Fake News
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What the EU NGO report claiming to have uncovered a 15-year Indian disinformation campaign tells us
While the report showed no evidence that the Indian government played a role, it alleges that the disinformation was ‘amplified’ by the ANI news agency.
Scroll Staff
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Ladakh clash: Times Now falls for fake WhatsApp list naming 30 dead Chinese soldiers
The channel cited China-based Global Times as its source.
Pooja Chaudhuri, AltNews.in
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Amit Malviya’s fake news fountain: 16 pieces of misinformation spread by the BJP IT cell chief
Since he is the official head of the Hindutva party’s online propaganda machine, his false claims have a dangerous ripple effect.
Pooja Chaudhuri, AltNews.in
Trending
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‘Please don’t follow me now’: Actor Rhea Chakraborty asks paparazzi when spotted in Mumbai
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Opinion: What Nidhi Razdan phishing case and Arnab Goswami chats tell us about Indian media today
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It isn’t just an Amazon web series under fire from Hindutva groups – the real tandav is yet to come
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‘Threat to democracy if judiciary, CBI, ED do not act independently,’ says Bombay HC
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Watch: US Senator Bernie Sanders responds to memes on his Inauguration Day attire
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National Conference to approach Speaker after PM sources Omar Abdullah ‘quote’ from ‘Faking News’
National Conference leader Imran Dar said the former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister had not made the controversial comment attributed to him by Narendra Modi.
Scroll Staff
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Modi quotes satirical website ‘Faking News’ to attack former J&K CM Omar Abdullah in Parliament
On Thursday, Abdullah's detention was extended as he was booked under the draconian Public Safety Act.
Pooja Chaudhuri, AltNews.in
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Fact check: Is this JNU attacker from the Left, as claimed by state-controlled Prasar Bharti?
Alt News has found that the assaulter, wearing red, is an ABVP member and the man who was assaulted, in green, is a member of AISA.
Pooja Chaudhuri, AltNews.in & Pratik Sinha, AltNews.in
Video
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Concert in the Dark: Watch artistes perform blindfolded in fundraiser for the visually challenged
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Watch: Black cockatoo named Euli plays cupid during surprise marriage proposal at Australia Zoo
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‘A liberating feeling’: Anthony Fauci on his feelings about the end of the Trump administration
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Watch: Hilarious imitation of podcast hosts saying ‘literally nothing for 20 minutes’ by a producer
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Watch: Eight-year-old skater Ma Zihui makes winning comeback after falling at the start of the race
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PIB sets up fact-checking unit to tackle spread of fake news related to government
The government urged the public to send across any information that they wanted verified.
Scroll Staff
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Group that sponsored MEPs’ travel to J&K linked to India-based global fake news lobby network: NGO
The network is allegedly run in more than 65 countries to influence international institutions and turn public perception against Pakistan.
Scroll Staff
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Fake news more dangerous than paid news, causes deaths, says I&B minister Prakash Javadekar
He said there was no regulatory authority for OTT platforms, which include news websites and streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Metro Park 2’ trailer: The NRI Patels from New Jersey is back
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‘Madam Chief Minister’ review: A woman rises to power and falls while trying to hold on to it
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‘The White Tiger’ review: A driver murders his way up the food chain
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‘Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rehta Hai’ review: A ghost teaches a bunch of bachelors a lesson
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‘Jeet Ki Zid’ review: A tribute to a soldier’s bravery and persistence
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Pakistan minister shares edited clip that falsely claims to show official brutality in Kashmir
Syed Ali Haider Zaidi is his country’s federal minister for maritime affairs.
Pooja Chaudhuri, AltNews.in
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Infocalypse now: How can media users protect themselves from the fake news superstorm?
In the age of ‘alternative facts’, fact checking and digital literacy education is key.
Anurag Mehra
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Facebook and YouTube to take action against medical misinformation on their platforms
The social media platforms announced they were taking steps to limit the reach of these false, and often dangerous, health claims.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Bundesliga: Gladbach climb to fourth by ending six-year wait to beat Dortmund
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Ligue 1: Neymar marks 100th appearance for PSG with a goal in big win over Montpellier
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A generational phoenix: With historic win in Australia, Indian cricket comes of age. Again
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Tennis: Andy Murray opts out of Australian Open after failing to find a ‘workable quarantine’
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Watch: Bharat Arun on Ravi Shastri’s plan to stifle Australian batsmen, five-bowler ploy and more