4 quick things about misinformation
Misinformation is false information that is spread by people who think it’s true. This is different from ‘fake news’ and disinformation. Fake news refers to websites that share mis or…
INDIA BUDGET: Infrastructure Spending Target Unchanged for 2024-25
India’s federal government announced on Tuesday that it will allocate a record 11.11 trillion rupees ($132.85 billion) for infrastructure spending in the financial year ending March 2025. The primary goal…
Dubai princess divorces husband
The post simply stated, “Dear Husband, As you are occupied with other companions, I hereby declare our divorce. I divorce you, I divorce you, I divorce you. Take Care. Your…
Survey Finds False and Fake Information Risk Highest in India
Out of all risks, misinformation and disinformation were selected most frequently as the number one risk for India by experts, surpassing infectious diseases, illicit economic activity, inequality, and labor shortages.…
“Investigating”: Cops After Dhruv Rathee Parody Account Posts Fake News
According to the state cyber department, the account with the handle @dhruvrahtee had claimed on X that Om Birla’s daughter had cleared the UPSC exam Maharashtra’s cyber police have registered…
Viral image of Congress leader Sonia Gandhi holding a cigarette is AI-generated
What is the claim? A black-and-white photograph purportedly showing Congress leader Sonia Gandhi smoking has circulated widely on social media, with claims that it dates back to her youth. The…
Unpacking WhatsApp Myths: Jio Free Recharge & Unverified Claims
In today’s digital age, staying informed can be a challenge. WhatsApp, a popular messaging platform, can be a breeding ground for misinformation. This explainer tackles two recent examples circulating on…
Deepfake Alert: Sonakshi Sinha in a Golden Bikini? Not Quite!
A video circulating on social media has set tongues wagging, supposedly showing Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha strutting down the runway in a dazzling golden bikini. But hold on a minute,…
Influencer-model misidentified as Indian Army Captain Anshuman Singh’s widow
Fact Check: Influencer, Not Captain Anshuman Singh’s Widow, in Viral Video Claim: A social media video shows a woman in a yellow saree, labeled “martyr’s wife,” and claims it depicts…
No, BSNL Did Not Experience a Dramatic Financial Shift: Debunking Misleading Profit and Loss Claims
What’s the Claim? A social media post by Roshni Jaiswal, a prominent figure in Indian politics, has gone viral. The post alleges that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-owned…