Disinformation is a dangerous phenomenon and is being weaponised on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and X, and it is the duty of everyone — particularly journalists — to fight this trend, said N. Ram, Director of The Hindu Group (THG), on Friday (January 9, 2026). “These toxic and false narratives are not confined to social media but have also entered the general media. Satellite channels, in the name of debate, have taken up four issues — ‘Love Jihad’, ‘Population Jihad’, religious conversion by missionaries, and the appeasement of Muslims. Significance of journalismMr. Ram said the book stood as a testimony to the importance of journalism. “There are lies upon lies about ‘Love Jihad’, particularly in the BJP-ruled States.

Source: The Hindu January 10, 2026 03:46 UTC