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Umme Kulsum

Fact-Checker, India

Umme Kulsum holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from the Mysore Institute of Commerce and Arts. She works as a fact-checker and joined Logically in December 2017.

Latest Fact Checks by Umme Kulsum

Old video of pro-Palestinian protests in Norway shared as clip from Columbia University
Events-Activism

Old video of pro-Palestinian protests in Norway shared as clip from Columbia University
No, viral clip does not show 'Liverpool Mayor' embracing Islam
Events-General

No, viral clip does not show 'Liverpool Mayor' embracing Islam
Congress' security guard didn't escort Samajwadi Party worker off stage in Uttar Pradesh
Politics-Elections Politics-General

Congress' security guard didn't escort Samajwadi Party worker off stage in Uttar Pradesh
Video from 2023 Karnataka state polls falsely linked to Indian national elections
Politics-Elections Politics-General

Video from 2023 Karnataka state polls falsely linked to Indian national elections
Old video of polling agent influencing voters linked to 2024 general elections
Politics-Elections

Old video of polling agent influencing voters linked to 2024 general elections
Cropped video shared to claim BJP leader confirmed party will change the Constitution
Politics-Elections

Cropped video shared to claim BJP leader confirmed party will change the Constitution
2022 video shared as recent blaze at Delhi’s Ghazipur landfill
Events-General

2022 video shared as recent blaze at Delhi’s Ghazipur landfill
Old video of vote-counting procedure shared as 'EVM tampering' in Indian elections
Politics-Elections

Old video of vote-counting procedure shared as 'EVM tampering' in Indian elections
Rahul Gandhi’s remark on giving Rs 1 lakh annually to unemployed youth shared out of context
Politics-Elections

Rahul Gandhi’s remark on giving Rs 1 lakh annually to unemployed youth shared out of context
Indian actor Allu Arjun’s 2022 video from New York event shared as him campaigning for Congress
Politics-Elections

Indian actor Allu Arjun’s 2022 video from New York event shared as him campaigning for Congress
Image of gas station fire in Iraq shared as 'Iranian missiles hitting Israel'
Geopolitical-Conflict

Image of gas station fire in Iraq shared as 'Iranian missiles hitting Israel'
Amid tensions with Israel, outdated video shared as Iranian drone stuck in overhead power line
Geopolitical-Conflict

Amid tensions with Israel, outdated video shared as Iranian drone stuck in overhead power line
2016 clip shared as visual of Iran's retaliatory strikes against Israel
Geopolitical-Conflict

2016 clip shared as visual of Iran's retaliatory strikes against Israel
Video from Argentina falsely shared as Israelis fleeing Iran's retaliatory attack
Geopolitical-Conflict

Video from Argentina falsely shared as Israelis fleeing Iran's retaliatory attack
2018 video of bridge collapse in Russia shared as recent
Events-General

2018 video of bridge collapse in Russia shared as recent
'Urine Injection Therapy' is harmful and cannot 'create antibodies'
Health-General

'Urine Injection Therapy' is harmful and cannot 'create antibodies'
Old, unrelated images shared as Chinese ships, aircraft seen recently near Taiwan
Geopolitical-Conflict

Old, unrelated images shared as Chinese ships, aircraft seen recently near Taiwan
Cadbury has not renamed its chocolate Easter eggs to ‘Gesture eggs’
Events-General

Cadbury has not renamed its chocolate Easter eggs to ‘Gesture eggs’
No, The Simpsons did not predict the Baltimore bridge collapse
Events-General

No, The Simpsons did not predict the Baltimore bridge collapse
No, Japan has not banned COVID-19 mRNA vaccines
Health-Covid

No, Japan has not banned COVID-19 mRNA vaccines
2019 video of scuffle shared as lawyers assaulting BJP politician and senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia
Events-General Events-Activism

2019 video of scuffle shared as lawyers assaulting BJP politician and senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia
Satirical poster on bus stop in U.K. shared as real government advertisement
Media-General

Satirical poster on bus stop in U.K. shared as real government advertisement
2018 image of U.S. girls’ water polo team edited to add sexist text on swimsuits
Events-General

2018 image of U.S. girls’ water polo team edited to add sexist text on swimsuits
2022 video shared as Israel recently blocking ambulances reaching the wounded in Gaza
Geopolitical-Conflict

2022 video shared as Israel recently blocking ambulances reaching the wounded in Gaza
2022 video from Rajasthan shared as Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entering Nashik
Politics-Elections

2022 video from Rajasthan shared as Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entering Nashik
No, Pakistan is not implementing a version of Citizenship Amendment Act for Indian Muslims
Politics-Policy

No, Pakistan is not implementing a version of Citizenship Amendment Act for Indian Muslims
Video from Pakistan shared as ‘mass immigration’ in U.K.'s Bradford
Events-General

Video from Pakistan shared as ‘mass immigration’ in U.K.'s Bradford
No, seed oils are not toxic or cancer-causing
Health-General

No, seed oils are not toxic or cancer-causing
No, Joe Biden didn't admit directed energy weapons leave blue roofs unaffected
Conspiracies-General Events-General

No, Joe Biden didn't admit directed energy weapons leave blue roofs unaffected
Fake image shared to claim schedule for 2024 Indian elections is out
Events-General Politics-General

