EXPLAINER: Why Does This Indian Airport Shut Down for a Temple Procession?
A rare confluence of tradition and take-offs In a world where airport shutdowns typically point to technical faults, extreme weather, or security concerns, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, India, stands…
EXPALINER: What Are Issues in India-US Trade Talks?
CLAIM:India and the U.S. have finalized terms for the first phase of a trade agreement—but agriculture remains a major sticking point. THE CONTEXT:As India and the United States aim to…
FACT CHECK: Will Mehul Choksi Be Extradited After Arrest in Belgium?
The Claim: Mr. Mehul Choksi, the fugitive diamond tycoon and key accused in the ₹13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, has been arrested in Belgium. Reports suggest that he…
FACT CHECK: Did an Israeli air strike destroy the last functioning hospital in Gaza City?
CLAIM:An Israeli air strike destroyed Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital — the last functioning hospital in Gaza City — including its intensive care and surgery departments. FACT:The claim is true but must…
FACT CHECK: Has Varanasi Truly Become an Economic Hub Under PM Modi’s Leadership?
Claim:Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared during his 50th visit to his Lok Sabha constituency that Varanasi, long revered as a spiritual and cultural center, is now a leading economic hub…
FACT CHECK: Are Young Americans Really Losing Trust in U.S. Institutions Amid Political and Economic Turmoil?
The Claim: Several international and domestic reports suggest that young Americans are increasingly disillusioned with U.S. institutions, including the government, judiciary, police, and media, amid rising political polarization and economic…
FACT CHECK: Did the U.S. Really Declare Tahawwur Rana ‘Innocent’ in 2011 – As PM Modi Claimed?
Claim: A 14-year-old post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has resurfaced on social media after Tahawwur Rana, one of the accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, was extradited from…
FACT CHECK: Is the Modi Government Using the National Education Policy to Impose Hindi in Tamil Nadu?
CLAIM:The Union Government is allegedly using the National Education Policy (NEP) to push Hindi in non-Hindi-speaking states, specifically Tamil Nadu, and withholding educational funds to pressure compliance. FACT:While the NEP…
FACT CHECK: Did the RBI Cut Interest Rates and Change Its Stance to ‘Accommodative’ Amid U.S. Tariff Pressures?
The Claim: Reports suggest that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut interest rates for the second consecutive time and adopted an “accommodative” stance to counter the economic threat…
EXPLAINER: “AI Chips, Not Ice Creams” – Why Piyush Goyal’s Jibe at Start-Ups Has India Talking
When India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal took the stage at the second Startup Mahakumbh, few expected his words to ripple across the country’s innovation ecosystem. But one remark – almost…