A video currently viral on social media claims that riots broke out in Jodhpur, Rajasthan following Congress’s victory in the state. The same clip is being shared with altered narratives,…
November round-up: Political propaganda peaks ahead of state elections
Election season is usually marked by a spike in disinformation. The month of November witnessed an onslaught on social media, from exaggerated development claims to polarisation tactics, to use of…
No, Ashok Gehlot was not waving Pakistan’s flag as claimed on social media
A video of Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has gone viral on social media. An individual user on Facebook has shared with the caption, “सामने पाकिस्तान का झंडा लहराया जा रहा…
Newly laid road in Indonesia viral as PM Modi’s infrastructural push in India
Twitter user Pawan Durani tweeted in the morning of November 29 images of a road and claimed that it was newly constructed in a village, courtesy Prime Minister Narendra Modi….
Viral: Image of 2010 Congo fuel blast circulated as Hindus killed in Godhra train burning
“कांग्रेस को वोट देंने से पहले हिन्दुओ भाई जरा गोधरा कांड भी याद कर लेना जो कांग्रेस के सरकार में कांग्रेस के ही मुस्लिमों ने दो बोगियों से भरा हुआ हिन्दुओ…
Viral: Glitzy photograph from Mecca presented as Kumbh Mela preparation
In January 2019, the Kumbh Mela will be held at Prayagraj (Allahabad) in Uttar Pradesh. Preparations for the holy gathering are in full swing, not only on the ground but…
Photo of Congress leader misused and linked to prostitution racket
“मध्यप्रदेश कांग्रेस नेता शबाना सारा अली अपने घर में चलाती थी बैशयावरती का धंधा। पुलिस की रेड में पकडी गेई खुद भी और अन्य। (Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Shabana Sara…
Vivek Agnihotri tweets misleading, clipped video of Kanhaiya Kumar’s commentary on Islam
Film director Vivek Agnihotri tweeted a video clip of JNU leader Kanhaiya Kumar on November 12 and said, “The messenger of Urban Naxals and the prophet of partition is talking…
Clipped video of Barkha Dutt’s 2004 report on plight of Kashmiri Pandits viral as justifying their massacre
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…
Digital creation viral as temple discovered upon demolition of mosque in Raichur, Karnataka
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…