MISLEADING2 min ago
मणिपुर 2023 का पुराना हिंसा वीडियो सेना द्वारा बमबारी बताकर फैलाया गया
2023 Manipur violence video falsely shared as Indian Army bombing a minority house
How We Fact Check
Every claim follows a transparent, six-step verification pipeline — from intake to published verdict with evidence.
RECEIVE
We receive claims from various platforms
REVIEW
Our team reviews the claim and related evidence
VERIFY
Information is verified from official sources
ANALYZE
We analyze and cross-verify for accuracy
DECIDE
The claim is marked True, False, etc.
PUBLISH
We publish the result with facts and explanation
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about our mission, verification methods, and how you can help counter misinformation.
This initiative is dedicated to identifying, verifying, and countering misinformation, disinformation, and manipulated content related to national security, defence, and public interest. Our goal is to ensure that citizens, media organizations, and stakeholders have access to accurate, verified, and contextual information.
The speed and scale of information dissemination have made digital platforms vulnerable to misinformation campaigns. Unverified claims, doctored media, and false narratives can create confusion, erode trust, influence public opinion, and even impact national security. Fact-checking helps protect the integrity of information and promotes informed decision-making.
We investigate a wide range of content, including:
- Viral social media posts
- Images and videos
- News reports and claims
- Deepfakes and AI-generated media
- Defence and security-related narratives
- Crisis and conflict-related information
- Misleading or out-of-context content
Our verification process combines advanced digital investigation techniques and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), including:
- Reverse image and video analysis
- Geolocation and chronolocation
- Source authentication
- Metadata examination
- Cross-referencing with credible and official sources
- Contextual and historical analysis
Every assessment is based on evidence, transparency, and methodological rigor.
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) refers to the collection and analysis of publicly available information from digital platforms, media sources, satellite imagery, public databases, and other open channels. OSINT enables investigators to verify claims, uncover misinformation, and establish facts without relying on confidential or classified information.
We monitor information ecosystems for indicators such as:
- Coordinated amplification of narratives
- Recycled or outdated content presented as current events
- Manipulated images and videos
- Fabricated documents
- Bot-driven engagement patterns
- Cross-platform dissemination of identical narratives
These indicators help us distinguish between accidental misinformation and deliberate disinformation efforts.
Misinformation is false or inaccurate information shared without the intent to deceive.
Disinformation is deliberately created and distributed false information intended to mislead audiences, manipulate perceptions, or achieve strategic objectives.
Understanding this distinction is critical when assessing information threats.
We employ advanced verification techniques to analyze visual inconsistencies, audio manipulation, synthetic media indicators, source provenance, and contextual evidence. As AI-generated content becomes increasingly sophisticated, continuous monitoring and digital forensic analysis remain essential to detecting and exposing fabricated media.
Yes. We encourage individuals, journalists, researchers, and organizations to report suspicious content, viral claims, or potentially misleading information. Public participation plays a vital role in strengthening collective resilience against misinformation.
Our objective is rapid identification, verification, and response. Timely intervention is critical because false narratives often gain significant traction within the first few hours of publication. We prioritize high-impact claims that pose risks to public trust, safety, or national security.
While defence and national security remain key areas of focus, our broader mission is to promote information integrity and combat harmful misinformation that may affect public confidence, social cohesion, and democratic discourse.
We recommend following five simple principles:
- Verify before sharing.
- Check the original source.
- Look for credible confirmation from multiple sources.
- Be cautious of emotionally charged content.
- Report suspicious or manipulated information.
Digital vigilance is the first line of defence against misinformation.
Misinformation can create public panic, damage institutional trust, influence strategic narratives, amplify social tensions, and provide adversaries with opportunities to exploit information gaps. Countering false narratives is therefore essential to maintaining societal resilience and national stability.
Our vision is to build a resilient information ecosystem where truth is accessible, verification is trusted, and citizens are empowered to navigate the digital landscape with confidence. Through technology, intelligence, and public engagement, we strive to ensure that facts prevail over falsehoods.