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More MPs, Less Accountability? Rethinking Delimitation in India

Parliament needs institutional reforms to strengthen accountability and uphold democratic governance in India

19 May 2026 5:41 pm
Video of People Tearing Down TVK Flags in Tamil Nadu Shared With False Claim

The video shows supporters protesting against former TVK candidate Ajitha Agnel being denied a seat.

19 May 2026 5:27 pm
What Samajwadi Party's 'PDA' Formula Can Learn from TMC's Bengal Debacle

For all its thoughtful and inclusive politics, the PDA is substantially tethered to the male population.

19 May 2026 5:14 pm
Does This Video Show a Bangladeshi Thief Stuck in a Window in Assam? No!

The incident, which took place on 10 May, is from Bangladesh's Cumilla and not Assam.

19 May 2026 4:04 pm
The Expanding Shadow of SIR: After Right to Vote, Welfare Could Be Denied

Linking SIR to welfare links it to citizenship. If ECI said SIR isn't about citizenship, how can ministers say so?

19 May 2026 3:18 pm
Old Video From Assam Shared as One of Muslims Joining BJP in West Bengal

The video dates back to March 2026 and originates from Assam.

19 May 2026 2:44 pm
Image of People Pouring Milk on Tamil Nadu CM Vijays Poster Is AI-Generated

The image is AI-generated and does not show real visuals of CM Vijay's supporters pouring milk on his poster.

19 May 2026 1:43 pm
Viral Post About CM Vijays 'New' Traffic Protocol Instructions Is False

This is not new. The protocol was first introduced in 2021, when former CM MK Stalin was in office.

19 May 2026 12:54 pm
Why a Jharkhand HCs Custodial Death Verdict Could Become a Landmark for India

This could be a great model for every state where custodial deaths go un-investigated and families go uncompensated.

18 May 2026 5:59 pm
Video of Army General Saying India Paid Taliban To Attack Pak Is AI-Manipulated

The video has been altered using artificial intelligence and does not show a real statement by an army offficial.

18 May 2026 4:40 pm
18 May 2026 4:30 pm
Fatalism of First Ram, Then Bam: Bengals Left Can't Return by Enabling BJP

The First Ram, Then Bam idea is a political self-sabotage dressed up as tactical realism.

18 May 2026 4:03 pm
Markets Are Uncertain Again. Should You Pause Your Investments?

In ULIP, the investment risk in investment portfolio is borne by the policyholder.

18 May 2026 3:01 pm
Old Video of 24-Hour Police Patrol Order in Tamil Nadu Shared as Recent

The video dates back to January 2026 and does not show an initiative undertaken by CM Vijay.

18 May 2026 2:06 pm
SIRs 'Illogical Conundrum'AreWeEk Sau Tees,OrEk SauChalis Cr Hindustanis?

The ECs 'SIR-cleansed' rolls may have, unfortunately, ended up excluding over 15 crore eligible Indian adults!

18 May 2026 10:08 am
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18 May 2026 4:37 am
Why Modi's Latest UAE Stopover Could Be His Most Consequential Gulf Visit Ever

The most significant is the new framework agreement on a Strategic Defence Partnership between India and the UAE.

16 May 2026 5:50 pm
How the 'Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case' Pulverised Democracy and 18 Lives

All of the 18 persons accused of this conspiracy were active in the protests against CAA/NRC, writes Harsh Mander.

16 May 2026 10:50 am
Urdunama Podcast: 'Nadarad', or When Something Missing Doesnt Quite Leave

In Urdu, 'nadarad' means 'ghayab', when something is absent or is missing. Until you see how its used in poetry.

16 May 2026 10:19 am
Saif Ali Khan on Shah Rukh Khan, the Industry & Staying Grounded

The cast of 'Kartavya' on detachment and building a life beyond the industry

15 May 2026 6:32 pm
Eligibility, Documents, and Tips for Applying for a Credit Card Online

A practical guide to credit card eligibility, documents, online application steps, and approval tips

15 May 2026 6:25 pm
The Slow Death of Digital Indias Democratic Promise

The genius of modern censorship in New India is not breaking the performer, but making the performance disappear.

15 May 2026 6:21 pm
VD Satheesan: Why Congress Chose Him Despite Lack of Seniority & MLAs' Support

In the end, consistent work on the ground and the Assembly made Satheesan the organic choice of cadres.

15 May 2026 4:12 pm
'Waited 4 Years': Karnataka Students Welcome Hijab Ban Rollback But Cases Remain

Hijabi students waited four years for relief. Some left Karnataka, while others still face police cases.

