Fact Check: Did Elon Musk Quit Donald Trump’s Administration and DOGE Role?
Claim: Elon Musk has quit Donald Trump’s administration after disagreements over a tax-and-spending bill and has stepped down from his post as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).…
Fact-Check: Was Kannada born out of Tamil as Kamal Haasan claimed?
Claim: Veteran actor Kamal Haasan claimed that Kannada was born out of Tamil, leading to major backlash from Kannada groups and politicians. Fact-Check Verdict: False and Misleading What Happened? During…
Fact-Check | Viral Claim: “YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra Arrested for Spying for Pakistan’s ISI, Linked to Four Intelligence Officers”
Claim: A viral message claims that travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra from Haryana was arrested for spying for Pakistan’s ISI, had contact with four ISI agents, and was found with 12…
Explainer: After the Kochi Oil Spill, How Long Will the Arabian Sea Take to Heal?
The ocean doesn’t recover overnight. Here’s what science, history, and experience reveal about how long the Arabian Sea might take to bounce back — and why this crisis demands long-term…
Explainer: What the US Sanctions Waiver Means for Syria and Why It Matters
In a significant diplomatic development, Syria’s Foreign Ministry has welcomed the U.S. decision to issue a sanctions waiver that permits certain transactions involving the interim Syrian government, its central bank,…
Explainer: Why Billionaires Are Fleeing Britain And How It’s Bleeding London Dry
Is Britain pushing its billionaires away? A quiet storm is brewing in the heart of the UK economy — and it’s being driven not by war, inflation, or crisis, but…
Fact Check: Did Jaipur Sweet Shops Drop ‘Pak’ from Sweets Like Mysore Pak Amid India-Pakistan Tensions?
Claim: Following the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack and India’s Operation Sindoor, several Jaipur sweet shops have renamed traditional sweets like Mysore Pak by removing the word “Pak” to express…
Fact Check | Viral Claims About Joe Biden’s Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Debunked
Claim:Several viral posts on X (formerly Twitter), including those by Donald Trump Jr. and Dr. Steven Quay, claim that U.S. President Joe Biden is suffering from “Stage 5” metastatic cancer…
Explainer: Tamannaah Bhatia’s Endorsement of Mysore Sandal Soap Sparks Kannada Pride Controversy
A brand move meant to elevate Karnataka’s heritage product to global shelves has stirred local outrage. Actress Tamannaah Bhatia’s appointment as the new face of Mysore Sandal Soap, manufactured by…
Fact Check: Viral Photos Claiming Rahul Gandhi Posed With Alleged Spy Jyoti Malhotra Are Edited
Claim Multiple viral images on social media claim to show Congress leader Rahul Gandhi photographed alongside Jyoti Malhotra, a YouTuber and travel vlogger who was recently arrested for allegedly spying…