Viral reports circulating online claimed that Pakistani cricketer Razaullah did not possess a passport prior to his England debut. However, these claims have been unequivocally denied by Razaullah himself, who stated that he had held a passport for a year before his selection.
A claim circulating online suggests that the BCCI will take disciplinary action against Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma for hosting a television show. LatestLY’s fact-check reveals this claim to be fake, as there are no BCCI rules prohibiting active players from such activities.
A claim circulating on social media suggests that Andrew Tate has died. LatestLY fact-checked this assertion and found it to be false. Andrew Tate is alive and in federal custody in Miami.
A viral reel from 'SN Bihar Dastak' claiming PM Narendra Modi has decided to shut down Instagram in India is fake. The PIB Fact Check unit confirmed no such announcement exists. 'Do not believe such misleading claims. Verify any information with official sources before sharing it further,' PIB said. Scroll below to know more.
A video purporting to show a close-up of Anak Krakatau volcano erupting near a town has gone viral. LatestLY's fact-check reveals the claim is false. Anak Krakatau is located on an uninhabited island, making the presence of a town impossible.
A claim circulating on social media suggests that Lionel Messi deleted an Instagram post which included the phrase "GOAT debate: settled." Our investigation confirms that the post is still active on his official account and was part of a recent advertising campaign.
A video circulating on social media claims to show an India Women's cricket fielder taking an incredible somersaulting catch. However, LatestLY's fact-check reveals this clip is entirely AI-generated and not a real sporting moment.
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check unit has issued a public warning regarding fake appointment letters being circulated across social media platforms under the name of the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD).
Social media posts claiming a hostel building in Delhi University's South Campus collapsed are misleading. The collapsed structure was a private paying guest (PG) accommodation near the campus, not an official university hostel. This clarification was issued by the Press Information Bureau. Scroll below to know more.
A video showing Priyanka Gandhi Vadra celebrating Raksha Bandhan by tying a black band on Rahul Gandhi's arm was widely circulated on social media. LatestLY's fact check reveals the video is old and depicts an event unrelated to the festival, rendering the claim misleading. Scroll below to know the real truth behind the viral clip.
A viral claim alleging a BJP leader and RSS workers abducted a Congress supporter in Ladakh is fake. Fact check of the alleged claim reveaed that the circulating video is actually unrelated Indonesian footage of a traditional Jaranan trance ritual performance. The specific video was traced to the "Tubagus Jaka Jaranan" channel in Indonesia.
PIB Fact Check debunked a viral message claiming that PM Narendra Modi is offering three months of free mobile recharge. The government confirmed that no such scheme exists, warning citizens against fraudulent links. 'Do not fall for such misleading and sensational content,' PIB's Fact Check Unit said.
A viral social media video claiming an Iraqi woman asked an American soldier for s*x is false. Fact-checking of the viral video revealed the clip is a staged adult video circulating online with a fabricated narrative, lacking any official or credible backing. LatestLY's fact checking team found the original video uploaded on a p*rn website.
A claim circulating online suggests that Berlin artist Simon Weckert's 'Digital Camouflage' shirt renders wearers completely invisible to AI surveillance cameras. This claim is an overstatement of the shirt's capabilities. While designed to disrupt specific AI systems, its creator clarifies its significant limitations.
A viral screenshot claiming US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of a sailor with the caption 'Our Military Eats The Best!' on Truth Social is fake. Fact-checks confirm no such post exists. It is worth noting that the X user, Jack Kimble, is a known satire account pretending to be a Republican representing California's 54th District.
A claim circulating on social media, particularly from Pakistani propaganda accounts, suggests that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s bodyguards obstructed Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. LatestLY’s fact-check reveals this claim to be false and misleading.
A viral social media claim that the Government of India is providing INR 7,000 for labour registration is fake. The Press Information Bureau debunked the rumour, confirming no such scheme or announcement exists. 'For authentic information related to labor laws, schemes, and initiatives, visit labour.gov.in,' PIB said.
Several videos circulating on the Facebook page 'Kishan Kumar' depict Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing a scheme for the purchase of old notes and coins. However, these videos have been created using AI technology and are entirely fake. No such scheme has been announced by the Prime Minister or the Indian government.
Reports circulated claiming Iran's army attacked the UAE's Al Minhad Air Base with drones. However, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence officially denied these reports as false and baseless. Official statements from the UAE directly contradict the Iranian state media claims.
A viral claim suggests Instagram will be unavailable in India from 12 AM to 6 AM due to new restrictions. LatestLY's fact check confirms this claim is false. The reported restrictions apply only to teenagers in specific U.S. states.
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