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Delhi Keeps Shutting Metro Stations to Curb Protests, but Who Pays the Price?

The Supreme Court has long treated commuter inconvenience as a serious harm when protesters cause it.

5 Oct 2026 6:51 pm
Old Video Falsely Shared as One Showing the Allegedly Hijacked Flydubai Flight

We found that the video is from 2025 and shows Israeli basketball player Yam Madar.

5 Oct 2026 5:10 pm
Mass Detentions in Delhi as Protesters Demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Protests demanding Gyanesh Kumar's resignation are being held at Delhi's Jantar Mantar and Mumbai's Shivaji Park.

2 Oct 2026 3:39 pm
WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Around LPU Case, AI-Altered Visuals and More

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

2 Oct 2026 12:40 pm
Did the Police Say That Amit Shah

We found out that the video was AI-altered.

1 Oct 2026 11:43 am
WebQoof Recap: Of Claims Surrounding IIT-B Suicide Probe, UNGA, and More

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

25 Sep 2026 12:20 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
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
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
Video of Bhatghar Dam in Pune Falsely Shared To Show the Gandak Barrage

The video shows the Bhatghar Dam and has no relation to the Nepal floods.

7 Sep 2026 3:13 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
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
Did Nehru Say That He Was Not Involved in the Independence Fight? No!

We found out that the video has been cropped and edited.

26 Aug 2026 5:45 pm
Elevation Tiles for Residential

A practical guide to choosing elevation tiles, finishes, and brands for stylish, weather-ready exteriors

25 Aug 2026 7:11 pm
No, This Video Does Not Show Rahul Gandhi

The video dates back to July and shows a crowd in Mexico.

25 Aug 2026 6:22 pm
Betting on Books in the Age of AI

Many of us want to think deeply and not just feel outraged at the mercy of an algorithm, writes Amrita Tripathi.

25 Aug 2026 3:37 pm
Fact-Check: Lenin

The image was generated using OpenAI tools.

25 Aug 2026 3:32 pm
25 Aug 2026 12:40 pm
Why Paying Attention to Ordinary Moments Changes Everything

Awareness isn't about finding extraordinary things. It's about noticing the extraordinary that exists around us.

25 Aug 2026 10:37 am
The Problem Isn

The Constitution gave languages territorial recognition without making territory linguistically exclusive.

24 Aug 2026 4:11 pm
Spammed With UPI Registration Texts After Scanning a QR Code? It

A new type of scam targets Android users after they scan rogue QR codes with the smartphone camera.

18 Aug 2026 5:33 pm
Viral Image of Woman Grabbing Jawaharlal Nehru by His Collar Is AI-Generated

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

14 Aug 2026 2:09 pm
Is This a Clip of an IAF Aircraft Which Crashed in Pune? No, Claim Is Misleading

The video shows a privately-owned aircraft, operated by a training academy, which crashed in Baramati, Maharashtra.

14 Aug 2026 1:14 pm
WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Around Jharkhand Protests, Deepfakes

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

14 Aug 2026 12:25 pm
E20 Fuel Damages Vehicles? Landmark Consumer Court Order Raises Severe Questions

A Raipur Consumer Court has ordered Maruti to replace/refund a Grand Vitara apparently damaged by E20 fuel.

5 Aug 2026 4:09 pm
WebQoof Recap: Of Claims Surrounding Ministers, CJP Protests & NEET 2026

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

31 Jul 2026 12:34 pm
BJP Shares Old Videos Claiming To Show 2026 NEET Student Success Stories

Both videos date back to 2024 and are not recent visuals of students clearing the 2026 NEET re-exam.

29 Jul 2026 1:17 pm
Does This Video Show BJP Goons Throwing Stones at CJP Rally in Kolkata? No!

We found out that the video shows a clash between BJP and Congress workers in Jharkhand's Ranchi.

28 Jul 2026 4:59 pm
NTA Rot Much Deeper Than Pradhan: Documents Show Why Exam Agency Keeps Failing

NTA Governing Body met twice in 30 months, faces staff shortages and ignored recommendations, RTI responses reveal.

28 Jul 2026 1:12 pm
Mitron to Friends: How Gen Z Protests Changed Modis Vocabulary of Power

The Instagram videos uploaded by the PM seem a facile approach to understanding the Gen Z visual language of reels.

27 Jul 2026 2:17 pm
Clipped Video Showing Islamic Slogans Being Raised at CJP Protest Is Misleading

Longer versions of the video show the group raising pro-India and pro-Hindu slogans as well.

24 Jul 2026 5:29 pm
No, Video Does Not Show Church Clergy Going To Show Support for CJP Protesters

The video is from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh and has no connection to the ongoing protests.

24 Jul 2026 3:18 pm
Does This Video Show Renuka Chowdhury Confronting Dharmendra Pradhan? No!

We found out that the claim is false and the video shows Congress MP Syed Naseer Hussain.

21 Jul 2026 6:21 pm
Amid Clamour of Cockroaches, AISA Quietly Holds Fort of Student Politics

AISA has, through the decades, been an unusually effective training ground for leaders.

21 Jul 2026 1:54 pm
AI Image, Fake Quote Shared With False Claims About CJPs Dipke, Sonam Wangchuk

The image of the police official is an AI-generated one and the quote is also fabricated.

21 Jul 2026 12:28 pm
Edited Image Shared as Real One of Time Magazine Showing Sonam Wangchuk on Cover

The image is an edited one, and does not authentically show Sonam Wangchuk on TIME Magazine's cover.

20 Jul 2026 2:39 pm
No, Video Doesnt Show a Bihari Couple Recreating Empire State Building Stunt

We found out that the video dates back to May and shows a woman from Bihar climbing a mobile tower.

20 Jul 2026 2:08 pm
17 Jul 2026 12:36 pm
No, This Video Doesnt Show Indian Army Walking Out of Meeting Over Funding

The video dats back to March 2025, and shows a reporter questioning the Army in the Colonel Bath assault case.

16 Jul 2026 4:23 pm
Video From Hong Kong Falsely Shared As IRGC Headquarters on Fire Amid US Attacks

We found out that the fire broke out in Hong Kong and dates back to November 2025.

15 Jul 2026 1:00 pm
WebQoof Recap: Of Claims Around Indias Passport Ranking, CJP Protest & More

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

10 Jul 2026 12:34 pm
How Cape Verde Turned Migration Into an Economic Strength

In Cape Verde, education is often less a degree than a ticket to a new life abroad, writes Akhil Bakshi.

7 Jul 2026 11:35 am
Baby Do Die Do Review: Huma Qureshi Leads A Playful, Slick Assassin Flick

Huma Qureshi imbues her role with a childlike playfulness and innocence that makes her instantly endearing.

3 Jul 2026 11:37 am
How A Pension Calculator Reveals Your Retirement Savings Gap

A pension calculator helps you estimate future retirement needs and identify savings gaps.

2 Jul 2026 6:54 pm