Diwali Fireworks Push New Delhi’s Air Quality to Hazardous Levels
New Delhi once again topped the global air pollution charts after Diwali celebrations. Revelers defied a longstanding firecracker ban, contributing to severe air quality issues in India’s capital city. According…
FACT CHECK: Did Chinese Troops Chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ Amid Ladakh Disengagement?
Claim:A viral video shows Indian and Chinese troops chanting “Jai Shri Ram” during the recent disengagement at the Ladakh border. Verdict:False The Claim:A video circulated on social media allegedly shows…
FACT CHECK: Has India Become a Permanent Member of the UN Security Council?
Claim: Several social media posts claim that India has been made a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), granting the country veto power. These posts suggest India…
Parliamentary Panel on IT to Review Mechanisms to Curb Fake News, OTT Issues
As a journalist with over five decades of experience, I have witnessed the transformative impact of technology on society, media, and governance. In the modern digital era, the proliferation of…
FACT CHECK: Did MS Dhoni Smash a TV After CSK’s Loss to RCB in IPL 2024?
Claim: Following the defeat of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2024, former cricketer Harbhajan Singh claimed that MS Dhoni punched a TV screen in…
FACT CHECK: Did Sunny Deol Take a Selfie with MS Dhoni? Here’s the Truth Behind the Viral Photo
Claim: A viral image claims to show actor Sunny Deol taking a selfie with former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni while standing in a field. Verdict: The image is altered.…
FACT CHECK: Viral Claim of Rs 32,849 Aid from Ministry of Finance is False
Claim:A viral social media post claims that the Ministry of Finance is offering Rs 32,849 as financial aid to poor citizens, urging individuals to provide personal details to claim the…
FACT CHECK: 2023 Video from Russia Shared as Iran Blowing Up Buildings in Tel Aviv
Claim: A viral video shows Iranian missiles destroying buildings in Tel Aviv, Israel, as part of a recent missile attack. Verdict: False. The video is from a July 2023 Ukrainian…
FACT CHECK: Fake Video of Sundar Pichai Endorsing Platform
Claim: A viral video on social media claims that Google CEO Sundar Pichai endorses an investment platform called ‘Google Invest,’ promising high monthly returns of ₹1,80,000 for a ₹20,000 investment.…
FACT CHECK: Rishabh Pant Denies Rumors of Joining RCB
Claim:Rishabh Pant reportedly approached Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for a leadership role in IPL 2025, but the RCB management denied his request due to Virat Kohli’s opposition. Verdict:Fake. Rishabh Pant…