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Fake: An image that went viral in May 2023 authentically showed a so-called "duck orchid." About this rating While a real plant commonly known as a "large duck orchid" exists, the in-question image does not genuinely depict it. Instead, the image was created via artificial-intelligence technology. The resemblance between orchids and ducks has drivenonline buzz for year (Source: Snopes)
Labeled Satire: U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted, "Printing money is the only way out of inflation." About this rating In late May 2023, Twitter users began sharing a tweet attributed to U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) in which she allegedly said, "Printing money is the only way out of inflation": (@PelosiIsADrunk/Twitter) (@Curmudgeon1836/Twitter) What many of the peop (Source: Snopes)
False: The Rock performed Hindu Aarti Images of the Hollywood actor and former professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson, who is also known by the ring name 'The Rock', are viral on social media showing him dressed as a Hindu priest inside a temple offering prayers. Several social media users have shared the image claimin (Source: Alt News)
False: Photo shows Sakshi Malik pinned to the ground on May 28 during wrestlers' protest out Indian wrestlers including some Olympic medalists have been protesting since April 23, 2023, in Delhi demanding the arrest of BJP MP and Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in multiple cases of alleged sexual harassment including one under the POCSO Act. (Source: Alt News)
Misleading: Visuals of Hair dryer and electric iron being used to dry the pitch during the IPL 2023 final between CSK and GT. Old images of a hair dryer and an electric iron being used to dry a cricket pitch are being shared to claim that they were used during the IPL 2023 final played between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans which was interrupted by a heavy downpour.BOOM found that the claims are (Source: BOOM Live)
False: Image shows Vinesh Phogat and other wrestlers smiling during police detention. An edited image showing wrestler Vinesh Phogat, Sangeeta Phogat, and others smiling inside a police van is viral on social media. Users are sharing this image to purport that the protest, and recent clashes with the police are an act for the camera.BOOM found the original photo, (Source: BOOM Live)
False: Photo shows Dwayne Johnson performing arti and accepting Hinduism A set of AI-generated photos showing Hollywood actor and former professional wrestler Dwayne Johnson known by his ring name "The Rock" dressed as a priest performing Hindu prayer rituals is being shared with the false claim that he has embraced Hinduism.The viral photos show John (Source: BOOM Live)
False: News 24 Channel tweets saying Swara Bhasker is pregnant five months into marriage A doctored tweet of News 24 channel claiming that actor Swara Bhasker and her husband Fahad Ahmad are expecting their first child in July, five months after their marriage, is viral on social media.BOOM reached out to Manak Gupta, digital head of News 24, who clarified that the t (Source: BOOM Live)
Incorrect: “those who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with mRNA shots will lose 25 years of their life” CLAIM "those who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with mRNA shots will lose 25 years of their life" more about the rating framework VERDICT SOURCE: Anonymous, Slay News, The Exposé, The People's Voice, 1 Apr. 2023 DETAILS Inadequate support: The claim relies on the assumpt (Source: Health Feedback)
False: CSK team members feast on Jalebi Fafda as rainfall interrupts IPL 2023 final match. Authors Vasudha Beri Vasudha noticed the growing problem of mis/disinformation online after studying New Media at ACJ in Chennai and became interested in separating facts from fiction. She is interested in learning how global issues affect individuals on a micro level. Before joi (Source: Newschecker)
False: Massive crowd of CSK supporters outside the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, ahead of the IPL 2023 final, where CSK beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets. Authors Kushel HM Kushel HM is a mechanical engineer-turned-journalist, who loves all things football, tennis and films. He was with the news desk at the Hindustan Times, Mumbai, before joining Newschecker.ClaimMassive crowd of CSK supporters outside the Narendra Modi Stadium in (Source: Newschecker)
Misleading: Image of an Adivasi lady with Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru inaugurating the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre A picture of a woman with the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, is being shared on social media with a claim that the picture shows an Adivasi lady inaugurating the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre.Facebook users shared the picture with the caption, "Bhabha Ato (Source: News Mobile)
False: Video of ED raid at AAP leader Shekhar Agarwal A video showing a group of people counting heaps of cash is being widely shared on social media. The video is being shared with the claim that it shows a raid being conducted by the Enforcement Directorate on the resident of Shekhar Agarwal, who is an AAP(Aam Aadmi Party) leader. (Source: News Mobile)
False: Pfizer released a document which states more than thousand people died due to Pfizer's COVID 19 vaccine with 42,000 people suffering side effects. A claim is going viral on social media which states that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has caused serious side-effects to more than 42,000 people and also resulted in 1,223 deaths.The claim also states that Pfizer recently revealed data worth nine pages which listed down the possible (Source: WebQoof - The Quint)