Fake image shared to claim schedule for 2024 Indian elections is out
Video of modified tractor from Turkey falsely linked to farmer protests in India
Events-Activism

Video of modified tractor from Turkey falsely linked to farmer protests in India
2022 video of clash between two groups wrongly linked to ongoing farmers' protests in India
Events-Activism

2022 video of clash between two groups wrongly linked to ongoing farmers' protests in India
Video of 2021 farmers’ tractor rally near Haryana expressway toll plaza shared as recent
Events-Activism

Video of 2021 farmers’ tractor rally near Haryana expressway toll plaza shared as recent
Video of police dispelling protestors in Mumbai shared to show unrest in Uttarakhand's Haldwani
Events-Activism

Video of police dispelling protestors in Mumbai shared to show unrest in Uttarakhand's Haldwani
2021 image of barricades near Delhi shared as recent police blockade to stop farmers' march
Events-Activism

2021 image of barricades near Delhi shared as recent police blockade to stop farmers' march
A ‘hidden cure’ for cancer is not being kept secret
Health-General Health-Pharma

A ‘hidden cure’ for cancer is not being kept secret
Video of demonstration against far-right party in Berlin passed off as farmers' protests
Events-Activism

Video of demonstration against far-right party in Berlin passed off as farmers' protests
Old photo from Sweden shared as heavy artillery vehicles moving in London
Events-General

Old photo from Sweden shared as heavy artillery vehicles moving in London
2021 video of barricades around White House shared as recent amid border standoff
Events-General Politics-General

2021 video of barricades around White House shared as recent amid border standoff
Old video of trucker convoy misrepresented as recent Texas border dispute
Events-General

Old video of trucker convoy misrepresented as recent Texas border dispute
Unrelated image shared as explosion at Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s warehouse
Geopolitical-Conflict

Unrelated image shared as explosion at Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s warehouse
No, Israel hasn't declared a holiday on Jan 22 to mark Ram temple consecration
Events-General

No, Israel hasn't declared a holiday on Jan 22 to mark Ram temple consecration
Video of protest against German political party passed off as support rally for Palestine
Geopolitical-Conflict

Video of protest against German political party passed off as support rally for Palestine
Images of ₹500 currency bill showing Lord Ram and Ayodhya temple are digitally altered

Images of ₹500 currency bill showing Lord Ram and Ayodhya temple are digitally altered
Old video of building destruction in West Bank falsely shared as visuals of recent Beirut attack
Geopolitical-Conflict

Old video of building destruction in West Bank falsely shared as visuals of recent Beirut attack
Video of carrier ship on fire does not show missile strike on British tanker off Yemen coast
Events-General

Video of carrier ship on fire does not show missile strike on British tanker off Yemen coast
Edited image shared to claim billboard displayed 'Ceasefires are anti-Semitic' message
Geopolitical-Conflict

Edited image shared to claim billboard displayed 'Ceasefires are anti-Semitic' message
2023 CCTV video of tremors at Turkey hospital shared as recent Japan earthquake
Events-Natural Disasters

2023 CCTV video of tremors at Turkey hospital shared as recent Japan earthquake
Arabic text added to edited photo of street sign to suggest ‘Islamification’ of U.K.
Events-General

Arabic text added to edited photo of street sign to suggest ‘Islamification’ of U.K.
No, American flag was not replaced by a Palestinian one at Golden Gate Bridge protest
Geopolitical-Conflict

No, American flag was not replaced by a Palestinian one at Golden Gate Bridge protest
No, after her expulsion Indian politician Mahua Moitra wasn't dragged out of the Parliament
Politics-General Politics-People

No, after her expulsion Indian politician Mahua Moitra wasn't dragged out of the Parliament
Video of crying child shared to falsely claim Kerala government is harassing Sabarimala devotees
Events-General

Video of crying child shared to falsely claim Kerala government is harassing Sabarimala devotees
No, Canada is not expanding medical assistance in dying for infants
Events-General

No, Canada is not expanding medical assistance in dying for infants
Clip from 2023 Army-Navy game edited to include anti-Biden chants
Events-General Politics-General

Clip from 2023 Army-Navy game edited to include anti-Biden chants
Image doesn't show Israel PM with deceased IDF general 'Irwin Baran' – No such person exists!
Geopolitical-Conflict

Image doesn't show Israel PM with deceased IDF general 'Irwin Baran' – No such person exists!
Viral clip of actor Alia Bhatt posing for camera in a co-ord set is a deepfake
Media-Celebrities Tech-AI Tech-Deepfakes

Viral clip of actor Alia Bhatt posing for camera in a co-ord set is a deepfake
No, Australia's Travis Head did not dedicate Cricket World Cup victory to Palestine
Events-General Media-Sports

No, Australia's Travis Head did not dedicate Cricket World Cup victory to Palestine
2019 photo shared as drone attack on Israeli ship in Indian Ocean
Events-General Geopolitical-Conflict

2019 photo shared as drone attack on Israeli ship in Indian Ocean
Old video shared to claim Bangladeshi cricketer jostled by crowd after World Cup loss
Events-General Media-Sports

Old video shared to claim Bangladeshi cricketer jostled by crowd after World Cup loss
Ricky Ponting did not say Australia’s World Cup victory is ‘win against cricket mafia’
Events-General Media-Sports

