Fact Check: Did Kamal Haasan Write an Open Letter Telling Donald Trump “Please Mind Your Business”?
Claim Social media posts claim that actor-politician Kamal Haasan wrote an open letter to Donald Trump telling the US President to “mind your business” and asserting that India does not…
Explainer: How the US–Israel War With Iran Is Expanding Across the Middle East
Introduction What began as targeted strikes on Iran has quickly evolved into a rapidly expanding regional crisis. Over the past few days, the United States and Israel have intensified military…
Explainer: Are US Warships Using Indian Ports To Strike Iran?
Introduction At a time when tensions in the Middle East are rapidly escalating, a startling claim began circulating online: that the United States Navy was using Indian ports to launch…
Explainer: Why OpenAI Is Facing Backlash After Pentagon AI Deal and Claims of a ChatGPT Boycott
Introduction Artificial intelligence company OpenAI is facing online criticism after reports that it agreed to allow the United States Department of Defense to use its AI models on a classified…
Explainer: What Is ‘Operation Epic Fury’? US Releases Footage From First 100 Hours Of Massive Iran Strike
Introduction The United States has released combat footage showing the first 100 hours of a major military campaign called “Operation Epic Fury.” The operation involves coordinated strikes by the United…
Explainer: Why Nepal’s 2026 Parliamentary Election Is Crucial After the Youth-Led Uprising
Nepal held a nationwide parliamentary election on March 5, 2026, marking the first major vote since a violent youth-led uprising forced the government from power in September 2025. The election…
Fact Check: Did Yami Gautam Deliberately Like a Video Criticising Kriti Sanon
Claim Social media users claimed that Yami Gautam intentionally liked an Instagram reel criticising Kriti Sanon after the latter won Best Actress at the Zee Cine Awards. Fact Check The…
Explainer: Nitish Kumar Announces Rajya Sabha Move
Putting weeks of speculation to rest, Janata Dal (United) president Nitish Kumar has confirmed that he will resign as Bihar Chief Minister and seek election to the Rajya Sabha. With…
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…