Explainer: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire – Will It End the War?
Introduction The recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has sparked hopes of peace in Gaza, as it promises the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Hamas prisoners and…
FACT CHECK: Has Indonesia Rejected India’s BrahMos Cruise Missile?
Claim:A social media handle shared a claim that Indonesia has rejected India’s BrahMos cruise missile due to fake stated specifications and an alleged launch site explosion incident in the Philippines…
FACT CHECK: Neha Kakkar Arrested? Viral Claim Debunked
Claim:A photo circulating on social media claims that Bollywood singer Neha Kakkar has been arrested by the police. Verdict:Fake. The claim is false, and the photo in question has been…
FACT CHECK: Is Meta Ending Fact-Checking to Boost Engagement?
Claim: Mark Zuckerberg plans to fire Meta’s U.S. fact-checkers, weaken disinformation moderation, and follow Elon Musk’s example to increase engagement by allowing misinformation to spread unchecked. Verdict: MISLEADING Fact: Evidence:…
FACT CHECK: No, RBI Has Not Announced the Release of Rs 5000 Banknotes
Claim:An image claiming that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to release Rs 5000 banknotes is circulating on social media platforms like Facebook and Threads. The image has…
FACT CHECK: Did Trump Invite the Duterte Family to His 2025 Inauguration?
Claim:US President-elect Donald Trump invited the Duterte family to his January 2025 inauguration. Verdict:False. No such invitation has been extended. The claim stems from a resurfaced 2017 news article about…
FACT CHECK: Did China Announce Visa-Free Entry for Indians? Here’s the Truth
Claim:Social media posts claim that China has announced a visa-free policy for Indian citizens. Verdict:Fake. China has not introduced a visa-free policy for Indians. Instead, it has reduced visa fees…
FACT CHECK: Old Image from Singapore Falsely Linked with New York Airport
Claim:A post circulating on social media claims that an individual named Ajay Mishra was fined $85 at New York airport for defecating in public. The post further mentions that Mishra…