Abhishek is a senior fact-checking journalist and researcher at Alt News. He has a keen interest in information verification and technology. He is always eager to learn new skills, explore new OSINT tools and techniques. Prior to joining Alt News, he worked in the field of content development and analysis with a major focus on Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
On March 31, the Telangana government began a major forest clearance drive in the Kancha Gachibowli area, near the University of Hyderabad, home to many different species of flora and…
Pakistan-born Canadian citizen Tahawwur Rana, who has been accused of playing a key role in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks in 2008 carried out by Pakistani terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, was…
During the debate in the Lok Sabha on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, BJP MP Anurag Thakur made a statement about Beyt Dwarka, an important religious site associated with Hindu deity…
With the growing use of social media platforms in India, online trolling, especially in the context of fandoms, has seen a significant rise. An example of this is the targeted…
Malhar certification, a recently launched initiative in Maharashtra that aims to identify Jhatka (animal slaughter performed according to Hindu traditions) meat sellers and provide them with certificates, has stirred up…
A clip from news channel News Nation featuring a man making a coconut fly in the air using some hand gestures has been doing the rounds on social media. However,…
On March 17, 2025, violence erupted in Nagpur, Maharashtra, after claims began circulating that a piece of cloth with a verse from the Quran inscribed on it was burnt during…
During India’s match against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy, a picture of Indian cricketer Mohammad Shami drinking an energy drink went viral on social media, garnering a variety of…
Recently, fake ads misusing the identities of Indian celebrities have proliferated on social media. Well-known personalities such as singer Shreya Ghoshal and actress Rashmika Mandanna have been targeted in these…
