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IFCN certified fact-checking, media literacy, and proactive campaigns to build resistance against fake news and misinformation.

A dramatic firefighter rescue video goes viral, but its true location reveals a surprising twist of geographical misrepresentation.
The temporary grounding of firefighting aircraft in Los Angeles was due to high winds, not President Biden's visit.
A viral claim about a banner outside Tihar Jail suggesting Kejriwal's visit has been debunked as false and misleading.
A viral claim about a Hindu woman being attacked by lawyers in Pakistan has been debunked as false, revealing the importance of verifying information before sharing.
A fact-check revealing how a misinterpreted Guardian headline sparked a heated debate about race and healthcare access.
Despite viral claims on social media, there is no evidence to support that Elon Musk has purchased Boeing.
A viral claim that a panipuri vendor received a GST notice for earning ₹40 lakh has been debunked; the vendor's actual income was only ₹1.5 lakh, well below the taxable threshold.
An old video of a church attack has been misleadingly linked to Christmas 2024, revealing the dangers of misinformation in social media.
A viral video falsely identifies a Muslim man as a vandal, leading to widespread misinformation and communal tensions, which has been debunked through thorough fact-checking.
A viral video misattributed to recent protests in Cairo is actually from a demonstration in 2019, highlighting the challenges of misinformation.
A viral video falsely alleging that an Iowa toy drive was connected to child trafficking has been debunked, revealing the event's true purpose of supporting children in need.
A fraudulent website, 'https://brs.inc,' falsely claims to be a government-recognized organization offering prestigious national awards while soliciting fees from unsuspecting nominees.
A viral claim misidentifies a woman discussing pandemic preparedness as a WHO official, prompting a fact-check to clarify her true affiliation.
Stay vigilant against phishing scams—an email claiming to offer an e-PAN Card is fake and aims to steal your sensitive information!
A recent misquote of a Dutch official sparked claims that COVID-19 was a NATO operation, but our fact-check reveals the truth behind the misunderstanding.
Rahul Gandhi's alleged admission of pushing a BJP MP during a parliamentary session has been debunked as misleading and manipulated content.
Unraveling the false narrative surrounding COVID-19 vaccines and exposing the truth behind conspiracy theories.
Amidst the mourning for tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, a viral video mistakenly identifies Pakistani musician Tari Khan, prompting a fact-check to clarify the truth.
Finnish leaders’ remarks were misrepresented online, falsely suggesting support for Nigerian separatists rather than addressing broader themes of self-determination.
A viral dance video misattributed to the timing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO death reveals the importance of verifying information before sharing.
An investigation reveals that a viral image falsely attributed to a Bengaluru suicide victim is unrelated, highlighting the dangers of misinformation.
A viral video mistakenly identified as showing a recent earthquake in California is actually footage from a 2022 earthquake in Taipei, Taiwan.
Italy did not transfer any migrants to the Vatican, debunking a misleading claim circulating in recent discussions about migration policies.
A viral claim suggests a goods train took over three years to reach its destination, but our fact check reveals this is misleading.