At least 108 killed after landslides hit India’s Kerala
Hundreds of rescue workers search through mud and debris for a second day after multiple landslides hit a hilly district in India’s southern state. Hundreds of rescue workers are searching…
No, viral video of lightning striking a volcano is not from Himachal Pradesh
A video showing lightning striking a location has gone viral on social media, with claims that it depicts a temple in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. The video does not actually show…
Angry Christians march after ‘offensive’ Olympics opening ceremony?
No, these clips are old and are unrelated to the backlash against the provocative portrayal of The Last Supper. The inaugural ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics saw backlash after…
Did Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli express desire to go to Pakistan?
Fact Check: A claim is being made on social media that India captain Rohit Sharma and batter Virat Kohli have expressed their desire to go to Pakistan for the Champions…
Fact Check: Did India Reach The Final Of 4x400m Men’s Relay At The Olympics?
As the Olympics 2024 starts, the flow of misinformation starts on social media resulting in absurd news and updates. Hours after the Opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics concluded on…
SpaceX Rocket Explosion Falsely Linked to Failed Indian Mission
Fact Check: SpaceX Rocket Explosion Falsely Linked to Failed Indian Mission In June 2024, misleading Chinese social media posts circulated, splicing dramatic footage of an exploding SpaceX rocket with clips…
No ‘India-India’ Chants at Republican National Convention
Fact Check: Video going viral on social media claims to show Vance greeting delegates amid alleged chants of “India-India” at Republican National Convention On July 15, during the Republican National…
4 quick things about misinformation
Misinformation is false information that is spread by people who think it’s true. This is different from ‘fake news’ and disinformation. Fake news refers to websites that share mis or…
Survey Finds False and Fake Information Risk Highest in India
Out of all risks, misinformation and disinformation were selected most frequently as the number one risk for India by experts, surpassing infectious diseases, illicit economic activity, inequality, and labor shortages.…
Influencer-model misidentified as Indian Army Captain Anshuman Singh’s widow
Fact Check: Influencer, Not Captain Anshuman Singh’s Widow, in Viral Video Claim: A social media video shows a woman in a yellow saree, labeled “martyr’s wife,” and claims it depicts…