‘Train jihad’: Another jihad narrative co-opted after the Odisha train tragedy

Incendiary claims targeting Indian Muslims have become routine following major incidents. Logically Facts analyzes the common thread, and how online discourse impacts offline behavior.

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We rely on information to make meaningful decisions that affect our lives, but the nature of the internet means that misinformation reaches more people faster than ever before