Fact-Check: Misinformation Campaigns and Their Impact on Bangladesh-India Relations
Claim: Following the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh has descended into chaos, with misinformation campaigns in India exacerbating tensions and potentially threatening the future of Bangladesh-India relations.…
Fact Check: Zelenskyy Did NOT Respond to a Question About Kursk With a Smile
A video of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has gone viral on social media, with claims that he smiled and responded with “I don’t know” when asked about the situation in…
Fact Check: Photo of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina crying has gone viral on social media
Photo of Sheikh Hasina crying has gone viral on social media, with claims that it was taken in India. However, the actual context of the picture is different. Claim: A…
Fact-Check: Elon Musk Shares Misinformation on Social Media
Recently, Elon Musk, the owner of the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), faced controversy after sharing a misleading and fabricated headline from a far-right British political party.…
Combating Fake News in India: Why FactCheckIndia.co.in is the Ultimate Solution
The growing threats of fake news and misinformation in India, their impact on public health, elections, and social harmony, and the critical role of media literacy in combating them. The…
Factcheck: Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from Olympics
In a major development at the Paris Olympics 2024, India’s Vinesh Phogat has been disqualified after failing to meet the required weight for her 50 kg gold medal bout. Although…
Sheikh Hasina Seeks Refuge in India Amid Political Crisis
Ousted Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina made a request to come to India “at very short notice,” according to Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar. Ms. Hasina fled to India on Monday…
Fact Check: Photo of ‘New Legend of Olympics’ Shooting Backwards is Edited
Claim: A viral photo shows a ‘new legend of Olympics’ shooting backwards. Fact Check: False. The photo is edited. Investigation A viral photo claims to show a ‘new legend of…
Bangladesh’s Cry for Change: Army Steps In as PM Hasina Flees Amidst Turmoil
Hasina’s departure appears to have defused the high tension in Dhaka, where more deadly protests were feared on Monday. In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina…
Fact check: Trump’s claim that VP changed her identity
Claim: Donald Trump recently alleged that vice president Kamala Harris “happened to turn Black” some years ago. Here’s a fact check on his claim. Donald Trump recently alleged that vice…