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Choice, They Say, Is An Illusion; Safe Abortion Access Needn

A landmark national study estimated that over 1.5 crore abortions took place in India in 2015.

23 Sep 2026 6:05 pm
Image of Akhilesh Yadav Posing With the Jamui Molestation Case Accused Is AI

We found out that the image was generated using OpenAI tools.

23 Sep 2026 6:03 pm
Old Video of Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Shared With Misleading Claim

We found out that the video dates back to 2018 and shares a misleading claim.

23 Sep 2026 5:08 pm
Does This Video Show a 136-Year-Old Mosque Being Demolished in Kolkata? No!

We found out that the video shows a building being vandalised in Bangladesh.

23 Sep 2026 3:19 pm
Nandigram, Rejinagar Bypolls: TMC Split Opens Up Bengal

The bypolls in Nandigram and Rejinagar are scheduled for 6 October.

23 Sep 2026 2:07 pm
AI-Generated Images Shared as Those of IIT-B Students Amid Suicide Case Probe

All four images are AI-generated and do not show real students from IIT Bombay.

23 Sep 2026 1:39 pm
Old Clip Falsely Shared as One of Rahul Gandhi

The video predates Gandhi's 'Chhatron ki Goonj' by over a month.

22 Sep 2026 4:05 pm
Were Schoolgirls in Patna Made To Dance to a Bollywood Song? No, Video Is Edited

The video has been edited to add a Bollywood song to the audio track.

22 Sep 2026 1:14 pm
Viral Video of Food Vendor

We found out that the video is staged.

22 Sep 2026 10:01 am
Did ChatGPT

The incident is fabricated and the purported news clipping is an AI-generated one.

21 Sep 2026 4:23 pm
Old, Unrelated Video Shared To Show Gurjar Community Supporting Kalyan Bainsla

We found out that the video dates back to 2025 and is unrelated to the Kalyan Bainsla case.

21 Sep 2026 1:38 pm
From Reporting to Spectacle: Generative AI

In a race for TRPs, TV News channels are increasingly using the 'magic of generative AI' to recreate crime scenes.

21 Sep 2026 11:59 am
If India Is Spending Crores on Its Cities, Nature Must Count as Infrastructure

This raises a basic question: when cities compete for finance, what will count as infrastructure?

21 Sep 2026 8:21 am
What Should You Know Before Starting A Hair Loss Routine?

Understand the causes of hair loss, treatment options and how to build a routine suited to your needs.

19 Sep 2026 10:52 am
Gheebat: Gossip, Backbiting and the Art of Gheebat

The art of gheebat: how gossip affects our relationships, where the line between venting and backbiting truly lies.

19 Sep 2026 9:00 am
Protests at IIT Bombay After Student Ends Life Following Cheating Allegations

IIT Bombay students protest after a second-year student dies by suicide, reportedly following a cheating case.

19 Sep 2026 4:34 am
Old Video Shared as Recent Visuals of Houthi Drone Intercepted Over Mecca

We found out that the video is old and unrelated to the current situation in Saudi Arabia.

18 Sep 2026 5:23 pm
WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Around the BRICS Summit, Deepfakes and More

Read our recap to find the viral pieces of fake news we fact-checked this week!

18 Sep 2026 12:55 pm
Best CLAT Coaching in India (2027): Top 10 Institutes Compared

Compare 10 leading CLAT coaching institutes by fees, courses, mocks, mentorship and learning formats.

16 Sep 2026 5:27 pm
In a World of Regime Complexity, What Does India Want From BRICS?

India seems intent on making BRICS more pragmatic, without making it more rigid.

13 Sep 2026 11:20 am
Postpartum Psychosis Is Real. Why Is Recovery for Indian Mothers Left to Luck?

Leaving postpartum psychosis untreated carries a rare yet real risk of suicide or infanticide, writes Atika Lamba.

11 Sep 2026 11:33 am
AI-Generated Video Falsely Shared To Show Volcanic Eruption in Indonesia

The AI-generated video was shared by news organisation NDTV Profit.

10 Sep 2026 4:25 pm
BRICS Expansion Tests India

Indias preferred arrangement is both pluralistic and multipolar, writes Shibashis Chatterjee.

10 Sep 2026 11:48 am
9 Sep 2026 6:01 pm
Satya Niketan PG Collapse: 5 Questions the Delhi Government Must Answer

At every stage of the Satya Niketan tragedy in Delhi, there are questions of institutional accountability.

