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Rajini KG

Senior Fact-Checker, India

Rajini joined Logically in December 2017 and works as a senior fact-checker. She has a Bachelor's degree in science from the University of Mysore and has three years of experience as a data process analyst in a KPO.

Latest Fact Checks by Rajini KG

Photo does not show United Arab Emirates medical team in occupied Palestine to treat Israeli soldiers
Geopolitical-Conflict Events-Humanitarian

Photo does not show United Arab Emirates medical team in occupied Palestine to treat Israeli soldiers
Edited video shared to claim Yogi Adityanath questioned Narendra Modi over 'mangalsutra' remark
Politics-Elections

Edited video shared to claim Yogi Adityanath questioned Narendra Modi over 'mangalsutra' remark
Congress notice fielding Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi from Raebareli and Amethi is fake
Politics-Elections

Congress notice fielding Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi from Raebareli and Amethi is fake
2016 image of Eid celebration in London shared as recent
Human Rights-Religion Politics-People

2016 image of Eid celebration in London shared as recent
Video of Karnataka Congress leader 'asking for votes in the name of god' is edited
Politics-Elections Politics-People

Video of Karnataka Congress leader 'asking for votes in the name of god' is edited
No, video does not show a Pakistani flag waved at Congress rally in Karnataka
Politics-Elections

No, video does not show a Pakistani flag waved at Congress rally in Karnataka
Image doesn’t show French President Macron ‘running away’ from farmers in 2024
Events-General Politics-People

Image doesn’t show French President Macron ‘running away’ from farmers in 2024
Edited image shows British MP Penny Mordaunt holding pro-WEF sign
Politics-People

Edited image shows British MP Penny Mordaunt holding pro-WEF sign
No, the International Ice Hockey Federation has not banned the Israeli team
Geopolitical-General Media-Sports

No, the International Ice Hockey Federation has not banned the Israeli team
No, video does not show ‘Indian Muslims burning Quran’ during anti-CAA protests
Events-Activism Human Rights-Religion

No, video does not show ‘Indian Muslims burning Quran’ during anti-CAA protests
Fake circular shared to claim Indian government has appointed two election commissioners
Politics-Elections

Fake circular shared to claim Indian government has appointed two election commissioners
No, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah did not say he wants to be a ‘Muslim in his next birth’
Politics-People

No, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah did not say he wants to be a ‘Muslim in his next birth’
This viral image of Indian minister Smriti Irani is edited
Politics-People Tech-General

This viral image of Indian minister Smriti Irani is edited
Video does not show ‘green laser’ seen during Texas wildfire
Conspiracies-General

Video does not show ‘green laser’ seen during Texas wildfire
White House’s chief science advisor Arati Prabhakar has not been ‘executed’ for treason
Politics-General

White House’s chief science advisor Arati Prabhakar has not been ‘executed’ for treason
Catholic procession in New York misrepresented as pro-Palestine march
Events-Activism Geopolitical-Conflict

Catholic procession in New York misrepresented as pro-Palestine march
2020 video of Akhilesh Yadav in Kanpur shared as 'meeting with protesting farmers'
Events-Activism Politics-General

2020 video of Akhilesh Yadav in Kanpur shared as 'meeting with protesting farmers'
Video of Bollywood promo event shared as Uttar Pradesh police action on protesting students
Events-Activism

Video of Bollywood promo event shared as Uttar Pradesh police action on protesting students
Video from Maharashtra shared as Bengaluru traffic cop assaulting biker
Events-General

Video from Maharashtra shared as Bengaluru traffic cop assaulting biker
No, this video does not show Punjab farmer watering grain sacks to ‘aid liquor mafia’
Events-General

No, this video does not show Punjab farmer watering grain sacks to ‘aid liquor mafia’
Image showing Labour Party leader Keir Starmer with Jimmy Savile is digitally altered
Media-General Politics-People Tech-Social-Media

Image showing Labour Party leader Keir Starmer with Jimmy Savile is digitally altered
Video of protest by Congress youth wing wrongly linked to ongoing farmers' protest in India
Events-Activism Politics-General

Video of protest by Congress youth wing wrongly linked to ongoing farmers' protest in India
No, elderly woman seen in this video is not 'cursing farmers protesting in Delhi'
Events-Activism

No, elderly woman seen in this video is not 'cursing farmers protesting in Delhi'
2019 dates misrepresented as schedule for 2024 Indian general elections
Politics-Elections

2019 dates misrepresented as schedule for 2024 Indian general elections
No, video does not show assassination attempt on Bulgarian Prime Minister
Politics-General

No, video does not show assassination attempt on Bulgarian Prime Minister
AI-generated image shared as farmers dumping hay in Paris amid ongoing protests
Politics-General Politics-Policy Tech-AI

AI-generated image shared as farmers dumping hay in Paris amid ongoing protests
Video from Chile misattributed as military tanks deployed at Texas border
Human Rights-Race Politics-General

Video from Chile misattributed as military tanks deployed at Texas border
No, video does not show farmers protesting in Texas amid border standoff
Human Rights-Race Politics-General Politics-Policy

