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Morphed poster shared to mock AAP contesting upcoming Himachal polls

Mohammed12th April 202212th April 2022

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

Kalim Ahmed12th April 202212th April 2022

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

Shinjinee Majumder11th April 202212th April 2022

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…

BJP member tweets Delhi CM Kejriwal’s doctored video to claim he admitted taking bribes

Archit7th April 20227th April 2022

BJP Delhi’s media head Naveen Kumar Jindal posted a 30-second clip of Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal from an India TV interview. In the video, CM Kejriwal can be heard…

Old video of PFI rally falsely shared as Muslim army marching in Kerala

Kinjal5th April 20225th April 2022

A video of a marching band parade is circulating on social media with the claim that it depicts a private Muslim army marching in Kerala. “This is what is happening…

Morphed screenshot viral to claim NYT’s propaganda for AAP

Kalim Ahmed4th April 2022

A screengrab of an alleged report published in The New York Times (NYT) is in circulation on social media. Its headline reads, “Aam Aadmi Party sets world record of gathering…

Himalaya Drug Co targeted with misleading claims related to Halal certification

Kalim Ahmed4th April 20224th April 2022

In the past couple of months, India has witnessed waves of hateful, anti-Muslim propaganda become a part of everyday discourse. Conspiracy theories by far-right Hindu outfits attempt to sow seeds…

Promotional photo used to falsely accuse clothing brand of promoting ‘love jihad’

Pooja Chaudhuri2nd April 20222nd April 2022

A screenshot taken from the website of clothing brand ‘Karagiri’, which shows a couple, has been shared with a message that says the brand is promoting ‘love jihad’. The photo…

Old photo falsely viral as Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann was caught for bike theft

Nilofar Absar2nd April 20222nd April 2022

An old photograph of Bhagwant Mann has been shared on social media to mock the newly-appointed Punjab Chief Minister. The accompanying claim suggests that 12 years ago, Mann was apprehended…

Old video of Jharkhand cop hitting woman falsely shared as incident from UP

Aritraa Dey30th March 20221st April 2022

A video that shows a man assaulting a woman while policemen stand as mute spectators has been shared while targeting Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. The caption to the…

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Athar Hussain’s horrific ‘killing’ third reported case of lynching this year in Bihar’s Nawada

Bihar Police refutes Sudarshan News report on ‘Bangladeshi extremists’ disguised as monks in Gopalganj