From false claims that the Gandhi family did not attend the funeral procession of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Delhi to an old video of US President-Elect Donald Trump being shared as his recent statements on the ongoing H-1B visa debate, here are our top fact checks from this week:
Gandhi Family Did Not Attend Manmohan Singh’s Funeral? No, Viral Claim Found To Be False
A video purportedly from the funeral procession of former PM Manmohan Singh in Delhi on Saturday has gone viral with the claim that senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra did not attend the funeral. However, footage, reports and photos prove that the Gandhis did not skip Singh’s funeral. Read more here.
No, This Photo Does Not Show Manmohan Singh Touching Sonia Gandhi’s Feet
A photograph purportedly showing former Indian Prime Minister late Manmohan Singh touching Sonia Gandhi’s feet has gone viral on social media platforms. Newschecker, however, found that the viral posts alleging to show former Indian PM Manmohan Singh touching Sonia Gandhi’s feet were false. Read more here.
Donald Trump’s Latest Statement On H-1B Visa Debate? Viral Video Is Old
A 1-minute 40-second video, purportedly showing a virtual panel discussion involving US president-elect Donald Trump, has gone viral on social media with the claim that Trump has completely endorsed the H-1B visa programme amid the ongoing debate. However, the video was found to be old. Read more here.
Viral Story Of Pakistani Man Arranging His Mother’s Marriage Shared With False Claim
Several social media users are claiming that an 18-year-old Pakistani man, Abdul Ahad, has married his mother, sharing purported visuals of the two while mocking them. However, the viral story of a Pakistani man arranging his mother’s second marriage has been shared with false claims that the two married each other. Read more here.
Is This The 3000 Year Old Ananthapadmanabhaswamy Idol?
A video showcasing a statue of Anantapadmanabhaswamy is being widely shared across social media platforms claiming that it depicts a 3000-year-old Anantapadmanabhaswamy statue made of 7,800 kg pure gold and 7,80,000 diamonds measuring up to 780 carats. However, the viral claim was found to be false. Read more here.
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