FACT CHECK: Is India Post Offering ‘Dak Seva Gifts’ Rewards?
Claim:A message circulating on social media claims that India Post is offering gifts and rewards under a scheme called “Dak Seva Gifts.” Fact:The claim is false. What Is Being Claimed…
FACT CHECK: Did India Withdraw Large Funds From the UK Economy?
Claim:A viral video circulating on social media claims that the Indian government has withdrawn a large amount of money from the economy of the United Kingdom. Fact:The claim is false.…
FACT CHECK: Did Iran Attack Indian Oil Tanker ‘Oil Brothers Kraft’ Amid Middle East Conflict?
Claim:A viral video circulating on social media claims that Iran launched a heavy strike on an Indian-flagged oil tanker named “Oil Brothers Kraft”, causing significant damage while the vessel was…
Fact Check: Video Showing Major General CS Mann Saying ‘India Is Helping Israel
Claim: A viral video on social media shows Major General CS Mann allegedly saying that India is helping Israel and the United States against Iran and linking the conflict to…
Explainer: Why the Supreme Court Is Reviewing the Government’s Fact-Check Unit Rule
India’s Supreme Court has agreed to examine a controversial rule that allowed the central government to set up Fact-Check Units (FCUs) to flag allegedly fake information about the government on…
Explainer: India Passive Euthanasia
India’s Supreme Court has clarified an important legal question in cases involving passive euthanasia: how should courts determine the “best interests” of a patient who is in a permanent vegetative…
Fact Check: Is India Facing an LPG Shortage Amid Panic Booking?
Claim: Social media posts and reports claim that India is facing an LPG cylinder shortage, leading to panic booking and fears of supply disruption. Fact Check: Misleading — The government…
Fact Check: Is a New Union Territory Being Created on the Bihar–West Bengal Border?
Claim Several social media posts have claimed that the Union government is planning to create a new Union Territory along the Bihar–West Bengal border, particularly in the region near the…
Explainer: How AI Could Expose Anonymous Social Media Accounts
Introduction Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the internet. From writing emails to generating images. But a new study warns that the same technology could also threaten online anonymity. Researchers have…
Fact Check: Is International Women’s Day Only a Western Celebration? Here’s the Truth Behind March 8
Claim Some posts circulating on social media claim that International Women’s Day is a “Western concept” that has nothing to do with India’s culture or history. Verdict False. What Is…