15 May 2026 3:37 pm
CUET UG 2026: Supergrads Releases Exam Analysis

Experts believe these trends validate the importance of conceptual preparation over memorization-based learning.

15 May 2026 3:05 pm
WebQoof Recap: Of Misinformation Around Assembly Polls, Indira Gandhi and More

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

15 May 2026 3:01 pm
Supreme Court Questions Role of Cabinet Minister In CEC Appointment Mechanism

The Court questioned whether the current structure ensures the independence required for the Election Commission.

15 May 2026 2:18 pm
15 May 2026 2:16 pm
Twenty-Five Foreign Nationals Detained For Illegal Voting In Tamil Nadu

Detentions occurred at airports as the individuals attempted to leave the country. Electoral cards have been seized

15 May 2026 1:54 pm
Union Education Minister: NEET-UG 2027 To Shift To Computer-Based Test Format

The announcement was made following the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 due to a paper leak.

15 May 2026 1:53 pm
'Kartavya' Review: A Solid Saif Ali Khan Steers A Familiar, Effective Thriller

Saif Ali Khan makes it easy to overlook the rough edges, writes Suchin Mehrotra.

15 May 2026 1:43 pm
Video of Rajnath Singh Saying Ministers Wont Resign Predates NEET Paper Leak

The video dates back to June 2015 and does not show his statement after the 2026 NEET-UG paper leak.

15 May 2026 1:30 pm
Arabian Seas Heat Crisis: The Marine Threat People Cant See But Must Face

Arabian Sea, which traditionally cooled during the monsoons, is now showing persistent warming, writes Pratik Kad.

15 May 2026 11:23 am
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15 May 2026 8:07 am
Immigrants Wont Escape Impact of US States Gerrymandering on Racial Lines

The gutting of the Voting Rights Act may galvanize immigrants to find solidarity with Black Americans in the South.

14 May 2026 9:41 pm
14 May 2026 6:13 pm
Why the Opposition Struggles to Turn Democratic Threat Into Mass Anger

Opposition parties have failed to link threats to democracy with the adverse impact it will have on people's lives.

14 May 2026 6:06 pm
Himanta's 'Push Back' Mission: 23 Social Media Posts in 2026; Dhaka Takes Note

Mission return ticket, unwanted guests, are some of the words in the CM's posts on alleged illegal Bangladeshis.

14 May 2026 6:00 pm
In VD Satheesan, Congress Bets on Governance Over Dynasty

The Congress has repeatedly demonstrated that it can win states on anti-incumbency and then lose them on governance.

14 May 2026 4:45 pm
No, This Video Doesnt Show BJP Workers Targeting Muslims in Kolkata

We found that neither is this video recent nor was it recorded in West Bengal.

14 May 2026 2:55 pm
Fact-Check: Does This Video Show Mosques Being Destroyed in Meerut? No!

The video shows a riot which broke out in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh on 9 May 2026.

14 May 2026 1:25 pm
AIADMK After the Floor Test: How Cross-Voting Exposed a Party at War With Itself

Floor tests are meant to measure governments. This one measured an opposition party.

14 May 2026 11:02 am
'I Took a Loan From an NBFC. They Contacted My Office, And Cost Me My Job'

An NBFC shared my loan-approval video, which I had provided them during the KYC process. This led to my termination.

13 May 2026 7:16 pm
From IPL Spotlight To A 2,000 Crore Entrepreneurial Empire

Catalyst School of Business has expanded to 100+ operational centers across India and the UAE.

13 May 2026 4:04 pm
This Video is Not From the Post-Poll Violence After the West Bengal Elections

The viral video has been online since April 2026, before the 2026 West Bengal Election results were announced.

13 May 2026 3:20 pm
Kerala CM Race: Why is it Such a Difficult Decision for Congress?

The decision isn't about who will rule Kerala for 5 years, it is about who can dominate state politics for 15 years.

13 May 2026 3:14 pm
TrumpXi Meet Will Be No 'Nixon Moment'. That They're Talking Is Enough for Now

Trump's China visit is driven by trade imperatives, but there are other issues that threaten US-China relations.

13 May 2026 3:00 pm
CM Vijay Revokes Astrologers OSD Appointment Amid Opposition Outcry

The decision followed widespread criticism and legal petitioning from opposition parties

13 May 2026 2:55 pm
Did WB CM Suvendu Adhikari Say His Party Will Work Only for Hindus? No, Its AI!

A detection tool showed that the viral video was indeed AI-generated/manipulated.

13 May 2026 2:25 pm