FACT CHECK: Did Iran Attack Indian Oil Tanker ‘Oil Brothers Kraft’ Amid Middle East Conflict?
Claim:A viral video circulating on social media claims that Iran launched a heavy strike on an Indian-flagged oil tanker named “Oil Brothers Kraft”, causing significant damage while the vessel was…
FACT CHECK: Did MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal Threaten Iran at a Press Briefing?
Claim:A viral video shows Randhir Jaiswal allegedly stating that India stands with Israel and warning Iran of harsh consequences if commercial ships travelling to India are attacked. Verdict: False. The…
Fact Check: Did India share the location of an Iranian ship with Israel?
Claim: Viral social media posts claim that India shared the location of an Iranian ship with Israel during the ongoing West Asia tensions. The posts also allege that Bahrain arrested…
Fact Check: Is India facing a crude oil shortage due to tensions in West Asia?
Claim: Social media posts and online reports claim that India is facing a crude oil shortage because of the escalating conflict in West Asia, raising fears of fuel scarcity in…
Fact Check: Video Showing Major General CS Mann Saying ‘India Is Helping Israel
Claim: A viral video on social media shows Major General CS Mann allegedly saying that India is helping Israel and the United States against Iran and linking the conflict to…
Fact Check: Did Iran Reject PM Modi’s Request for Indian Ships to Pass Through the Strait of Hormuz?
Claim Social media posts have claimed that Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, rejected a request from Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, seeking permission for Indian ships to…
Explainer: Why the Supreme Court Is Reviewing the Government’s Fact-Check Unit Rule
India’s Supreme Court has agreed to examine a controversial rule that allowed the central government to set up Fact-Check Units (FCUs) to flag allegedly fake information about the government on…
Television Phonebook™
Television has shaped public opinion for over half a century. From breaking news and political debates to expert panels and emergency announcements, television remains one of the most influential communication…
Fact Check: Was a joint India–Israel defence facility in Delhi attacked amid the Iran war?
Claim: Viral social media posts claim that a massive fire broke out at a joint India–Israel defence facility in Delhi, killing several workers from both countries. The posts also allege…
Explainer: India Passive Euthanasia
India’s Supreme Court has clarified an important legal question in cases involving passive euthanasia: how should courts determine the “best interests” of a patient who is in a permanent vegetative…