Religion

False claim that Disha Ravi is Christian viral on social media

Archit17th February 2021

On February 17, scores of Twitter and Facebook users claimed that Bengaluru-based activist Disha Ravi hid her Christian identity and her full name is Disha Ravi ‘Joseph’. Disha was arrested…

OpIndia CEO targets singer Caralisa Monteiro with fake tweet in her name

Archit & Pooja Chaudhuri8th February 2021

Singer Caralisa Monteiro had recently tweeted a morphed screengrab of an OpIndia article. She later took down her tweet. Soon after, another screenshot was widespread. But this time in Monteiro’s…

Sudarshan News falsely links 2019 video of Nihangs attacking bus to farmers’ protest

Kinjal6th February 2021

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…

Fake story claims Aaj Tak’s Navjyot Randhawa harassed by Muslim man in farmers’ protest

Archit3rd February 20219th February 2021

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…

Farmers’ protest: Zee News falsely claims Indian flag replaced with Khalsa flag on Red Fort

Aqib Pathan & Archit27th January 202127th January 2021

On January 26, tractor rally by farmers protesting against the centre’s three farm laws turned violent after a mob entered the Red Fort and other groups clashed with the police…

Video of policeman beaten up in Ghaziabad in 2018 viral as Bareilly

Kinjal25th January 2021

A 25-second video of a mob beating a policeman has recently gone viral. The visuals show a woman hitting the cop with slippers. It is being claimed that ‘peacefuls’ (perojative…

Video of Mumbai Kisan rally falsely shared as farmers’ protest ‘hijacked’ by Muslims

Archit22nd January 2021

On January 21, farmer unions rejected the Centre’s proposal to keep the farm bills in abeyance for 18 months and reiterated their demand for the repeal of farm laws. The…

Photo of Muslim woman in solidarity with farmers at Tikri border viral with misleading claim

Kinjal19th January 2021

A photograph of a group of women seated onstage in front of a Punjabi banner has been shared with the text, “Women power on the Kisan stage – When did…

AAP, BJP, Congress politicise Delhi HC’s order to remove Hanuman temple at Chandni Chowk

Archit13th January 202116th January 2021

A Hanuman temple in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk was razed in the morning of January 3 as part of a beautification drive. The demolition sparked a political blame game where the…

Old image of Sikh man praying in mosque viral as Muslim man who posed as farmer

Archit12th January 202113th January 2021

An image of a Sikh man praying in a mosque is being shared on social media. On January 12, Indian Navy veteran Harinder S Sikka tweeted, “He went to attend…