Our Initiatives
Initiatives by TIA
Analyzes potentially AI-generated or manipulated media to identify deepfakes and visual misinformation for platforms, newsrooms, and civil society.
Developed self-governing standards and best practices for fact-checking organisations in India, enabling them to become trusted partners in the fight against misinformation.
Initiatives by TIA Members
Debunking financial fraud on social media and educating people about the different kinds of online scams they may encounter
Saksham Senior
Saksham Senior is an initiative to help senior citizens learn technology and stay safe from frauds and scams. 10% of India's population are seniors - they are often ignored but highly targeted by scammers. Saksham Senior exists to serve this under represented segment of the population.
Jagran Unscammed
Vishvas News has been proactively addressing the growing challenge of online scams and digital frauds through fact-checks, investigative stories, and awareness campaigns. Our flagship video initiatives include Jagran Unscammed (an interview-format series with experts, victims, and cyber professionals) and Cyber Savdhani (a monologue-format series simplifying fraud techniques and offering safety tips).
Multi-lingual Explainers by TeluguPost
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Our work focuses on publishing multilingual Explainers and fact-checks — in English, Telugu, Urdu, Odia, and other languages — through articles and videos to raise public awareness on emerging cyber threats, online scams, enhance digital literacy, and strengthen resilience against cybercrime.
Now You Know
Now You Know is a NewsMeter initiative that counters scams and misinformation through concise, engaging videos in English and four major South Indian languages. The series unpacks trending frauds, offers practical safety guidance, and equips audiences with simple verification techniques. By teaming up with bureaucrats and public officials, the project extends its reach and builds public confidence in spotting and avoiding scams.
Project Shield: Outsmart the Scammers
Project Shield leverages India Today’s extensive network and collaborates with influencers across India to conduct a year-long awareness campaign targeting various demographics and linguistic groups. We are organising workshops in colleges and residential societies across 20 major cities in India. More than 20 such workshops have already happened in Delhi, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Bihar, West Bengal, UP, and more.