EXPLAINER: The Release of CJP Leaders Saurav Das & Ashutosh Ranka
On October 21, 2026, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released from Tihar Jail after completing their judicial custody. The release followed an order by…
Explainer: What we know about the shooting attempt on Tiger Shroff in Mumbai
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survived a shooting attempt in Mumbai, prompting a police investigation and renewed concerns over the safety of film industry personalities. Authorities have detained three suspects, but…
Explainer: CJP plans fresh Delhi protest after arrests of key organisers
The Cockroach Janta Party’s planned demonstration has intensified debate over electoral-roll revisions, police restrictions and the right to peaceful protest. The CJP is demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner…
Explainer: Why were CJP leaders detained ahead of the anti-CEC protest in Delhi?
Detention of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders ahead of a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The legal basis for the detentions, the police’s reasons for…
Factcheck: Fake video falsely attributes remarks to Air Chief Ashutosh Dixit
Claim: A viral video shows Indian Air Chief Ashutosh Dixit making remarks that were presented as his own statements. Verdict: Fake What is the claim? A video circulating on social…
Factcheck: Rahul Gandhi’s Form 6 claims are misleading, but questions over modified form remain
Claim: The Election Commission’s use of Form 6 during the Special Intensive Revision could facilitate the addition of ineligible voters, and the Bihar SIR process was unilaterally ordered by Chief…
Explainer: Did Flydubai Co-Pilot Plan to Crash Plane Into Tel Aviv? Here’s What Reports Reveal
New Delhi: Reports surrounding the attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv have raised alarming questions about the co-pilot’s alleged intentions. According to Israeli and US…
FactCheck: FBI adds Goldy Brar to Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list with $1 million reward
Claim: The FBI has added gangster Satinderjeet Singh, alias Goldy Brar, to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list and announced a $1 million reward for information leading to his arrest.…
FactCheck: Claim that India’s passport ranking fell from 76th in 2014 to 125th in 2026 is misleading
Claim: India’s passport ranking has declined from 76th in 2014 to 125th in 2026. Verdict: Misleading What is the claim? A claim circulating on social media alleges that India’s passport…
FactCheck: Old Bangladesh video falsely shared as demolition of Kolkata airport mosque
Claim: A viral video shows authorities demolishing the 136-year-old Gauripur Jama Masjid near Kolkata airport to facilitate expansion of the airport’s second runway. Verdict: Misleading What is the claim? A…