EXPLAINER: What’s Going On With Iran-US Nuclear Talks?
A New Round of Negotiations. A Familiar Set of Stakes. Is Peace Within Reach—Or Is History Set to Repeat Itself? The Big Picture: Why Are Iran and the US Talking…
Explainer: How Generative AI and Deepfakes Are Warping the Truth About Your Health
In a world where technology moves faster than regulation, one of the most dangerous trends is quietly growing right under our noses — and it’s coming for your health. From…
FACT CHECK: Fake Cardiologist Poses as UK Doctor in Madhya Pradesh
Claim: A man named Narendra Yadav impersonated a UK cardiologist and performed unauthorized surgeries in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, leading to multiple patient deaths. Fact: True. Narendra Yadav, alias Dr. Narendra…
EXPLAINER: Trump’s Threat to Foreign Student Enrollment Could Shake Harvard’s Financial Foundation
In a dramatic escalation of its campaign against elite academic institutions, the Trump administration has issued a direct warning to Harvard University — one that may carry seismic consequences not…
FactCheck: Unraveling the Truth Behind the ₹67,000 Tata Electric Scooter – A 270km Range or Just a Rumor?
Claim: A new wave of online rumors has recently suggested that Tata Motors, the renowned Indian automotive giant, is preparing to launch an electric scooter with an exceptional 270km range…
FACT CHECK: Meta’s Fact-Check Exit Could Undermine India’s Public Health and National Security
Claim: Meta’s decision to end its third-party fact-checking partnerships will negatively impact India’s ability to tackle misinformation, particularly in public health. Fact: True. Meta’s move to phase out professional fact-checking…
EXPLAINER: Why Teaching Digital Literacy in India Is Not a Choice—It’s a National Emergency
Can your child tell the difference between truth and propaganda online? In a country as diverse and rapidly digitizing as India, digital literacy is no longer optional—it is a life…
Explained: What Is the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and Why Is It Controversial?
Claim: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 abolishes Waqf Boards and takes control of Waqf properties across India. Fact Check: Partly True What’s the Context? The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, introduced…
FACT CHECK: Are Immigrants in the U.S. Losing Their Rights Under Trump?
CLAIM: The Trump administration is targeting immigrants for arrest and deportation, including legal residents, students, and workers—even those without criminal records. RATING: True, with critical context The Fact Under the…
EXPLAINER: Why Does This Indian Airport Shut Down for a Temple Procession?
A rare confluence of tradition and take-offs In a world where airport shutdowns typically point to technical faults, extreme weather, or security concerns, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala, India, stands…