Is the woman causing a disturbance inside a US mosque Muslim rather than Hindu?
A video showing a woman in a white saree allegedly causing disruption during Eid prayers at a mosque in Virginia, US, is being circulated with claims that she, a Hindu, disturbed Muslim worshippers. It is…
Does a Russian schoolbook encourage teenagers to participate in fighting in Ukraine?
A new Russian school textbook has been created, presenting a distorted version of the history of the conflict with Ukraine and encouraging students to consider military service. This textbook is part of a new curriculum…
Has a Russian military plane been reported to have landed in Niamey, the capital of Niger, amidst speculation about the entry of Wagner forces into the city?
Claim A video purportedly showing a Russian military plane landing in Niamey, the capital of Niger, has been circulating. Speculation has also arisen suggesting that “Wagner forces have already started entering the city”. Fact The…
Is the Virat Kohli statue at Times Square, New York real, or is it CGI?
Fake News Busters Check confirmed that the viral clip of Virat Kohli’s statue was created using CGI technology by a mattress company called Duroflex. Claim Recently, a large golden statue of Virat Kohli was unveiled…
Was a cropped image shared to falsely claim that Israel was locking up Palestinian children?
A photo depicting several children standing behind metallic bars is circulating on various social media platforms with claims that it shows Israel imprisoning Palestinian children. The image is accompanied by a caption stating, “Palestinian kids…
Is the viral footage suggesting Dodger Stadium is flooded just an illusion?
A viral aerial video of Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles misled viewers into believing the stadium was flooded by Tropical Storm Hilary. However, experts clarified that the illusion was caused by wet concrete and reflections,…
Did Afghan players chant ‘Vande Mataram’?
A video surfaced showing Afghanistan cricketers chanting “Vande Mataram” following the team’s qualification for the T20 World Cup semifinals. Fact The video purportedly showing Afghanistan cricketers chanting “Vande Mataram” after the team’s qualification for the…
Has a disturbing video purportedly showing the brutal execution of a Christian girl in Manipur been falsely attributed and actually originates from Myanmar?
A graphic video purporting to depict a handcuffed Christian girl being brutally attacked and executed in Manipur, India, has been widely shared on social media. The footage incorrectly attributes the incident to uniformed personnel from…
Has a photograph depicting a large crowd from Ethiopia gone viral, mistakenly portrayed as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans celebrating?
An aerial view shows a sizable group of individuals clad in yellow attire marching down a street. The image is circulating with claims that these are Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans gathered in Ahmedabad to…