Fact-Check: RBI has not announced withdrawal of Rs 500 notes
CLAIM: RBI has not announced withdrawal of Rs 500 notes and they remain legal tender. VERDICT: PIB officially debunked the viral claim, stating RBI has not announced withdrawal of Rs…
Fact-Check: Kota Srinivasa Rao Death Report
Claim: Demise of veteran actor and former BJP MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao, who passed away at the age of 83 after a prolonged illness. Verdict: True. The news report is…
How to Fact-Check Health Claims About Food?
Whether you see or hear claims on your social media feed, in the news or from a podcast, it’s worth understanding how to decide what news to trust. Especially when…
Fact Check: Do Sunglasses Cause Cancer? Medical Experts Debunk Viral Health Claims
Claim: This misinformation has prompted urgent fact-checking due to its potential to discourage people from using proven UV protection methods. Verdict: Completely False ( DANGEROUS MISINFORMATION ) Source of the…
Fact Check: Can Ghee and Cow Milk Cure Cancer?
The Claim: The viral post suggests that cow milk and ghee serve as “the best medicine to treat cancer patients,” presenting these common dairy products as potential cancer cures. Fact:…
Fact Check: Indian Startup Installing Solar Panels on Railway Tracks?
Viral Claim Investigation A compelling image has been making rounds across social media platforms, accompanied by claims that sound almost too good to be true. The viral post alleges that…
Fact Check: Russia’s Military Support to India Against Pakistan
Claim Under Investigation Primary Assertion: Russia refused to back India against Pakistan during recent conflicts and declined to supply military equipment, particularly bombers, to New Delhi. Additionally, claims suggest Moscow…
FACT CHECK: Food Menu Price Changes in Tirupati Hotels
CLAIM A viral social media message titled “Tirumala Hotel Prices Details” has been widely circulated across WhatsApp, Facebook, and other platforms, claiming to provide updated hotel menu prices and food…
Explainer: Complete Guide to Trump’s Social Media Platform
What is Truth Social? Truth Social is a social media platform launched in February 2022 by Trump Media and Technology Group. Positioned as an alternative to mainstream social networks, the…
Fact Check: Did Jaishankar Really Admit India Lost Rafale Jets?
Claim: India’s top diplomat, a seasoned statesman like Dr. S. Jaishankar, calmly announces in an interview that India lost three Rafale fighter jets to Pakistan. Fact: Misinformation. No, India’s top…