On February 2, pro-BJP propaganda outlet Sudarshan News, known for publishing divisive misinformation, tweeted a video of Sikh men attacking a bus with swords. The channel tweeted, “Nation is watching…
Widowed teacher holding baby in class? No, Mexican news from 2016 viral with false claim
Several Twitter and Facebook users have posted an image of a teacher along with an infant in a baby wrap. The image is viral with the text, “His wife passed…
Old image of cops holding stones in hand falsely linked to farmers’ protest
A photo of a policeman holding stones in both hands has been viral on social media platforms for quite some time. Users claim that this is a scene from the…
Misleading ANI, PTI reports omit US state dept’s statement on internet shutdown
The farmers’ protest against Prime Minister Modi’s agricultural law drew international attention after American pop artist Rihanna tweeted in support. Several other global personalities have since extended support to the…
Morphed image used to claim Anna Hazare has joined BJP
On January 29, social activist Anna Hazare announced that he would go on a hunger strike in support of protesting farmers starting January 30. Following a discussion with former Maharashtra…
Old image from Congress rally shared as farmers take out rally in bullock carts
Twitter and Facebook users have been sharing a photo of a fleet of bullock carts. The people riding on them are seen holding placards and flags. “This is a slap…
Fake story claims Aaj Tak’s Navjyot Randhawa harassed by Muslim man in farmers’ protest
After the January 26 clashes during farmer’s tractor rally, there has been an organised effort to build a false narrative about the events that transpired. Several Facebook and Twitter users have…
Rihanna’s image morphed with Pakistani flag after her tweet in support of farmers’ protest
An image purportedly showing Rihanna holding the flag of Pakistan was shared after the singer tweeted in support of the farmers’ protest in India. Google India trends saw a huge…
Fact-check: Sikh man who brandished sword during farmers’ protest brutally thrashed by police?
A collage of two pictures is viral on social media. The first photo shows a Sikh man attacking a cop and the second picture is of an injured elderly person….
Fact-check: Had Rakesh Tikait welcomed farm bills when they were introduced?
A newspaper clipping with the headline “Farmers’ age-old demand fulfilled: Rakesh Tikait” has been making the rounds on social media. Twitter user @brijeshchaodhry shared the clipping and wrote, “Don’t know…