Fake news

Fake news being circulated about the attack on Sikh doctor in Srinagar, police clarify [details]

Few stray bullets from Friday night's encounter in Natipora had hit the vehicles and windows of nearby houses, clarify Police

Oct 9, 2021

J&K Police raid residences of four journalists; white-collar terrorists hiding in plain sight [details]

As per police white-collar terrorists run 'Kashmirfight' blog to issue threats to government officers, journalists, social activists, lawyers, political functionaries.

Sep 8, 2021

No control over fake news on web portals: Supreme Court expresses concern

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed deep concern over web portals, and YouTube channels publishing fake news, slandering reputations in the absence of a regulatory mechanism, and said if this were to continue unchecked then it may get a bad name for the country.

Sep 2, 2021

Fact-Check: How Pakistan's ISI used Syed Ali Geelani even after his death [exposed]

A small time ISI man who is known for peddling lies for Pakistan in Kashmir now caught circulating an old fake letter from APHC on day of Geelani's demise.

Sep 2, 2021

German reporter sacked for mud makeup before going live for flood news

European news network fires journalist over behind the scene video that shows her putting on mud-makeup pretending to clean up in areas affected by the Germany floods recently

Jul 24, 2021

FB to push down all posts from users who share misinformation

Facebook has declared that people who spread disinformation and fake materials on its platforms will have their postings pushed down. The new regulation relates to incorrect or misleading news on Covid-19 and vaccinations, climate change, elections, and other topics.

May 27, 2021

Fact check: Singer Lucky Ali is not dead; rumours in circulation [truth here]

Reports of ace singer Lucky Ali passing away started doing the rounds on social media and WhatsApp groups on Tuesday evening. Here's the truth.

May 5, 2021

SC issues notice to Twitter, Centre on plea to curb hate speech, abusive content

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Centre and Twitter on a plea seeking a mechanism to check content on Twitter spreading hatred through fake news and instigative content through bogus accounts.

Feb 12, 2021

First CNN, now YouTube, Twitter account take different identities to 'spread fake news'

The Twitter account PoliticsVideoChannel, the bio of which reads 'this is the Account of the Channel on Youtube Called Politics Video Channel', has more than one lakh followers. But the account is not what it claims.... read details inside.

Jul 29, 2020

Such fake video has potential to create panic: Joint CP Sandeep Patil on viral Bengaluru hospital video [Exclusive]

International Business Times, India, reached out to Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sandeep Patil, IPS, to discuss the false Bengaluru hospital video that went viral on social media today.

Jul 19, 2020

How Kannada media's coverage on Covid-19 stoke fear and panic

The citizens are not happy with a section of Kannada news channels, which are into spreading misinformation, fake news, and fear-inducing stories.

Jul 8, 2020

Fact Check: No, Budweiser employee didn't urinate in beer tanks for 12 years

Budweiser has been among the top trends on Twitter after reports surfaced that an employee of the company has been urinating in the beer tanks for 12 years.

Jul 2, 2020

Fact Check: Health Ministry is NOT conducting online counselling for PG medical seats

A letter, falsely attributed to the Health Ministry, is being circulated on social media with claims that the Directorate General of Health Services will conduct online counselling for allotment of seats in postgraduate medical courses.

Jun 27, 2020

Donald Trump's Hollywood Walk of Fame's star was not destroyed by protestors

The viral picture that shows US President's Hollywood Walk of Fame star vandalised is actually an old picture. Find out the truth.

Jun 3, 2020

Fact check: Udhampur Sabzi Mandi coronavirus spread rumours are fake

An elderly lady in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur recently tested positive for the deadly coronavirus. Moreover, none of the family members of the elderly lady has so far tested positive, the Udhampur Deputy Commissioner said.

May 23, 2020

Fact Check: Fake message about grocery store scaring off Ahmedabad citizens

A message is being circulated among the citizens of Ahmedabad claiming that the wife of the owner of a grocery store in Maninagar is COVID-19 positive.

May 18, 2020

Fact Check: Truth behind viral picture referring Amit Shah as PM of India

An image seems to have caught the fancy of social media users as it designates Home Minister Amit Shah as Prime Minister of India.

May 11, 2020

Fact Check: Did Ratan Tata buy 50% stake in Mumbai teen's pharmacy chain?

Ratan Tata has issued a clarification in regards to media reports stating that he has bought up to 50% stake in Mumbai teen's pharmacy chain called Generic Aadhar.

May 9, 2020

PM Modi says 'some people' spreading fake news, videos to divide communities at NAM summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks come at a time when fake news and videos are being spread on social media to spread communal hatred.

May 5, 2020

#KillFakeNews: Vijay Deverakonda's starts new mission, gets backing of Tollywood biggies

The actor has recorded a video with a solid proof of the articles written on him and has made it clear that he will protect the beautiful industry from people who write bad about it.

May 4, 2020