No, video does not show farmers protesting in Texas amid border standoff
No, video doesn't show Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Assam
Politics-General

No, video doesn't show Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Assam
2018 image from Syria passed off as Iran's missile strike on Pakistan
Geopolitical-Conflict

2018 image from Syria passed off as Iran's missile strike on Pakistan
No, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs was not executed at Guantanamo Bay
Politics-General

No, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs was not executed at Guantanamo Bay
Old videos of building demolitions falsely linked to Japan 2024 earthquake
Events-Natural Disasters

Old videos of building demolitions falsely linked to Japan 2024 earthquake
No, video doesn’t show undocumented migrants crossing US-Mexico border
Human Rights-Race

No, video doesn’t show undocumented migrants crossing US-Mexico border
Viral images of former U.S. President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein are fake
Politics-General Tech-AI

Viral images of former U.S. President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein are fake
Old clip of blast in Pakistan shared to falsely claim Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar is dead
Events-Terrorism

Old clip of blast in Pakistan shared to falsely claim Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar is dead
Underwater video from Indonesia wrongly linked to recent Japan earthquake
Events-Natural Disasters

Underwater video from Indonesia wrongly linked to recent Japan earthquake
No, this image does not show an attack on Iran’s IRGC Aerospace Force HQ in Tehran
Events-General

No, this image does not show an attack on Iran’s IRGC Aerospace Force HQ in Tehran
Old image from South Korea shared as ‘American aid to Israel’
Geopolitical-Conflict

Old image from South Korea shared as ‘American aid to Israel’
Digital altered videos shared to show Narayana Murthy endorsed investing platform 'Quantum AI'
Tech-Business

Digital altered videos shared to show Narayana Murthy endorsed investing platform 'Quantum AI'
Unrelated video shared as Philippine tsunami
Events-Natural Disasters

Unrelated video shared as Philippine tsunami
Image of armored vehicles in Dublin unrelated to recent riots in Ireland
Events-General

Image of armored vehicles in Dublin unrelated to recent riots in Ireland
No, video does not show Israeli submarine captured by Yemen
Geopolitical-Conflict

No, video does not show Israeli submarine captured by Yemen
News outlets publish AI-generated image of rescue officials at Uttarakhand tunnel collapse site
Tech-AI

News outlets publish AI-generated image of rescue officials at Uttarakhand tunnel collapse site
2018 video shared as Congress conceding defeat to BRS in 2023 Telangana elections
Politics-Elections

2018 video shared as Congress conceding defeat to BRS in 2023 Telangana elections
Old image shared as construction worker stuck in collapsed Uttarakhand tunnel
Events-General

Old image shared as construction worker stuck in collapsed Uttarakhand tunnel
Video from Syria shared as Al-Qassam fighters attacking Israeli snipers
Geopolitical-Conflict

Video from Syria shared as Al-Qassam fighters attacking Israeli snipers
No, pro-Modi chants were not raised at Rajasthan Chief Minister’s election rally
Politics-Elections Tech-General

No, pro-Modi chants were not raised at Rajasthan Chief Minister’s election rally
Video from Syria shared as 'journalists killed in Gaza'
Geopolitical-Conflict

Video from Syria shared as 'journalists killed in Gaza'
No, image does not show an Israeli vessel seized by Houthis
Geopolitical-Conflict

No, image does not show an Israeli vessel seized by Houthis
ARMA 3 video game footage shared as Hamas attacking Israeli tanks
Geopolitical-Conflict Tech-General

ARMA 3 video game footage shared as Hamas attacking Israeli tanks
2022 video of anti-hijab protests in London shared as recent pro-Palestine march
Geopolitical-Conflict

2022 video of anti-hijab protests in London shared as recent pro-Palestine march
Video of Syrian army tanks being destroyed in Damascus falsely linked to Israel-Hamas war
Geopolitical-Conflict

Video of Syrian army tanks being destroyed in Damascus falsely linked to Israel-Hamas war
2016 video from Syria shared as Hamas attack on Israeli soldiers in Gaza
Geopolitical-Conflict

2016 video from Syria shared as Hamas attack on Israeli soldiers in Gaza
No, Supreme Court of India has not banned all firecrackers
Climate-General Politics-Policy

No, Supreme Court of India has not banned all firecrackers
No, Pepsi hasn't changed packaging to avoid boycott calls amid Israel-Gaza conflict
Economics-Business Geopolitical-Conflict

No, Pepsi hasn't changed packaging to avoid boycott calls amid Israel-Gaza conflict
2013 video from Syria shared as Hamas attacking Israeli tanks
Geopolitical-Conflict

2013 video from Syria shared as Hamas attacking Israeli tanks
Image of footballer Lionel Messi holding Israeli flag is morphed
Geopolitical-Conflict Media-Sports

Image of footballer Lionel Messi holding Israeli flag is morphed
Old video of clash between Israeli police and Christian worshippers in Jerusalem shared as recent
Geopolitical-Conflict Human Rights-Religion

Old video of clash between Israeli police and Christian worshippers in Jerusalem shared as recent
2022 video from Romania shared as U.S. soldiers arriving in Israel amid war with Hamas
Geopolitical-Conflict

