Explainer: Elon Musk’s Grok AI Struggles With Fact-Checking During Israel-Iran Conflict
A new study by the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab) has raised serious concerns about the reliability of Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, especially during high-stakes global events…
Explainer: Why the Dalai Lama’s Successor Matters to China, India, and the World
As the 14th Dalai Lama turns 90, global attention turns toward a deeply spiritual and politically sensitive question: Who will succeed him? The answer could shape geopolitics across Asia and…
Fact Check: Viral Video of Parliamentary Brawl Is From Georgia, Not Israel
Claim: A viral video circulating on social media claims to show Israeli lawmakers engaging in a physical fight in the Israeli Parliament amid the Israel-Iran conflict. Verdict: False. The video…
Fact Check: Will Two-Wheelers Have to Pay Toll from July 15? Here’s the Truth
Claim: Viral news reports and social media posts claim that two-wheelers will be charged toll tax on national highways starting July 15, 2025. Verdict: False | No such decision has…
Explainer: Shubhanshu Shukla Becomes First Indian to Set Foot on the Space
In a landmark moment for India’s space ambitions, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla has become the first Indian astronaut to reach the International Space Station (ISS), marking a historic milestone for…
The Fog of War and the Flood of Lies: Social Media’s New Battlefield
As missiles rained over Iran and bombers pierced the skies, another, more silent weapon was unleashed across the world: misinformation. In the aftermath of Operation Midnight Hammer, where the US…
Fact Check: Will Posting Fake News on Social Media in Karnataka Lead to 7 Years in Jail?
Claim: The Karnataka government is introducing a new law under which individuals posting fake news or misinformation on social media could be jailed for up to 7 years, fined ₹10…
Fact Check: Old Video of Car Swept Away in River Shared With Misleading Claim About Recent Cloudburst in Kullu
Claim:A viral video on social media shows cars being swept away by a river during a recent cloudburst in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. Fact:False Context – The video is old and…
Fact Check: Did the US Use Indian Airspace to Strike Iran’s Nuclear Sites?
Verdict: False Claim: The United States used Indian airspace to launch airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear sites during Operation Midnight Hammer.Fact: The claim is false. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) of…
Fact Check: Has India Improved In Global Indices As Claimed By The Government?
Claim: An infographic shared by the Indian government claims that India improved its ranking across multiple global indices during the BJP’s tenure. Fact Check Verdict: Partially True Some of the…