Explainer: New Voicemail Scam Impersonating RBI
A new wave of fraud is spreading across India, and this time scammers are using voicemail messages impersonating the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to deceive unsuspecting citizens. The Press…
Fact Check: Is Uttarakhand University Giving Students 50 Marks
Claim: Uttarakhand University Giving Students 50 Marks for Attending PM Modi’s Event Fact: The notice is fake. What Went Viral A notice on social media claims that Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand…
Fact Check: Is India Post Offering a ₹20,000 “Chhath Puja Subsidy”?
Claim India Post offering ₹20,000 Chhath Puja Subsidy through lucky draw Verdict The claim is false. What Is The Viral Claim A viral message circulating on WhatsApp and social media…
Fact Check: Was Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk Was Arrested
ClaimA viral video circulating on social media allegedly shows ADC Leh Ghulam Muhammad stating that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested. Verdict The claim that Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on…
Fact Check: Did India Declare Financial Emergency After Trump’s 25% Tariff?
Claim: Did India Declare Financial Emergency After Trump’s 25% Tariff Verdict: Fake News. No financial emergency has been declared in India. Synopsis of the entire claim: Recently, a sensational claim…
Fact Check: Has the Government Launched a Pan-India ‘Blood on Call’ Helpline Number 104?
Claim A viral WhatsApp and social media message claims that the Government of India has launched a nationwide ‘Blood on Call’ helpline (104) to deliver blood to citizens for a…
FACT CHECK: Was Former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s Residence Sealed?
Claim: Social media posts have gone viral claiming that former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s official residence has been sealed and he was asked to vacate it immediately following his resignation.…
Fact Check: Is Finance Ministry Giving ₹46,715 to Every Citizen? Here’s the Truth Behind the Viral WhatsApp Claim
Claim: A viral WhatsApp message claims that the Ministry of Finance is offering ₹46,715 to every Indian citizen as financial assistance. Verdict: False. No such scheme has been announced by…
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: Will Posting Fake News on Social Media in Karnataka Lead to 7 Years in Jail?
Claim: The Karnataka government is introducing a new law under which individuals posting fake news or misinformation on social media could be jailed for up to 7 years, fined ₹10…