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

  Fact Check | 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

  Fact Check | 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

  Fact Check | 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

  Fact Check | 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

  Fact Check | 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.

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

  Fact Check | 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

  Fact Check | 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

  Fact Check | 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

  Fact Check | 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

  Fact Check | 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

  Fact Check | 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

  Fact Check | 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

  Fact Check | 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

  Fact Check | 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

  Fact Check | 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

  Fact Check | 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

  Fact Check | 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

  Fact Check | 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

  Fact Check | 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

  Fact Check | 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.