024 14:37 IST

  A 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

  Fact Check | February 08, 2024 6:57 IST

  The 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

  Fact Check | February 07, 2024 15:06 IST

  Social 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

  Fact Check | February 06, 2024 15:05 IST

  A 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

  Fact Check | February 05, 2024 22:42 IST

  A 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

  Fact Check | February 04, 2024 15:13 IST

  The 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

  Fact Check | February 03, 2024 20:45 IST

  A 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

  Fact Check | February 01, 2024 23:52 IST

  The 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

  Fact Check | January 30, 2024 23:52 IST

  A 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

  Fact Check | January 29, 2024 23:53 IST

  A 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

  Fact Check | January 28, 2024 23:48 IST

  Alwar 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

  Fact Check | January 26, 2024 22:32 IST

  A 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.