Ricky Ponting did not say Australia’s World Cup victory is ‘win against cricket mafia’
No, Indian PM didn’t refuse to pose with Pat Cummins after presenting World Cup trophy
Events-General Media-Sports

No, Indian PM didn’t refuse to pose with Pat Cummins after presenting World Cup trophy
No, this video does not show a Palestinian man faking a head injury
Geopolitical-Conflict

No, this video does not show a Palestinian man faking a head injury
Fake WhatsApp message claims Rahul Gandhi is giving out free mobile recharge for three months
Tech-Social-Media

Fake WhatsApp message claims Rahul Gandhi is giving out free mobile recharge for three months
2016 video of Ronaldo’s message for Syria shared as his support for Palestine
Geopolitical-Conflict Media-Sports

2016 video of Ronaldo’s message for Syria shared as his support for Palestine
2015 image of injured Arab-Israeli journalist falsely linked to war in Gaza
Geopolitical-Conflict

2015 image of injured Arab-Israeli journalist falsely linked to war in Gaza
Photo from Syria shared as Israeli army attacking Gaza with white phosphorous
Geopolitical-Conflict

Photo from Syria shared as Israeli army attacking Gaza with white phosphorous
2017 video misrepresented as recent attack by Houthis on U.S. Navy destroyer
Geopolitical-Conflict

2017 video misrepresented as recent attack by Houthis on U.S. Navy destroyer
Old images of explosions from different locations passed off as recent U.S. airstrikes in Syria
Geopolitical-Conflict

Old images of explosions from different locations passed off as recent U.S. airstrikes in Syria
Old video of fans throwing soft toys in a football stadium shared as people supporting Palestine
Geopolitical-Conflict

Old video of fans throwing soft toys in a football stadium shared as people supporting Palestine
The image showing people cheering for the Israeli army is AI-generated
Geopolitical-Conflict Tech-AI

The image showing people cheering for the Israeli army is AI-generated
Video of Sudanese army bombing fuel tanker falsely claimed to be from Gaza
Geopolitical-Conflict

Video of Sudanese army bombing fuel tanker falsely claimed to be from Gaza
No, Qatar has not threatened to cut off world’s gas supply in support of Gaza
Geopolitical-Conflict

No, Qatar has not threatened to cut off world’s gas supply in support of Gaza
Old video from Syria shared as Israel warplane bombing buildings in Gaza
Geopolitical-Conflict

Old video from Syria shared as Israel warplane bombing buildings in Gaza
2014 image falsely shared as Egypt sending humanitarian aid to Gaza
Geopolitical-Conflict

2014 image falsely shared as Egypt sending humanitarian aid to Gaza
Visuals of Bruno Mars concert shared as festival attendees fleeing Hamas attack in Israel
Geopolitical-Conflict

Visuals of Bruno Mars concert shared as festival attendees fleeing Hamas attack in Israel
2015 image of Azerbaijan building displaying Israel flag shared as recent
Geopolitical-Conflict

2015 image of Azerbaijan building displaying Israel flag shared as recent
Old video of naval clash at Taiwan Strait shared as American warships deployed near Israel
Geopolitical-Conflict

Old video of naval clash at Taiwan Strait shared as American warships deployed near Israel
Video of Iran parliamentarians saying 'Death to America' is not related to Israel-Hamas war
Geopolitical-Conflict

Video of Iran parliamentarians saying 'Death to America' is not related to Israel-Hamas war
2021 video of Israeli airstrike in Gaza shared as recent
Geopolitical-Conflict

2021 video of Israeli airstrike in Gaza shared as recent
No evidence to prove animal deworming drug fenbendazole can cure cancer
Health-General

No evidence to prove animal deworming drug fenbendazole can cure cancer
WEF is not orchestrating U.S. border crisis from military bases in Panama
Conspiracies-World Economic Forum

WEF is not orchestrating U.S. border crisis from military bases in Panama
The claim that mucus is the ‘one and only disease' is false
Health-General

The claim that mucus is the ‘one and only disease' is false
No, pro-Indian PM Modi slogans were not raised at Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot's rally
Politics-People

No, pro-Indian PM Modi slogans were not raised at Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot's rally
Video of Himachal Pradesh politician shared as Nepali MP criticizing Indian PM Narendra Modi
Politics-General

Video of Himachal Pradesh politician shared as Nepali MP criticizing Indian PM Narendra Modi
G20 leaders haven’t announced plans to impose digital currencies and IDs worldwide
Conspiracies-General

G20 leaders haven’t announced plans to impose digital currencies and IDs worldwide
Old image of bridge collapse in Madhya Pradesh shared as from Gujarat's Surendranagar
Events-Natural Disasters

Old image of bridge collapse in Madhya Pradesh shared as from Gujarat's Surendranagar
Video from Indonesia falsely shared claiming Hindu boys hit Muslim girl in India
Events-General Human Rights-Religion

Video from Indonesia falsely shared claiming Hindu boys hit Muslim girl in India
No, Canada Opposition leader did not avoid questions about India at media briefing
Geopolitical-Conflict

No, Canada Opposition leader did not avoid questions about India at media briefing
Old video from Chile passed off as destruction from Storm Daniel in Libya
Events-Natural Disasters

Old video from Chile passed off as destruction from Storm Daniel in Libya
CGI video of tornado and lightning passed off as Storm Daniel in Libya
Events-Natural Disasters

