LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate FactChecker.in as least biased and high in factual reporting, with a transparent and consistent methodology across different political claims.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-0.7)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: India
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Established in 2013, FactChecker.in is India’s fact-checking initiative. It is a project of The Spending & Policy Research Foundation, which also operates India’s first data journalism initiative, IndiaSpend. Located in Lower Parel, Mumbai, the organization is registered as a Charitable Trust with the Charity Commissioner of Mumbai. It is also a verified signatory of the IFCN Code of Principles.
Read our profile on India’s government and media.
Funded by / Ownership
FactChecker.in is a non-profit initiative that is transparent about its team and trustees. The website generates revenue through donations.
Analysis / Bias
FactChecker.in fact-checks claims from various political parties and figures. It complies with the IFCN Code of Principles. We analyzed numerous fact-checks and selected two as examples, one examining Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claim about the dropout rate in Gujarat schools, “PM Modi’s Claim That Dropout Rate In Gujarat Schools Is Less Than 3% Is Partially True,” and the other scrutinizing the Congress Party’s statement about farmers’ income “Congress Party’s Claim about Farmers’ Income Is Incorrect.” In both cases, FactChecker.in employed a data-driven approach, utilizing government statistics and other reputable sources to assess the claims.
The organization maintains an objective tone in both fact checks, avoiding editorializing or using emotionally loaded words. They also reach out to the parties involved for comments.
FactChecker. in’s fact-checks do not show evidence of partisan bias. They scrutinize claims from both the ruling party (BJP) and the opposition (Congress), treating both with the same level of rigor and objectivity.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years. They are an IFCN fact checker.
Overall, we rate FactChecker.in as least biased and high in factual reporting, with a transparent and consistent methodology across different political claims. (M. Huitsing 10/13/2023) Updated (11/01/2025)
Source: https://www.factchecker.in/
Last Updated on November 1, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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