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‘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.
Does This Video Show Christian And Muslim Priests Appointed In Hindu Temples In Kerala? No, Viral Performance Exhibits Communal Harmony
While sharing this video, people on social media claimed that Christian and Muslim priests are bringing their rituals in Hindu places of worship in Kerala. The Logical Indian fact check team verified the viral claim.
Old Mass Execution Video From 2013 Revived As Turkish Builders Being Executed After Earthquake
The viral video dates back to April 2013, when a brutal massacre occurred in Syria’s Damascus suburb of Tadamon. It has nothing to do with the recent earthquake.
Do These Viral Visuals Show The Aftermath Of An Earthquake In Afghanistan? No, Viral Visuals Are Circulated With False Claims
The visuals date back at least 2019 and depict several incidents of natural disasters that have not occured recently.
Does This Video Show Muslims In West Bengal Obstructing Army Vehicles? No, Viral Video Is From Bangladesh
We found that the viral video was shot in Chittagong’s Hathazari in March, 2021. The viral video was shot as PM Modi was visiting Bangladesh and protests were being held across the country against his visit.
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