CGI video of tornado and lightning passed off as Storm Daniel in Libya
No, video of gold bust of PM Modi is not from Saudi Arabia
Politics-General

No, video of gold bust of PM Modi is not from Saudi Arabia
Video of baby being rescued in India shared as footage following Moroccan quake
Events-Natural Disasters

Video of baby being rescued in India shared as footage following Moroccan quake
Edited image passed off as police arrests 30 days after Maui fires
Conspiracies-General

Edited image passed off as police arrests 30 days after Maui fires
No, FDA is not planning to replace salt with 'mRNA fake salt'
Economics-Business Conspiracies-General

No, FDA is not planning to replace salt with 'mRNA fake salt'
2013 video of Burkina Faso Minister collapsing shared as Gabon President Ali Bongo
Politics-General

2013 video of Burkina Faso Minister collapsing shared as Gabon President Ali Bongo
Old videos of different cyclones passed off as visuals of Hurricane Idalia
Events-Natural Disasters

Old videos of different cyclones passed off as visuals of Hurricane Idalia
Photo of Fox News report with a tagline of UNC suspect’s details has been digitally altered
Media-General

Photo of Fox News report with a tagline of UNC suspect’s details has been digitally altered
Old video of ISRO chief dancing wrongly shared to show celebrations after Chandrayaan-3’s landing
Events-General

Old video of ISRO chief dancing wrongly shared to show celebrations after Chandrayaan-3’s landing
Video of entertainment park ride attraction shared as flooding at metro station after tropical storm Hilary
Events-General

Video of entertainment park ride attraction shared as flooding at metro station after tropical storm Hilary
Animated video of moon’s surface passed off as visuals sent by Chandrayaan-3
Events-General Tech-General

Animated video of moon’s surface passed off as visuals sent by Chandrayaan-3
Digitally altered image used to claim laser beam started fires in Hawaii
Conspiracies-General

Digitally altered image used to claim laser beam started fires in Hawaii
Edited video of BBC news clip shared as President Biden's 'confession' that Buhari died 6 years ago
Events-General Geopolitical-General

Edited video of BBC news clip shared as President Biden's 'confession' that Buhari died 6 years ago
Old video of mulch fire in Cleveland passed off as visuals of wildfires in Hawaii and California
Events-Natural Disasters

Old video of mulch fire in Cleveland passed off as visuals of wildfires in Hawaii and California
No, new Illinois bill does not allow ‘illegal immigrants’ to become police officers in the U.S.
Politics-General Politics-Policy

No, new Illinois bill does not allow ‘illegal immigrants’ to become police officers in the U.S.
Video of tires burning in Kuwait used to downplay importance of reducing greenhouse gas use
Climate-Events Conspiracies-General

Video of tires burning in Kuwait used to downplay importance of reducing greenhouse gas use
No, listening to specific sound frequencies cannot ‘heal’ health issues
Health-General Conspiracies-General

No, listening to specific sound frequencies cannot ‘heal’ health issues
Old video passed off as African leader criticizing ECOWAS over recent coup in Niger
Politics-General

Old video passed off as African leader criticizing ECOWAS over recent coup in Niger
Old video of stone pelting from Telangana shared as footage from recent violence in Haryana
Events-General

Old video of stone pelting from Telangana shared as footage from recent violence in Haryana
Old clip of mob violence at a protest in Gujarat falsely linked to unrest in Haryana
Events-Activism

Old clip of mob violence at a protest in Gujarat falsely linked to unrest in Haryana
No, this image does not show protest against arrests made in the Manipur viral video case
Events-General

No, this image does not show protest against arrests made in the Manipur viral video case
Old video of terror attack falsely shared as recent incident of violence by 'Muslim refugees' in France
Events-Terrorism

Old video of terror attack falsely shared as recent incident of violence by 'Muslim refugees' in France
No, viral video is not of youth drowning in Kashmir's Aharbal waterfall
Events-General

No, viral video is not of youth drowning in Kashmir's Aharbal waterfall
Old video of a group of men sexually assaulting a woman in Bihar shared as recent
Events-General

Old video of a group of men sexually assaulting a woman in Bihar shared as recent
Video of a bridge collapsing in India shared as footage from Venezuela
Events-General

Video of a bridge collapsing in India shared as footage from Venezuela
Old videos from Greenland and Florida claimed to be from Alaska amid Tsunami warnings
Events-General Events-Natural Disasters

Old videos from Greenland and Florida claimed to be from Alaska amid Tsunami warnings
Brazil police chase video shared as terrorist arrest in Kashmir
Events-General

Brazil police chase video shared as terrorist arrest in Kashmir
Old video from U.S. passed off as visuals of India's moon mission launch
Events-General

Old video from U.S. passed off as visuals of India's moon mission launch
Video showing destruction after Kyiv's bombardment shared as footage from France
Events-Activism Geopolitical-Conflict

Video showing destruction after Kyiv's bombardment shared as footage from France
No, Hunter Biden was not financing bio-labs in Ukraine
Conspiracies-General Geopolitical-Conflict

No, Hunter Biden was not financing bio-labs in Ukraine
Claims that Earth will experience an ‘internet apocalypse’ in 2025 are false
Tech-General

