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Image of Indian Embassy Counsellor at JAAC Protest in London Is AI-Generated

We found that the image was made or edited withOpenAI.

13 Nov 2026 4:48 pm
Bricks of Memory: Bismillah Khan

The demolition of Bismillah Khan's house exposes the clash between tourism development and heritage preservation.

13 Nov 2026 3:59 pm
No, This Fire in Canada Was Not Caused Due to Diwali Celebrations

Three minors have been arrested for arson in connection to this fire.

13 Nov 2026 3:21 pm
WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Around Tripura BSF Attack, Deepfakes

Here are the viral pieces of fake news that we fact-checked this week!

13 Nov 2026 11:21 am
Dem Majority Must Push Trump to Halt Proposed OPT Fee of up to $100K per Student

Further plummeting of international student enrollment will adversely impact the higher education of Americans too.

9 Nov 2026 6:34 pm
Fact-Check: Video of Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Guiding Sonia Gandhi Is Old

The video dates back to September 2023 and was taken before Reddy became Telangana's chief minister.

9 Nov 2026 4:48 pm
Fact-Check: Unrelated Videos Falsely Linked to Recent Attack on BSF in Tripura

We found that both videos are from West Bengal and are unrelated to the recent attack on BSF personnel in Tripura.

9 Nov 2026 4:12 pm
IFF, SFLC Row: Who Answers for a Wrong Social Media Takedown Request?

By design, the IT Rules amendments enable censorship at pace and scale while rendering platform checks moot.

9 Nov 2026 3:17 pm
Beyond Self-Confidence: Understanding Khudi Through Allama Iqbal | Urdunama

Explore Allama Iqbal's philosophy of Khudi, a journey of self-discovery, growth, discipline and spiritual awakening.

9 Nov 2026 7:00 am
AI-Generated Image Shared To Show INDIA Bloc

We found that the image was generated using OpenAI.

5 Nov 2026 1:56 pm
One Eye Looks Smaller? Try This Quick Selfie Test

One eye looking smaller in photographs may be due to natural facial asymmetry or a drooping upper eyelid.

4 Nov 2026 5:12 pm
Unrelated Video Falsely Shared as Congress Celebrating Nagpur MLC Poll Win

The video predates the MLC polls in Maharashtra and shows people celebrating the outcome of the Gokul Dairy polls.

4 Nov 2026 4:56 pm
Video From Gujarat Falsely Shared as One of Delhi Police Protesting at Police HQ

The video shows forest department personnel protesting in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

4 Nov 2026 3:07 pm
US Midterm Elections: A Wounded Trump Could Become More Dangerous Abroad

The fact that the midterms are over means that Trump no longer has to be careful about the political consequences.

4 Nov 2026 1:26 pm
Modi Following Trump

Sur, Senior Fellow with Refugees International, discusses how ethnonationalism is endangering refugees globally.

3 Nov 2026 9:00 pm
Old Image Falsely Linked to INDIA Bloc

The image dates back to 2019 and shows visuals of a Left Front rally in Kolkata, West Bengal.

3 Nov 2026 5:13 pm
2019 Video Shared as Man in INDIA Rally Claiming He Was Only Visiting Delhi

The video dates back to 2019 and shows a man at the Congress' 'Bharat Bachao' rally in Delhi.

3 Nov 2026 1:21 pm
Fact-Check: AI-Generated Images Falsely Linked to INDIA

We found that both images were edited or created using OpenAI.

2 Nov 2026 5:53 pm
WebQoof Recap: Of AI-Generated Visuals, Cyclone Arnab, and China

Here are the viral pieces of fake news that we fact-checked this week!

30 Oct 2026 12:18 pm
Can Physiotherapy Reverse Paralysis? What Neuro Rehabilitation Can Do

How physiotherapy and neuro rehabilitation can support movement, mobility and independence after paralysis.

28 Oct 2026 12:24 pm
AI-Generated Image Falsely Shared to Show an RSS March in Kerala

We found that the image was generated using OpenAI.

27 Oct 2026 4:47 pm
Inside Doctor, Activist

Inside the fight over bauxite, where corporate giants use state machinery against local activists

27 Oct 2026 4:03 pm
Who Gets to Exist?

'Elephants in the Fog' asks how can someone go missing if they already do not exist in the eyes of society?

27 Oct 2026 12:52 pm
Why Festive Allergies Get Worse

How festive smoke, dust and indoor pollutants can worsen allergies, and what to look for in an air purifier.

27 Oct 2026 12:04 pm
Eight Parul University Researchers Among Stanford-Elsevier

Eight Parul University researchers feature in Stanford-Elseviers 2026 list of the worlds top 2% scientists.

