January 9 has widely been recognised as the birth anniversary of Fatima Sheikh, dubbed one of the first female Muslim educators and a close associate of educationist social reformer Savitribai…
Chittorgarh school CCTV footage: Influencer’s photo falsely shared as female teacher seen in viral clip
Recently, CCTV footage capturing two adult individuals engaging in sexual acts went viral on social media. It was learnt that they were a female teacher and the principal of a…
Ropar murder victim’s photo viral with false communal claim; accused not a Muslim
Trigger Warning: Images of Corpse An image of the dead body of a woman wrapped in a white cloth is viral on social media. Users are sharing this as the…
Woman’s murder in MP given false communal angle, peddled as ‘Bhagwa love trap’
Trigger Warning: Distressing visuals A 26-second clip showing police personnel recovering the body of a woman from a refrigerator is being widely circulated on social media platforms. Users have claimed…
No, Harvard University did not claim Islamic act of prostration or ‘Sujood’ posture is remedy for back pain
Recently, a claim was being widely circulated on social media that Harvard University has named the ‘Sujood’ posture, which is essentially the act of prostration in Islamic prayers, as the…
Old video of Bangladesh toll plaza brawl viral with false communal claims
CCTV footage from a toll plaza is being shared widely on social media. The footage depicts a group of individuals, some of whom are wearing Islamic caps, riding in a…
Old video of stone-pelting on train falsely peddled as attack on Kumbh pilgrims
The Maha Kumbh Mela officially began in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on January 13. This 45-day-long spiritual gathering has been attracting thousands of pilgrims daily from across the country, seeking to…
Alt News Report: How hostility towards Christians peaked around Christmas, cutting across states
When Arjun, a delivery partner working with Zomato in Indore, went out for work on December 25, 2024, he was prepared for a busier-than-usual day, but not for what he…
‘Why should Indian schools celebrate Christmas?’ Saffron sees red, strikes
“Hindu bachhe kabhi Santa nahi banenge. Hindu sanskriti ka apmaan hum nahi sahenge. Jai Sri Ram!” (Hindu children will never be dressed as Santas. We will not tolerate any insult…
Saif Ali Khan stabbing: Unrelated individuals falsely labelled as accused
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan was discharged from the hospital on January 21 after sustaining multiple stab wounds during an alleged burglary attempt at his residence. Khan was rushed to…