2022 video from Romania shared as U.S. soldiers arriving in Israel amid war with Hamas
No, video doesn’t show Shivraj Singh Chouhan insulting Dalit man
Human Rights-Religion Politics-General

No, video doesn’t show Shivraj Singh Chouhan insulting Dalit man
No, this video does not show Palestinians fleeing to Egypt amid Israel-Hamas war
Geopolitical-Conflict

No, this video does not show Palestinians fleeing to Egypt amid Israel-Hamas war
Image of Cairo Tower displaying Palestine flag is digitally altered
Geopolitical-Conflict

Image of Cairo Tower displaying Palestine flag is digitally altered
Video from 2023 Syria earthquake shared as child rescued from rubble in Gaza
Geopolitical-Conflict

Video from 2023 Syria earthquake shared as child rescued from rubble in Gaza
Video from Uttar Pradesh shared as fight between BJP members in Rajasthan
Politics-Elections

Video from Uttar Pradesh shared as fight between BJP members in Rajasthan
Video of Algerians celebrating football club win shared as Israel attacking Gaza
Geopolitical-Conflict

Video of Algerians celebrating football club win shared as Israel attacking Gaza
No, this is not Cristiano Ronaldo waving the Palestinian flag during a football match
Geopolitical-Conflict Media-Sports

No, this is not Cristiano Ronaldo waving the Palestinian flag during a football match
Unrelated video from Azerbaijan shared as Israeli officials captured by Hamas
Geopolitical-Conflict

Unrelated video from Azerbaijan shared as Israeli officials captured by Hamas
Old video from Saudi Arabia shared as Libya man praying in the aftermath of Storm Daniel
Events-General Events-Natural Disasters

Old video from Saudi Arabia shared as Libya man praying in the aftermath of Storm Daniel
Old video from Odisha shared as BJP MLA beaten while campaigning in Madhya Pradesh
Politics-Elections

Old video from Odisha shared as BJP MLA beaten while campaigning in Madhya Pradesh
Video of Bakrid celebration in Karnataka school viral with false communal spin
Human Rights-Religion

Video of Bakrid celebration in Karnataka school viral with false communal spin
Video of cleric reciting Islamic prayer atop damaged mosque in Syria falsely shared as Morocco
Events-Natural Disasters

Video of cleric reciting Islamic prayer atop damaged mosque in Syria falsely shared as Morocco
Drone footage from Turkey shared as aftermath of Morocco earthquake
Events-Natural Disasters

Drone footage from Turkey shared as aftermath of Morocco earthquake
Ample evidence to prove Hawaii wildfire ‘blue theory’ isn’t true
Conspiracies-New World Order

Ample evidence to prove Hawaii wildfire ‘blue theory’ isn’t true
No, viral photos do not show arsenal Niger 'received' from Russia
Geopolitical-General Politics-General

No, viral photos do not show arsenal Niger 'received' from Russia
No, video doesn't show Americans celebrating Trump's mugshot release
Politics-General

No, video doesn't show Americans celebrating Trump's mugshot release
Animated video of Apollo 11 model shared to show Chandrayaan-3 landing on the moon
Events-General Tech-AI

Animated video of Apollo 11 model shared to show Chandrayaan-3 landing on the moon
Video of U.S. President Biden's visit to Hawaii manipulated to include profane slogan
Politics-General

Video of U.S. President Biden's visit to Hawaii manipulated to include profane slogan
Video of Zimbabwean cricketers dancing to ‘Jai Shri Ram’ chants is digitally manipulated
Human Rights-Religion Media-Sports

Video of Zimbabwean cricketers dancing to ‘Jai Shri Ram’ chants is digitally manipulated
Video extract shared to claim Putin snubbed a handshake with French President
Geopolitical-General Politics-General

Video extract shared to claim Putin snubbed a handshake with French President
Photo does not show Indian Air Force helicopter crashed in Nigeria
Events-General Politics-General

Photo does not show Indian Air Force helicopter crashed in Nigeria
Assam chief minister’s remark that ‘Indian army can’t solve anything in Manipur’ taken out of context
Politics-People Tech-Social-Media

Assam chief minister’s remark that ‘Indian army can’t solve anything in Manipur’ taken out of context
Indian actor Sonali Bendre’s image falsely shared as fashion blogger who died of cancer
Events-General Events-Humanitarian

Indian actor Sonali Bendre’s image falsely shared as fashion blogger who died of cancer
Video of Aleppo market in Syria falsely shared as Sweden
Human Rights-Race Politics-General

Video of Aleppo market in Syria falsely shared as Sweden
No, these images do not show Wagner forces in Niger
Geopolitical-Conflict Politics-General

No, these images do not show Wagner forces in Niger
2021 video of anti-corruption raid on Karnataka government official falsely shared as Delhi
Events-General

2021 video of anti-corruption raid on Karnataka government official falsely shared as Delhi
Old Pakistan video falsely claimed to be from Haryana amid unrest
Events-Activism Human Rights-Religion

Old Pakistan video falsely claimed to be from Haryana amid unrest
No, video doesn't show assault on Hindu priest after being 'caught' with two women
Events-General Human Rights-Religion

