Fact Check: Did TRAI’s ‘Fact-Check’ Truly Debunk the Claim About Rising TV Prices? Not Quite.
Claim: TRAI claimed on social media that it is not responsible for the increase in monthly television bills, stating that “channel prices are fixed by broadcasters, not TRAI.” Verdict: Misleading.…
Fact Check: Is Finance Ministry Giving ₹46,715 to Every Citizen? Here’s the Truth Behind the Viral WhatsApp Claim
Claim: A viral WhatsApp message claims that the Ministry of Finance is offering ₹46,715 to every Indian citizen as financial assistance. Verdict: False. No such scheme has been announced by…
Fact-Check: Is Bollywood Veteran Asrani Dead?
CLAIM Social media posts claim that veteran Bollywood actor Govardhan Asrani passed away on July 15, 2025, at the age of 84. The viral posts featured his photograph with birth…
Fact-Check: RBI has not announced withdrawal of Rs 500 notes
CLAIM: RBI has not announced withdrawal of Rs 500 notes and they remain legal tender. VERDICT: PIB officially debunked the viral claim, stating RBI has not announced withdrawal of Rs…
Fact-Check: Kota Srinivasa Rao Death Report
Claim: Demise of veteran actor and former BJP MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao, who passed away at the age of 83 after a prolonged illness. Verdict: True. The news report is…
How to Fact-Check Health Claims About Food?
Whether you see or hear claims on your social media feed, in the news or from a podcast, it’s worth understanding how to decide what news to trust. Especially when…
Fact Check: Do Sunglasses Cause Cancer? Medical Experts Debunk Viral Health Claims
Claim: This misinformation has prompted urgent fact-checking due to its potential to discourage people from using proven UV protection methods. Verdict: Completely False ( DANGEROUS MISINFORMATION ) Source of the…
Fact Check: Can Ghee and Cow Milk Cure Cancer?
The Claim: The viral post suggests that cow milk and ghee serve as “the best medicine to treat cancer patients,” presenting these common dairy products as potential cancer cures. Fact:…
Fact Check: Indian Startup Installing Solar Panels on Railway Tracks?
Viral Claim Investigation A compelling image has been making rounds across social media platforms, accompanied by claims that sound almost too good to be true. The viral post alleges that…
Fact Check: Russia’s Military Support to India Against Pakistan
Claim Under Investigation Primary Assertion: Russia refused to back India against Pakistan during recent conflicts and declined to supply military equipment, particularly bombers, to New Delhi. Additionally, claims suggest Moscow…