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DU College Forced Students to Come, Gave

Hours before the SIR protest, Maitreyi College guaranteed double attendance. Students say it was to keep them away.

16 Oct 2026 7:29 pm
Bo French and MAGA

Murali Kamma writes on the ironies of Republicans picking on students of South Asian descent in the United States.

16 Oct 2026 7:29 pm
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
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16 Oct 2026 2:55 pm
Old Video Falsely Shared as Recent Exchange Between Lawyer, Supreme Court Judge

The video dates back to October 2025 and shows an exchange between a lawyer and the Jharkhand High Court judge.

16 Oct 2026 2:31 pm
WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Around Anti-CEC Protests, Old Visuals

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

16 Oct 2026 12:40 pm
Aniket Nikam Reaches 5,000+ Citizens Through Legal Aid

Nyay Vishwas Foundation reports reaching over 5,000 citizens through legal-aid camps in rural Maharashtra.

16 Oct 2026 12:28 pm
Corporate America Knows Talented Foreign Students Should Stay On: Salil Tripathi

Author Salil Tripathi speaks to Raghav Bahl on what it means to be Indian in Trumps United States today.

16 Oct 2026 12:37 am
No, Photo Doesn

The screen open on Das' smartphone shows the iPhone Notes app.

15 Oct 2026 5:42 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
The 200-Km Escape: Nearby Destinations Over Expensive Holidays with CabBazar

Why short road trips and nearby getaways are becoming an easier, more flexible way to take a break.

15 Oct 2026 1:38 pm
15 Oct 2026 1:31 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 of Anti-CAA Protest Shared as Delhi Police Attacking Rahul Gandhi

We found out that the video dates back to 2019 and shows violence during anti-CAA protests.

14 Oct 2026 5:49 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
Parul Ayurved Hospital Highlights Its Approach To Healthcare Services

Parul Ayurved Hospital offers Ayurvedic consultations, therapies and professional guidance.

14 Oct 2026 4:16 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
Old Video of Haryana Police Firing at Farmers Falsely Linked to CJP Protests

The video dates back to February 2024 and shows the Haryana Police firing tear gas shells at protesting farmers.

13 Oct 2026 1:56 pm
13 Oct 2026 1:22 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 Video Falsely Shared as One of Woman Being Assaulted During Delhi Protests

The video dates back to August 2026 and is not related to either of the CJP's protests in Delhi in 2026.

12 Oct 2026 5:13 pm
AI-Generated Video Falsely Shared as Gen-Z Girl

The video is an AI-generated one and does not show authentic visuals of the young woman.

12 Oct 2026 4:34 pm
Jantar Mantar Denotfied as Protest Venue After MHA Committee Recommendations

Ministry of Home Affairs committee led to new protest venues replacing Jantar Mantar in Delhi.

12 Oct 2026 2:19 pm
Reforms or Targeting? The Debate Over Madrasas in India

Targeting madrasas risks eroding Muslim identity and undermining their educational and cultural significance.

12 Oct 2026 1:45 pm
Viral Image of CJP

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

12 Oct 2026 12:33 pm
Satire: Things That Can Get Delhi Police to Detain You...

This handy guide is brought to you by events that unfolded on the streets of India's national capital on 10 October.

11 Oct 2026 6:04 pm
Old Video of Farmers

We found out that the video dates back to the 2021 farmers' protest.

11 Oct 2026 2:50 pm
Old Video Falsely Shared To Show Recent Clip of CJP Protest at Jantar Mantar

We found out that the video shows a demonstration from July 2026.

11 Oct 2026 12:18 pm
Viral Video: Who Are These Two Goons, Seen Assaulting a Young Protester?

The attackers have been idenfied as Ravindra Govinda and Raman.

11 Oct 2026 9:33 am
Gyanesh Kumar Protest: Actor Imran Khan in Mumbai Amid Police Crackdown

Actor Imran Khan was detained by Mumbai Police during a protest at August Kranti Maidan on 10 October 2026.

11 Oct 2026 2:00 am
How Delhi Police Let Hindutva Mob Run Amock, Violating its Own Orders

A right-wing mob could be seen attacking a protester in Central Delhi.

10 Oct 2026 11:39 pm
Remembering Nana Patekar: The Many Lives of an Unconventional Actor

Veteran actor Nana Patekar died at the age of 75 at his Goa residence during the early hours of 9 October 2026.

10 Oct 2026 7:47 pm
Has The Modi Govt Declared War On The Citizens Of This Country?

While following orders of political executive, Delhi Police has been violating the law with impunity.

10 Oct 2026 6:28 pm
What Is Mizaaj? Exploring Temperament, Personality and Khudi

Explore mizaaj, personality and Iqbals idea of khudi through the poetry of Jaun Elia, Habib Jalib and Daagh Dehlvi.

10 Oct 2026 9:00 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
Unrelated Video of Youth Dancing Falsely Shared To Be From CJP Protest in Mumbai

We found out that the video is from a cultural event at IIT Delhi.

9 Oct 2026 2:31 pm
Time Out Market Delhi Opens Dec 2026; Bhawan, Chard

Spread approx. 25k sq. ft., the Market will have 11 kitchens, 2 bars, a live performance stage, and seating for 500.

9 Oct 2026 11:41 am
No, Pakistani Actor Mahira Khan Did Not Show Support for for CJP-Led Protest

The screenshot is an AI-generated one. Khan did not express support for any recent protest in India.

8 Oct 2026 4:32 pm
For India, COP31 Must Turn Climate Promises Into Projects That Reach People

The COP31 Presidency's 10 priority themes are the very challenges that India is grappling with.

8 Oct 2026 1:45 pm
Understanding Cashless Hospitalisation: What Every Policyholder Should Know

Under cashless hospitalisation, medical expenses are settled directly between the insurer and network hospital.

8 Oct 2026 12:21 pm
The Burden of Women

When the anger women have contained for decades has finally spilled out onto the streets, how can we make it count?

7 Oct 2026 8:09 pm
Israeli Leader Yair Lapid Did Not Say Netanyahu Copied PM Modi

We found out that the original video of Yair Lapid was altered using AI.

7 Oct 2026 5:39 pm
Visuals of Car Tangled in Wires, Dangling Next to a Flyover Are AI-Generated

No such incident took place. The visuals were made using Google's AI tools.

7 Oct 2026 3:44 pm
7 Oct 2026 2:15 pm