Explainer: Keeladi Excavations Spark Debate Over India’s Ancient Civilisation
Claim: Findings at the Keeladi excavation site in Tamil Nadu prove that southern India had an advanced urban civilisation older than or contemporary with the north. What’s Happening?Keeladi, a village…
FACT CHECK: Did Trans Women in Sports Create Unfair Advantage?
Claim: Transgender women are dominating women’s sports due to biological advantages, even after hormone therapy. Rating: Partly True. But the full picture is more complex. What’s Being Said: With rising…
FACT CHECK: Was Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s Residence Sealed?
Claim: Social media posts have gone viral claiming that former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s official residence has been sealed and he was asked to vacate it immediately following his resignation.…
FACT CHECK: Is the Viral Video of a Flooded Delhi Airport Real?
Claim: A viral video circulating on social media shows Delhi airport submerged in water due to heavy rainfall, leading users to believe that the airport turned into a “sea.” Fact:…
Fact Check: Is Government Inviting Applications for 2025 Sports Awards?
Claim: A website is inviting applications for the “International Sports Awards 2025” and “Indian Sports Awards 2025,” allegedly endorsed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.…
Explainer: Why Did Air India Receive 9 Safety Notices in 6 Months? What We Know So Far
What Happened? India’s junior civil aviation minister Murlidhar Mohol told Parliament that Air India has received nine show cause notices over the past six months. All related to safety violations.…
Fact Check: EU Targeted Russian-Owned Refinery in Gujarat, Not India
Claim: Social media users are claiming that the European union has sanctioned an Indian oil refinery. Verdict: Misleading What Did Factcheck India Find? No, India has not been sanctioned by…
Explainer: What We Know About the Bangladesh Air Force Jet Crash That Killed 19 at a School in Dhaka
A day of routine turned into tragedy for students and teachers at Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara suburb when a Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) training jet crashed into…
Fact Check: Did TRAI’s ‘Fact-Check’ Truly Debunk the Claim About Rising TV Prices? Not Quite.
Claim: TRAI claimed on social media that it is not responsible for the increase in monthly television bills, stating that “channel prices are fixed by broadcasters, not TRAI.” Verdict: Misleading.…
Fact Check: Is Finance Ministry Giving ₹46,715 to Every Citizen? Here’s the Truth Behind the Viral WhatsApp Claim
Claim: A viral WhatsApp message claims that the Ministry of Finance is offering ₹46,715 to every Indian citizen as financial assistance. Verdict: False. No such scheme has been announced by…