Middle East crisis: Explained in 10 points
The rising threats and provocative actions from Iran and Israel has created a aggressive situation in the Middle East. The United States is reinforcing its military presence in the region…
Supreme Court Directs NTA to Rectify NEET-UG Exam System?
Supreme Court Directs NTA to Rectify NEET-UG Exam System Deficiencies Claim: The Supreme Court has directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to rectify deficiencies in the NEET-UG exam system, including…
Fake News: China Footage Shared as Kerala Disaster
Torrential rains triggered massive landslides in the hilly areas of the Wayanad district in Kerala killing more than 150 people. Dozens are still feared trapped. In its aftermath, a video…
Did Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli express desire to go to Pakistan?
Fact Check: A claim is being made on social media that India captain Rohit Sharma and batter Virat Kohli have expressed their desire to go to Pakistan for the Champions…
Fact Check: Did India Reach The Final Of 4x400m Men’s Relay At The Olympics?
As the Olympics 2024 starts, the flow of misinformation starts on social media resulting in absurd news and updates. Hours after the Opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics concluded on…
SpaceX Rocket Explosion Falsely Linked to Failed Indian Mission
Fact Check: SpaceX Rocket Explosion Falsely Linked to Failed Indian Mission In June 2024, misleading Chinese social media posts circulated, splicing dramatic footage of an exploding SpaceX rocket with clips…
4 quick things about misinformation
Misinformation is false information that is spread by people who think it’s true. This is different from ‘fake news’ and disinformation. Fake news refers to websites that share mis or…
Survey Finds False and Fake Information Risk Highest in India
Out of all risks, misinformation and disinformation were selected most frequently as the number one risk for India by experts, surpassing infectious diseases, illicit economic activity, inequality, and labor shortages.…