Fact Check: AI-Generated Deepfake Falsely Shows Indian Official Threatening Countries Over Iran Oil Supply
Claim A viral video circulating on social media allegedly shows a Joint Secretary from India’s Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas issuing a strong warning Fact The claim is false.…
Fact Check: Bangladesh Videos Falsely Shared As ‘Army Crackdown In West Bengal Ahead Of Elections
Claim Viral videos on social media claim to show the Indian Army carrying out a crackdown in West Bengal ahead of upcoming Assembly elections. Fact The claim is false. What…
Fact Check: Viral Video Of Kangana Ranaut Calling India ‘Poor’ Is Edited And Misleading
Claim A viral video circulating on social media claims that Bollywood actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut described India as a “famished and impoverished” country, allegedly making derogatory remarks about…
Fact Check: 5 dangerous myths
Claim There are several widespread beliefs in India about seizures (Epilepsy) that can be harmful, misleading, or even dangerous for patients. Verdict: TRUE What’s the story? Despite being a common…
FACT CHECK: ‘War Lockdown Notice 2026’
The Claim The viral PDF alleges that the government is set to impose a partial lockdown starting April 15, citing precautionary measures amid global tensions and “war-like” conditions. Verdict: The…
Fact Check: Kudos to PIB Factcheck Unit flagged 2,913 fake claims and blocked 1,400 URLs?
Claim The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check Unit has. Flagged 2,913 fake news/misinformation cases acilitated blocking of over 1,400 URLs. Facilitated blocking of over 1,400 URLsto curb misinformation related…
FACT CHECK: Is India’s Emergency Oil Reserve Down to Just 6 Days? Here’s the Truth About LPG, Petrol Stocks
Claim:Social media posts and videos claim that India’s emergency oil reserves have dropped to just 6–9 days, raising fears of an imminent fuel crisis. Fact:The claim is false. The Ministry…
Factcheck: Has the LPG refill booking rule been changed to 35 days?
Claim Viral messages circulating on WhatsApp and social media claim that the government has revised LPG refill booking rules, introducing new waiting periods: These claims suggest the move was made…
Fact Check: Is India heading for a lockdown in 2026 amid fuel panic?
Claim Social media posts and rumours suggest that India may soon impose a nationwide lockdown in 2026, leading to panic buying of petrol, diesel, and LPG. Verdict: FALSE There is…
Fact Check: Was Pakistan the world’s most polluted country in 2025?
Claim: Pakistan was ranked the most polluted country in the world in 2025. Verdict: True What’s the story? A report cited by Reuters claims that Pakistan topped the list of…