FACT CHECK: No Income Tax for Senior Citizens 75 and Above?
Claim:A viral social media message claims that senior citizens above 75 years of age will no longer have to pay income tax due to changes announced by the Modi government.…
Fact Check: Viral Video Claiming Illegal Voting in the 2024 US Presidential Election Is Misleading – It’s from 2022!
Amid the ongoing 2024 US Presidential election, a video has surfaced on social media claiming to show election officials rigging voting machines in Pennsylvania. This clip, shared widely, has raised…
Fact Check India: Truth Behind the Viral Poster Claiming Unofficial Announcement of Pathaan 2
A viral social media post claims that ‘Pathaan 2’, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, has been unofficially announced. This article by Fact Check India investigates the authenticity of…
Explainer – Maharashtra Election 2024: How to Identify and Avoid Misinformation
With the 2024 Maharashtra state elections fast approaching, voters are expected to encounter various claims of voter fraud, manipulated results, and election irregularities. Misinformation has always played a role in…
FACT CHECK: Did Saudi Arabia Host Diwali Celebrations? Here’s the Truth About This Fireworks Video
Claim A video circulating online claims to show Diwali celebrations in Saudi Arabia in 2024, complete with a fireworks display. Social media posts have widely shared the clip, with captions…
FACT CHECK: Was Ratan Tata’s Photo Displayed on the Burj Khalifa as a Tribute After His Death?
Claim:A viral image shows Ratan Tata’s photo displayed on the Burj Khalifa in Dubai as a tribute following his death. Verdict:False The Claim:Following the news of Ratan Tata’s alleged death…
Diwali Fireworks Push New Delhi’s Air Quality to Hazardous Levels
New Delhi once again topped the global air pollution charts after Diwali celebrations. Revelers defied a longstanding firecracker ban, contributing to severe air quality issues in India’s capital city. According…
FACT CHECK: Did Chinese Troops Chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ Amid Ladakh Disengagement?
Claim:A viral video shows Indian and Chinese troops chanting “Jai Shri Ram” during the recent disengagement at the Ladakh border. Verdict:False The Claim:A video circulated on social media allegedly shows…
FACT CHECK: Has India Become a Permanent Member of the UN Security Council?
Claim: Several social media posts claim that India has been made a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), granting the country veto power. These posts suggest India…
Parliamentary Panel on IT to Review Mechanisms to Curb Fake News, OTT Issues
As a journalist with over five decades of experience, I have witnessed the transformative impact of technology on society, media, and governance. In the modern digital era, the proliferation of…