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Does This Video Show Man Not Paying His Electricity Bill After Congress’ Poll Promise? No, Viral Video Is Misleading

We found that the video shows a man adamant on not paying the due amount to the Karnataka State Electricity board. As per the authorities, he had refused to pay the pending electricity bill and did not cite the government's scheme.

No, Viral Video Does Not Show Lethal Training In Indian Madrasas; Video Is From Indonesia

While sharing this video, people on social media claimed that it shows an incident from an Indian madrassa where students are being instructed on how to kill people. The Logical Indian fact check team verified the viral claim.

‘Anti-Hindu’ Elements Vandalize Idols Of Ancient Temple In Tamil Nadu? No, Claim Viral With False Communal Spin

The Logical Indian fact-check team verified the claim and found it viral with a false communal spin, as the accused was Hindu, with a psychological issue that led to such an act. Further, the police clarified that he did not break any idol.

Viral Video Shows Boy Offering Namaz In Middle Of Road After Congress Wins In Karnataka? No, Viral Claim Is False

The viral video is shot in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and not in Karnataka. It has nothing to do with Congress or the election. The viral claim is false.

Does This Video Show IT Employees Celebrating Congress Karnataka Win? No, Viral Video Is False

While sharing this video, people on social media claimed that it shows employees at an IT company celebrating the results of the Karnataka Assembly elections.

Zee News, Times Now Navbharat Circulate AI-Generated Image Of Explosion Near Pentagon As Real

We found that the viral visual is more than likely the creation of artificial intelligence. US authorities and media reports have denied the claims of an attack on the Pentagon.

Alleged Shivling In Gyanvapi Mosque Is 8000 Years Old? No, Viral Claim Is False

The Logical Indian fact check team verified the claim and found it false as the matter of the Gyanvapi mosque is going on in the Supreme Court, which has currently stayed the carbon dating of the structure found there until the next hearing.

Hindu Woman Vandalizes Poster Of Deity Shri Ram In Maharashtra; Video Viral With False Communal Angle

The Logical Indian fact check team verified the claim and found it false, as the woman seen in the video hails from the Hindu community and is mentally disturbed, which led to committing such an act.

No, Kids Seen In This Viral Video Are Not Illegal Rohingya Muslim Immigrants From Bangladesh; Viral Claim Is False

We found that the viral video shows children coming to Kolhapur from Bihar via West Bengal to receive education at a madrasa. The viral claim is false.

Does This Video Show A Factory Explosion In West Bengal? No, Viral Video Is From Kerala

We found that the video was shot in Kavassery, Kerala showing a fireworks display during the Pooram festival in Kerala. The viral claim is false.

Did Muslims Murder RSS Supporter Hindu Woman In Kerala? No, Clip From Street Play Viral With False Claim

The Logical Indian Fact Check team verified the claim and found it to be false as the viral video is old, shot in 2017. It is a clip from a street play performed in Kerala based on the death of journalist-activist Gauri Lankesh.

Old Video Of Bangladeshi Muslim Cleric Making Hateful Speech Against Hindu Viral As India

The video dates back to at least two years old and the man in the viral video is Dr. Syed Irshad Ahmad Al Bukhari who gave the speech in Bangladesh condemning Yati Narsinghanand’s controversial speeches.

No, This Viral Video Isn’t Of Rohingya Muslims Molesting Hindu Girl In West Bengal

The viral incident took place in 2017. The video is from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh and it has nothing to do with Rohingya Muslims or West Bengal.

Does Punjab Have Lowest Number Of Power Cuts? No, Delhi CM Kejriwal Shares Old And Manipulated Graph

We found that the viral graphic shared by Kejriwal is altered. The graph dates back to October 2020 and the viral image was edited so as to exclude several states in the original graph.

Old Video Of Muslim Man Threatening Cop In Maharashtra Viral As Karnataka

A video has gone viral across social media, which shows a heated argument between a police officer and a Muslim man. The video went viral after the Congress landslide victory on May 13 in the Karnataka assembly elections as it won 135 seats defeating the BJP in the state.

Does The Viral Video Show A man Floating With The Power Of Yoga? No, Viral Claim Is Misleading

The man in the viral video is a magician by profession who performed illusions to trick people as if he was actually flying. The viral video does not suggest any role of Yoga in the video.

Rahul Gandhi Didn’t Say Hindus & Hindutvavadis Should Be Thrown Out; Cropped Video Viral With Misleading Claim

The Logical Indian fact-check team verified the claim and found it misleading as it is cropped from a 2021 public address of Rahul Gandhi at a rally in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Do Viral Images Show Recent Attacks On Jain By Muslims In Karnataka? No, Viral Claim Is False

We found that the viral images are not from the context of the Karnataka assembly elections. The images are from different contexts dating back to 2017.

Old Video From West Bengal Municipal Elections Passed As EVM Rigging In Recent Karnataka Elections

While sharing a video, people on social media claimed that votes were cast unlawfully and demanded re-election or disqualification of the elected Congress MLA.

Old Video Of Woman Thrashing A Man For Harassing Her Viral Linking It To The Movie ‘The Kerala Story’

The incident took place 3 years ago when a Hindu woman publically thrashed a Muslim man for harrasing her. Though the viral video is from Karnataka, but it has nothing to do with the movie 'The Kerala Story'.

Does This Video Show A Pakistan Flag Unfurled In Karnataka After Congress Win? No, Viral Claim Is False

We found that the flag unfurled in Bhatkal, Karnataka, was an Islamic flag and not a Pakistani flag. The viral claim is false.

Old Video Of Women Thrashing Christian Man Viral With Anti-Muslim Claim

Shaji, the man in the viral video, is a Christian, and there was no communal element involved in this case. The viral claim is false.

Do These Viral Images Show Kohli Supporting Congress Following Karnataka Elections? No, Images Are Edited And Misleading

While sharing this image, people on social media claimed that the image showed that Kohli appreciated Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following the results of the elections. The Logical Indian fact check team verified the viral claim.

Media Outlets Shared Scripted Video Of Groom Beaten Up For Dowry Demand As Real

The viral video is scripted and made for entertainment purposes. The original video was uploaded back in May 2021 on a YouTube channel named "Maithili Bazar".

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