Explainer: India and EU Announce Landmark Trade Deal
Introduction India and the European Union have announced a long-awaited free trade agreement, ending nearly two decades of intermittent negotiations. Leaders on both sides have described it as a “historic”…
Fact Check: Was Dubai Really Ruled by the British?
Claim Social media posts claim that Dubai and other Gulf regions were once ruled by the British from India Verdict: TRUE Who Made the Claim? On January 8, 2026, Nick…
Fact Check: President Droupadi Murmu Guaranteed ₹21 Lakh Monthly
Claim:A viral video circulating on social media shows President Droupadi Murmu allegedly endorsing an investment scheme that promises profits of up to ₹70,000 per day or ₹21 lakh per month…
Explainer: How to Fact-Check Information and Spot Fake News
In the age of social media and instant messaging, false information spreads faster than ever. Fake news, misleading headlines, doctored images, and AI-generated content often appear alongside genuine news, making…
FACT CHECK: Did India Withdraw Large Funds From the UK Economy?
Claim A viral video circulating on social media claims that the Indian government has withdrawn a large amount of money from the United Kingdom’s economy. Verdict False. What Factcheck India…
Introducing the News Phonebook
Our Intellectual Property that empowers responsible and verified news consumption in the information age. The News Phonebook: A Deep Dive In today’s digital world, the flow of information is constant…
Explainer: Why Media Literacy Matters in the Age of AI and Social Media
In today’s digital world, where information is available 24/7, the ability to recognize credible sources has never been more important. This essential skill is known as media literacy. It helps…
Fact Check: Is MTV India Shutting Down
Claim Several social media posts claim that MTV India will permanently shut down on December 31, 2025. Fact False. MTV India is not shutting down. What Factcheck India Found? o…
Explainer: How Fake News and AI Misinformation Spread After the Bondi Beach Shooting
Following the deadly shooting at a Hanukkah event on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, where at least 15 people were killed, a wave of misinformation spread rapidly online—fueled by fake news websites…
Fact Check: Are ₹500 Notes Being Discontinued by March 2026?
Claim:A message circulating on social media claims that the Indian government will discontinue ₹500 currency notes from March 2026. Fact Check: False What is being claimed? Several posts on social…