Man-made Shaligram viral hoax debunked after Nepal floods
The viral Shaligram hoax: a man-made statue, not ancient, found in Nepal after floods—fact-check confirms no link to disaster.
Cyber Crime And Fraud News
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UNICEF TwentyMillion Children Online Sexual Abuse
UNICEF warns 20 million children face annual online sexual abuse, with millions exposed to unwanted content and many sharing images without consent.
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Assault on Bangladeshi Woman: Social Media Claim Debunked
Alt News debunks viral video of woman attacked by mob in Bangladesh. Facts show it was a business dispute, not a communal attack by Islamists.
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Nepal Floods: Fake Videos of Past Disasters Go Viral
Multiple fake videos claim to show Nepal's August 2026 floods. They are actually from other disasters globally. Most are clearly AI-generated hoaxes.
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Hyderabad: MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig Clarifies Deepfake Videos
MLC Mirza Rahmath Baig clarifies deepfake videos after AIMIM expulsion, denying wrongdoing and filing cyber crime complaints today.
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RSS Defamation Case: Priyank Kharge and Nalapad Granted Bail
Karnataka ministers Priyank Kharge and Nalapad were ordered to appear before ACJM court after complaint alleging derogatory RSS content. Both received bail.
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Meta Agrees EighteenBillion Settlement Over Childrens Social Media Addiction Lawsuits
Meta agrees to pay up to $18 billion to settle US lawsuits claiming its platforms harm children and mislead parents about safety risks.
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Delhi Man Demands Video Takedown Apology and Two Zero Crore from Meta Over Covert Smart Glasses
A Delhi resident sued Meta and an Instagram creator after a covert video captured him with Ray Ban Meta smart glasses demanding video removal an apology and twozero crore in damages
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Japan and India Did Not Sign Contract Allowing 50 Million Hindus to Settle in Japan
A viral video claiming India and Japan signed a contract allowing 50 million Hindus to settle in Japan has been debunked by fact-checkers.
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Arun Yadav Deletes 60K Tweets
Arun Yadav deleted 60K tweets after becoming BJP social media co-convenor. His old posts show abusive and racist comments targeting Muslims and women.
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Meta Blocks Political Posts: Indian Youth Congress, AAP, and Opposition Leaders Face Censorship
Meta blocks posts by Indian Youth Congress, AAP, and opposition leaders, citing 'legal requirements' but lacking transparency. Automated censorship harms rights.
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Fact-check: 1967 Australian go-go dancers photo falsely attributed to Sonia Gandhi
Alt News exposes how a 1967 Australian go-go dancers photo was falsely shared by BJP leader Sonali to mislead and attack Sonia Gandhi.
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UP ATS Arrests Bihar Resident for Allegedly Transferring Madrasa Donations to Pakistan-based JeM
UP ATS arrested Bihar's Mohammad Zafar for allegedly sending madrasa donations to Pakistan-based JeM via crypto transfers over $5,000.
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IAF Officer MS Sabharwal Allegedly Shared Classified Defence Details with Pakistani Handler for Money and Nude Pictures
IAF Wing Commander MS Sabharwal allegedly shared classified defence details with a Pakistani handler for money and nude photos, compromising national security
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Alt News: Sara Tendulkar's Digitally Altered Video Goes Viral on Social Media
The viral video showing Sara Tendulkar in gymwear is fake; the original clip reveals she wore a black top and trousers, not sportswear.
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Fact Check: Bengal Minister Arjun Singh Did Not Hoist BJP Flag on Independence Day; Viral Video Is Old and Clipped
The viral video of Bengal minister Arjun Singh hoisting BJP flag on Independence Day is false; it's an old July clip where he later hoisted the national flag.
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Government orders trigger widespread Instagram censorship days following CJP protest
Government orders triggered sweeping Instagram censorship days after CJP protest, restricting accounts and sparking free speech concerns.
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Kashmiri Pandit Staff Told to Remain Indoors Following Online Threat Exposing Government Employees
Authorities advised Kashmiri Pandit government employees to stay home after an online threat leaked their personal details, raising security concerns.
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UP Police Seeks X Account Details of Journalist Sachin Gupta Over Pinky Chaudhary's Controversial Deoband Speech Post
UP Police sought X account details of journalist Sachin Gupta over his post about Pinky Chaudhary's planned Deoband visit with Ganga water.
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Chhattisgarh Christian Leader Arrested for Social Media Post Following BJP Leader Complaint
Chhattisgarh Christian Forum president Arun Pannalal was jailed after a BJP leader complained about his social media comment hurting Hindu sentiments.