Jignesh is a writer and researcher at Alt News. He has a knack for visual investigation with a major interest in fact-checking videos and images. He has completed his Masters in Journalism from Gujarat University.
On August 6, 2019 Facebook page Free Indian Occupied Kashmir posted a video of houses on fire with a message that reads, “Indian Army Burns Kashmiri People’s Houses In Bandi Pura…
In poll bound Madhya Pradesh, political propaganda is on full swing. An image of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan purportedly consuming meat has gone viral on social media….
A hashtag #ApologiseBarkha is trending on micro-blogging platform Twitter. Several users have shared a video of the journalist claiming that she justified the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits. Barkha Dutt justifying…
A photo of barefooted sportsmen has been juxtaposed with an image of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru debarking with his pet. This has been shared with the claim that…
A photograph has been shared with the claim that a temple was discovered upon the demolition of a mosque in Karnataka’s Raichur. Alt News has also received verification requests on…
In a major embarrassment for Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation, the Mayor of the city has tweeted a picture from Seoul as Sabarmati riverfront. On November 6, Ahmedabad Mayor Bijal Patel tweeted…
In a Facebook group, Punya Prasun Bajpai Fans club, an individual user has posted a video of PM Modi with a little girl. “This way the dignity of PM’s post will get…
A video of a group of people taking an oath to boycott shops owned by Muslims is circulating on social media. In the video, people can be heard saying in…
“BJP is protesting against Kerala Police who have killed Mr. Shivadasan during Sabarimala women entry protest. Strike has been declared by BJP in Pathanamthitta district on 2/11/2018,” was the message…