LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate Fact Crescendo Least Biased for its neutral, evidence-driven fact-checking and absence of ideological framing. We also rate it High for factual reporting, as it consistently uses transparent methodology, verifiable sources, and clear documentation to support its conclusions.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.7)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (0.5)
Country: India
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Fact Crescendo is an independent digital fact-checking and journalism platform based in India. According to its About Us page, the outlet is a dedicated fact-checking initiative that operates independently of general news production and maintains a specialized team focused solely on verifying claims and debunking misinformation. The organization conducts fact checks across multiple Indian and international languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi, Urdu, Assamese, Oriya, and others. Fact Crescendo is a verified signatory of the IFCN Code of Principles.
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Funded by / Ownership
Fact Crescendo is owned by Crescendo Transcription Private Limited, a privately held Indian company. The platform states that it operates independently, with a dedicated fact-checking team, and emphasizes transparency in its funding and organizational structure. While specific revenue breakdowns are not publicly detailed, Fact Crescendo operates under a corporate parent rather than as a nonprofit.
Analysis / Bias
Fact Crescendo is a fact-checking website focused on identifying false, misleading, or misrepresented claims circulating on social media and in mainstream media. Its content is primarily non-political in tone and structured around evidence-based verification, reverse image searches, archival sourcing, and corroboration with primary reporting. For example, in the article A video of a violent protest in Greece has been falsely claimed to be a recent incident in Iran, the outlet methodically debunks a viral claim by tracing the footage to clashes following a concert in Thessaloniki, Greece. The report cites original uploads, Greek media coverage, and independent verification from outlets such as Ekathimerini and TA NEA to establish context and timeline. The conclusion clearly distinguishes verified facts from the false narrative attached to the video.
Across its reporting, Fact Crescendo avoids emotive language and does not promote ideological positions. Its fact checks span political, social, communal, national, and international topics, but conclusions are presented in a standardized format that prioritizes evidence over commentary. No consistent political framing or partisan narrative is observed in its fact-checking output.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Fact Crescendo Least Biased for its neutral, evidence-driven fact-checking and absence of ideological framing. We also rate it High for factual reporting, as it consistently uses transparent methodology, verifiable sources, and clear documentation to support its conclusions. (D. Van Zandt 01/17/2026)
Source: https://www.factcrescendo.com/
Last Updated on January 17, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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