FACT CHECK: Food Menu Price Changes in Tirupati Hotels
CLAIM A viral social media message titled “Tirumala Hotel Prices Details” has been widely circulated across WhatsApp, Facebook, and other platforms, claiming to provide updated hotel menu prices and food…
Explainer: Complete Guide to Trump’s Social Media Platform
What is Truth Social? Truth Social is a social media platform launched in February 2022 by Trump Media and Technology Group. Positioned as an alternative to mainstream social networks, the…
Fact Check: Did Jaishankar Really Admit India Lost Rafale Jets?
Claim: India’s top diplomat, a seasoned statesman like Dr. S. Jaishankar, calmly announces in an interview that India lost three Rafale fighter jets to Pakistan. Fact: Misinformation. No, India’s top…
Fact Check: Were Pakistani Celebrity Social Media Accounts Really Unblocked In India?
Claim: On July 2, 2025, several blocked Pakistani celebrity Instagram accounts. Including former cricketers Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar became briefly accessible in India, leading to speculation that the digital…
Explainer: Could There Be Two Dalai Lamas? The Global Stakes in a Spiritual Succession
As the revered 14th Dalai Lama turns 90, the question of who will succeed him — and how — is no longer just a matter of religious tradition. It’s now…
Explainer: Sunil Gavaskar Breaks Silence on Fake Quotes: “Verify Before Believing”
Indian cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar has publicly expressed his frustration over the growing trend of fake quotes being falsely attributed to him on various sports websites and social media platforms.…
Explainer: Elon Musk’s Grok AI Struggles With Fact-Checking During Israel-Iran Conflict
A new study by the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab) has raised serious concerns about the reliability of Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, especially during high-stakes global events…
Explainer: Why the Dalai Lama’s Successor Matters to China, India, and the World
As the 14th Dalai Lama turns 90, global attention turns toward a deeply spiritual and politically sensitive question: Who will succeed him? The answer could shape geopolitics across Asia and…
Fact Check: Viral Video of Parliamentary Brawl Is From Georgia, Not Israel
Claim: A viral video circulating on social media claims to show Israeli lawmakers engaging in a physical fight in the Israeli Parliament amid the Israel-Iran conflict. Verdict: False. The video…
Fact Check: Will Two-Wheelers Have to Pay Toll from July 15? Here’s the Truth
Claim: Viral news reports and social media posts claim that two-wheelers will be charged toll tax on national highways starting July 15, 2025. Verdict: False | No such decision has…