Fact Check: Vin Diesel suffered a stroke and is now in a wheelchair
ClaimViral Facebook posts claim that Vin Diesel suffered a stroke, cannot walk, and is hospitalised—supported by images showing him in a wheelchair alongside John Cena. Verdict: False What’s the story?…
Fact Check: Indian oil tanker paid Iran in Chinese yuan to pass through Strait of Hormuz
ClaimViral social media posts claim that an Indian oil tanker was allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz only after making payment to Iran in Chinese yuan, suggesting a…
Fact Check: Is the US planning to use Indian territory to launch attacks on Iran?
ClaimViral posts claim that the United States has sought permission to use Indian territory to launch military operations against Iran. Verdict: Fake What’s the story? Amid rising tensions in West…
Fact Check: Is Bill Gates controlling rainfall in North India through geoengineering?
ClaimViral social media posts claim that Bill Gates is creating or controlling rainfall in North India using “artificial rain,” chemtrails, or geoengineering experiments. Verdict: False What’s the story? Over the…
Fact Check: “India and Iran have come face-to-face; Iran blocks Indian ships”
Claim Social media posts claim that India and Iran are in direct confrontation, and that Iran has denied passage to 22 Indian ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Verdict: False…
Fact Check: Is ‘Youth Khelo India Federation’ Linked to Government or Khelo India Programme?
Claim An organisation calling itself the Youth Khelo India Federation has been reaching out to athletes, claiming affiliation with the Government of India, the Khelo India Programme, and the Indian…
Explainer: Iran’s attack on Qatar gas hub
What’s the story? Global energy markets have been shaken after Iran reportedly struck the Ras Laffan LNG facility in Qatar—one of the largest natural gas hubs in the world. The…
Fact Check: Netanyahu is dead / latest video is AI-generated
Claim Social media posts claim that Benjamin Netanyahu has been killed in an Iranian strike, and that recent videos of him—including a Nowruz message—are AI-generated deepfakes. Verdict: False What’s the…
Fact Check: Fuel shortage in India due to global tensions
Claim Social media posts claim that India is facing (or about to face) a shortage of petrol and diesel due to rising tensions in West Asia and possible disruption of…
Explainer: Why India Wants to ‘Dramatically’ Deepen Ties with the European Union
Introduction India is looking to significantly strengthen its relationship with the European Union (EU) as global tensions—especially the ongoing Iran conflict—reshape geopolitical priorities. External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said…