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…
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…
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: 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…
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…