‘The Kashmir Files’ director Vivek Agnihotri tweeted an unsigned letter purportedly issued by Pakistan’s banned terror group Lashkar-e-Islam. The letter threatens to kill “kafirs” (non-believers) in Kashmir. “You are being…
No, woman caught with gun in UP is not Muslim
During a search in Uttar Pradesh’s Mainpuri, a 315 bore pistol was found in the possession of a woman. The search was recorded on camera and was carried out by…
This is a mosque in Mangalore, not a “temple” taken over by Muslims in Kerala
A video montage of a mosque is being widely shared on social media with a claim in Hindi that says Muslims have taken over an ancient Hindu temple in Kerala…
AISA students did not “fake injuries” during JNU violence, photos viral with false claims
Several students were wounded in a clash allegedly over non-veg food being served at Kaveri Hostel of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on the day of Ram Navami. Visuals of students…
Morphed poster shared to mock AAP contesting upcoming Himachal polls
A picture of a banner comprising Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s photo along with a statement attributed to him is currently being shared on social media. The statement reads, “If…
Arvind Kejriwal falsely claims BJP worker tweeted criticism of Gujarat education system
On April 9, Dr Bharat Kanabar, a surgeon by profession “blessed to be followed by PM Modi”, tweeted a photo where people can be seen climbing a building presumably to…
Video from ‘The Kashmir Files’ screening in Nashik shared with false claim
A video of a man distributing saffron scarves to young women has been shared on social media. It is viral with the claim that a Muslim teacher of a Christian…
Video of personal dispute in Mirzapur shared with false communal spin
A video of a man attacking a group of women is circulating widely on social media. It shows some of the women fighting amongst each other and the man attacks…
Video from Telangana viral as man threatening Hindus in violence-hit Karauli
After communal clashes in Rajasthan’s Karauli town, an 11 seconds long video clip is viral on social media with a Hindi caption that suggests that a Muslim man threatened members…
Why has Twitter not deplatformed Madhu Kishwar for hateful conduct?
Hateful conduct can be grounds for suspension on Twitter and verified accounts “found to be in severe or repeated violation of Twitter rules”, including but not limited to hateful conduct,…