#Misinformation

Dimapur police debunk shooting rumors after road accident

Social media rumors of a Dimapur shooting are false. Officials confirm a traffic accident occurred near the Clock Tower junction on November 4.

Naro Jamir • 4 Nov 2026

Indian Army Rejects Fake Video Claiming Chinese Territory Gains

The Indian Army debunked a doctored video falsely claiming China seized territory in Arunachal Pradesh and blocked supplies to military troops.

Rinchen K • 26 Oct 2026

Minister Rymbui pushes for 24-hour state misinformation unit

Information Minister Lahkmen Rymbui wants a round-the-clock cell to combat fake news and improve government communication speed in Meghalaya.

NEWire Desk • 10 Oct 2026

Arunachal Officials Dismiss False HIV Testing Claims After Ziro Music Festival

Health officials in Arunachal Pradesh say social media rumors claiming Ziro Music Festival attendees must undergo HIV testing are completely false.

Tani M • 28 Sep 2026

Sikkim BJP Demands Police Action Over Forged Letters

The Sikkim BJP is demanding police action after a fake party letter circulated online, marking the second time they have reported such forgery this year.

Aiden Bhutia • 22 Sep 2026

TIPRA Motha Demands Probe Into Doctored Election Video

TIPRA Motha has asked the Tripura State Election Commission to act against a doctored video aimed at creating communal unrest during council elections.

Ayan Debbarma • 19 Sep 2026

Tripura Officials Push for Faster Social Media Fact-Checking

Tripura officials held a workshop Friday to train departments on managing social media and curbing misinformation through prompt, strategic responses.

Nihar Jamatia • 21 Aug 2026

VPP fights border fencing policy and AI-generated hit pieces

The VPP challenges border fencing plans in Pynursla while condemning a fake viral image claiming their candidate dropped out of the Shillong by-election.

Walrik Marak • 27 Jul 2026

Nagaland Man Admits Pizza Protest Receipt Was Fake

A Nagaland man who claimed to buy 150 pizzas for Jantar Mantar protesters has confessed the receipt was fake and apologized for misleading the public.

Naro Jamir • 24 Jul 2026