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A video showing a group of boys in a boat, rowing through the water and finding a backpack with money has gone viral on social media.The claim: Those sharing the video have linked it to the aftermath of the devastating floods in Nepal, claiming that the boys found the bag full of ₹500 notes in Indian currency while the floodwaters were receding.News organisation Odisha TV also published a report about the video.An archived version of this post can be seen here.At the time of writing this report,

(The Quint has consistently done in-depth reports on right-wing politics and networks. Help us do more such stories by becoming a member.)Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat is set to be hosted for a grand event titled ‘Universal Oneness Celebrations’ in New York at the Madison Square Garden on Saturday. On paper, Bhagwat is being hosted by a new, little-known body called American Hindus for Engagement and Dialogue or AHEAD. On its website, AHEAD describes itself as a non-profi

सोशल मीडिया पर पीएम नरेंद्र मोदी के बयान का बताकर एक ग्राफिक शेयर किया जा रहा है जिसमें लिखा है कि, "जिस दिन हमारा देश आजाद हुआ था उस दिन मै 'तिरंगा लेकर पूरे गांव में लड्डू बांटा था ! मेरे जीवन का सबसे यादगार वो दिन है."इस ग्राफिक को पीएम मोदी के हालिया स्वतंत्रता दिवस पर दिए गए बयान का बताकर शेयर किया जा रहा है. इस पोस्ट का अर्काइव यहां देखें( ऐसे ही दावा करने वाले अन्य पोस्ट का अर्काइव आप यहां और यहां देख सकते हैं. )क्या यह दावा सही है ? नहीं, यह दावा सही नहीं है.यह ग्राफिक असली नहीं है बल्कि

The Quint is telling the full story of how climate change is reshaping lives in India. Help us do more. Become a member.Born in the monsoon lushness of 1997 to tigress Machli I, the cub designated 'T-16' was named Machli after her mother owing to the distinctive fish-shaped mark on the left side of her face.Machli I seemed pre-ordained for sovereign rule. Yet, in the unforgiving theatre of Ranthambore, birthright yields to strength. In 1999, a young 'T-16' ousted her aging mother to cl

Two trains were travelling in opposite directions on the same track. Aboard one, Tarique Rahman, the new Prime Minister belonging to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), was hoping to head to India to help stabilise his country’s most important relationship. Travelling in the other direction from her exile in New Delhi, Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister and Awami League leader, was feeling out her way back to Dhaka to rebuild her political future.But, as is often inevitable in politics

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted to probe the alleged theft of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple has submitted its final report to the Uttar Pradesh Home Department, which has forwarded it to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Eight individuals have been arrested in connection with the case, while former Trust officials Champat Rai and Anil Mishra have not been named as accused. The Trust is expected to review the findings and determine further action.According to T

During the July 2026 Jantar Mantar protests, Delhi Police deployed officers in plain clothes as part of their crowd control strategy. The deployment was intended to manage the large gathering, assist individuals facing harassment, and monitor for criminal activity. The police stated that this approach is standard during major public events and was not an unusual or illegal measure.According to The Indian Express, Delhi Police informed the Supreme Court that plainclothes officers, referred to as

A highly sophisticated new UPI scam is targeting commuters and users across India, where Android users are made to scan 'rogue' QR codes, linking their bank accounts to remote devices without their consent.Described as a 'technical exploit', this scam takes over the device within minutes, leading innocent users' bank accounts being drained. A journalist on X shared his sister's experience, stating how despite her vigilance, scammers still attempted to target her with this scam.The woman was repo

The home loan interest rate is one of the key factors that influences the overall cost of borrowing. It affects not only your monthly Equated Monthly Instalments (EMIs) but also the total amount you repay over the loan tenure. Since home loans are long-term financial commitments, understanding how interest rates work and what influences them can help you compare loan options and plan your repayments more effectively before applying.Understanding home loan interest ratesA home loan interest rate

