Explainer: Bondi Beach Hanukkah Shooting
Australia is grappling with shock and grief after a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney’s Bondi Beach. Authorities have officially declared a terrorist act targeting the Jewish community.…
Fact Check: Letter Falsely External Affairs Minister
Claim A letter allegedly written by External Affairs Minister claiming that sensitive details of the Rafale naval aircraft delivery schedule had been leaked, is being widely circulated on social media.…
Explainer: Lionel Messi’s GOAT Tour
Hyderabad witnessed an extraordinary outpouring of football fandom on December 13, as global football icon Lionel Messi arrived in the city as part of his much-anticipated GOAT Tour. From packed…
Explainer: Why Conflict Still Rages in Places
For years, Donald Trump has projected himself as a global dealmaker and a leader who can end wars with a handshake, a summit, or a dramatic headline. But on the…
EXPLAINER: What to Know About Australia’s Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16
Australia has implemented one of the world’s most sweeping online safety laws: a nationwide ban on social media accounts for children under the age of 16. The law officially took…
FACT CHECK: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Promoting ₹5,000/Hour Investment Scheme
Claim A video circulating on social media claims that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is promoting an investment scheme which promises returns of ₹5,000 per hour and claims investors could…
Fact Check: Did Europe Approve the Release of £78bn for Ukraine?
Claim Several social media posts and online commentators claim that European leaders meeting in Downing Street have approved a breakthrough plan to unlock £78 billion in frozen Russian assets and…
Explainer: IndiGo’s ₹610 Crore Refunds
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has spent the past few days battling one of its biggest operational crises. Massive cancellations, delays, and baggage chaos left thousands of passengers stranded across airports.…
Fact Check: Did Putin’s India Visit Signal a Shift in India’s Stand on the Ukraine War?
Claim Social media posts claim that Vladimir Putin’s visit to India proves New Delhi has officially shifted its position on the Ukraine war and is now openly supporting Russia. Verdict…
From the Founder’s Desk Of Factcheck India
Nimesh Dhakan and the Making of FactCheck India In an era where misinformation travels faster than truth, one man decided not to look away.Instead, he built a platform dedicated to…