Fact-check: India is Not Switching to Satellite-Based Tolling from May 2025
Claim: A new satellite-based tolling system will be launched nationwide on May 1, 2025, replacing the existing FASTag system.Fact: False. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued…
Explainer: Modi in Saudi Arabia: Trade, Oil and Strategic Ties in Focus
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jeddah on a two-day trip to Saudi Arabia to strengthen bilateral ties, with a focus on energy, trade, and defense. His visit comes…
Explainer: How the World Paid Tribute to Pope Francis After His Death
Claim: Global leaders, including PM Modi and King Charles, paid tribute to Pope Francis after his death on April 21, 2025. Fact Check: True What’s going viral?After the death of…
EXPLAINER: What’s Going On With Iran-US Nuclear Talks?
A New Round of Negotiations. A Familiar Set of Stakes. Is Peace Within Reach—Or Is History Set to Repeat Itself? The Big Picture: Why Are Iran and the US Talking…
Explainer: How Generative AI and Deepfakes Are Warping the Truth About Your Health
In a world where technology moves faster than regulation, one of the most dangerous trends is quietly growing right under our noses — and it’s coming for your health. From…
FACT CHECK: Fake Cardiologist Poses as UK Doctor in Madhya Pradesh
Claim: A man named Narendra Yadav impersonated a UK cardiologist and performed unauthorized surgeries in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, leading to multiple patient deaths. Fact: True. Narendra Yadav, alias Dr. Narendra…
EXPLAINER: Trump’s Threat to Foreign Student Enrollment Could Shake Harvard’s Financial Foundation
In a dramatic escalation of its campaign against elite academic institutions, the Trump administration has issued a direct warning to Harvard University — one that may carry seismic consequences not…
FactCheck: Unraveling the Truth Behind the ₹67,000 Tata Electric Scooter – A 270km Range or Just a Rumor?
Claim: A new wave of online rumors has recently suggested that Tata Motors, the renowned Indian automotive giant, is preparing to launch an electric scooter with an exceptional 270km range…
FACT CHECK: Meta’s Fact-Check Exit Could Undermine India’s Public Health and National Security
Claim: Meta’s decision to end its third-party fact-checking partnerships will negatively impact India’s ability to tackle misinformation, particularly in public health. Fact: True. Meta’s move to phase out professional fact-checking…
EXPLAINER: Why Teaching Digital Literacy in India Is Not a Choice—It’s a National Emergency
Can your child tell the difference between truth and propaganda online? In a country as diverse and rapidly digitizing as India, digital literacy is no longer optional—it is a life…