FACT CHECK: Neha Kakkar Arrested? Viral Claim Debunked
Claim:A photo circulating on social media claims that Bollywood singer Neha Kakkar has been arrested by the police. Verdict:Fake. The claim is false, and the photo in question has been…
FACT CHECK: Is Meta Ending Fact-Checking to Boost Engagement?
Claim: Mark Zuckerberg plans to fire Meta’s U.S. fact-checkers, weaken disinformation moderation, and follow Elon Musk’s example to increase engagement by allowing misinformation to spread unchecked. Verdict: MISLEADING Fact: Evidence:…
FACT CHECK: No, RBI Has Not Announced the Release of Rs 5000 Banknotes
Claim:An image claiming that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to release Rs 5000 banknotes is circulating on social media platforms like Facebook and Threads. The image has…
FACT CHECK: Did Trump Invite the Duterte Family to His 2025 Inauguration?
Claim:US President-elect Donald Trump invited the Duterte family to his January 2025 inauguration. Verdict:False. No such invitation has been extended. The claim stems from a resurfaced 2017 news article about…
FACT CHECK: Did China Announce Visa-Free Entry for Indians? Here’s the Truth
Claim:Social media posts claim that China has announced a visa-free policy for Indian citizens. Verdict:Fake. China has not introduced a visa-free policy for Indians. Instead, it has reduced visa fees…
FACT CHECK: Old Image from Singapore Falsely Linked with New York Airport
Claim:A post circulating on social media claims that an individual named Ajay Mishra was fined $85 at New York airport for defecating in public. The post further mentions that Mishra…
Explainer: Why DoT Wants Cybercrime Awareness Caller Tunes Played Daily
In an effort to combat the growing menace of cybercrime, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has instructed telecom operators to implement a cybercrime awareness caller tune campaign. Here’s a simple…
FACT CHECK: Did Cricketer Krunal Pandya Appear in Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2? Here’s the Truth Behind the Viral Picture
A viral picture circulating on social media claims that Indian cricketer Krunal Pandya made an appearance in Allu Arjun’s highly anticipated movie, Pushpa 2: The Rule. The claim has sparked…
FACT CHECK: Is Starbucks Exiting India Due to High Costs?
Claim:A viral image on social media claims that Starbucks is exiting India due to high costs, bad taste, and mounting losses. Fact:This claim is false. Tata Consumer Products, Starbucks’ partner…
Explainer: Staying Vigilant Against Investment Scams in the Digital Age
In today’s fast-paced digital world, the allure of quick and easy money has led many people down the dangerous path of fake investment scams. Fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated, targeting…