A screenshot or dramatic headline can leave out the evidence behind a story. Use this short reading checklist before you pass it on.
1. Open the original source
Read the full report. Identify who first reported the information and follow any links to the underlying announcement, document or evidence. A repost is a starting point for checking, rather than confirmation by itself.
2. Look for evidence and context
Check what the article actually supports. Look at the date, place and qualifications in the report. Distinguish a confirmed finding from an allegation, prediction or opinion.
3. Pause when the evidence is unclear
Look for independent reporting and corrections. Several posts repeating the same unsupported claim do not turn it into verification. If you remain unsure, wait before sharing.
This is an everyday reading checklist, not a guarantee that a story is true. For further reading, see the News Literacy Project’s guide to vetting news sources and explanation of identifying the original news source. The organisation does not endorse Taaza Khabar.
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Original Taaza Khabar explainer, prepared with AI assistance. Our accompanying animation uses fictional 3D characters and synthetic English narration.