Fact Check: Is Russia’s New Fact-Checking Platform Credible? GFCN’s Claims Unmasked
Claim: Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched the Global Fact-Checking Network (GFCN), claiming it is an international coalition created to counter Western misinformation. Fact: Misleading. The GFCN is backed by…
Explainer: The Chilling Indore Honeymoon Murder and the Alleged Role of Sonam Raghuvanshi
The murder of Indore resident Raja Raghuvanshi during his honeymoon in Meghalaya has shocked the nation. What began as a missing person case soon turned into a chilling murder plot…
Fact Check: Viral Photo Claiming Greta Thunberg Was Aboard Gaza Aid Ship Is AI-Generated
Claim: A widely circulated social media post that demonstrates synthetic image that claims to show climate activist Greta Thunberg wearing a keffiyeh while sipping a cocktail aboard the Gaza-bound aid…
Explainer: Iran to Submit Counterproposal to US for Nuclear Deal via Oman
In a major development in the ongoing nuclear negotiations, Iran has signaled it will reject the United States’ current proposal and present a counteroffer through diplomatic backchannel Oman. What does…
Fact Check: Did Shahid Afridi Die? The AI-Generated Death Rumor Debunked
Claim: A viral video claims that former Pakistan cricket captain Shahid Afridi has passed away and was buried in Karachi.Fact: False. Shahid Afridi is alive and in good health. The…
Explainer: Are AI Chatbots Spreading Misinformation Instead of Fighting It?
As tensions escalated during the recent four-day conflict between India and Pakistan, many social media users turned to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for instant fact-checks. Platforms like Elon Musk’s Grok…
Explainer: Are Ukraine’s Surprise Drone Attacks on Russian Airfields a Game-Changer in the War?
In a dramatic escalation that has stunned military analysts and rattled the Kremlin, Ukraine launched a massive and coordinated drone assault—code-named “Operation Spider’s Web”—on four Russian military airfields deep inside…
Explainer: Are Ukraine’s Surprise Drone Attacks on Russian Airfields a Game-Changer?
Kyiv’s Operation Spider’s Web has shaken the core of Russia’s strategic aviation. But is it truly a turning point in the war or just another high-impact moment in an evolving…
Explainer: Who Is Pakistan’s ‘Madam N’?
In a disturbing revelation that sounds more like an international thriller than reality, Indian authorities have traced the roots of a high-level espionage network to a woman in Pakistan —…
Fact Check: Is RBI Discontinuing ₹500 Currency Notes? Here’s the Truth Behind the Viral Claim
Verdict: False The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is not discontinuing the ₹500 currency note. No such official announcement has been made. What’s Going Viral? A viral claim circulating on…