A deep-dive investigation into misleading messages, edited images, and false political rumors debunked by platforms.
Category: Fact Check
Fact Check Alert 19: Verifying Viral Digital Claims Circulated on Social Networks on May 31
A deep-dive investigation into misleading messages, edited images, and false political rumors debunked by platforms.
Fact Check Alert 20: Verifying Viral Digital Claims Circulated on Social Networks on May 31
A deep-dive investigation into misleading messages, edited images, and false political rumors debunked by platforms.
Fact Check: Did a Scientific Study Claim Drinking Ice Water During Heatwaves Causes Instant Organ Failure?
False. Medical experts from the Gujarat Health Department state that moderation is key, but the rumor is entirely unscientific.
Fact Check: Did Kazakhstan Suspend All Regular Visas for Indian Citizens Following the Cambodia Pact?
Incorrect. The agreement signed was specifically for diplomatic and official passport holders, leaving standard tourist visas untouched.
Fact Check: Will the Moon Actually Turn Blue During the Phenomenon on May 31, 2026?
False. ITB astronomers confirm that ‘Blue Moon’ refers only to the calendar anomaly and has no relation to color.
Fact Check: Did Israel and Iran Mutually Agree to a Ceasefire Agreement on Sunday Night?
Misleading. While Trump sent a new proposal, official negotiators from Tehran explicitly stated that no deal has been signed.
Fact Check: Was the IPL 2026 Final Postponed to June Due to Extreme Ahmedabad Heatwaves?
False. The final between RCB and GT was played successfully on May 31 at the Narendra Modi Stadium as scheduled.
Fact Check: Is a Viral Video Claiming a Massive Tsunami Hit Colombo Coast on Vesak Day Real?
Fake. The viral footage dates back to a 2018 storm in a different ocean; Colombo witnessed peaceful Vesak celebrations.
Fact Check: Did the RBI Issue a Blanket Ban on All Online Peer-to-Peer Transactions?
False. The central bank is considering tighter regulatory oversight frameworks, not an absolute prohibition on P2P apps.