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…
Influencer-model misidentified as Indian Army Captain Anshuman Singh’s widow
Fact Check: Influencer, Not Captain Anshuman Singh’s Widow, in Viral Video Claim: A social media video shows a woman in a yellow saree, labeled “martyr’s wife,” and claims it depicts…
No, BSNL Did Not Experience a Dramatic Financial Shift: Debunking Misleading Profit and Loss Claims
What’s the Claim? A social media post by Roshni Jaiswal, a prominent figure in Indian politics, has gone viral. The post alleges that Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-owned…