Md Mahfooz Alam

Md Mahfooz Alam works as a Fact-Check journalist at the NewsMeter. A news buff with a keen interest in politics and history. He enjoys working on investigative stories and debunking mis/disinformation. He learned Fact-Checking skills at The Quint and has been monitoring and busting fake news/claims for the last two years.

Scripted video of child kidnapping shared with communal twist

Those sharing the video claim that the video shows a person named Abdul kidnapping a Hindu child.

By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 20 March 2023 4:19 PM IST

Fact Check: TN students throwing dupattas not a protest against school uniforms

NewsMeter found that the girls threw their dupattas as a welcome gesture to author Geeta Ilangovan who was invited to address them.

By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 18 March 2023 3:31 PM IST

Fact Check: Media falsely reports Modi as the biggest contender for Noble Peace Prize

The media misquoted Asle Toje and misreported Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize.

By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 17 March 2023 4:44 PM IST

Viral Dainik Jagran ad clipping on Ed-ul-Adah is morphed

The original Dainik Jagran's advertisement appeals for one Holika (bonfire) per locality to promote an environment-friendly Holika Dahan.

By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 16 March 2023 6:00 PM IST

NewsMeter verified that the video shows black poplar flowers splattered on cars, not worms.

No, this video does not show ‘rain of worms’ in China

Media outlets such as Inside Paper and The Rio Times shared the video claiming it rained worms in China.

By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 16 March 2023 5:13 PM IST

The viral screenshot has been morphed. On 12 March, Aaditya Thackeray targeted the current Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, and called him a “corrupt man.”

No, Aaditya Thackeray did not call Uddhav Thackeray a corrupt man

On 12 March, Aaditya Thackeray targeted the current Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, and called him a “corrupt man.”

By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 16 March 2023 9:26 AM IST

NewsMeter verified that the video is from Russia, not Spain.

This video of a man assaulting a doctor is from Russia, not Spain

A video showing a man assaulting a doctor has gone viral on social media with the claim that the video is from Spain.

By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 14 March 2023 5:24 PM IST

NewsMeter found that two photos are from the raids in the alleged land-for-jobs scam, and three of them are unrelated.

Unrelated images passed off as cash, jewellery seized during raids at Lalu Prasad Yadav’s house

Social media users are sharing a collage of five images with the claim that it shows unaccounted cash and jewellery seized during the ED's raids at...

By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 14 March 2023 4:06 PM IST

NewsMeter found that the viral graphic has been digitally altered. The original graphic has a statement about her resignation as UK’s Prime Minister.

Did Liz Truss say Indians follow illiterate leaders or spiritual preachers?

The quote reads, “India is a nation that blindly follows illiterate leaders and spiritual preachers.”

By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 13 March 2023 5:18 PM IST

NewsMeter found that the video is scripted and does not show a real incident.

Scripted video of two men harassing burkha-clad woman goes viral as real

A Facebook reel showing two men eve-teasing a burkha-clad woman at a bus stop has gone viral as a real incident.

By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 13 March 2023 4:02 PM IST

NewsMeter ran a keyword search but could not find any news report of any commentator being banned in the ongoing WPL 2023.

WPL: No, 2 male commentators were not banned for their sexist remarks

A blurred photo of three men in a commentary box is being shared with the claim that two of them were banned for passing sexist remarks during the...

By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 11 March 2023 4:48 PM IST

NewsMeter found that the video is from an experimental docuseries aimed to break down barriers and build bridges between families from vastly different cultures.

Clip from Australian docuseries ‘The Swap’ shared with communal twist

A video clip showing non-Muslim students being taught to do namaz along with Muslim students has gone viral on the internet.

By Md Mahfooz Alam Published on 11 March 2023 4:25 PM IST

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