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No, This Image Does Not Show A Hindu Temple Discovered Near A Pyramid In Egypt; Viral Claim Is False

We found that the viral image does not show a Hindu religious site in Egypt. The discovered chamber shows a painting discovered in the tomb of a priest, 300 meters from the Great Pyramid at Giza in Egypt depicts scenes of ancient life.

Does This Video Show Hindu Woman Interrupting Prayers In US Mosque? No, Viral Claim Is False

A video is going viral across social media showing a woman being dragged from a mosque by security guards. The video is circulated with the claim that a Hindu woman disrupted Eid prayers in a mosque in Virginia, USA, before being forcefully removed.

No, Viral Images Do Not Show A Hindu Communist Girl Abused By A Muslim Person

The person in the viral image is a Malayalam actress named Anicka Vikhraman. As per media reports and her posts, her former partner Anoop Pillai had tortured her mentally and physically. No Muslim individual is involved in the case.

Did Muslim Stone Pelters Interrupt A Jai Bhim Rally In Mathura? No, The Video Viral With A False Communal Angle

The media reports and Mathura police did not mention any presence of Muslims or a conflict that was caused due to Muslim persons. The stone-pelting incident was caused due to caste conflict, as is evident from police and media reports.

AAP Confronted Over Dilapidated School Conditions? Opposition Leaders Shared MCD Run School Video With Misleading Claim

The video shows Delhi Education Minister Atishi Marlena examining the state of schools under the administration of the MCD, which the BJP has led for the past 15 years.

Was Akhilesh Yadav Pictured With The Killers Of Atiq Ahmed? No, Viral Claim Is False

We found that the viral claim alleging that SP leader Akhilesh Yadav was pictured with the persons who gunned down Atiq Ahmed is false. The persons are members of the Indian Youth Congress.

Media Outlets Misreport Deceased Gangster-Politician Atiq Ahmed “Saving” UPA Govt In 2008 Trust Vote

While Atiq Ahmed did participate in the the trust vote held by the UPA Government in 2008, he did not vote in favour of the coalition. Ahmed was expelled from the Samajwadi Party after his vote against the UPA Government.

Is The Raam Currency The World’s Most Expensive Currency? No, Raam Bearer Bonds Are Not Legal Tender

The currency of Raam is not officially recognised as legal tender by the World Bank. Some places in the Netherlands and USA’s Iowa have adopted the currency as bonds, but not legal tender.

Was Asad Ahmad Buried By Large Crowd Seen In The Viral Video? No, Viral Claim Is False

The viral video shows the funeral procession of Maulana Rabe Hasani Nadvi, who died at the age of 94 at Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama on April 14. The viral claim is false.

Are The Four Soldiers killed In The Bathinda Firing From ‘18 Horse Regiment’? No, Viral Claim Is False

The deceased soldiers were from the 80 Artillery Regiment. The identity of the killers has not been ascertained yet by police or the army and investigations are ongoing.

No, These Images Do Not Show Anthony Fauci Getting Arrested And Pope Francis Wearing A Puffer Jacket; Images Created By AI Art Tools

We found that all the images featuring Pope Francis, Narendra Modi, Julian Assange, and Anthony Fauci are are all generated by AI. The images are indicative of misinformation that may spread across social media through the use of AI.

Is The New Parliament Building Being Constructed For Rs 1 By Tata Group? No, The Viral Claim Is False

The Tata Group is not constructing the new Parliament House for a mere Rs 1 but Rs 861.9 crore.

No, This Viral Video Does Not Show A Woman Walking On The Narmada River; Video Circulated With Misleading Claims

The woman seen in the video, Jyotibai Raghuvanshi, was wading through a part of the Narmada River where the water level was very low. She admits to the same and notes that she is no god woman and that there is no miracle.

Do These Viral Images Show An Iftar party In Presidency University? No, Images Are Viral With False Claims

The viral images show an Iftar party organised at Eden Hindu Hostel, not Presidency University.

Does This Image Show Historical Figures At Maulana Azad’s Iftar Party? No, Viral Image Depicts Lunch Hosted By Sardar Patel

A viral image showing prominent historical figures from the cabinet of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru is being widely circulated across social media. Social media users have shared the viral image claiming that Jawaharlal Nehru gave the first Iftar party in Independent India in 1947.

Old Video From 2018 Showing Scrapped Passports Recovered From A Field Viral With False Communal Angle

While sharing this video, people on social media claimed that illegal Muslims settled near Bet Dwarka in Gujarat discarded their passports after entry into the country. The Logical Indian fact check team verified the viral claim.

‘Dead In 1981, How Did VC Sign PM Modi’s Degree Certificate In 1983’? Viral Claim Is False

People on social media alleged that Gujarat University Vice-Chancellor Professor KS Shastri, whose signature is seen on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Masters's degree, passed away in 1981, two years before the certificate was issued. The Logical Indian fact check team verified the viral claim.

Old Video Of Earthquake In Indonesia Circulated As Recent Visual From Papua New Guinea’s Quake

The video was filmed showing the earthquake's impact in Palu city, Central Sulawesi province of Indonesia. The viral claim is false.

This Video Doesn’t Show People Obstructing Trains While Offering Namaz During Ram

We found that the viral video is not related to Ram Navami. The video dates back to at least March 2021.

Bulandshahr Blast: False Communal Spin Given To Massive Explosion In Uttar Pradesh

The house where the blast took place belongs to a man named Satish, who had given the house on rent to Rajkumar, the owner of M/S Air Star Traders. No communal angle was involved in this case.

Does This Video Show A Communal Clash In Delhi Between School Students? No, Viral Claim Is False

The videos show a clash between two groups of students Class 12 of a boys’ senior secondary school in northeast Delhi’s Tukmirpur in Karawal Nagar. No communal angle was involved in this case.

No, Users Won’t Be Charged 1.1% For UPI Payments Exceeding Rs 2000

A false claim is still circulating claiming that from April 1, users will be charged 1.1% for UPI payments exceeding Rs 2000 while using digital payment platforms.

No, This Set Of Images Doesn’t Show Bangladesh Female Freedom Fighters Recreating Moment From 1971 Liberation War

The image is viral with the claim, “Four Bangladeshi freedom fighters recreate their 1971 photograph in the same Willy's Jeep.” The Logical Indian Fact Check team verified the viral claim.

Does This Video Show Protests Against PM Modi’s Recent Visit To Karnataka? No, Viral Video Is Shared With False Claim

The viral video shows an incident from February 2021 when the Shiv Sena launched protests over the record price hike of petrol and diesel.