No, video doesn't show assault on Hindu priest after being 'caught' with two women
Video of man helping others cross a flooded road in Colombia falsely shared as clip from India
Events-General

Video of man helping others cross a flooded road in Colombia falsely shared as clip from India
Old, unrelated images shared in connection with recent violence in Haryana
Events-Activism Human Rights-Religion

Old, unrelated images shared in connection with recent violence in Haryana
Old footage of Ukrainian forces destroying Russian KA-52 helicopter shared as recent
Geopolitical-Conflict

Old footage of Ukrainian forces destroying Russian KA-52 helicopter shared as recent
Old video of heavy rain causing a landslide in Maharashtra misattributed to Karnataka
Events-General

Old video of heavy rain causing a landslide in Maharashtra misattributed to Karnataka
Images of 2012 Nirbhaya protests falsely linked to Manipur violence
Human Rights-Activism Human Rights-Religion

Images of 2012 Nirbhaya protests falsely linked to Manipur violence
Visuals of a naked person hitting police officials in Uttar Pradesh falsely linked to Manipur
Events-Activism Human Rights-Religion

Visuals of a naked person hitting police officials in Uttar Pradesh falsely linked to Manipur
Old footage of Russian attack on oil refinery shared as recent attack on Odesa port
Geopolitical-Conflict

Old footage of Russian attack on oil refinery shared as recent attack on Odesa port
Old video from Jaipur shared as 2023 Delhi floods
Events-General

Old video from Jaipur shared as 2023 Delhi floods
Video of fire in a church in France falsely linked to clashes in Manipur
Events-Activism

Video of fire in a church in France falsely linked to clashes in Manipur
No, Disney is not opening themed pediatric transgender clinics for children
Human Rights-Gender Media-Entertainment

No, Disney is not opening themed pediatric transgender clinics for children
Old videos from 2022 rallies shared to claim Trump is getting more support for 2024 Presidential bid
Politics-Elections Tech-Social-Media

Old videos from 2022 rallies shared to claim Trump is getting more support for 2024 Presidential bid
No, Christian spectators did not convert to Islam during a France-England football match
Human Rights-Religion Media-Sports

No, Christian spectators did not convert to Islam during a France-England football match
Viral video does not show a library in France set ablaze by protestors
Events-Activism Politics-General

Viral video does not show a library in France set ablaze by protestors
Old video from Rajasthan falsely shared as Muslims vowing to boycott Hindus in Karnataka
Human Rights-Religion

Old video from Rajasthan falsely shared as Muslims vowing to boycott Hindus in Karnataka
No, this is not a building set on fire by protesters in France
Events-Activism Politics-General

No, this is not a building set on fire by protesters in France
No, new Congress government in Karnataka didn't just add eggs to midday meals
Events-Humanitarian Politics-Policy

No, new Congress government in Karnataka didn't just add eggs to midday meals
Image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi sitting next to Rihanna is fake
Media-Celebrities Politics-People Tech-General Tech-Social-Media

Image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi sitting next to Rihanna is fake
Old video of people thrashing man in Ambala shared with a communal angle
Human Rights-Religion

Old video of people thrashing man in Ambala shared with a communal angle
Video from Myanmar shared as 'Kuki girl beaten to death in Manipur'
Events-Activism Human Rights-Religion

Video from Myanmar shared as 'Kuki girl beaten to death in Manipur'
No, Karnataka govt has not sanctioned ₹5,000 cr for Haj Bhavan renovation
Politics-People Politics-Policy

No, Karnataka govt has not sanctioned ₹5,000 cr for Haj Bhavan renovation
No, protests in Serbia are not against Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić's connection with WEF
Conspiracies-World Economic Forum Events-Activism Politics-Policy

No, protests in Serbia are not against Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić's connection with WEF
Online posts falsely claim a COVID-19 testing patent was filed in 2015
Conspiracies-General Health-Covid

Online posts falsely claim a COVID-19 testing patent was filed in 2015
Old image of boy rescuing a dog wrongly linked to Kakhovka dam collapse in Ukraine
Geopolitical-Conflict

Old image of boy rescuing a dog wrongly linked to Kakhovka dam collapse in Ukraine
No, India is not being replaced by the Philippines in the Quad
Geopolitical-General Politics-General

No, India is not being replaced by the Philippines in the Quad
No, World Economic Forum does not plan to replace pets with cyber dogs
Conspiracies-World Economic Forum Tech-General

No, World Economic Forum does not plan to replace pets with cyber dogs
No, this is not a hospital being renovated in Odisha ahead of PM Modi’s visit
Events-General Politics-General

No, this is not a hospital being renovated in Odisha ahead of PM Modi’s visit
No, reducing sugar consumption does not prevent or cure cancer
Health-General

No, reducing sugar consumption does not prevent or cure cancer
Old video from Turkey shared to claim New Zealand has a new Islamic anthem
Human Rights-Religion Politics-General

Old video from Turkey shared to claim New Zealand has a new Islamic anthem
No, Saudi government hasn't gifted Cristiano Ronaldo a gold-plated bike
Media-Celebrities Media-Sports

