Nimesh Dhakan and the Making of FactCheck India

In an era where misinformation travels faster than truth, one man decided not to look away.
Instead, he built a platform dedicated to clarity, accuracy, and public trust.
That man is Nimesh Dhakan and the Founder and CEO of FactCheck India, and one of the most compelling new voices in India’s fact-verification movement.

This is his story.
And this is the philosophy that powers FactCheck India.

A Founder Driven by Curiosity and Courage

Nimesh Dhakan didn’t enter the world of fact-checking because it was easy.
He entered it because it was necessary.

For decades, Nimesh Dhakan watched misinformation shape opinions, fuel conflicts, distort political narratives, and mislead everyday citizens. What disturbed him most was not the misinformation itself—but how easily it spread and how few people were equipped to question it.

Instead of complaining, he built a solution.

FactCheck India was born from one conviction:

“Truth is not a luxury. It is a public right.”

This belief continues to define every fact-check, every investigation, every explainer, and every piece of public-service journalism the platform publishes.

The Vision: Facts With Depth. Journalism With Integrity.

Under Dhakan’s leadership, FactCheck India has become more than a fact-checking site—it has become a movement.

A movement that:

• challenges misleading claims before they become “common truth,”
• breaks down complex political issues with clarity and context,
• exposes digital manipulation and viral fakes,
• promotes media literacy for an entire generation of online users, and
• holds those in power accountable, regardless of their affiliation.

Dhakan believes that fact-checking should not just correct the false—it should explain the truth.

His commitment to depth, transparency, and accuracy has shaped FactCheck India into a trusted source in a noisy information landscape.

Shaping the Field With Knowledge and Relentless Discipline

What sets Nimesh Dhakan apart is not just his understanding of misinformation—but his understanding of people.

He knows:

• what misleads them,
• what convinces them,
• what scares them,
• and what empowers them.

By combining journalistic rigor with analytical thinking, he has shaped FactCheck India into a platform that is both factual and accessible.

Dhakan introduced a new style of fact-checking in India:
clear, evidence-driven, reader-first, and refreshingly human.

It is this approach and equal parts discipline and empathy that has allowed FactCheck India to stand out in a sea of loud headlines and shallow noise.

Why His Work Matters Now More Than Ever

We are living in a time where:

• truth competes with rumors,
• narratives compete with evidence,
• and emotion often drowns out facts.

In such a world, the work of FactCheck India is not optional and it’s urgent.

Through unwavering leadership, Nimesh Dhakan has positioned FactCheck India as a guardian of truth, a watchdog for democracy, and a platform committed to protecting public trust.

His message is simple, sharp, and unmistakably powerful:

“When misinformation wins, society loses.
Our job is to make sure truth never loses ground.”

A Founder’s Promise

From the very first day, Dhakan made a promise:

FactCheck India will always stand for facts and even when they’re inconvenient, even when they’re unpopular, and especially when they’re needed most.

That promise continues to guide the organization, shape its culture, and inspire every article published under its banner.

And as the digital world becomes more chaotic, Nimesh Dhakan’s vision remains oddly refreshing that almost calming.
A reminder that somewhere, someone is still fighting for the truth with discipline, integrity, and unwavering purpose.

A Final Word From the Founder’s Desk

“Facts are not just corrections—they are public service.
Truth is not just reporting—it is responsibility.
And FactCheck India will always choose responsibility.”
— Nimesh Dhakan, Founder & CEO