FACT CHECK: Has the Maldives Handed Over Its 28 Islands to India?
Claim: Social media is abuzz with claims that the Maldives has transferred 28 of its islands to India. Fact: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India has officially denied…
Explainer: The Kolkata Rape Case and Subsequent Protests after tragic incident
Incident Overview: A tragic incident occurred in Kolkata where a 31-year-old trainee doctor was found dead on August 9, 2024, at a government teaching hospital. The victim’s body bore multiple…
Fact-Check: Indian Army Presence at Airports Across Bangladesh
Claim: A video circulating on social media alleges that the Indian Army is present at an airport in Bangladesh amid ongoing violence in the country. Verdict: False. The claim is…
Fact-Check: Kerala Schools Introduce ‘Fake News Detection’ Modules in ICT Curriculum
Claim: Kerala schools have introduced ‘Fake News Detection’ modules in their ICT textbooks for Classes 5 and 7, with plans to expand these lessons to more grades in the coming…
Explainer: UK Schoolchildren to Be Trained in Spotting Fake News After Riots
In response to recent far-right riots across the UK fueled by misinformation on social media, UK Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced a review of the school curriculum to better…
Fact-Check: Impact of AI, Misinformation, and Disinformation on India’s Elections
As India, the world’s most populous democracy, prepares for its upcoming general elections, concerns have emerged regarding the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI), misinformation, and disinformation on the electoral…
Fact-Check: Misinformation Campaigns and Their Impact on Bangladesh-India Relations
Claim: Following the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh has descended into chaos, with misinformation campaigns in India exacerbating tensions and potentially threatening the future of Bangladesh-India relations.…
Fact Check: Zelenskyy Did NOT Respond to a Question About Kursk With a Smile
A video of Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has gone viral on social media, with claims that he smiled and responded with “I don’t know” when asked about the situation in…
Fact Check: Photo of Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina crying has gone viral on social media
Photo of Sheikh Hasina crying has gone viral on social media, with claims that it was taken in India. However, the actual context of the picture is different. Claim: A…
Fact-Check: Elon Musk Shares Misinformation on Social Media
Recently, Elon Musk, the owner of the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), faced controversy after sharing a misleading and fabricated headline from a far-right British political party.…