No, Saudi government hasn't gifted Cristiano Ronaldo a gold-plated bike
Video of man hitting electricity board staff in Karnataka falsely linked to Congress’ poll promise
Politics-General Politics-Policy

Video of man hitting electricity board staff in Karnataka falsely linked to Congress’ poll promise
Edited photo falsely claims people from lowered castes banned from entering Rajasthan temple
Human Rights-Religion

Edited photo falsely claims people from lowered castes banned from entering Rajasthan temple
Video game visuals shared as Russian air force attacking Ukrainian air defense systems
Geopolitical-Conflict

Video game visuals shared as Russian air force attacking Ukrainian air defense systems
Media outlets share Zomato's meme on ₹2000 notes as official data on cash-on-delivery payments
Economics-Business

Media outlets share Zomato's meme on ₹2000 notes as official data on cash-on-delivery payments
Clipped video shared to claim ‘Indian Prime Minister Modi snubbed at G7 summit’
Events-General Geopolitical-G7/G20

Clipped video shared to claim ‘Indian Prime Minister Modi snubbed at G7 summit’
Congress’ war room video viral as ‘Bengaluru IT firm celebrating Karnataka poll results’
Politics-Elections

Congress’ war room video viral as ‘Bengaluru IT firm celebrating Karnataka poll results’
Old video of Israeli iron dome intercepting rockets resurfaces to show a recent attack
Geopolitical-Conflict

Old video of Israeli iron dome intercepting rockets resurfaces to show a recent attack
Congress manifesto for 2018 Telangana elections falsely linked to Karnataka polls
Politics-Elections

Congress manifesto for 2018 Telangana elections falsely linked to Karnataka polls
No, actor Akshay Kumar has not condemned former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s arrest
Media-Celebrities Politics-General

No, actor Akshay Kumar has not condemned former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s arrest
An old image of a migrants’ caravan in Mexico is being shared as a recent photograph from the U.S. border
Human Rights-General Human Rights-Race Politics-General

An old image of a migrants’ caravan in Mexico is being shared as a recent photograph from the U.S. border
BJP Chief JP Nadda did not say that centre-sanctioned projects in Karnataka will be halted if party loses state
Politics-Elections Politics-People

BJP Chief JP Nadda did not say that centre-sanctioned projects in Karnataka will be halted if party loses state
Video from Philippines peddled as Kuki tribals looting shops owned by Meiteis in Manipur
Events-Activism

Video from Philippines peddled as Kuki tribals looting shops owned by Meiteis in Manipur
The Labour Party has no plan to defund and close Teesside International Airport in Darlington, England
Politics-Elections Politics-Policy

The Labour Party has no plan to defund and close Teesside International Airport in Darlington, England
Dr. Bharat Pankhania is not the CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Economics-Business Health-Covid Health-Vaccines

Dr. Bharat Pankhania is not the CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
No, McDonald's french fries do not contain potatoes sprayed with a toxic pesticide called 'monitor'
Economics-Business Health-General

No, McDonald's french fries do not contain potatoes sprayed with a toxic pesticide called 'monitor'
No, the BBC has not admitted that the COVID-19 vaccines caused excess deaths in 2022 in the U.K.
Health-Covid Health-Vaccines Media-General

No, the BBC has not admitted that the COVID-19 vaccines caused excess deaths in 2022 in the U.K.
Old video from Israel misinterpreted as recent protests by migrants in Calais
Human Rights-Activism Human Rights-Race Politics-General

Old video from Israel misinterpreted as recent protests by migrants in Calais
No, U.S. President Joe Biden’s car did not display the Italian flag during his visit to Dublin
Politics-People

No, U.S. President Joe Biden’s car did not display the Italian flag during his visit to Dublin
Claims of UK’s scheduled emergency text service indicating ‘start of World War Three’ are false
Conspiracies-General Politics-General

Claims of UK’s scheduled emergency text service indicating ‘start of World War Three’ are false
The Indian Army does not have an ‘18 Horse regiment,’ authorities have not revealed religion of Bathinda shooter
Events-General Human Rights-Religion

The Indian Army does not have an ‘18 Horse regiment,’ authorities have not revealed religion of Bathinda shooter
No, DK Shivakumar has not been removed as the President of the Karnataka Congress.
Politics-Elections Politics-People

No, DK Shivakumar has not been removed as the President of the Karnataka Congress.
WHO guidelines were misinterpreted to claim kids and teens need not be vaccinated against COVID-19
Health-Covid Health-Vaccines

WHO guidelines were misinterpreted to claim kids and teens need not be vaccinated against COVID-19
Altered image shows U.K. MP Suella Braverman standing next to a model of a concentration camp for migrants in Rwanda
Human Rights-Race Politics-General Politics-People

Altered image shows U.K. MP Suella Braverman standing next to a model of a concentration camp for migrants in Rwanda
No, U.S. President Joe Biden Did Not Make Transphobic Comments in an Official Speech
Human Rights-Gender Politics-People

No, U.S. President Joe Biden Did Not Make Transphobic Comments in an Official Speech
Old image of former Indian Ambassador to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra falsely linked to his recent visit as Foreign Secretary
Geopolitical-General Politics-Elections