27 Oct 2026 10:37 am
How Are UPI and Digital Payments Changing Consumer Financial Behaviour?

How UPI and digital payments are changing spending, saving, borrowing, budgeting and security habits.

27 Oct 2026 10:35 am
No, Lt Gen Girish Kalia Didn

The video was altered using AI and does not show an authentic statement.

26 Oct 2026 6:07 pm
First NBA Store In India To Open In 2027 In Partnership With Suditi

Suditi launches the widest assortment of officially licensed NBA Fanwear ever in the country.

26 Oct 2026 4:52 pm
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26 Oct 2026 4:19 pm
Unrelated Video of Tukaram Mundhe Falsely Shared to Show Him at Anti-CEC Protest

We found out that the video shows Mundhe at an event by Sydenham College in Mumbai.

26 Oct 2026 12:59 pm
Fact-Check: Image of Sonia Gandhi Meeting Jeffrey Epstein Is AI-Altered

We found that the image was edited using OpenAI.

25 Oct 2026 1:57 pm
Aellora Expands International Perfume Collections for Indian Consumers

Aellora brings Arabic, designer and niche fragrances together for Indian shoppers seeking more variety.

23 Oct 2026 12:06 pm
How AAFT University Raipur Is Building VFX And 3D Careers With Unreal Engine

Discover how AAFT University Raipur prepare students for careers in animation, gaming and visual effects.

22 Oct 2026 1:12 pm
Video of Protest Against Liquor in Odisha Falsely Shared as One Against BJP

We found out that the protest is against liquor sales and not the BJP government.

22 Oct 2026 1:00 pm
Fake Image Shared as One of Real BBC Article on India

The image is fake. The BBC has not published an article about Indian youth burning the country down.

21 Oct 2026 4:08 pm
Fact-Check: Old Video from Georgia Falsely Linked to Protests in France

We found out that the video shows the 2024 protests in Georgia.

21 Oct 2026 1:39 pm
Did These Bangladeshi Nationals Join Anti-CEC Protests in London? What We Know

The image is AI-generated and there is no credible evidence to support the claim made.

20 Oct 2026 10:38 am
Minoxidil For Hair Growth: Can It Fix A Receding Hairline?

Man Matters' Hairfall Index shows that hairlines start shifting in your 20s.

16 Oct 2026 5:44 pm
The Ghost of Emergency: How the SIR Agitation Revives 1975 Without Repeating It

Emergency has become a language of protest and a legal fact: easy to summon, hard to prove, and politically useful.

16 Oct 2026 4:24 pm
Video of a Man Trying to Assault a Minor Shared with False Communal Claim

We found out that the accused has been identified as Vishal Singh.

16 Oct 2026 4:01 pm
Old Unrelated Video Shared as Indian Army Attacking Anti-CEC Protester in Delhi

We found out that the video dates back to 2017, predating the recent anti-CEC protests.

15 Oct 2026 4:48 pm
No Democracy, No Bourgeoisie: An Open Letter to Indian Capitalists

There will be business after Modi too. Now is the time to rethink.

15 Oct 2026 4:43 pm
Video of Altercation Between Woman Protester and Cop Viral With False Claims

The protester in the video, a woman, was identified as Ritu Barala, the National Secretary of the NSUI.

15 Oct 2026 2:17 pm
Will Secular Bengal Survive? A Warning, a Lament, or a Requiem

Religiocentrism, hate speech and communal violence are being institutionalised by the BJP in once-secular Bengal.

14 Oct 2026 6:36 pm
Video From Philippines Falsely Shared as One Showing Protests in Delhi

The video shows visuals from Iligan City in the Philippines.

14 Oct 2026 4:30 pm
Unrelated Video From Assam Falsely Shared To Show Anti-CEC Protests in Delhi

We found out that the video was shot in Tinsukia, Assam and is not from Delhi.

14 Oct 2026 3:42 pm
Is It Old? Is It From Delhi or Kerala? No, This Photo Is Recent and From Mumbai

The photo was taken on 6 October 2026 and shows tribal students being detained in Mumbai's Dadar area.

14 Oct 2026 12:35 pm
Fact-Check: Videos of Women Protestors Standing in Front of Bus Are AI-Generated

The videos are AI-generated ones and do not show real women/

13 Oct 2026 11:23 am
Bold, Driven, Unapologetic: Women on OTT Are Getting to Be More Than One Thing

New OTT stories portray women as complex individuals, balancing ambition, family, and societal expectations.

13 Oct 2026 11:05 am
Old Videos Falsely Shared Bajrang Dal Reaching Jantar Mantar Ahead of Protest

Both videos are old and do not show Bajrang Dal members reaching Jantar Mantar ahead of the protest on 10 October.

9 Oct 2026 6:20 pm