9 Sep 2026 5:08 pm
Video From Mexico Falsely Shared as One of Man Being Washed Away in Nepal Floods

The video shows a man being washed away while trying to cross a stream in Valle de Santiago, Mexico.

9 Sep 2026 5:06 pm
9 Sep 2026 3:20 pm
Mosque Demolition, Namaz FIRs, Journos Beaten: Are Laws Failing Indian Muslims?

Does the law protect Muslim citizens with the same urgency with which it acts against them?

9 Sep 2026 11:03 am
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9 Sep 2026 9:52 am
Is This a Video of Ram Mandir CEO Jeetendra Mishra Celebrating While Drunk? No!

We found out that the video is from 2025 and does not show Jeetendra Mishra.

8 Sep 2026 5:36 pm
TISS Student Dies of Cardiac Arrest, Students Allege Lack of Medical Facilities

TISS student dies of cardiac arrest; peers allege lack of ambulance and medical facilities on campus.

8 Sep 2026 1:21 pm
Video From Moradabad Falsely Shared as One of Satya Niketan Building Collapse

The video shows a building which collapsed amid heavy rain in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad, with no loss of life.

8 Sep 2026 12:31 pm
She Ran 3 Km Barefoot to Feed Her Daughter. Why Is That an Inspirational Story?

Imagine the headline saying, Woman runs 3 km barefeet to feed her daughter. The story doesnt sound as triumphant.

8 Sep 2026 10:16 am
More AI Visuals Go Viral as Ones Showing Scenes From Nepal Floods

Both videos are AI-generated ones and do not show authentic visuals from Nepal.

1 Sep 2026 1:35 pm
Old, Unrelated Video Viral as Boys Finding Cash in a Bag After Nepal Floods

The video is old and was shot in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. It has no connection to the floods in Nepal.

31 Aug 2026 6:31 pm
Medical Inflation

Standard living expenses might increase by 5%-6% annually, healthcare costs frequently surge by 10%-15% each year.

31 Aug 2026 2:45 pm
Fact-Check: Video From Kerala Falsely Shared as Recent Visuals of Nepal Floods

The video is from Kerala's Wayanad and shows a landslide which occurred on 7 July 2026.

31 Aug 2026 2:30 pm
The Tariff That Should Worry New Delhi Isn

The US-Canada tariff war shows India why trade deals offer no guarantee, writes Pulkit Buttan.

31 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
Clipped Video of PM Modi Shared To Show Him Speaking Against the

We found out that the video was cropped to mislead the viewers.

29 Aug 2026 5:24 pm
After Nepal Floods, a Himalayan Warning: Are India

Nepals tragedy must not become another disaster story that fades when the rescue ends.

29 Aug 2026 4:33 pm
Mysterious New Outfit Hosting Mohan Bhagwat in New York Has Old RSS Links

Khanderao Kand, the person behind AHEAD forum, has been associated with the RSS.

29 Aug 2026 3:08 pm
Fact-Check: Old, Unrelated Visuals Falsely Shared as Clips of Nepal Floods

We found out that the visuals are old and have no relation to the current floods in Nepal.

29 Aug 2026 1:35 pm
AI-Generated Video Shared To Show a Race From the World Humanoid Robot Games

While AI detection tools failed to identify AI use, the creator confirmed the video was AI-generated.

29 Aug 2026 12:09 pm
Firaq Gorakhpuri: The Poet Who Gave Love Its Many Shades

On Firaq Gorakhpuris birth anniversary, we revisit his poetry of love, longing, desire and dard.

29 Aug 2026 9:00 am
Fact-Check: Unrelated

We found out that the visuals do not show the situation after the recent Nepal floods.

28 Aug 2026 5:31 pm
WebQoof Recap: Of False Claims Around Rahul Gandhi, India-Japan Deal

Read our recap to find the viral pieces of fake news we fact-checked this week!

28 Aug 2026 1:44 pm
A Hornbill Named

In the face of urbanisation, city birds have found harbour in public spaces. This hornbill story is evidence.

28 Aug 2026 9:06 am
Man With CJP

The two men were identified as Saurav Singh and Vijay Sherawat, who are not the same person.

27 Aug 2026 5:06 pm
How Dilpreet Shah Singh Is Documenting South Asian Talent In America

At Met Gala 2026, Dilpreet photographed Sawai Padmanabh Singh and Princess Gauravi Kumari.

27 Aug 2026 4:56 pm
Gurumaa Yogita Khatri Reveals Science Behind Quality Sleep

A tired mind may struggle with concentration, memory, decision-making and emotional regulation.

27 Aug 2026 4:23 pm