Old image of former Indian Ambassador to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra falsely linked to his recent visit as Foreign Secretary
The deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar has only been extended to June 30, 2023.
Politics-Policy

The deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar has only been extended to June 30, 2023.
The Nashville school shooter has been falsely identified as Samantha Hyde on social media
Events-General Human Rights-Gender Tech-Social-Media

The Nashville school shooter has been falsely identified as Samantha Hyde on social media
False: BJP leader Anant Kumar Hegde said Shivaji statues will replace Kempegowda statues if the party wins Karnataka elections.
Politics-Elections Politics-People Tech-Social-Media

False: BJP leader Anant Kumar Hegde said Shivaji statues will replace Kempegowda statues if the party wins Karnataka elections.
False: RSS survey predicts Congress' win in the 2023 Karnataka assembly polls by a huge margin.
Media-General Politics-General Politics-Elections

False: RSS survey predicts Congress' win in the 2023 Karnataka assembly polls by a huge margin.
False: A Christian cross stands atop a historic pillar at India's Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Human Rights-Religion Politics-General

False: A Christian cross stands atop a historic pillar at India's Rashtrapati Bhavan.
False: The experimental Spanish flu vaccine tested in 1918 caused the Spanish flu, not the virus.
Health-General Conspiracies-General Health-Vaccines

False: The experimental Spanish flu vaccine tested in 1918 caused the Spanish flu, not the virus.
False: Bangladeshi actor Nazifa Tushi has converted to Hinduism.
Human Rights-Religion Media-Celebrities

False: Bangladeshi actor Nazifa Tushi has converted to Hinduism.
False: Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked the U.S. to send young Americans to fight the war against Russia in Ukraine.
Geopolitical-Conflict Politics-People

False: Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked the U.S. to send young Americans to fight the war against Russia in Ukraine.
False: A photo of a Kyiv residential building damaged in February 2022 by a Russian missile strike, and repaired a year later, proves the war is fake.
Conspiracies-General Geopolitical-Conflict

False: A photo of a Kyiv residential building damaged in February 2022 by a Russian missile strike, and repaired a year later, proves the war is fake.
False: Twitter users cannot use a Ukraine flag emoticon unless they subscribe to Twitter Blue.
Geopolitical-Conflict Tech-Social-Media

False: Twitter users cannot use a Ukraine flag emoticon unless they subscribe to Twitter Blue.
False: Videos show the aftermath of the Tajikistan earthquake.
Events-Natural Disasters

False: Videos show the aftermath of the Tajikistan earthquake.
False: The Punjab government has ordered the monitoring of government employees' social media accounts.
Politics-General Tech-Social-Media

False: The Punjab government has ordered the monitoring of government employees' social media accounts.
Misleading: Karnataka Government has not built a ten, but a six-lane highway between Mysuru and Bengaluru.
Economics-General Politics-General

Misleading: Karnataka Government has not built a ten, but a six-lane highway between Mysuru and Bengaluru.
False: The Finnish government has issued a letter to Simon Ekpa demanding he cancels his protests against the upcoming elections.
Politics-Elections Politics-People

False: The Finnish government has issued a letter to Simon Ekpa demanding he cancels his protests against the upcoming elections.
False: Joe Biden said the flying objects spotted in North America are
Conspiracies-Aliens Politics-People

False: Joe Biden said the flying objects spotted in North America are "visitors of an extraterrestrial nature."
Misleading: The 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, built by a Chinese firm, withstood the February 6 earthquake in Turkey.
Events-Natural Disasters

Misleading: The 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, built by a Chinese firm, withstood the February 6 earthquake in Turkey.
False: Image shows rescue dogs searching for injured people under rubble after February 6 earthquake in Turkey.
Events-Humanitarian Events-Natural Disasters

False: Image shows rescue dogs searching for injured people under rubble after February 6 earthquake in Turkey.
False: Video shows India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meeting her father.
Politics-People

False: Video shows India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meeting her father.
False: Tamil Nadu Police has banned Jallikattu in the state till March 2023.
Events-General

False: Tamil Nadu Police has banned Jallikattu in the state till March 2023.
False: Photo shows a huge crowd gathered outside Lahore airport to welcome PML-N leader Maryam Sharif back to Pakistan.
Human Rights-Activism Politics-People

False: Photo shows a huge crowd gathered outside Lahore airport to welcome PML-N leader Maryam Sharif back to Pakistan.
False: A nuclear power plant exploded in Turkey after the February 6 earthquake.
Events-Natural Disasters

False: A nuclear power plant exploded in Turkey after the February 6 earthquake.
False: Hollywood celebrities are calling for a total strike until everyone gets vaccinated against COVID-19.
Conspiracies-General Health-Covid Health-Vaccines Media-Celebrities

False: Hollywood celebrities are calling for a total strike until everyone gets vaccinated against COVID-19.
False: A satellite image shows a power outage in Pakistan on January 23, 2023.
Economics-General Tech-General

