Explainer: Shubhanshu Shukla Becomes First Indian to Set Foot on the Space
In a landmark moment for India’s space ambitions, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has become the first Indian astronaut to reach the International Space Station (ISS), marking a historic milestone for…
The Fog of War and the Flood of Lies: Social Media’s New Battlefield
As missiles rained over Iran and bombers pierced the skies, another, more silent weapon was unleashed across the world: misinformation. In the aftermath of Operation Midnight Hammer, where the US…
Fact Check: Will Posting Fake News on Social Media in Karnataka Lead to 7 Years in Jail?
Claim: The Karnataka government is introducing a new law under which individuals posting fake news or misinformation on social media could be jailed for up to 7 years, fined ₹10…
Fact Check: Old Video of Car Swept Away in River Shared With Misleading Claim About Recent Cloudburst in Kullu
Claim:A viral video on social media shows cars being swept away by a river during a recent cloudburst in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. Fact:False Context – The video is old and…
Fact Check: Did the US Use Indian Airspace to Strike Iran’s Nuclear Sites?
Verdict: False Claim: The United States used Indian airspace to launch airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear sites during Operation Midnight Hammer.Fact: The claim is false. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) of…
Fact Check: Has India Improved In Global Indices As Claimed By The Government?
Claim: An infographic shared by the Indian government claims that India improved its ranking across multiple global indices during the BJP’s tenure. Fact Check Verdict: Partially True Some of the…
Fact Check: Viral WhatsApp Message Claiming Preliminary AI-171 Crash Report is Fake, Confirms PIB
Claim: A WhatsApp message claiming to be the preliminary investigation report of the AI-171 Air India crash was issued by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB). Verdict: False. The Press…
Fact Check: Is Salman Khan Admitted to the ICU? Viral Claim Is False
Claim: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has been admitted to the ICU following a medical emergency.Fact: False. No credible news outlet has confirmed such an incident. Recent appearances show him in…
Fact Check: Viral Video of Quran Surviving Fire Is NOT Linked to Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Claim:A video showing a copy of the Quran miraculously surviving a massive fire is being shared online with the claim that it was found in the wreckage of the Air…
Fact Check: Viral Video Claiming Mossad Headquarters Was Blown Up Is AI-Generated
Claim: A video circulating on social media claims to show the Mossad (Israel’s intelligence agency) headquarters completely destroyed following an Iranian missile strike during the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. Rating: False…