Claims that Earth will experience an ‘internet apocalypse’ in 2025 are false
Fabricated headline about far-right conspiracy theories attributed to The Guardian
Events-General Media-General

Fabricated headline about far-right conspiracy theories attributed to The Guardian
Old road accident images shared as Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu's death
Events-Terrorism

Old road accident images shared as Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannu's death
Video of Eid prayers in Moscow misinterpreted as footage from Paris
Events-General

Video of Eid prayers in Moscow misinterpreted as footage from Paris
Old video of protesters vandalising police cars in Paris shared as recent
Events-General Events-Activism

Old video of protesters vandalising police cars in Paris shared as recent
Fictional video depicting an aerial attack on Paris shared as real
Events-Activism

Fictional video depicting an aerial attack on Paris shared as real
'Fast and Furious 8' clip shared as violence amid protests in France
Events-General

'Fast and Furious 8' clip shared as violence amid protests in France
No, the travel time between Thrissur and Coimbatore hasn't reduced by 110 minutes
Events-General

No, the travel time between Thrissur and Coimbatore hasn't reduced by 110 minutes
Pakistani billionaire who died in Titan submarine implosion was not the WEF vice-chairman
Events-General Geopolitical-General

Pakistani billionaire who died in Titan submarine implosion was not the WEF vice-chairman
2020 video falsely linked to gas explosion in central Paris
Events-General

2020 video falsely linked to gas explosion in central Paris
Old photos shared as visuals of recent protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the U.S.
Events-Activism Politics-General Politics-People

Old photos shared as visuals of recent protests against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the U.S.
Old hoarding in India shared as poster against Narendra Modi in the U.S.
Politics-General Politics-People

Old hoarding in India shared as poster against Narendra Modi in the U.S.
No, the World Economic Forum has not called for a ban on the Bible
Conspiracies-General Conspiracies-World Economic Forum

No, the World Economic Forum has not called for a ban on the Bible
Viral circular from Osmania University with rescheduled dates for undergraduate examination is fake
Events-General Tech-Social-Media

Viral circular from Osmania University with rescheduled dates for undergraduate examination is fake
Fake screenshot claims India has banned Instagram
Events-General

Fake screenshot claims India has banned Instagram
No, Guardian columnist George Monbiot did not write a column on hot weather in June
Media-General

No, Guardian columnist George Monbiot did not write a column on hot weather in June
No, WHO and the U.N. are not encouraging children to have sex partners
Conspiracies-General Human Rights-Gender

No, WHO and the U.N. are not encouraging children to have sex partners
Indian Nursing Council has not proposed treating BSc Nursing degree at par with an MBBS
Events-General

Indian Nursing Council has not proposed treating BSc Nursing degree at par with an MBBS
Old video of training session in Punjab shared as footage of Assam Rifles-Manipur Police clash
Events-General Events-Activism

Old video of training session in Punjab shared as footage of Assam Rifles-Manipur Police clash
No, cows in Italy did not die due to the COVID-19 vaccine
Conspiracies-General Health-Vaccines

No, cows in Italy did not die due to the COVID-19 vaccine
Video of PM Narendra Modi watching Dhirendra Shastri’s speech on TV is edited
Politics-General Politics-People

Video of PM Narendra Modi watching Dhirendra Shastri’s speech on TV is edited
No, U.N.'s Agenda 21 and Agenda 2030 goals do not aim to establish a global government.
Conspiracies-Depopulation Conspiracies-New World Order

No, U.N.'s Agenda 21 and Agenda 2030 goals do not aim to establish a global government.
Video does not show Celine Dion attending her son’s wedding in a wheelchair
Events-General Media-Celebrities

Video does not show Celine Dion attending her son’s wedding in a wheelchair
No, Goldfish crackers do not contain dangerously high levels of ‘weed killer’
Health-General

No, Goldfish crackers do not contain dangerously high levels of ‘weed killer’
Footage of 2022 climate activists' protest in Paris falsely shared as people being dragged away for reading Namaz
Climate-Events

Footage of 2022 climate activists' protest in Paris falsely shared as people being dragged away for reading Namaz
Disney World is not replacing American flags with Pride flags
Events-General Human Rights-Gender

Disney World is not replacing American flags with Pride flags
Image of a Bangladesh park falsely shared as a revamped road from Srinagar
Events-General

Image of a Bangladesh park falsely shared as a revamped road from Srinagar
Video of protests outside former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s London home predates Imran Khan’s arrest
Events-Activism Politics-General

Video of protests outside former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s London home predates Imran Khan’s arrest
Old video of Prakash Raj edited to claim he asked people not to vote for Congress in Karnataka elections
Events-General Politics-Elections

Old video of Prakash Raj edited to claim he asked people not to vote for Congress in Karnataka elections
An old image of young men from Tamil Nadu wearing ISIS t-shirts falsely linked to Kerala.
Events-Terrorism

An old image of young men from Tamil Nadu wearing ISIS t-shirts falsely linked to Kerala.
No, the Pentagon didn’t admit that there are 46 U.S. military-funded bioweapon facilities in Ukraine
Conspiracies-General Geopolitical-Conflict Politics-General

No, the Pentagon didn’t admit that there are 46 U.S. military-funded bioweapon facilities in Ukraine
No, Israel has not banned Christianity
Human Rights-Religion

No, Israel has not banned Christianity
No, Diljit Dosanjh did not disrespect the Indian flag during his Coachella performance
Events-General