False: A satellite image shows a power outage in Pakistan on January 23, 2023.
False: The Malabar Charitable Trust awarded scholarships only to Muslim students.
Human Rights-Religion

False: The Malabar Charitable Trust awarded scholarships only to Muslim students.
False: The video shows people celebrating New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's resignation.
Politics-People

False: The video shows people celebrating New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's resignation.
False: This video shows the Ukraine helicopter crash that killed 14 people on January 18, 2023.
Events-General Geopolitical-Conflict

False: This video shows the Ukraine helicopter crash that killed 14 people on January 18, 2023.
False: This image shows the wreckage of the Yeti Airlines aircraft that crashed in Pokhara, Nepal on January 15, 2023.
Events-General

False: This image shows the wreckage of the Yeti Airlines aircraft that crashed in Pokhara, Nepal on January 15, 2023.
False: WEF chairman Klaus Schwab has pulled out of the 2023 World Economic Forum Conference in Davos due to health issues.
Economics-WEF Health-General

False: WEF chairman Klaus Schwab has pulled out of the 2023 World Economic Forum Conference in Davos due to health issues.
False: Images online show more than 80 Iranian Muslims accepted Christianity in Germany recently.
Human Rights-Religion

False: Images online show more than 80 Iranian Muslims accepted Christianity in Germany recently.
False: Israeli police officer strangles a Palestinian child to death during U.S. Embassy protest in Jerusalem in January 2023.
Events-Activism Geopolitical-Conflict

False: Israeli police officer strangles a Palestinian child to death during U.S. Embassy protest in Jerusalem in January 2023.
False: Video of retaliation between Mexican security forces and Sinaloa cartel after Ovidio Guzmán's arrest in January 2023.
Events-General

False: Video of retaliation between Mexican security forces and Sinaloa cartel after Ovidio Guzmán's arrest in January 2023.
False: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was spotted with China's President Xi Jinping after India-China clashes at Arunachal Pradesh in December 2022.
Geopolitical-Conflict Politics-General Politics-People

False: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was spotted with China's President Xi Jinping after India-China clashes at Arunachal Pradesh in December 2022.
False: Video shows thousands gathered at TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu's padayatra in Kuppam constituency, Andhra Pradesh.
Events-General Politics-General Politics-People

False: Video shows thousands gathered at TDP Chief Chandrababu Naidu's padayatra in Kuppam constituency, Andhra Pradesh.
False: Brazil's former prime minister Jair Bolsonaro spotted with U.S. military officials on January 2, 2023.
Geopolitical-General Politics-Elections Politics-People

False: Brazil's former prime minister Jair Bolsonaro spotted with U.S. military officials on January 2, 2023.
False: Karnataka's Nandini dairy will be merged with Gujarat's Amul dairy brand.
Economics-Business Politics-General

False: Karnataka's Nandini dairy will be merged with Gujarat's Amul dairy brand.
False: Afro-Arab migrants attacked an ambulance crew with firecrackers and stones on new year's eve in Berlin.
Events-General Human Rights-Race Politics-General

False: Afro-Arab migrants attacked an ambulance crew with firecrackers and stones on new year's eve in Berlin.
False: The XBB subvariant of COVID-19 is five times more virulent than the Delta variant.
Health-Covid

False: The XBB subvariant of COVID-19 is five times more virulent than the Delta variant.
Misleading: Video shows chief guest Shah Rukh Khan at the FIFA World Cup 2022 closing ceremony.
Media-Celebrities Media-Sports

Misleading: Video shows chief guest Shah Rukh Khan at the FIFA World Cup 2022 closing ceremony.
False: Lionel Messi converted to Islam after Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Human Rights-Religion Media-Sports

False: Lionel Messi converted to Islam after Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
False: Photos show Doha's Stadium 974 being dismantled after the Brazil vs. South Korea World Cup match on December 6.
Events-General Media-Sports

False: Photos show Doha's Stadium 974 being dismantled after the Brazil vs. South Korea World Cup match on December 6.
False: Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to leave the 2022 FIFA World Cup after being benched in Portugal's match against Switzerland.
Media-Celebrities Media-Sports

False: Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to leave the 2022 FIFA World Cup after being benched in Portugal's match against Switzerland.
False: A leopard attacked two women in the Turahalli Forest Range in Bengaluru.
Events-General

False: A leopard attacked two women in the Turahalli Forest Range in Bengaluru.
False: Atal Bihari Vajpayee government awarded Bharat Ratna to BR Ambedkar.
Politics-General

False: Atal Bihari Vajpayee government awarded Bharat Ratna to BR Ambedkar.
False: A video shows Donyi Polo Airport made of Bamboo in Arunachal Pradesh.
Tech-Social-Media

False: A video shows Donyi Polo Airport made of Bamboo in Arunachal Pradesh.
False: Hundreds of people offered Namaz in Qatar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Events-General Media-Sports

False: Hundreds of people offered Namaz in Qatar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Partly_True: Fifty lakh unused Covishield dosages may be wasted in India by the end of February.
Health-Covid Health-Vaccines

Partly_True: Fifty lakh unused Covishield dosages may be wasted in India by the end of February.
Unverifiable: Kamla Pasand worker tested positive for COVID-19.
Health-Covid

