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

The article clarifies that the claim of Sanjay Raut promising ₹6,000 to Muslim women in Maharashtra is false and based on manipulated information.
A viral video misrepresented as a communal clash in West Bengal actually depicts locals addressing traffic safety concerns.
Clarifying the misinterpretations surrounding S. Jaishankar's comments on India's relations with Canada and Australia.
In a chaotic session of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly, BJP MLAs were evicted amid protests over Article 370, raising questions about the claims surrounding their removal.
A viral photo claiming to show a Hindu priest performing a Vedic prayer at the White House has been debunked as false, revealing the importance of verifying such claims.
An old video from Kanpur is being falsely circulated as part of the Maharashtra election campaign, highlighting the ongoing issue of misinformation.
Unraveling the truth behind a misleading deepfake video that falsely depicts Donald Trump discussing Imran Khan's release from jail.
Viral claims about communal violence during Diwali celebrations at VIMSAR are debunked, revealing a harmless student celebration instead.
An image claiming to show a communal incident in Prayagraj has been debunked; it actually pertains to local protests over railway safety, not communal violence.
Uncover the truth behind a misleading viral video falsely claiming Uddhav Thackeray admitted to eating beef, highlighting the need for context in public statements.
Annalena Baerbock's arrival sparked controversy online, but our fact-check reveals that the viral claims of her being snubbed in India are misleading and based on misrepresented footage.
A viral video claiming that Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt threatened gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has been debunked as a product of AI manipulation, revealing the dangers of misinformation in the digital age.
Rajnath Singh's comments on organized crime have sparked controversy, but a closer look reveals that the viral video misrepresents his actual stance.
Unraveling the truth behind the viral claim that Patanjali is selling a beef biryani spice mix, revealing it as a morphed image and misinformation.
Explore the truth behind the viral claim that PM Modi was excluded from a BRICS leaders' photo, revealing how misinformation can distort perceptions of political events.
An alarming video claiming to show live electric wires sparking on a flooded road in Bengaluru has gone viral, but our fact-check reveals a different story entirely.
Exploring the viral claim that Uddhav Thackeray demanded classical language status for Urdu, we uncover the truth behind this misleading narrative.
Explore how a misleading graphic falsely attributed to Lokmat linked political figures Sanjay Raut and Uddhav Thackeray to anti-Muslim sentiments, and uncover the truth behind this viral misinformation.
The article investigates the circumstances surrounding the murder of Baba Siddique, confirming that it was orchestrated by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, with hired shooters from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
Exploring the false claims linking Devendra Fadnavis’ posters to Baba Siddique's murder, revealing the real context behind their display.
The speaker in the viral video is not UAE Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; rather, it is Imam Mohammad Tawhidi, a Muslim cleric.
Despite a viral video suggesting otherwise, astronaut Sunita Williams has not returned to Earth and is still aboard the ISS, with her next mission scheduled for February 2025.
Explore the truth behind the viral claim that Ratan Tata refused to sell Tata Sumos to Pakistan after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, revealing it as a baseless hoax.