No, Diljit Dosanjh did not disrespect the Indian flag during his Coachella performance
Advertisement digitally altered to add ‘Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao’ slogan ahead of Karnataka elections
Media-General Politics-Elections

Advertisement digitally altered to add ‘Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao’ slogan ahead of Karnataka elections
Malayalam actors’ Eid-themed video doctored to claim it’s an advertisement promoting an interfaith relationship
Conspiracies-General Events-General Human Rights-Religion

Malayalam actors’ Eid-themed video doctored to claim it’s an advertisement promoting an interfaith relationship
2021 image falsely shared as Egyptian soldiers fleeing Sudan amid the civil war
Events-General Geopolitical-Conflict

2021 image falsely shared as Egyptian soldiers fleeing Sudan amid the civil war
mRNA vaccines are not administered into the food supply or livestock
Conspiracies-General Health-Vaccines

mRNA vaccines are not administered into the food supply or livestock
Viral video claiming Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was seen using cocaine is digitally altered
Geopolitical-Conflict Politics-People Tech-Deepfakes

Viral video claiming Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was seen using cocaine is digitally altered
No, the COVID-19 lockdowns were not a trial run to implement climate lockdown as part of the World Economic Forum's 'Great Reset' initiative
Climate-General Conspiracies-World Economic Forum

No, the COVID-19 lockdowns were not a trial run to implement climate lockdown as part of the World Economic Forum's 'Great Reset' initiative
False: World Economic Forum wants America to implement 'one-child policy' for white families.
Conspiracies-Depopulation Conspiracies-World Economic Forum Tech-Social-Media

False: World Economic Forum wants America to implement 'one-child policy' for white families.
False: Former U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss called India 'a nation that naively follows illiterate leaders and spiritual gurus.'
Human Rights-Religion Politics-People Tech-Social-Media

False: Former U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss called India 'a nation that naively follows illiterate leaders and spiritual gurus.'
False: President Vladimir Putin has ordered the destruction of all COVID-19 vaccines in Russia.
Health-Covid Health-Vaccines Politics-People

False: President Vladimir Putin has ordered the destruction of all COVID-19 vaccines in Russia.
False: The Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, announced that farming will be banned in the Netherlands.
Conspiracies-General Politics-Policy

False: The Dutch Prime Minister, Mark Rutte, announced that farming will be banned in the Netherlands.
False: Giving dogs ice cubes to ward off the effects of extreme heat is dangerous.
Health-General Tech-Social-Media

False: Giving dogs ice cubes to ward off the effects of extreme heat is dangerous.
False: Firefighters in the Netherlands joined the farmers in protesting the government’s nitrogen policy.
Climate-Policies Events-Activism Politics-Policy

False: Firefighters in the Netherlands joined the farmers in protesting the government’s nitrogen policy.
False: Video shows Dutch farmers protesting their government's nitrogen policy.
Climate-Policies Events-Activism Politics-Policy

False: Video shows Dutch farmers protesting their government's nitrogen policy.
Partly_True: These images show spider season in Australia.
Events-General

Partly_True: These images show spider season in Australia.
False: Monkeypox came about as a side effect of the polio vaccine, which was first injected into monkeys in Denmark in 1958.
Health-General Health-Vaccines

False: Monkeypox came about as a side effect of the polio vaccine, which was first injected into monkeys in Denmark in 1958.
False: New Facebook/Meta rules will make all private posts on the platform and deleted messages public.
Human Rights-General Tech-Social-Media Tech-Business

False: New Facebook/Meta rules will make all private posts on the platform and deleted messages public.
False: The monkeypox pathogen originated in U.S.-funded biolabs in Nigeria.
Health-General Geopolitical-General Tech-General

False: The monkeypox pathogen originated in U.S.-funded biolabs in Nigeria.
False: A video shows Russia shot down NATO helicopters in Ukraine.
Geopolitical-Conflict Tech-Social-Media

False: A video shows Russia shot down NATO helicopters in Ukraine.
False: Multiple images show Indian PM Narendra Modi inaugurating an underwater tunnel underneath the Brahmaputra river in Assam.
Politics-General

False: Multiple images show Indian PM Narendra Modi inaugurating an underwater tunnel underneath the Brahmaputra river in Assam.
False: McDonald's uses human meat in its burgers.
Economics-Business Conspiracies-General Tech-Social-Media

False: McDonald's uses human meat in its burgers.
False: These images show 1,500 private jets parked in Davos ahead of the 2022 World Economic Forum meeting.
Climate-Events Conspiracies-World Economic Forum

False: These images show 1,500 private jets parked in Davos ahead of the 2022 World Economic Forum meeting.
False: Elon Musk is promoting transhumanism as part of Agenda 2030.
Conspiracies-World Economic Forum Tech-General Tech-AI

False: Elon Musk is promoting transhumanism as part of Agenda 2030.
False: Due to the widespread shortage of infant formula in the U.S., Tricare is now shipping it directly to families.
Economics-General Politics-General

False: Due to the widespread shortage of infant formula in the U.S., Tricare is now shipping it directly to families.
False: Hepatitis in children is caused by breastfeeding mothers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Health-General Health-Covid Health-Vaccines

False: Hepatitis in children is caused by breastfeeding mothers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19.
False: A 2013 study found that coconut oil kills 93 percent of colon cancer cells.
Health-General