In January 2026, Lakhan Patel, a rural labourer from Raki village in Korba District of Chhattisgarh, was walking along the Hardi Bazaar–Raki road when a stone fragment from blasting inside the Dipka mine struck him on the head. He did not survive.Two months later, heavy blasting at the same mine caused plaster from the ceiling to fall into the Hardi Bazaar health centre, barely 30 metres away. In April, the embankment of a fly ash dam at the 1,320 MW HTPS (Hasdeo Thermal Power Station), Korba We

The United States Senate has passed a bill authorising tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, with India named among the five targeted economies. The bill, passed by an 86-11 vote, is titled the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. It now awaits consideration in the House of Representatives, which reconvenes on 31 August. The legislation grants the US President discretionary authority to impose these tariffs, aiming to restrict revenue supporting

Bengali theatre artist Subhankar Dassharma has alleged that he was assaulted by a group of men near Shyamnagar railway station in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, approximately 35 kilometres from Kolkata. The incident reportedly occurred around midnight on 28 July 2026, as Dassharma was returning home after a theatre performance. He stated that the men targeted him based on his attire, which included a black kurta and pyjamas.As reported by Maktoob Media, Dassharma recounted that four m

On 8 August 2026, a Mumbai Sessions Court rejected the anticipatory bail applications of two students from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). The students were accused of raising slogans in support of activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam during a gathering on the TISS campus in October 2025. Seven other students implicated in the same case were granted anticipatory bail by the court.As reported by The Observer Post, the incident occurred on 12 October 2025, when approximately 10 to

Between May and July 2026, 25 Muslims were killed in India in incidents classified as anti-Muslim hate crimes. Of these, 15 deaths were attributed to state actors, while 10 were linked to Hindu extremist non-state actors. The total number of Muslims killed in the first seven months of 2026 reached 44, with 19 deaths caused by state actors and 25 by Hindutva assailants. The period also saw widespread demolitions of Muslim homes and religious structures, as well as mass detentions and expulsions.A

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), addressed supporters a day after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following a 37-day nationwide protest over the NEET paper leak. Dipke described the protest period as extremely challenging and expressed relief at its conclusion. He emphasised that the resignation and government concessions marked only the start of the CJP’s broader campaign, and he thanked both supporters and critics for their roles in the movement’

A day after returning to his hometown Bareilly from Delhi, Dr Mohit Bharadwaj, 32, went to Ganna Utpadak PG College where he teaches Commerce as an Assistant Professor. As soon as he reached, he was told that he has been fired.Reason? For attending the Jantar Mantar protest on 20 July, he claims. But Bhardwaj told The Quint that he was neither informed beforehand nor given any notice regarding his resignation.Dr Mohit Bhardwaj to The Quint"I was called to Principal office and he informed me that

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on 26 July 2026 following weeks of nationwide protests over the NEET paper leak and alleged irregularities in competitive examinations. His resignation came amid mounting pressure from students, activists, and public figures, marking a significant moment in the ongoing movement for education reform in India.As reported by The Siasat Daily, several Bollywood celebrities publicly welcomed Pradhan’s resignation, describing it as a “victory of stu

Following the conclusion of the Cockroach Janta Party’s 36-day protest at Jantar Mantar, Delhi Police are likely to withdraw all first information reports (FIRs) registered in connection with the agitation. The protest ended after the government accepted key demands, including the withdrawal of police cases and compensation for families affected by the NEET paper leak. Official communication regarding the withdrawal of FIRs is awaited from the central government.According to The Hindu, Deputy Co

An Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea was reportedly attacked, resulting in the death of one sailor and injury to another. The Iranian government has formally accused Ukraine of carrying out the strike. Following the incident, Iran summoned Ukraine’s diplomatic representative and condemned the attack as an act of aggression, vowing to defend its national interests and security.According to The Guardian, Iran’s foreign ministry issued a statement on Saturday, 25 July 2026, directly blam

Days after the tragic fire at a hotel in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar claimed 21 lives, fire incidents continue to be a routine occurrence across the capital. With temperatures rising, the risk of air conditioner explosions, electrical fires, and blazes in densely populated neighbourhoods is also increasing. According to recent reports, the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) has been responding to nearly 60 fire-related calls every single day this year.Behind each call is a team of firefighters waiting for