Explained: The 2026 West Bengal Assembly Election
The eastern Indian state of West Bengal voted in its 2026 legislative assembly elections in two phases — April 23 and April 29 — marking a crucial political contest with…
FACT CHECK: Seth Rogen Did NOT Die at 44
Claim:Social media posts claim that actor Seth Rogen has died at the age of 44. Fact: The claim is false. What Factcheck India Found? The misinformation began circulating after a…
FACT CHECK: Petrol, Diesel Price Hike in India
Claim:Social media posts claim that the Government of India has increased petrol and diesel prices by up to ₹10–₹12.50 per liter through an official order. Fact: The claim is false.…
FACT CHECK: Is White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Accused Cole Tomas Allen Married to an Indian Woman?
Claim Viral social media posts claim that the accused in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, Cole Tomas Allen, is married to an Indian woman named “Priyanka Rao.” Fact False.…
FACT CHECK: Viral Claim About Assam Rifles in Manipur
Claim:Viral social media posts allege that personnel of the Assam Rifles were caught supplying tactical gear and support to armed groups in Manipur. Fact: India’s No.1 fact-checking unit, Factcheck India,…
Fact Check: Do All Indians Need an Income Tax Clearance Certificate (ITCC)
Claim A viral message on social media claims that every Indian citizen must obtain an Income Tax Clearance Certificate (ITCC) before traveling abroad. Fact The claim is false. What the…
Explainer: What We Know About the Shooting Near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
What Happened? A shooting incident near the venue of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., has triggered serious security concerns across the United States. Authorities say the suspected…
Fact Check: Will India’s LPG Supply Take 4 Years to Recover? Here’s the Truth
Claim Recent reports, citing an unnamed official, claimed that India’s LPG supply could take up to four years to recover to pre-war levels due to disruptions linked to the Strait…
Fact Check: Did Nirmala Sitharaman Promise 2500% Returns on Investment?
Claim A viral video circulating on social media shows Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman allegedly claiming that an investment of ₹22,000 can grow into ₹5.5 lakh within a week — a…
Fact Check: No New RBI Rules for Old ₹500 and ₹1,000 Notes, Viral Claim Is False
Claim Viral messages on social media claim that the Reserve Bank of India has introduced new rules allowing the exchange of old ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes. Verdict False Fact-Check Summary…