False: A 2013 study found that coconut oil kills 93 percent of colon cancer cells.
Misleading: Ukrainian artist Daria Marchenko created a portrait of Vladimir Putin titled 'The Face of War' in 2022 using bullet shells from the streets of Ukraine.
Geopolitical-Conflict Tech-Social-Media

Misleading: Ukrainian artist Daria Marchenko created a portrait of Vladimir Putin titled 'The Face of War' in 2022 using bullet shells from the streets of Ukraine.
False: Fires at food processing plants in the U.S. have been deliberately planned due to food shortages.
Conspiracies-New World Order Conspiracies-World Economic Forum

False: Fires at food processing plants in the U.S. have been deliberately planned due to food shortages.
False: Seventy percent of WHO's funding comes from pharmaceutical companies.
Health-General Conspiracies-General Health-Pharma

False: Seventy percent of WHO's funding comes from pharmaceutical companies.
False: McDonald's ice cream contains xylitol which is poisonous to dogs.
Economics-Business Health-General

False: McDonald's ice cream contains xylitol which is poisonous to dogs.
False: California has introduced a new bill that allows mothers to kill their babies after birth.
Health-General Politics-Policy

False: California has introduced a new bill that allows mothers to kill their babies after birth.
False: Police in the U.K have issued a warning to citizens about tricks used by criminals for carjacking.
Events-General Tech-Social-Media

False: Police in the U.K have issued a warning to citizens about tricks used by criminals for carjacking.
False: World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab wants to regulate information on the internet as part of the Great Reset.
Conspiracies-New World Order Conspiracies-World Economic Forum Tech-General

False: World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab wants to regulate information on the internet as part of the Great Reset.
False: The International Committee of the Red Cross is using the millions it collected to help Ukraine to sponsor the deportation of Ukrainians to Russia.
Events-Humanitarian Geopolitical-Conflict

False: The International Committee of the Red Cross is using the millions it collected to help Ukraine to sponsor the deportation of Ukrainians to Russia.
False: CNN used footage from Canada while reporting on an explosion in Lviv on March 26.
Geopolitical-Conflict Media-General

False: CNN used footage from Canada while reporting on an explosion in Lviv on March 26.
False: In a video clip from Ukraine, a man in a body bag can be seen smoking a cigarette.
Conspiracies-General Geopolitical-Conflict Tech-Social-Media

False: In a video clip from Ukraine, a man in a body bag can be seen smoking a cigarette.
False: An image shows three exhausted Ukrainian firefighters amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Geopolitical-Conflict

False: An image shows three exhausted Ukrainian firefighters amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
False: A video shows a massive fire created by an accidental Indian missile firing into Pakistani territory.
Events-General Geopolitical-Conflict

False: A video shows a massive fire created by an accidental Indian missile firing into Pakistani territory.
False: An image shows a Ukrainian soldier bidding farewell and kissing the stomach of his pregnant wife.
Events-General Geopolitical-Conflict

False: An image shows a Ukrainian soldier bidding farewell and kissing the stomach of his pregnant wife.
False: Russia has deployed two bombers in the Caribbean after Putin put his nuclear forces on alert.
Events-General Geopolitical-Conflict

False: Russia has deployed two bombers in the Caribbean after Putin put his nuclear forces on alert.
False: Uttar Pradesh police detained a Samajwadi Party leader's daughter for pretending to be stuck in Ukraine.
Geopolitical-Conflict Politics-General

False: Uttar Pradesh police detained a Samajwadi Party leader's daughter for pretending to be stuck in Ukraine.
False: Type two diabetes is caused and worsened by green vegetables.
Health-General

False: Type two diabetes is caused and worsened by green vegetables.
False: Pineapple juice is 500 percent more effective than cough syrup.
Health-General

False: Pineapple juice is 500 percent more effective than cough syrup.
False: Drinking hot water with lemon and consuming coconut oil can kill cancer cells.
Health-General

False: Drinking hot water with lemon and consuming coconut oil can kill cancer cells.
False: Insurance providers are rejecting life insurance payouts to those who received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Conspiracies-General Health-Covid Health-Vaccines

False: Insurance providers are rejecting life insurance payouts to those who received the COVID-19 vaccine.
False: The U.K. is planning to remove the Human Rights Act to
Conspiracies-General Health-Vaccines Human Rights-General

False: The U.K. is planning to remove the Human Rights Act to "apply reforms to the unvaccinated."
Misleading: Young men are more likely to suffer from myocarditis, which is caused by COVID-19 vaccines and not COVID-19.
Health-Covid Health-Vaccines

Misleading: Young men are more likely to suffer from myocarditis, which is caused by COVID-19 vaccines and not COVID-19.
False: Fourteen thousand people have died due to COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S.
Health-Covid Health-Vaccines

False: Fourteen thousand people have died due to COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S.
False: Nasal swabs used for COVID-19 tests contain dangerous levels of ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing substance.
Health-General Health-Covid

False: Nasal swabs used for COVID-19 tests contain dangerous levels of ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing substance.
False: COVID-19 vaccine mandates violate the Nuremberg Code.
Health-Covid Health-Vaccines

