Explainer: Men Breaks Down at Bangladesh Airport
Introduction For many people in Bangladesh, working abroad represents a chance to escape poverty and support their families. But that dream can quickly turn into a nightmare when fraudsters exploit…
Fact Check: Is a New Union Territory Being Created on the Bihar–West Bengal Border?
Claim Several social media posts have claimed that the Union government is planning to create a new Union Territory along the Bihar–West Bengal border, particularly in the region near the…
Explainer: How AI Could Expose Anonymous Social Media Accounts
Introduction Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the internet. From writing emails to generating images. But a new study warns that the same technology could also threaten online anonymity. Researchers have…
Fact Check: Is International Women’s Day Only a Western Celebration? Here’s the Truth Behind March 8
Claim Some posts circulating on social media claim that International Women’s Day is a “Western concept” that has nothing to do with India’s culture or history. Verdict False. What Is…
Fact Check: Did Kamal Haasan Write an Open Letter Telling Donald Trump “Please Mind Your Business”?
Claim Social media posts claim that actor-politician Kamal Haasan wrote an open letter to Donald Trump telling the US President to “mind your business” and asserting that India does not…
Explainer: How the US–Israel War With Iran Is Expanding Across the Middle East
Introduction What began as targeted strikes on Iran has quickly evolved into a rapidly expanding regional crisis. Over the past few days, the United States and Israel have intensified military…
Explainer: Are US Warships Using Indian Ports To Strike Iran?
Introduction At a time when tensions in the Middle East are rapidly escalating, a startling claim began circulating online: that the United States Navy was using Indian ports to launch…
Explainer: Why OpenAI Is Facing Backlash After Pentagon AI Deal and Claims of a ChatGPT Boycott
Introduction Artificial intelligence company OpenAI is facing online criticism after reports that it agreed to allow the United States Department of Defense to use its AI models on a classified…
Explainer: What Is ‘Operation Epic Fury’? US Releases Footage From First 100 Hours Of Massive Iran Strike
Introduction The United States has released combat footage showing the first 100 hours of a major military campaign called “Operation Epic Fury.” The operation involves coordinated strikes by the United…
Explainer: Why Nepal’s 2026 Parliamentary Election Is Crucial After the Youth-Led Uprising
Nepal held a nationwide parliamentary election on March 5, 2026, marking the first major vote since a violent youth-led uprising forced the government from power in September 2025. The election…