Fact Check: Is Instagram Shutting Down?
Recently, a series of posts and videos have been circulating on social media, claiming that Instagram is set to shut down in just a few days. However, FactCheck India conducted…
Explainer: Nepal Votes to Elect New Government in First Poll Since Gen-Z Protests
Nepal is voting today in a high-stakes national election — the first since last year’s Gen-Z-led protests that toppled the government and left at least 77 people dead. The election…
Explainer: Bharatiya Janata Party Announces 9 Candidates for Rajya Sabha Elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced nine candidates for the 2026 biennial Rajya Sabha elections across six states, as political parties finalize nominations ahead of the March 16 polls.…
Fact Check: Did Iran Really Shoot Down a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber?
Claim A viral video circulating on X claims that Iran shot down a U.S. B-2 stealth bomber near Mount Damavand in northern Iran during ongoing military operations. Verdict False What…
Fact Check: Did Kendall Jenner Feel “Uncomfortable”
Claim A viral post circulating on X (formerly Twitter) claims that Kendall Jenner felt “uncomfortable” after seeing her half-sister Kim Kardashian attend Super Bowl LX alongside Lewis Hamilton. Fact There…
Explainer: Ali Khamenei Killed in US–Israeli Strikes
Iran has declared a 40-day national mourning period after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in joint military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel, according to Iranian…
Explainer: US and Israel Strike Iran
Military operations launched by the United States and Israel against Iran mark the most serious escalation since the brief but intense June 2025 war and despite several rounds of indirect…
Fact Check: Are ₹500 Notes Being Discontinued by March 2026? Here’s the Truth
Claim:A message circulating on social media claims that the Indian government will discontinue ₹500 currency notes from March 2026. Fact Check: False What did Factcheck India Found? In a post…
Explainer: Why the Supreme Court Pulled Up NCERT Over Class 8 Judiciary Chapter
Introduction The Supreme Court strongly criticised NCERT over content in a newly introduced Class 8 social science textbook. The chapter, titled “The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society,” reportedly…
Explainer: Why PM Modi’s Israel Visit Matters and the Knesset Medal
Introduction Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Israel’s Parliament, the Knesset, during his official visit to Israel. In his speech, he: What Is the ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’? During the…