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Viral video claims a terrorist was arrested at Jaipur/Delhi airport. What is the truth?

Jignesh Patel1st September 2018

“जयपुर एयरपोर्ट पर आंतकवादी पकड़ा गया” (A terrorist arrested at Jaipur airport -translated) is a caption of a video shared by a Facebook Page, News Rajasthan where a man can…

Did Uttar Pradesh Muslim Congress leader assault woman who tied him rakhi?

Jignesh Patel30th August 20183rd September 2018

Two pictures are being circulated on social media. One shows a woman tying a rakhi to a man and the other is purportedly of the same woman who seems injured….

Did Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore serve food to Indian athletes at Asian Games?

Pooja Chaudhuri29th August 2018

A photograph of Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore is viral on social media with the claim that the Sports Minister was serving food to Indian athletes currently in Jakarta for the Asian…

A confirmation of Rs.700 crore offer for Kerala? The Telegraph falls for unofficial FB account of UAE President

Alt News Desk28th August 2018

Amidst the controversy on whether or not United Arab Emirates had extended Rs 700 crore to flood-hit Kerala, The Telegraph reported that the Facebook page of UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin…

Dainik Bhaskar publishes old photo of baby elephant rescue from Ooty, Tamil Nadu as Kerala

Jignesh Patel24th August 201824th August 2018

An article published by Dainik Bhaskar New Delhi Edition on August 23, 2018 carried a photo of a baby elephant with a caption “सेना केरल में बाढ़ में फंसे लोगों के…

ANI, News18 misreport RSS-affiliated Muslim org as “people in Lucknow” celebrating Bakrid by cutting cake

Pooja Chaudhuri24th August 201824th August 2018

On August 21, ANI tweeted that “people in Lucknow” were cutting a cake this Bakrid instead of sacrificing goats. The media outlet also quoted a man from the Muslim community who said, “the custom…

Arnab Goswami misquotes Ambedkar, calls Mahatma Gandhi – “Mohanchand” Karamchand Gandhi

Pooja Chaudhuri23rd August 201823rd August 2018

In a familiar high-pitched hyperbolic monologue, another episode of Arnab Goswami’s Daily Newshour ‘The Debate’ wrapped up on August 22. The topic chosen for the hour-long debate was – “What’s wrong with…

Image of Iraqi Army personnel circulated as Indian army during Kerala flood rescue

Alt News Desk22nd August 2018

“No words 🙏 True Indian can never ignore this pic. This is our army… They will do anything for us🙏.” This text accompanies a picture of a soldier bending down…

Viral video: Boy tears up Indian flag and says “Pakka Musalman Hoon”. What’s the truth?

Jignesh Patel22nd August 201823rd August 2018

A video of a boy tearing the Indian flag and saying, “Pakka Musalman hoon” is being circulated widely on social media. A Twitter handle, @AnuMishraBJP , posted the video stating,…

Postcard News at it again: Shares old images as RSS workers aiding Kerala flood victims

Pooja Chaudhuri21st August 2018

Adding to its stockpile of disinformation, Postcard News has yet again shared old images of RSS relief work during Kerala floods. Describing their alleged efforts as “selfless dedication”, it circulated three photographs…

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Scrolling through Assam BJP’s X handle: An exhibition of hate, xenophobia & anti-Muslim propaganda

Sudarshan News fabricates communal angle, blames ‘Jihadis’ for temple desecration in Maharashtra