FACT CHECK: Is India Post Offering ‘Dak Seva Gifts’ Rewards?
Claim:A message circulating on social media claims that India Post is offering gifts and rewards under a scheme called “Dak Seva Gifts.” Fact:The claim is false. What Is Being Claimed…
FACT CHECK: Did India Withdraw Large Funds From the UK Economy?
Claim:A viral video circulating on social media claims that the Indian government has withdrawn a large amount of money from the economy of the United Kingdom. Fact:The claim is false.…
FACT CHECK: Did Iran Attack Indian Oil Tanker ‘Oil Brothers Kraft’ Amid Middle East Conflict?
Claim:A viral video circulating on social media claims that Iran launched a heavy strike on an Indian-flagged oil tanker named “Oil Brothers Kraft”, causing significant damage while the vessel was…
Fact Check: Did India share the location of an Iranian ship with Israel?
Claim: Viral social media posts claim that India shared the location of an Iranian ship with Israel during the ongoing West Asia tensions. The posts also allege that Bahrain arrested…
Fact Check: Is India facing a crude oil shortage due to tensions in West Asia?
Claim: Social media posts and online reports claim that India is facing a crude oil shortage because of the escalating conflict in West Asia, raising fears of fuel scarcity in…
Fact Check: Video Showing Major General CS Mann Saying ‘India Is Helping Israel
Claim: A viral video on social media shows Major General CS Mann allegedly saying that India is helping Israel and the United States against Iran and linking the conflict to…
Explainer: Why the Supreme Court Is Reviewing the Government’s Fact-Check Unit Rule
India’s Supreme Court has agreed to examine a controversial rule that allowed the central government to set up Fact-Check Units (FCUs) to flag allegedly fake information about the government on…
Explainer: India Passive Euthanasia
India’s Supreme Court has clarified an important legal question in cases involving passive euthanasia: how should courts determine the “best interests” of a patient who is in a permanent vegetative…
Fact Check: Is India Facing an LPG Shortage Amid Panic Booking?
Claim: Social media posts and reports claim that India is facing an LPG cylinder shortage, leading to panic booking and fears of supply disruption. Fact Check: Misleading — The government…
Fact Check: Was an Indian arrested in Saudi Arabia as part of a Mossad plot?
Claim: Saudi authorities arrested two Mossad-linked operatives including an Indian national — who were allegedly trying to plant bombs and frame Iran. Verdict: False. Factcheck India says the viral claim…