Fake News: China Footage Shared as Kerala Disaster
Torrential rains triggered massive landslides in the hilly areas of the Wayanad district in Kerala killing more than 150 people. Dozens are still feared trapped. In its aftermath, a video…
Meta says India is the largest market for Meta AI usage
WhatsApp’s massive 500 million users in India have supercharged Meta’s AI ambitions. Meta first launched Meta AI, which is present across Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp and the web, in the…
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…
Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh Clinch Historic Bronze at Olympics 2024
Paris Olympic Games 2024, Day 4: Manu Bhaker-Sarabjot Singh Clinch Historic Bronze, India’s 2nd Medal Paris Olympic Games 2024: Manu Bhaker and Sarabjot Singh clinched India’s second medal by defeating…
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…
“Investigating”: Cops After Dhruv Rathee Parody Account Posts Fake News
According to the state cyber department, the account with the handle @dhruvrahtee had claimed on X that Om Birla’s daughter had cleared the UPSC exam Maharashtra’s cyber police have registered…