Explainer: New Voicemail Scam Impersonating RBI
A new wave of fraud is spreading across India, and this time scammers are using voicemail messages impersonating the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to deceive unsuspecting citizens. The Press…
EXPLAINER: How to Use the Internet Phonebook
What Is the Internet Phonebook? The Internet Phonebook is FactCheck India’s intellectual property is a revolutionary concept designed to simplify how people connect, navigate, and stay safe online. Much like…
Fact Check: Is Uttarakhand University Giving Students 50 Marks
Claim: Uttarakhand University Giving Students 50 Marks for Attending PM Modi’s Event Fact: The notice is fake. What Went Viral A notice on social media claims that Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand…
Fact Check: Is India Post Offering a ₹20,000 “Chhath Puja Subsidy”?
Claim India Post offering ₹20,000 Chhath Puja Subsidy through lucky draw Verdict The claim is false. What Is The Viral Claim A viral message circulating on WhatsApp and social media…
FACT CHECK: Did Congress Share Old Videos to Mislead People About Bihar-Bound Trains?
Claim: The Indian National Congress shared recent videos and images showing severe overcrowding and poor conditions on Bihar-bound trains, alleging Railway mismanagement and government neglect. Fact: The Ministry of Railways…
Fact Check: Should You Stop Eating Beetroot?
Claim A viral claim circulating on social media advises people to stop eating beetroot, stating it is “dangerous” and harmful to health. Fact Check The viral claim is misleading. What…
Fact Check: Is MTV India Shutting Down
Claim Several social media posts claim that MTV India will permanently shut down on December 31, 2025. Fact False. MTV India is not shutting down. What Factcheck India Found? To…
Fact Check: Did Rani Mukerji Scolded Journalist Rajdeep Sardesai?
Claim A viral video circulating on social media claims that Bollywood actor Rani Mukerji scolded journalist Rajdeep Sardesai after he allegedly commented that she had become “very fat” after marriage.…
Explainer: Will a U.S. Government Shutdown Disrupt Your Life? Flights, Economy, and Everyday Impact
Every few years, America flirts with a crisis that sounds bureaucratic but feels deeply personal: a government shutdown. With Congress and President Donald Trump at loggerheads over federal funding ahead…
Explainer: What Is PM Modi’s ‘GST Utsav’ and How Will It Impact You?
What Happened? Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the launch of a nationwide ‘GST Utsav’ beginning September 22, 2025 and coinciding with the first day of Navratri. Calling it…