In today’s fast-paced digital world, misinformation spreads like wildfire, influencing opinions and shaping narratives. At NewsMobile, we’re committed to uncovering the truth behind viral claims, ensuring you stay informed with facts, not fabrications.
From manipulated videos to misleading images and false headlines, today’s roundup delves into the top stories that had netizens talking but didn’t quite hold up under scrutiny. Let’s dive into the facts:
1. Fact Check: This Video Does Not Show Indian Army’s Strike In Pakistan After Pahalgam Attack
In the aftermath of the tragic Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, search operations by the Indian Army have been intensified across the region. Amid this, a video showing a building being destroyed has gone viral on social media. Several users claim that the Indian Army is bombing a building in Pakistan in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack. What’s the real story? Here’s the truth
2. Fact Check: 2013 Clip Of Russian Rocket Crash Misrepresented As Pak Missile Failure
Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, with India suspending the Indus Water Treaty and expelling Pakistani diplomats. Amid this strained atmosphere, a video has surfaced on social media allegedly showing a failed Pakistani rocket launch, where a rocket crashes immediately after takeoff. Find out here
3. Fact Check: Old Video From Rajkot Falsely Shared As Recent Incident From Delhi
A video showing a crowd being dispersed by police wielding sticks is circulating on social media with the claim that it is from Delhi. What’s the real story? Here’s the truth
4. Fact Check: Old Video of Farooq Abdullah Resurfaces After Pahalgam Attack With Misleading Context
Amid widespread outrage over the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, a video of former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah is being widely circulated on social media. In the clip, Abdullah can be heard saying in Hindi: “Pakistan ne choodiyan nahi pehni hain, aur unke paas bhi parmanu bomb hai” (“Pakistan has not worn bangles, and they also have nuclear bombs.”). What’s the real story? Here’s the truth
5. Fact Check: 2019 BBC Report & Anti-CAA Protest Images Falsely Linked To Recent Murshidabad Violence
A screenshot claiming to be from the BBC Hindi website is being widely circulated on social media, allegedly in connection with the recent violence in Murshidabad, West Bengal. The post accompanying the screenshot suggests that individuals disguised as Muslims were responsible for committing criminal acts during the unrest. Several users claim that BBC reported this angle in its coverage of the incident. Debunk the myth here
