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Claim:A viral video circulating on social media claims that the Indian government has withdrawn a large amount of money from the economy of the United Kingdom.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…
Television Phonebook™
Television has shaped public opinion for over half a century. From breaking news and political debates to expert panels and emergency announcements, television remains one of the most influential communication…
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: Was an Indian arrested in Saudi Arabia as part of a Mossad plot?
Claim: Saudi authorities arrested two Mossad-linked operatives including an Indian national — who were allegedly trying to plant bombs and frame Iran. Verdict: False. Factcheck India says the viral claim…
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…