FACT CHECK: Petrol, Diesel Price Hike in India
Claim:Social media posts claim that the Government of India has increased petrol and diesel prices by up to ₹10–₹12.50 per liter through an official order. Fact: The claim is false.…
Fact Check: Do All Indians Need an Income Tax Clearance Certificate (ITCC)
Claim A viral message on social media claims that every Indian citizen must obtain an Income Tax Clearance Certificate (ITCC) before traveling abroad. Fact The claim is false. What the…
Fact Check: Did Nirmala Sitharaman Promise 2500% Returns on Investment?
Claim A viral video circulating on social media shows Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman allegedly claiming that an investment of ₹22,000 can grow into ₹5.5 lakh within a week — a…
Fact Check: Viral Video of Deepak Vohra Criticising S. Jaishankar Is Doctored
Claim A viral video circulating on social media allegedly shows former Indian diplomat Deepak Vohra sharply criticising India’s foreign policy and questioning why S. Jaishankar continues as External Affairs Minister…
Fact Check: Viral Video Of S. Jaishankar
Claim A viral video circulating on social media allegedly shows India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stating in Parliament that India “proudly stands with Israel” amid tensions involving Iran and…
Fact Check: AI-Generated Deepfake Falsely Shows Indian Official Threatening Countries Over Iran Oil Supply
Claim A viral video circulating on social media allegedly shows a Joint Secretary from India’s Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas issuing a strong warning Fact The claim is false.…
Fact Check: Bangladesh Videos Falsely Shared As ‘Army Crackdown In West Bengal Ahead Of Elections
Claim Viral videos on social media claim to show the Indian Army carrying out a crackdown in West Bengal ahead of upcoming Assembly elections. Fact The claim is false. What…
Fact Check: Kudos to PIB Factcheck Unit flagged 2,913 fake claims and blocked 1,400 URLs?
Claim The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check Unit has. Flagged 2,913 fake news/misinformation cases acilitated blocking of over 1,400 URLs. Facilitated blocking of over 1,400 URLsto curb misinformation related…
Fact Check: Fake “Income Tax Department” email claiming compliance gaps
ClaimA viral email claims to be from the Income Tax Department, warning users about “compliance gaps” in their return filings and urging them to take immediate action. Fact Check Verdict:…
Fact Check: Indian oil tanker paid Iran in Chinese yuan to pass through Strait of Hormuz
ClaimViral social media posts claim that an Indian oil tanker was allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz only after making payment to Iran in Chinese yuan, suggesting a…