Fact-Check: Is Bollywood Veteran Asrani Dead?
CLAIM Social media posts claim that veteran Bollywood actor Govardhan Asrani passed away on July 15, 2025, at the age of 84. The viral posts featured his photograph with birth…
Fact-Check: RBI has not announced withdrawal of Rs 500 notes
CLAIM: RBI has not announced withdrawal of Rs 500 notes and they remain legal tender. VERDICT: PIB officially debunked the viral claim, stating RBI has not announced withdrawal of Rs…
Fact-Check: Kota Srinivasa Rao Death Report
Claim: Demise of veteran actor and former BJP MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao, who passed away at the age of 83 after a prolonged illness. Verdict: True. The news report is…
How to Fact-Check Health Claims About Food?
Whether you see or hear claims on your social media feed, in the news or from a podcast, it’s worth understanding how to decide what news to trust. Especially when…
Fact Check: Can Ghee and Cow Milk Cure Cancer?
The Claim: The viral post suggests that cow milk and ghee serve as “the best medicine to treat cancer patients,” presenting these common dairy products as potential cancer cures. Fact:…
Fact Check: Indian Startup Installing Solar Panels on Railway Tracks?
Viral Claim Investigation A compelling image has been making rounds across social media platforms, accompanied by claims that sound almost too good to be true. The viral post alleges that…
Fact Check: Russia’s Military Support to India Against Pakistan
Claim Under Investigation Primary Assertion: Russia refused to back India against Pakistan during recent conflicts and declined to supply military equipment, particularly bombers, to New Delhi. Additionally, claims suggest Moscow…
FACT CHECK: Food Menu Price Changes in Tirupati Hotels
CLAIM A viral social media message titled “Tirumala Hotel Prices Details” has been widely circulated across WhatsApp, Facebook, and other platforms, claiming to provide updated hotel menu prices and food…
Fact Check: Did Jaishankar Really Admit India Lost Rafale Jets?
Claim: India’s top diplomat, a seasoned statesman like Dr. S. Jaishankar, calmly announces in an interview that India lost three Rafale fighter jets to Pakistan. Fact: Misinformation. No, India’s top…
Fact Check: Were Pakistani Celebrity Social Media Accounts Really Unblocked In India?
Claim: On July 2, 2025, several blocked Pakistani celebrity Instagram accounts. Including former cricketers Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar became briefly accessible in India, leading to speculation that the digital…