FACT CHECK: Water jets spray out of Guatemalan road
Claim: A viral video shows water spraying out from cracks in a road, allegedly from India. Fact: The video is not from India but from Guatemala, specifically the city of…
FACT CHECK: FAKE Adani Press Release Threatening Kenyan Officials Goes Viral
Claim: A press release allegedly issued by Adani Energy Solutions threatens Kenyan protestors and officials over the proposed handover of Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to the Adani Group.…
Fact Check: Has Chandrababu Naidu Decided to Break Ties with NDA Again?
A recent claim has been making rounds on social media, suggesting that Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Chandrababu Naidu has once again severed ties with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance…
Fact Check: Is Instagram Shutting Down?
Recently, a series of posts and videos have been circulating on social media, claiming that Instagram is set to shut down in just a few days. However, FactCheck India conducted…
Fact-Check: India Rejects Claims of Visa Ban on Six Bangladeshi Student Leaders, Labels It as Fake News
Claim: Reports from a section of Bangladeshi media claim that India has imposed a visa ban on six Bangladeshi student leaders due to their involvement in “anti-India” activities. Fact-Check Summary:…
Explainer: Kolkata Police have intensified efforts to combat the spread of fake news and misinformation
This explainer provides a detailed overview of the situation, the types of misinformation being spread, and the actions being taken by authorities to address these issues and how Kolkata Police…
Mollywood’s #MeToo Movement and Allegations that Rock the Malayalam Film Industry
The Malayalam film industry, often referred to as Mollywood, is experiencing a significant #MeToo movement, as numerous sexual abuse allegations have surfaced against well-known figures in the industry. The release…
FACT CHECK: Did the Opening of Farakka Barrage Gates Cause the Recent Bangladesh Floods?
Claim:Some reports circulating in Bangladesh suggest that the severe floods currently devastating the country were partially caused by India opening the gates of the Farakka Barrage in West Bengal. Fact:The…
FACT CHECK: Did Tripura Dam Cause Floods in Bangladesh? MEA Sets the Record Straight
Claim: Recent reports claim that the opening of the Dumbur dam on the Gumti river in Tripura triggered floods in Bangladesh. Fact: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirms that…
FACT CHECK: Is this TV Actress Dead? Viral Social Media Claims Debunked about Hina Khan
Claim: Viral social media posts and videos claim that popular TV actress Hina Khan has passed away, with reports alleging that she died in Germany and her body was brought…