ANI (Asian News International) is one of India's leading multimedia news agencies, providing real-time news coverage and content across various platforms, including television, print, and digital media. Founded in 1971, ANI specializes in delivering news related to politics, business, sports, entertainment, and international affairs, both within India and globally.

ANI is known for its extensive network of correspondents and reporters, offering a broad range of news services to media outlets in India and abroad. It provides video footage, written reports, and multimedia content, which are widely used by news organizations, government agencies, and digital platforms. ANI's role as a key source of breaking news, exclusive interviews, and on-the-ground reporting has made it a trusted name in the Indian media landscape.

The agency also plays an essential role in shaping public opinion by disseminating information quickly and accurately. However, like other major news organizations, it is not immune to the challenges posed by misinformation and disinformation in the digital age.

In August 2024, BOOM investigated a viral video shared by ANI that misidentified a Muslim man searching for his missing son as a Bangladeshi Hindu.

BOOM found that the elderly man in the video is actually a Muslim named Babul Haoladar. The report was incorrect, and the man’s identity was misrepresented.