“Have Zero Tolerance”: US Cancels 2,000 Visa Appointments By “Bots” In India

New Delhi: The US Embassy in India cancelled over 2,000 visa applications due to fraud-related activities. The embassy detected major violations in the appointment system by “bad actors” or bots and suspended their accounts, it said on Wednesday. “Consular Team India is cancelling about 2,000 visa appointments made by bots. We have zero tolerance for … Read more

Fact Check: Truth Behind Australian Fan Chanting ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ After Semi-Finals Defeat

On 04 March 2025, India defeated Australia by four wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy semi-final, securing a spot in the final. Meanwhile, a video being shared on social media (here and here) claims an Australian fan chanted ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Vande Mataram’ after Australia’s defeat. The video shows a fan in an Australian jersey … Read more

Video Claims ‘Pokhran 3’ Nuclear Test Held In UP. Here’s The Truth

A video circulating on social media shows a blast in an empty plot, creating a large crater resembling an underground explosion. It is claimed that this video shows a nuclear test, specifically Pokhran 3, conducted in Rithora, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India. Let’s fact-check this claim. The archived post can be found here. Claim: The viral video shows an underground … Read more

Did Amit Shah Announce Death Penalty For Drug-Related Crimes, Ragging?

Claim: Home Minister Amit Shah announces the death penalty for drug-related offences, ragging and murder cases. Fact: The claim is false. The viral news card is edited. Amit Shah’s original statement does not mention the death penalty. A news card attributing a statement about creating a ‘drug-free India’ to Amit Shah has been circulating on social media. … Read more