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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
