Explainer: India Passive Euthanasia
India’s Supreme Court has clarified an important legal question in cases involving passive euthanasia: how should courts determine the “best interests” of a patient who is in a permanent vegetative…
Fact Check: Is India Facing an LPG Shortage Amid Panic Booking?
Claim: Social media posts and reports claim that India is facing an LPG cylinder shortage, leading to panic booking and fears of supply disruption. Fact Check: Misleading — The government…
Fact Check: Was an Indian Spy Working for Mossad Arrested in Bahrain?
Claim: Bahrain authorities arrested an Indian telecom engineer named Nitin Mohan for allegedly spying for Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad and sharing sensitive information. Fact Check: False. The Government of India’s…
Fact Check: Is a New Union Territory Being Created on the Bihar–West Bengal Border?
Claim Several social media posts have claimed that the Union government is planning to create a new Union Territory along the Bihar–West Bengal border, particularly in the region near the…
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…
Fact Check: No, Ashwini Vaishnaw Did Not Call Chinese Robot ‘Indian,’
Claim A viral social media post alleges that Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described a Chinese robot showcased at Galgotias University as an “Indian robot” during a public event. Fact The…
FACT CHECK: Mumbai Police Debunk Viral Rumours of Missing Kids
Claim:Social media posts claimed that 12 minor children, including several girls, went missing across Mumbai within just 36 hours, sparking fears of an organised child trafficking racket operating in the…
Fact Check: President Droupadi Murmu Guaranteed ₹21 Lakh Monthly
Claim:A viral video circulating on social media shows President Droupadi Murmu allegedly endorsing an investment scheme that promises profits of up to ₹70,000 per day or ₹21 lakh per month…
Fact Check: Letter Falsely External Affairs Minister
Claim A letter allegedly written by External Affairs Minister claiming that sensitive details of the Rafale naval aircraft delivery schedule had been leaked, is being widely circulated on social media.…