Rumors circulating on WhatsApp about the demonetization of the 500 rupee note are entirely false.
Tag: Fact Check
Fact Check: No, you will not be charged for receiving WhatsApp messages
A recurring forward claiming WhatsApp will start charging users is completely baseless.
Debunked: The claim that drinking garlic water cures Dengue is false
Medical experts warn against relying on home remedies instead of medical treatment for Dengue.
False Claim: A new NASA study proves the Earth is flat
Conspiracy theorists are misinterpreting a highly technical paper on orbital mechanics.
Fact Check: Image of the Pope in a puffer jacket is AI-generated
The highly realistic image that fooled millions was created using Midjourney.
Fact Check: Video showing a massive shark in a flooded highway is fake
This classic hoax image is recycled every time there is a major hurricane or flood.
Viral video of bridge collapsing is from 2018, not recent
Old footage from Italy is being falsely shared as a recent infrastructure failure in India.
No, the government is not offering free laptops to all students
A phishing link masquerading as a government scheme is circulating to steal personal data.
Live: Nepal has also encroached upon Indian territory, says PM Balendra Shah
Claims regarding border encroachments between India and Nepal.
In Depth: Dangerous Speech in Disguise: The White House’s New ‘Aliens’ Website Is Not a Joke
An analysis of the factual nature and implications of a controversial new government website.