Explainer: Ali Khamenei Killed in US–Israeli Strikes
Iran has declared a 40-day national mourning period after Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in joint military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel, according to Iranian…
Explainer: US and Israel Strike Iran
Military operations launched by the United States and Israel against Iran mark the most serious escalation since the brief but intense June 2025 war and despite several rounds of indirect…
Fact Check: Are ₹500 Notes Being Discontinued by March 2026? Here’s the Truth
Claim:A message circulating on social media claims that the Indian government will discontinue ₹500 currency notes from March 2026. Fact Check: False What did Factcheck India Found? In a post…
Explainer: Why the Supreme Court Pulled Up NCERT Over Class 8 Judiciary Chapter
Introduction The Supreme Court strongly criticised NCERT over content in a newly introduced Class 8 social science textbook. The chapter, titled “The Role of the Judiciary in Our Society,” reportedly…
Explainer: Why PM Modi’s Israel Visit Matters and the Knesset Medal
Introduction Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Israel’s Parliament, the Knesset, during his official visit to Israel. In his speech, he: What Is the ‘Speaker of the Knesset Medal’? During the…
Explainer: What We Know So Far About Rashmika and Vijay’s Wedding
The buzz around the wedding of two of India’s biggest film stars and Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda is impossible to ignore. Fans, media outlets, and entertainment circles are all…
FACT CHECK: No, Emmanuel Macron Did Not Criticise Indian Air Force at AI Summit
Claim A viral video circulating on X, Facebook, and Instagram claims that French President Emmanuel Macron criticised the Indian Air Force during his February 2026 Verdict False. What Happened? As…
Fact Check: Did Meta Ignore Internal Warnings About Messenger Encryption and Child Safety?
Claim A court filing in New Mexico alleges that senior executives at Meta Platforms internally warned that implementing end-to-end encryption on Facebook Messenger would significantly reduce the company’s ability to…
Fact Check: Did Taylor Swift Perform at an Indian Wedding in Gujarat?
Claim Viral videos circulating on social media claim that Taylor Swift performed at a private wedding in Jamnagar, Gujarat, allegedly hosted by the Ambani family. Fact The claim is false.…
Fact Check: Old and Altered Images Misrepresent Nipah Virus
Claim Viral social media posts are sharing images of people in hazmat suits burying bodies in large numbers, claiming they depict recent Nipah virus deaths in West Bengal, India. Fact…