Unverifiable: Kamla Pasand worker tested positive for COVID-19.
Misleading: U.S authorities have arrested Dr. Charles Lieber, a Harvard professor, for creating the coronavirus and selling it to China.
Conspiracies-General Events-General Health-Covid

Misleading: U.S authorities have arrested Dr. Charles Lieber, a Harvard professor, for creating the coronavirus and selling it to China.
Misleading: New farm bills provide a legal mechanism forcing buyers to pay farmers on time

Misleading: New farm bills provide a legal mechanism forcing buyers to pay farmers on time
True: Coronavirus deaths in the UK have jumped from three to 30 in the latest daily figures.
Health-General Health-Covid

True: Coronavirus deaths in the UK have jumped from three to 30 in the latest daily figures.
Misleading: Democrats want to defund the Police.
Human Rights-General Politics-General

Misleading: Democrats want to defund the Police.
True: India has recorded its worst-ever single-day spike of about 75,995 coronavirus cases.
Health-Covid

True: India has recorded its worst-ever single-day spike of about 75,995 coronavirus cases.
False: Kamala Harris doesn't qualify to serve as the U.S. vice-president.
Politics-People

False: Kamala Harris doesn't qualify to serve as the U.S. vice-president.
True: There was Russian intervention in the 2016 U.S. elections.
Geopolitical-General Politics-Elections

True: There was Russian intervention in the 2016 U.S. elections.
True: Trump wants to block funding for the USPS to stop mail-in votes.
Politics-Elections Politics-People

True: Trump wants to block funding for the USPS to stop mail-in votes.
True: Children in India are being used to mine mica used in cosmetics.
Human Rights-General

True: Children in India are being used to mine mica used in cosmetics.
False: Trump administration have created more jobs in 2020 than Obama did during 8 years in office.
Politics-General

False: Trump administration have created more jobs in 2020 than Obama did during 8 years in office.
True: Lebanon's government has resigned amid mounting anger over the Beirut's explosion.
Politics-General

True: Lebanon's government has resigned amid mounting anger over the Beirut's explosion.
True: The former President of India was put on ventilator support on August 10 after undergoing surgery for removal of a clot in his brain.
Health-General Politics-People

True: The former President of India was put on ventilator support on August 10 after undergoing surgery for removal of a clot in his brain.
True: Donald Trump suggested that Microsoft could buy TikTok in its entirety rather than buying 30% of its shares.
Economics-Business Politics-People Tech-Social-Media Tech-Business

True: Donald Trump suggested that Microsoft could buy TikTok in its entirety rather than buying 30% of its shares.
True: Home Minister Amit Shah has tested positive for COVID-19.
Health-Covid Politics-People

True: Home Minister Amit Shah has tested positive for COVID-19.
Nepal police fired at an Indian youth in Kishanganj, who is seriously injured.
Geopolitical-General

Nepal police fired at an Indian youth in Kishanganj, who is seriously injured.
True: ICMR plans to launch the first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine by August 15, 2020.
Events-General Health-Covid Health-Vaccines

True: ICMR plans to launch the first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine by August 15, 2020.
True: Delhi High Court removes rank bias in the ex-servicemen health care scheme.
Health-General Human Rights-General

True: Delhi High Court removes rank bias in the ex-servicemen health care scheme.
False: 169 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Malad's Omkar Alta Monte apartment in a single day.
Events-General Health-Covid

False: 169 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Malad's Omkar Alta Monte apartment in a single day.
False: Rasogolla sweet was invented in Odisha.
Events-General

False: Rasogolla sweet was invented in Odisha.
True: More than 70 COVID-19 patients are missing from Malad's Ward P North in Mumbai.
Events-General Health-Covid

True: More than 70 COVID-19 patients are missing from Malad's Ward P North in Mumbai.
False: Garlic will prevent COVID-19 infection.
Health-General Health-Covid

False: Garlic will prevent COVID-19 infection.
True: Mysuru reported the first death due to COVID-19 on June 24, 2020.
Events-General Health-Covid

True: Mysuru reported the first death due to COVID-19 on June 24, 2020.
Partly_True: Chinese cyber warriors could be carrying out a massive phishing attack using fake COVID-19 emails.
Conspiracies-General Health-Covid

Partly_True: Chinese cyber warriors could be carrying out a massive phishing attack using fake COVID-19 emails.
Oppo canceled the live launch of its smartphone in India.
Events-General Tech-Business

Oppo canceled the live launch of its smartphone in India.
True: The Indian government warns about a large-scale phishing attacks using fake COVID-19 emails.
Tech-Social-Media

True: The Indian government warns about a large-scale phishing attacks using fake COVID-19 emails.
False: Demonstrators protesting against the death of George Floyd broke inside the White House.
Events-Activism Human Rights-Race

False: Demonstrators protesting against the death of George Floyd broke inside the White House.
False: Queen Elizabeth II has fallen severely ill and might die.

False: Queen Elizabeth II has fallen severely ill and might die.
True: Police in different cities have launched a free ride scheme for women.

True: Police in different cities have launched a free ride scheme for women.
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