False: COVID-19 vaccine mandates violate the Nuremberg Code.
Misleading: Pfizer added tromethamine to its COVID-19 vaccine to prevent heart problems in children.
Health-Covid Health-Pharma Health-Vaccines

Misleading: Pfizer added tromethamine to its COVID-19 vaccine to prevent heart problems in children.
False: England dropped its COVID-19 measures after the GSK CEO was arrested for medical genocide.
Health-Covid Health-Pharma

False: England dropped its COVID-19 measures after the GSK CEO was arrested for medical genocide.
False: A document provided under the Freedom of Information Act reveals that the Pfizer vaccine causes miscarriage and stillbirths.
Health-Pharma Health-Vaccines

False: A document provided under the Freedom of Information Act reveals that the Pfizer vaccine causes miscarriage and stillbirths.
False: Finland is introducing a four-day working week with six-hour days.
Politics-Policy Tech-Social-Media

False: Finland is introducing a four-day working week with six-hour days.
False: Midazolam injection is being used to kill people in the U.K.
Conspiracies-Depopulation Health-Covid

False: Midazolam injection is being used to kill people in the U.K.
False: German doctor Thomas Jendges died by suicide and wrote, “he could no longer be part of the genocide” linked to COVID-19 vaccines in his death note.
Conspiracies-General Health-Covid Health-Vaccines

False: German doctor Thomas Jendges died by suicide and wrote, “he could no longer be part of the genocide” linked to COVID-19 vaccines in his death note.
Misleading: The effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines is dropping among people aged above 40 years.
Health-Covid Health-Vaccines

Misleading: The effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines is dropping among people aged above 40 years.
False: Nasal swab tests to detect COVD-19 can cause severe damage to the blood-brain barrier.
Health-Covid

False: Nasal swab tests to detect COVD-19 can cause severe damage to the blood-brain barrier.
Misleading: Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla admits the Pfizer vaccine offers zero protection against COVID-19.
Conspiracies-General Health-Covid Health-Vaccines

Misleading: Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla admits the Pfizer vaccine offers zero protection against COVID-19.
False: More children will be seriously injured or killed by COVID-19 vaccines than by COVID-19.
Conspiracies-General Health-Covid Health-Vaccines

False: More children will be seriously injured or killed by COVID-19 vaccines than by COVID-19.
False: Pfizer has admitted that the FDA has not approved its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S.
Conspiracies-General Health-Covid Health-Pharma Health-Vaccines

False: Pfizer has admitted that the FDA has not approved its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S.
False: Suramin, developed to treat African sleeping sickness, is a cure for autism spectrum disorder.
Health-General

False: Suramin, developed to treat African sleeping sickness, is a cure for autism spectrum disorder.
False: Uttar Pradesh has the highest crimes against Scheduled Tribes.
Human Rights-Race Politics-Elections

False: Uttar Pradesh has the highest crimes against Scheduled Tribes.
False: CDC admitted that the RT-PCR test gives a positive result even for the Influenza virus.
Health-Covid

False: CDC admitted that the RT-PCR test gives a positive result even for the Influenza virus.
Misleading: COVID-19 vaccines are causing myocarditis and pericarditis, the U.K. Health Security Agency says.
Health-Covid Health-Vaccines

Misleading: COVID-19 vaccines are causing myocarditis and pericarditis, the U.K. Health Security Agency says.
True: Candies are coated with Shellac, a resin-like by-product of the Lac insect.
Events-General

True: Candies are coated with Shellac, a resin-like by-product of the Lac insect.
True: The far-right group Oath Keepers provided security for the Republican political consultant Roger Stone on January 6.
Events-Activism Politics-General

True: The far-right group Oath Keepers provided security for the Republican political consultant Roger Stone on January 6.
False: The Pfizer-Biotech vaccine can severely react with the flu vaccine when they are given at the same time.
Health-Covid Health-Pharma Health-Vaccines

False: The Pfizer-Biotech vaccine can severely react with the flu vaccine when they are given at the same time.
Misleading: In the U.K., the COVID-19 hospitalization and fatality rate in fully vaccinated people under the age of 50 is 175 percent higher than in unvaccinated people.
Conspiracies-General Health-Covid Health-Vaccines

Misleading: In the U.K., the COVID-19 hospitalization and fatality rate in fully vaccinated people under the age of 50 is 175 percent higher than in unvaccinated people.
True: Alan Rickman’s expression while falling in the movie Die Hard was genuine.
Media-Entertainment

True: Alan Rickman’s expression while falling in the movie Die Hard was genuine.
Unverifiable: Uttarakhand forest fire season has reached its peak with 46 wildfire incidents in 2020.
Climate-General Events-Natural Disasters

Unverifiable: Uttarakhand forest fire season has reached its peak with 46 wildfire incidents in 2020.
False: Facebook is going to make all your private photos public tomorrow.
Tech-Social-Media

False: Facebook is going to make all your private photos public tomorrow.
True: Louis Vuitton buys the world's second-largest diamond.
Economics-Business

True: Louis Vuitton buys the world's second-largest diamond.
False: Modi government credited Rs 15 lakh into each citizens' bank account.

False: Modi government credited Rs 15 lakh into each citizens' bank account.
True: Christina Koch, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's astronaut returns to earth after creating a record of logging 328 days in space.
Events-General

True: Christina Koch, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's astronaut returns to earth after creating a record of logging 328 days in space.
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