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Post-Poll Bengal on Edge: Vandalism, Intimidation, and a PAs Killing

Since 4 May, incidents of violence and vandalism have been reported from Kolkata as well as other parts of Bengal.

7 May 2026 4:02 pm
No, IPS Ajay Pal Sharma Has Not Been Transferred to West Bengal for Five Years

There are no credible sources to corroborate the claim that IPS Ajay Pal Sharma was transferred to West Bengal.

7 May 2026 2:23 pm
From Discipline To Disruption: The Kissht Story

Over time, Kissht evolved into a large digital lending platform, serving millions of customers across India.

7 May 2026 1:46 pm
Does This Video Show Recent Meeting Between DMK & AIADMK Leaders? No!

The video could be traced back to 2018 and does not show a recent meeting.

7 May 2026 1:23 pm
StoveKraft Launches Pigeon EGNITE 3500 Infrared Cooktop

Unlike induction cooktops, the infrared technology supports a wide range of vessels.

7 May 2026 1:04 pm
Why the US Suddenly Declared the Iran War Over Amid Legal Questions

The latest in a long struggle between Congress and the presidency over which branch of government can start wars.

7 May 2026 12:39 pm
Clip of VVPAT Slips on Streets in West Bengal Shared With Misleading Claim

The video was found to show the VVPAT paper slips of the mock poll, not the actual poll.

7 May 2026 12:34 pm
Indias Trust-Driven Social Platform Rises Across South Asia

ZKTOR is emerging as a strong Indian social platform, with Softa building a broader digital ecosystem.

7 May 2026 11:50 am
Orris Group Adopts ED-S For Smarter Real Estate Development

By removing the guesswork, Orris Group is able to significantly reduce construction timelines.

7 May 2026 10:27 am
Despite Orban's Political Ouster in Hungary, EU Continues to Shift to the Right

Delusions of the EU mainstream will keep throwing up political forces that oppose them, writes Krishnan Srinivasan.

6 May 2026 3:04 pm
This Video Doesnt Show Police Officers Celebrating BJPs Win in West Bengal

The video dates back to September 2022 and has no relation to the West Bengal elections.

6 May 2026 2:55 pm
Old, Unrelated Video Shared as Bangladeshis Leaving West Bengal After BJP Win

The video dates back to January 2026 and shows people attending the Biswa Ijtema.

6 May 2026 1:49 pm
Big Win for Indian Cinema: This Patent Will Change the Way You Watch Movies

How Connplexs new patent could reshape cinema viewing with brighter screens and greater flexibility

6 May 2026 1:37 pm
AI-Generated Image Falsely Shared as One of Victims of Jabalpur Boat Tragedy

The image was found to be AI-generated, and there are no credible sources to support the validity of the claim.

6 May 2026 10:15 am
6 May 2026 7:09 am
Fact-Check: Is This a Video of Jabalpurs Bargi Dam Cruise Accident? No!

The video is of a boat capsizing in Bangladesh's Kaptai Lake in December 2025.

5 May 2026 5:44 pm
Not AAP, Nor MGR: Why Everyone Got the Vijay Story Wrong

It is lazy to reduce Vijay and TVKs victories to another instance of the Souths obsession with matinee idols.

5 May 2026 5:23 pm
Clip Of Crowd Chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' In Howrah Is Not Related to WB Elections

We found that the video has no relation to the West Bengal election results announced on 4 May.

5 May 2026 4:25 pm
How to Measure the Effectiveness of Hair Treatments

A practical guide to tracking hair treatment progress through shedding, scalp health, and density changes

5 May 2026 12:53 pm
Old, Unrelated Video Falsely Shared as One of Mamata Banerjees House on Fire

The video dates back to January 2026 and shows visuals from Sylhet, Bangladesh.

5 May 2026 12:44 pm
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5 May 2026 11:35 am
No, This Video Doesnt Show Civilians Being Assaulted During West Bengal Polls

The video was found to date back to 15 February, which was before the polling date in West Bengal.

5 May 2026 10:21 am
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5 May 2026 9:23 am
5 May 2026 4:49 am
Bengal Elections: TMC May Have Lost, But Didi is Yet to be Written Off

To be sure, this particular battle was never going to be easy for Mamata Banerjee, writes Shuma Raha.

