“The viral photo shows the aftermath of a recent cloudburst in Uttarakhand.”
FACTLY rated this: MISLEADING
FACTLY says: The photo is AI-generated. AI detection tools—Hive (99.9%) and Sightengine (99%)—confirmed this.
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“The viral video shows a cow sitting and riding a scooter on a street in India.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The video is AI-generated as it has visible inconsistencies, and detection tools have flagged it as AI-generated. Hive AI tool flagged it as 95.5% AI-generated. While a video from a similar incident from Rishikesh went …
“UK military officers captured in Russian raid in Ukraine”
Deutsche Welle rated this: False
“ధర్మస్థల సామూహిక హత్యల కేసుకి సంబంధించి జూలై 2025 నుంచి జరిగిపిన తవ్వకాల్లో బయటపడ్డ అస్థిపంజరాలను చూపుతున్న ఫోటో”
FACTLY rated this: MISLEADING
FACTLY says: ఈ ఫోటో ఫ్రాన్స్లోని రెన్నెస్ పట్టణంలో జకోబిన్స్ కన్వెంట్ ప్రాంతంలో 2011-13 మధ్య కాలంలో జరిపిన తవ్వకాల్లో బయటపడ్డ 15వ శతాబ్దపు సైనికుల అస్థిపంజరాలకు సంబంధించినది. ధర్మస్థల తవ్వకాల్లో కొన్ని మనిషి ఎముకలు, పుర్రె దొరికాయని జాతీయ మీడియాలో కథనాలు…
“A CCTV video shows the real incident of two people stealing money from a policeman.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The video is scripted and was originally uploaded by the YouTube channel 3rd Eye, which is known for fictional content and includes a disclaimer stating it is scripted.
“A total solar eclipse would occur on August 2, 2025, described as the longest eclipse of the 21st century with six minutes of darkness.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: Partly False
“According to the Indian Independence Act of 1947, the British can once again rule India by annulling the Constitution of India.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: No, the British cannot reclaim power in India using the Indian Independence Act of 1947. The Indian Independence Act established two independent Dominions—India and Pakistan—on 15 August 1947. Both countries remained Do…
“ادعای اعلام هشدار فوری ارتش اسرائیل برای حمله به ایران”
فکت‌نامه rated this: نادرست
“ادعای کشف کفشی عجیب در سرزمین اساطیری لرستان”
فکت‌نامه rated this: نادرست
“نَشرت حسابات على منصّتَي فيسبوك وإكس مقطع فيديو زعمت أنه يُوثّق العثور على مبالغ مالية من الدولارات في أحد مجاري السيول بمحافظة إب، وسط اليمن.”
يوب يوب rated this: مضلل
“القيادي الإخواني محمد الصغير: إنزال المساعدات جواً على غزة حرام شرعاً”
ARIJ rated this: خطأ
“太陽光発電で地球温暖化が進む?”
日本ファクトチェックセンター rated this: 誤り
“Jackie Chan was killed during heavy flooding in China last July.”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: Jackie Chan is alive and was not among the reported casualties of flooding in Beijing. The photo in the post was made using artificial intelligence.
“மாவட்ட ஆட்சியராக இருந்தாலும் சரி, மாநில அமைச்சராக இருந்தாலும் சரி, மாவட்ட SP-யாக இருந்தாலும் சரி... அனைவரும் கிறிஸ்தவ மத போதகருக்கு பிறகு தான்... இடம்: தூத்துக்குடி மாவட்டம்... தமிழகம் எங்கே போகிறது சிந்திப்பீர்!!”
Youturn rated this: misleading
“Texas Republicans held one hearing on flood response but eight hearings on redistricting”
PolitiFact rated this: Half True
“The International Criminal Court has dismissed the crimes against humanity case against former president Rodrigo Duterte.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: The ICC has yet to begin the trial of Duterte in connection with his bloody drug war. It has set for Sept. 23 the confirmation of charges hearing against the former president.
“The video shows a mob attacking sadhus for hiding a camera in a women’s changing room within the temple premises in Muradnagar, Ghaziabad.”
FACTLY rated this: MISLEADING
FACTLY says: The viral video shows an incident from January 2024 in Purulia district, West Bengal, where a group of Gangasagar-bound sadhus were assaulted by locals following a misunderstanding. Multiple reports and a post by the Pu…
“The viral video shows people throwing stones at army vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir, India.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The video is from Kenya and shows protests that took place in Nairobi on 25 June 2025 against the government, leading to clashes between police and protesters. No such recent incident has been reported in Jammu and Kash…
“Video shows illegal Bangladeshi immigrants armed with homemade spears preparing to attack law enforcement officials in Assam.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The visuals are from a violent clash between rival BNP factions in Ashtagram, Kishoreganj, Bangladesh, on 1 July 2025.
“Videos show tsunami waves hitting various countries after a major earthquake hit Russia on July 29.”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: VERA Files Fact Check pointed out several red flags in these videos indicating use of AI. A reverse image search also revealed these videos were published by channels that regularly upload AI-generated media.