FactCheck: Viral Claim About New ₹1,000 Note Is Fake
Verdict: Fake A claim circulating on social media that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a new ₹1,000 banknote is false. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check…
Explainer: Supreme Court to Hear Petitions Challenging Election Commission of India’s Functioning Under CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear important petitions questioning the decision-making process of the Election Commission of India (ECI), particularly regarding actions taken by Chief Election Commissioner…
Explainer: Twisha Sharma Death Case
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has reserved its order on retired district judge Giribala Singh’s regular bail application in the dowry death case involving her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma. The hearing…
FactCheck: Doctored Video Falsely Attributes ‘Failed State’ Remark About India to US Senator Richard Blumenthal
Claim: Doctored Video Falsely Attributes ‘Failed State’ Remark About India to US Senator Richard Blumenthal Verdict: False What is the claim? A 19-second video circulating on social media claims to…
Explainer: Who Is Professor Ashoke Sen, the First Indian to Receive the Oskar Klein Medal?
What happened? Professor Ashoke Sen has been awarded the Oskar Klein Medal for 2026 in recognition of his contributions to theoretical physics, particularly string theory, black hole entropy and string…
FactCheck: Old Video of India-Pakistan Independence Day Celebrations in London Falsely Linked to Protest Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
What is the claim? A video circulating on social media claims to show a protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar in London, where Pakistani flags were allegedly more…
Fact Check: Messaging Apps Will Stop Working Without Active SIM from January 1, 2027
Claim: A government directive issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) makes continuous SIM binding mandatory, causing messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram to stop working without an active, installed…
Explainer: Why did India challenge Pakistan at the UN over minority rights and religious discrimination?
India criticised Pakistan over the treatment of religious minorities during a United Nations discussion on religious freedom and funeral rights. Indian diplomat Bhavika Mangalanandan also questioned a UN report for…
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…