Fact Check: Was Dubai Really Ruled by the British?
Claim Social media posts claim that Dubai and other Gulf regions were once ruled by the British from India Verdict: TRUE Who Made the Claim? On January 8, 2026, Nick…
Fact Check: President Droupadi Murmu Guaranteed ₹21 Lakh Monthly
Claim:A viral video circulating on social media shows President Droupadi Murmu allegedly endorsing an investment scheme that promises profits of up to ₹70,000 per day or ₹21 lakh per month…
Introducing the News Phonebook
Our Intellectual Property that empowers responsible and verified news consumption in the information age. The News Phonebook: A Deep Dive In today’s digital world, the flow of information is constant…
Explainer: Why Media Literacy Matters in the Age of AI and Social Media
In today’s digital world, where information is available 24/7, the ability to recognize credible sources has never been more important. This essential skill is known as media literacy. It helps…
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? o…
Fact Check: Are ₹500 Notes Being Discontinued by March 2026?
Claim:A message circulating on social media claims that the Indian government will discontinue ₹500 currency notes from March 2026. Fact Check: False What is being claimed? Several posts on social…
Explainer: How AI Spread Misinformation About the Bondi Beach
In the aftermath of the deadly Bondi Beach shooting in Australia, X’s AI chatbot Grok came under scrutiny for spreading incorrect and misleading information about widely shared video footage from…
Explainer: ‘Super Flu’ in USA?
Seasonal illnesses are spreading rapidly across the United States just as millions prepare for holiday travel, prompting warnings from health authorities about a potential surge in infections. Influenza, norovirus, and…
EXPLAINER: Apple’s First Foldable iPhone
Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone appears closer to launch than ever before. After years of cautious observation while rivals experimented with foldable designs, Apple may finally enter the segment — and…
PM Modi Pays Tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee at ‘Sadaiv Atal’ Memorial
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited ‘Sadaiv Atal’, the memorial of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, to pay tributes on his 101st birth anniversary. The prayer ceremony in…