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

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.
A viral video claiming to show a recent capture of a Kurdish woman is actually five years old, raising concerns about misinformation.