Fact Check

Fact check: MEA slams "fake" reports on Saudi visa issue; here's the truth

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday termed media reports of Saudi Arabia suspending issuance of block work visas for citizens from 14 countries, including India, as "fake", asserting that the Saudi government has not issued any notification on the matter.

Jun 9, 2025

Fact Check: INS Vikrant has not attacked Karachi port under 'Operation Sindoor'

Amid ongoing military tensions between India and Pakistan, several media outlets and social media channels have claimed that the Indian Navy, through aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, has launched strikes on Karachi, causing widespread fires and damage, including at the port.

May 9, 2025

Fact Check: No, WhatsApp is NOT recording your calls or using red ticks to alert govt surveillance

The viral WhatsApp message about red tick marks and government surveillance is completely false. WhatsApp has not introduced any such feature, and users' messages and calls continue to remain private and encrypted. Read more to know.

May 1, 2025

Fact check: No satellite-based tolling system from May 1

The government on Friday dismissed media reports about the nationwide implementation of satellite-based tolling system from May 1.

Apr 18, 2025

Fact Check: Is Prabhas getting married to Hyderabad businessman's daughter this year? Here's the truth

Recently, new reports from News18 Telugu claimed that Prabhas is set to marry. However, surprisingly for his fans, the supposed bride is not Anushka Shetty. Furthermore, the wedding preparations are reportedly being overseen by his late uncle Krishnam Raju's wife, Shyamala Devi.

Mar 27, 2025

Fact Check: Truth behind Karan Kundrra – Tejasswi Prakash's roka pics

Ever since Tejasswi's mother spoke about the Naagin actress' wedding, pictures of Karan Kundrra and Teja's roka ceremony have been doing the rounds. But here's the truth.

Mar 25, 2025

Fact check: No, payment apps do not store sensitive data on phone; top five myths busted

On the occasion of Fraud Awareness Week, the world leader in digital payments, Visa, has dispelled some common misconceptions about digital payments.

Nov 26, 2024

Fact check: No, Elon Musk did not change "Like" animation on X to promote Trump

A video claiming that Elon Musk's social platform X has altered its "like" animation to display the US flag on ballot box as a show of support for Donald Trump is making rounds on social media. Here's the truth.

Nov 6, 2024

Fact check: Shreyas Talpade "ALIVE and HAPPY": actor busts death rumours, slams trolls [read now]

Shreyas Talpade criticised social media and trolls after a post claiming the death of the actor went viral. Shreyas took to his Instagram and inflamed his fans that he is doing fine and such reports take a toll on his daughter and wife.

Aug 20, 2024

Fact check: No bomb, no casualties in viral Bengaluru bus fire incident [truth here]

The circulating video of a burning bus in Bengaluru has been misrepresented. The incident was caused by overheating, not a magnetic bomb, and no casualties occurred.

Jul 9, 2024

Fact check: Raveena Tandon attacked by mob; reports of rash driving false [truth here]

As per a report in Indian Express, Deputy Commissioner of Police Raj Tilak Roushan (Zone 9) said, "The matter has been resolved now. Both the parties have told us in writing that they do not want to lodge any complaint against each other."

Jun 2, 2024

'We say goodbye to Vineeta Singh': Shark Tank India judge slams misleading reports of her death [Fact Check]

"Been dealing with paid PR about my death & my arrest for 5 weeks. Ignored it at first, then reported to @Meta several times, filed @Mum_CyberPolice complaint but it's not stopping. The hardest part is when folks panic & call my mom. Any suggestions?" Vineeta Singh wrote in her tweet, slamming reports of death and arrest.

Apr 21, 2024

Fact Check: Did Ayushmann Khurrana sing Dil Dil Pakistan at concert post his Ram Mandir visit?

Contrary to the claims, the video that has gone viral shows Ayushmann singing 'Dil Dil Pak Jaan Jaan Pakistan' at an event is being shared in a misleading context. However, it dates back to 2017 and shows Khurrana performing at a concert in Dubai.

Jan 26, 2024

Fact check: Moscow-inbound Moroccan air ambulance, not Indian plane, crashes in Afghanistan

In an unfortunate incident on Sunday, a plane crash was reported in Afghanistan, with local media claiming the plane was an Indian aircraft bound for Moscow. Here's the truth behind it.

Jan 21, 2024

Fact check: Old image of IAF chopper crash circulated with false claim [truth here]

In a series of viral posts, it has been falsely claimed that an Mi-17V5 of the Indian Air Force carrying the Commander of Western Air Command of IAF, Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha has crashed near Mathura.

Jan 18, 2024