Explainer: How Can Citizens Report Fake News?
Factcheck India has urged citizens to actively report suspected fake news or misleading information. What did the government say about fake news? Informing the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of State…
Fact Check: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Received 29 International Honours?
Claim Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received 29 international honours from foreign countries during his 11 years in office, ranging from Oman to Afghanistan. Verdict True. Official records and public…
Fact Check: Did Lionel Messi Hold a Copy of the Indian Constitution?
Claim A viral photo circulating on social media claims that Argentine football legend Lionel Messi was seen holding a red-and-black, pocket-sized copy of the Indian Constitution during his recent visit…
Explainer: Deadly Shooting At Hanukkah Celebration
Introduction Ahmed al-Ahmed, a 43-year-old Sydney fruit shop owner, has emerged as an unlikely hero after he tackled and disarmed one of the gunmen during the deadly shooting at a…
EXPLAINER: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Ethiopia’s highest civilian award
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Ethiopia’s highest civilian award, “The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia,” by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on December 16, 2025, marking a…
Explainer: Mass Shooting At Sydney’s Bondi Beach
Australia is once again confronting the limits of its gun control framework after a mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach left at least 15 people dead and more than 40…
Explainer: Bondi Beach Hanukkah Shooting
Australia is grappling with shock and grief after a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Authorities have officially declared a terrorist act targeting the Jewish community.…
Fact Check: Letter Falsely External Affairs Minister
Claim A letter allegedly written by External Affairs Minister claiming that sensitive details of the Rafale naval aircraft delivery schedule had been leaked, is being widely circulated on social media.…
Explainer: Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour
Hyderabad witnessed an extraordinary outpouring of football fandom on December 13, as global football icon Lionel Messi arrived in the city as part of his much-anticipated GOAT Tour. From packed…
Explainer: India’s Aviation Chaos
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, built its reputation on reliability, low costs, and clockwork precision. But in early December, that image dramatically, pushing the country’s aviation sector into one of its…