FACT CHECK: Was S Jaishankar Asked to Move to the Back During Trump’s Inauguration?
Claim: Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar was asked to move to the back during Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration. Fact: This claim is false. The full video reveals that the…
EXPLAINER: Mark Zuckerberg’s Decision to Remove Facebook Fact-Checking
Overview:Mark Zuckerberg’s decision to remove fact-checking mechanisms from Facebook raises critical concerns about its implications for public discourse and digital equity. This move disproportionately benefits powerful entities, such as corporations,…
FACT CHECK: Priyanka Chopra In India For SS Rajamouli’s Film, Not Maha Kumbh 2025
Claim:Priyanka Chopra is visiting India to attend the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. Fact:Priyanka Chopra’s visit to India is not related to the Maha Kumbh 2025. She is in Hyderabad…
FACT CHECK: Bill Gates Visits Varanasi’s Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Claim:A video shared on social media claims to show Microsoft co-founder and former CEO Bill Gates visiting the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. Fact:False. The person in the video is…
FACT CHECK: Is the Indian Government Launching a ₹7 Coin to Honor MS Dhoni?
Claim:Social media claims that the Indian government is launching a ₹7 coin featuring MS Dhoni’s image to honor his cricketing achievements. Verdict:False. The Department of Economic Affairs has debunked the…
FACT CHECK: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Heckled at a US Airport?
Claim:A viral video claims Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar was heckled at a US airport, where he appeared agitated, and his entourage verbally attacked the heckler. Verdict:Misleading. The video dates…
Explainer: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire – Will It End the War?
Introduction The recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has sparked hopes of peace in Gaza, as it promises the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Hamas prisoners and…
FACT CHECK: Has Indonesia Rejected India’s BrahMos Cruise Missile?
Claim:A social media handle shared a claim that Indonesia has rejected India’s BrahMos cruise missile due to fake stated specifications and an alleged launch site explosion incident in the Philippines…
FACT CHECK: Neha Kakkar Arrested? Viral Claim Debunked
Claim:A photo circulating on social media claims that Bollywood singer Neha Kakkar has been arrested by the police. Verdict:Fake. The claim is false, and the photo in question has been…
FACT CHECK: Is Meta Ending Fact-Checking to Boost Engagement?
Claim: Mark Zuckerberg plans to fire Meta’s U.S. fact-checkers, weaken disinformation moderation, and follow Elon Musk’s example to increase engagement by allowing misinformation to spread unchecked. Verdict: MISLEADING Fact: Evidence:…