WebQoof Recap: Around Waqf Amendment Bill, Studio Ghibli, Telangana & More
Read our recap to find out the most viral pieces of misinformation that went this week.
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From an old video of Member of Parliament (MP) Asaduddin Owaisi going viral with a false claim to an old and unrelated clip being passed off as a recent incident from Telangana's Hyderabad, here are the top five pieces of misinformation that went viral this week.
1. Old Clip of Owaisi 'Laughing' With BJP Leaders Linked to Passing of Waqf Bill
Following the passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Parliament, a video of Owaisi went viral, claiming that it showed him laughing with other leaders after the bill was passed.
Republic TV, too, shared this clip on their official X (formerly Twitter) page.
But the truth is that the video dated back to 29 January and showed visuals after the conclusion of Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC)'s meeting where the bill was reviewed.
Read the full story here.
2. No, Studio Ghibli Didn’t Send Developer Cease & Desist Order for Ghibli Art App
An X user called '@tj_littlejohn' shared a post claiming that the Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli sent him a 'Cease and Desist' order over an application that he developed that mimicked the art style of the studio.
We found that the letter was fake. Studio Ghibli denied such an order to any entity.
You can read our fact-check here.
3. This Clip Doesn’t Show Lawyers Recently Protesting Against Waqf Amendment Bill
A poor-quality video went viral on social media platforms to claim that it showed lawyers protesting and blocking the streets against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill.
The post had gained significant traction, with it receiving over 75 thousand views on the platform.
However, the video dated back to February and showed lawyers protesting against the Advocate (Amendment) Bill near Tis Hazari court.
Read the full story here.
4. Unrelated Video of Deer on Road Viral as One From Kancha Gachibowli, Hyderabad
Amid the recent land clearing steps taken by the government in Kancha Gachibowli in Telangana's Hyderabad, a video of deer strolling along a road went viral with users claiming that the incident is from the state.
Team WebQoof found that the claim was false as the video dated back to 2020 and showed visuals from Haridwar.
You can read our fact-check here.
5. This Video Doesn’t Show Lights Going Out in Pakistan During NZ vs Pak Match
Social media users shared a video that showed lights going out during a match between Pakistan and New Zealand as a recent incident from a stadium in Pakistan.
You can view an archive of the post here.
(Source: X/Screenshot)
We found that while the incident did take place during a cricket match between the two countries, it occurred at the Bay Oval stadium in New Zealand.
You can read the full article here.
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