“Social media posts claim that Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been diagnosed with Schizoaffective Disorder, Cyclothymic Disorder and Delusional Disorder.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
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“SLPP organizer Harini Wijetunga said NPP leaders fill party coffers with donations from the wealthy while Namal Rajapaksa, like Robin Hood, took from the rich to share with the poor.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
“Edu Manzano released a statement insulting supporters of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: Manzano denied making the statement in a Facebook post and denounced those who fabricate quotes attributed to him.
“The video shows Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian touching Swami Satishacharya’s feet for blessings.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The video does not show Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian touching Swami Satishacharya’s feet to seek his blessings. Pezeshkian bent down to pick up something that had fallen to the ground, while Satishacharya also be…
“The Commission on Audit received zero funding under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos.”
Vera Files rated this: False
Vera Files says: A total of P16.04 billion was allocated for COA for 2027, based on the National Expenditure Program. Only the agency's capital outlay, which is intended for building modernization and technology upgrades, received zero …
“Video of BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticizing PM Narendra Modi, the RSS, and the BJP after resigning from the party.”
FACTLY rated this: MISLEADING
FACTLY says: The viral clip is from a March 2017 Newslaundry panel discussion. At the time, Poonawalla was representing the Congress party, years before he officially joined the BJP.
“Donations to the government's "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" fund after Cyclone Ditwah were misappropriated or embezzled.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: Misleading
“Prime Minister Modi stated that India is the second-largest beef producer in the world while addressing a public gathering in New Zealand in 2026.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: Prime Minister Modi did not mention beef exports or beef production at any point during his speech in New Zealand. Instead, he states that India is the world’s second-largest wheat producer, not a beef producer.
“A Facebook post claims Benjamin Magalong criticized Joel Villanueva for joining the majority bloc in the Senate led by Sherwin Gatchalian.”
Vera Files rated this: Fake
Vera Files says: No official statement, interview, or report from credible media outlets indicates that Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong criticized Sen. Joel Villanueva for joining the majority bloc in the Senate. In a June 14 interv…
“The video shows Gen Z of the newly formed youth-driven Cockroach Janata Party protesting against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: None of the clips in the compilation show Gen Z of the newly formed Cockroach Janata Party protesting against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. All the clips are old and from unrelated incidents that predate the formation o…
“Gen Z protesters demonstrate against PM Modi and the BJP, accusing the government of corruption and failed policies.”
Youturn rated this: false
“The video shows bulldozer action against a Bangladeshi settlement in West Bengal, built on forest and government land.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The viral video is not from West Bengal. It shows an anti-encroachment drive carried out in the Bouniabad slum area of Mirpur, Bangladesh, where authorities demolished illegal structures built on government land. Report…
“There's been numerous other occasions over the years” when the federal government created a reserve similar to a new $1.776 billion anti-weaponization settlement fund.”
PolitiFact rated this: False
PolitiFact says: In announcing a new $1.776 billion fund to compensate people the Trump administration says were victims of judicial "weaponization," the Justice Department said a 2011 legal settlement involving Native American farmers …
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi, claimed in recent address that opposition parties—specifically the Congress, DMK, TMC, and Samajwadi Party—blocked and defeated the Women’s Reservation Bill, characterizing this as a betrayal of women's empowerment.”
Youturn rated this: misleading
“Leaked security footage from Jeffrey Epstein's home shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vacationing on Epstein's island.”
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated this: False
“Thousands of Indians are protesting against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over normalization with Israel and creating tensions with Iran, burning his photos and telling him: “Make Israel give us oil.”
Youturn rated this: false
“The viral photo shows a slipper being hurled at Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin during a The photo is digitally manipulated. It originates from the South Zone Youth Wing Conference attended by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in Virudhunagar district on 7 February 2026. However, news reports and video footage from the event show that no slipper-throwing incident occurred. event.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: The photo is digitally manipulated. It originates from the South Zone Youth Wing Conference attended by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in Virudhunagar district on 7 February 2026. However, news reports and video …
“A Zee News graphic shows former Vice President Hamid Ansari saying that every Hindu Congress leader should add “Muhammad” to their name and that Hindu Congress families should convert their eldest son to Islam and marry their eldest daughter into a Muslim family.”
FACTLY rated this: FALSE
FACTLY says: No credible news reports or official records show former Vice President Hamid Ansari making the statements attributed to him in the viral graphic. A review of Zee News’ original post dated 30 January 2026 reveals that t…
“Kanimozhi madam it’s almost 5 years since this commitment was given. Till now nothing happened. Like NEET ban, this also you gave the commitment thinking INDI alliance will for the government? Just asking”
Youturn rated this: old video
“In the midst of the World Cup year, U.S. President Trump suspends visa issuance for 75 countries, including Brazil.”
Deutsche Welle rated this: False