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…
Explainer: BJP’s Samrat Choudhary Becomes First Chief Minister in Bihar
In a significant political shift, Samrat Choudhary has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Bihar, marking the first time the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured the top…
Explainer: What We Know About the TCS Nashik BPO Harassment Case
A serious workplace harassment case at a Nashik-based BPO unit of Tata Consultancy Services has come under investigation, with multiple complaints filed and several accused in custody. The case has…
Asha Bhosle: The Reluctant Superstar Who Redefined Hindi Film Music
There are legends who chase greatness—and then there are those who stumble into it, shaped not by ambition but by circumstance. Asha Bhosle belongs firmly to the latter. For over…
Explainer: What Is the Women’s Reservation Bill, and Why Does India Need It?
India is once again debating one of its most significant political reforms—the implementation of women’s reservation in Parliament and state assemblies. With the Centre introducing fresh amendments, the long-delayed rollout…