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  FACT CHECK: False claims linking old West Bengal railway station fire to Mira Road violence

  Fact Check | January 25, 2024 23:35 IST

  Fact-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

  Fact Check | January 24, 2024 23:54 IST

  A 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

  Fact Check | January 23, 2024 23:48 IST

  Social 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

  Fact Check | January 21, 2024 19:30 IST

  In 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

  Fact Check | January 20, 2024 21:04 IST

  A 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

  Fact Check | January 19, 2024 12:41 IST

  The 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

  Fact Check | January 18, 2024 23:45 IST

  FACT 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

  Fact Check | January 18, 2024 17:18 IST

  India 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

  Fact Check | January 15, 2024 23:49 IST

  Fact-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: Did mob attack NCP leader Jitendra Awhad for comments on Lord Ram? Here's the truth

  Fact Check | January 11, 2024 16:29 IST

  NCP-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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  FACT CHECK: Hrithik Roshan's video doesn't portray Maldives boycott | Know the truth here

  Fact Check | January 10, 2024 23:41 IST

  A video circulating online, purportedly showing Hrithik Roshan cancelling a Maldives tour in solidarity with boycott appeals, has been debunked by India TV Fact Check. The video, from November 2023, actually reveals Roshan announcing the cancellation of his Kuala Lumpur concert in Malaysia.

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  Fact Check: Old video of police lathi charge from Karnataka resurfaces as one from Chhattisgarh

  Fact Check | January 09, 2024 12:47 IST

  A video is going viral on the internet with the claim that police has lathi charged tribals in Chhattisgarh. However, when we fact-checked it, we found that this video is from last year and is from Karnataka.

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  FACT CHECK: Deepfake video circulates false claim of Ukrainian President Zelenskyy belly dancing

  Fact Check | January 08, 2024 23:48 IST

  A deepfake video falsely portraying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's belly dancing circulated online, sparking discussions about the potential manipulation of leaders through marketing. Fact-checking by India TV revealed the video is a manipulated creation, featuring an unidentified man.

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  FACT CHECK: Misleading video links toilets construction to Ayodhya's Ram Mandir | Know the truth

  Fact Check | January 07, 2024 23:55 IST

  The footage actually originates from the Swarved Mahamandir in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, where makeshift toilets were set up before its inauguration ceremony on December 18, 2023.

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  Fact Check: 'Jatayu' is not heading to Ayodhya, viral video from another country turns out to be old

  Fact Check | January 06, 2024 23:52 IST

  A video is going viral on social media claiming Jatayu is heading towards Ayodhya ahead of the inauguration of the Ram Temple. When India TV conducted a fact check on this video, we came to know that the video is from the year 2021 and is not even from India.

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  FACT CHECK: False claims link minor's beating in Haryana to Ram Mandir event | Know the truth here

  Fact Check | January 04, 2024 23:48 IST

  India TV's fact-check team debunks these claims, revealing the incident occurred during a 'Geeta Jayanti' program in a Haryana school on December 22, 2023. The video shows teachers assaulting the boy for throwing flowers at girls.

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  FACT CHECK: Viral video incorrectly claims Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma's fall on cricket pitch

  Fact Check | January 03, 2024 23:49 IST

  The footage actually shows BJD MLA Bhupinder Singh, who fell during a cricket tournament inauguration in Odisha's Narla town. The clarification emphasizes the significance of accurate identification and verification, preventing the spread of misinformation about public figures.

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  FACT CHECK: Misleading video circulates online falsely linked to Japan earthquake

  Fact Check | January 02, 2024 23:50 IST

  A viral video falsely linking individuals swept by waves to Japan's earthquake debunked by India TV's Fact Check team. The footage, from an Indonesia tidal bore incident in December 2021, erroneously connected to recent events, emphasizing the need for fact-checking amidst sensitive situations.

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  Fact Check: No, Ratan Tata didn't present bulletproof buses to Indian Army, viral claim misleading

  Fact Check | January 01, 2024 16:48 IST

  A post is going viral on social media with a claim that Ratan Tata has presented bulletproof and bombproof buses to the Indian Army. However, in the fact check done by India TV, this claim has proved to be misleading.

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  Fact Check: No, Kapil Sibal never said 'he would end his life before Ram Temple's construction'

  Fact Check | December 30, 2023 18:20 IST

  A screenshot of a post made by Kapil Sibal on various social media platforms is going viral. In this tweet, he is purportedly expressing thoughts of committing suicide before the construction of Ram Temple. However, India TV's fact-check has conclusively proven this claim to be entirely false.