4 May 2026 6:54 pm
Edited Clip Showing CPI(M) Members Singing Devotional Music Goes Viral Again

WebQoof debunked the same video when it had gone viral previously with a similar claim.

4 May 2026 4:13 pm
4 May 2026 4:07 pm
Is That Viral Message True? Chat With Our New AI Bot To Find Out!

Welcome to our new AI chatbot, which helps you get news and debunked misinformation, on-the-go.

4 May 2026 3:24 pm
Assam: Gaurav Gogoi Loses His First Election in Jorhat to BJP's Hitendra Goswami

Congress' Gaurav Gogoi has lost the Johrat seat by a margin of over 23,000 votes.

4 May 2026 3:07 pm
Clip of DRDO Chairman Talking About Washing Missile in Cow Urine Is Manipulated

The video of Kamat speaking about Agni 6 has been manipulated using AI.

4 May 2026 2:04 pm
Himanta's Electoral Win Is an Ideological Defeat for Assam's Secularism

Has Assam entered a phase where polarisation is no longer a campaign strategy, but a governing logic?

4 May 2026 1:37 pm
Assam CMs Claim About India & Bangladesh Having No Extradition Treaty Is False

The extradition treaty between both countries was first signed in 2013.

4 May 2026 1:37 pm
Fake Press Release Shared as Petrol & Diesel Prices Increased by Rs 10 & 12.5

As of writing this report, there has been no such announcement from the Ministry.

4 May 2026 12:47 pm
2026: BJP , TMC ?

West Bengal Election Results 2026: .

4 May 2026 11:39 am
NHRCs Blind Spot on Mob LynchingsAnd HC Judge Who Finally Said it Out Loud

Justice Sreedharan noted that the human rights body was acting more like an investigative tribunal than a watchdog.

3 May 2026 5:17 pm
3 May 2026 4:18 pm
Parallels of Voter Suppression in India and the US Should Alarm Us Into Action

In both republics, authoritarian forces are undoing the countries' democratic foundations, writes Ria Chakrabarty.

3 May 2026 2:28 pm
As Manipur Violence Turns 3, Nation's Silence Hangs as Heavy as the Divide

The Modi government has shown that Manipur is not on the top of its agenda, John Dayal writes.

2 May 2026 9:07 pm
Viral Post About Home Minister Amit Shah's Actions in Kashmir is Misleading!

The claims listed in the viral claim have been found to be misleading or false.

2 May 2026 4:15 pm
Comic Harassed for Jokes on AP Govt: Is TDP Setting a New Model to Curb Dissent?

Andhra is now fully polarised between two leaders, two parties and, to put it rather crudely, two caste loyalties.

2 May 2026 10:54 am
'Patriot' Review: Mammootty And Mohanlal Team Up For a Flashy, Tedious Slog

Mammootty and Mohanlals long-awaited team-up in Mahesh Narayanans 'Patriot' yields a glossy but hollow thriller.

2 May 2026 9:08 am
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1 May 2026 10:41 pm
'Ek Din' Review : Sai Pallavi and Junaid Khan Star in an Inane Romance

It is impossible to take this premise seriouslyor the film at large, despite its blue-chip backing by Aamir Khan.

1 May 2026 6:53 pm
As Trump, Tehran Choke the World Via Hormuz, Time for India and BRICS to Step Up

India needs to seize the moment and, along with other BRICS members, pressurise the US and Iran to open the strait.

1 May 2026 3:22 pm
2026 Kerala Elections: Anti-Incumbency, an Opposition in Swing & New Players

These elections will decide whether the LDF secures a third term or faces anti-incumbency.

1 May 2026 3:05 pm
'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Review: This Sequel Is Delightful. Thats All.

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' goes deeper than just another sequel... in couture, of course!

1 May 2026 12:32 pm
WebQoof Recap: Of West Bengal Elections, White House Shooting, and More

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

1 May 2026 12:32 pm
I Hid This Bad Memory Deep Down: One Bohra Womans Fight Against FGM

When this woman began seeking answers about khatna from those around her, most responses were its not a big deal.

1 May 2026 10:28 am
1 May 2026 9:43 am
Opposing Trumps Anti-Immigrant Politics Only When He Targets Indians Is Foolish

Diaspora Indians, especially those with U.S. citizenship, would do well to stand up for their fellow immigrants.

1 May 2026 1:19 am