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Fact-Check: The company denied launching any such brand campaign.

No, Coca-Cola Hasn’t Come Out With ‘Support Farmers’ Bottles

WebQoof Recap: Of 5G Killing Birds, False Claims about Signal App

Here’s a round-up of all that misled the public this week.

Viral Message Shows Incorrect Data on Madrasas in Kerala

The viral message made several false claims on the Kerala government which was shared by several social media users.

No Board Exams in Bengal in 2021? No, Mamata’s Video is Edited

The announcement was that the West Bengal Board students will not have to appear for the pre-board examinations.

Placard Saying ‘Will Disrobe But Won’t Show Documents’ Is Morphed

Image of a woman carrying a placard which purportedly says “will take off my clothes but will still not show my documents,” is being massively circulated on social media.

Protest Against Hazara Killings in Kargil Shared as Video From Pok

The protest actually took place in Ladakh’s Kargil and was led by Jamiat-ul-Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil organisation.

Neither is 5G spectrum available in India for Reliance Jio to conduct trial, nor is bird flu caused by radiation.

Jio’s 5G Testing Killed Birds in India? Viral Claim Lacks Proof

No, Reliance Is Not Donating a Solar Power Plant To the Ram Temple

Old Image of Sikh Man Offering Namaz Revived Amid Farmers’ Protest

A viral clip of Mumbai Police officers paying homage at Mahim dargah is being shared with a claim that the tradition has started under the Shiv Sena government.

Clip of Cops Paying Homage at Dargah Goes Viral Without Context

Viral Message Makes False Claims About Signal App, WhatsApp

Photo From Prayagraj Shared as Mosque on Old Delhi Railway Station

Fact-Check: The company denied launching any such brand campaign.

No, Coca-Cola Hasn’t Come Out With ‘Support Farmers’ Bottles

WebQoof Recap: Of 5G Killing Birds, False Claims about Signal App

Here’s a round-up of all that misled the public this week.

Viral Message Shows Incorrect Data on Madrasas in Kerala

The viral message made several false claims on the Kerala government which was shared by several social media users.
The announcement was that the West Bengal Board students will not have to appear for the pre-board examinations.

No Board Exams in Bengal in 2021? No, Mamata’s Video is Edited

Placard Saying ‘Will Disrobe But Won’t Show Documents’ Is Morphed

Image of a woman carrying a placard which purportedly says “will take off my clothes but will still not show my documents,” is being massively circulated on social media.

Protest Against Hazara Killings in Kargil Shared as Video From Pok

The protest actually took place in Ladakh’s Kargil and was led by Jamiat-ul-Ulama Isna Asharia Kargil organisation.
Neither is 5G spectrum available in India for Reliance Jio to conduct trial, nor is bird flu caused by radiation.

Jio’s 5G Testing Killed Birds in India? Viral Claim Lacks Proof

Clip of Cops Paying Homage at Dargah Goes Viral Without Context

A viral clip of Mumbai Police officers paying homage at Mahim dargah is being shared with a claim that the tradition has started under the Shiv Sena government.

No, Reliance Is Not Donating a Solar Power Plant To the Ram Temple

A viral message on social media is being shared with a false claim that the Reliance Group has donated a Solar Power Plant to Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir Trust.
The image is at least five years old and could be traced back to 2016.

Old Image of Sikh Man Offering Namaz Revived Amid Farmers’ Protest

Viral Message Makes False Claims About Signal App, WhatsApp

A viral message made a series of false claims about Signal and WhatsApp.

Photo From Prayagraj Shared as Mosque on Old Delhi Railway Station

Fact-Check of Mosque on Old Delhi Railway Station. An archive of the post can be found <a href="https://archive.is/7dTpa">here</a>.