Friday, May 29, 2026

Digital Forensics, Research and Analytics Centre (D-FRAC) is a non-partisan and independent media organisation which focuses on fact-checking and identifying hate speech. With the popularisation of the internet came the challenge of information overload and often times, our feeds are overpopulated with conflicting, incendiary and false information which is increasingly becoming difficult to ignore and not believe in.

In the era of deep fakes, disinformation and misinformation, we believe in the importance of fact-checking claims that often pose harm to communities and individuals in one way or another. Online hate speech is a type of speech that takes place on the internet with the purpose of attacking a person or a group based on their race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or gender.

Online hate speech is the expression of conflicts between different groups within and across societies. Online hate speech is a vivid example of how the Internet brings both opportunities and challenges regarding the freedom of expression and speech while also defending human dignity.

While it is very difficult to decipher what is hate speech and what is not, through our opinion pieces we aim to bring to light glaring instances of hate speech which can and do cause serious harm to certain groups of people or individuals.

Editorial Policy:

    • Transparent Approach to Fact-Checking: DFRAC aims to be extremely transparent about the methods and approaches used when it comes to fact-checking. It shall always attempt to explain in detail why something is false or misleading. The organisation aims to create media literacy and encourage its readers to evaluate the claims on their own as well.
    • Nonpartisan Approach: DRFAC is a nonpartisan organisation by nature and does not turn a blind eye to one particular party or ideology. It is committed to providing nonpartisan fact-checks because facts cannot favour or not favour someone.

Evidence-Based Analysis: DFRAC uses all available data in the public domain to fact-check a claim. We use tools such as reverse image searches and data analysis along with reaching out to verified resources to make sure that we leave no stone unturned. We always provide links to sources in our fact-checks so that the readers too can read the information for themselves.

Funding Transparency

Digital Forensics, Research and Analytics Center (DFRAC), a dedicated fact-checking entity, operates under the legal umbrella of its parent organization, REZAVI INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION (CIN: U85300DL2021NPL389131). Rezavi International Foundation is a non-profit organization established under Section 8 of the Companies Act, registered in 2021, to promote research, peacebuilding, and national development initiatives.

REZAVI INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION sustains its activities through crowdfunding, a transparent and community-driven approach to funding. This financial model underscores our commitment to independence and ensures that DFRAC’s fact-checking remains unbiased, reliable, and solely focused on providing accurate information to the public.

The foundation works as an independent and non-partisan think tank focusing on geo-political and security affairs, conflict resolution, global harmony, policy research, and inclusive social development. It also aims to bring together scholars, policymakers, and civil society voices to address national and international issues while promoting education, research, and community empowerment across India.

DFRAC is supported through voluntary crowdfunding, reader donations, and independent non-partisan contributions. We do not accept funding from governments, political parties, or politically affiliated organizations. Financial support does not influence our editorial decisions, fact-checking methodology, or conclusions. We are committed to transparency regarding our funding sources. DFRAC’s operations are sustained through a combination of funding sources. Our primary sources of revenue (accounting for 5% or more) include:

IFCN & Project-Based Grants: DFRAC has received funding through a one-time grant from IFCN and a project-based grant in partnership with WhatsApp.

Donations & High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNIs): We receive contributions from private donors and high-net-worth individuals who support our mission of independent fact-checking.


Crowdfunding: A portion of our revenue is generated through crowdfunding initiatives, where we receive financial support from the public.

DFRAC does not accept funding from government entities, political organizations, corporate conglomerates, or foundations that could compromise our editorial independence. Our commitment to transparency ensures that all funding sources are publicly disclosed, and we remain independent in our fact-checking efforts.

Privacy Policy:

 DFRAC immensely values the privacy of our readers and we want to remain as transparent as possible about the kind of information we are using.

 Log Files: DFRAC uses your log files which include internet protocol ( IP ) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider ( ISP ), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and the number of clicks to analyse trends, administer the site, track user’s movement around the site, and gather demographic information. All of this is not personally identifiable.

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to help us understand our reader demographics and behaviours.
  • Cookies: DFRAC’s website uses cookies to store information regarding user-specific functions. The web page’s appearance changes based on the visitor’s browser type. Users can disable cookies through their browser if they wish to do so.
  • Tip Line: We have a contact form on our website for those who wish to contact us and wish to submit a claim they want fact-checked. The information you provide us with here is not used for anything else but to keep a track of the queries and help us respond to your query better.

IFCN Signatory

We are a verified signatory of IFCN since August 2022. 

This badge confirms Digital Forensics, Research and Analytics Centre (D-FRAC) was deemed compliant with the IFCN principles when subjected to the established vetting process and evaluated by external assessors. Through this process, an organization must exhibit a commitment to nonpartisanship and fairness, transparency of sources, transparency of funding and organization, transparency of methodology, and a commitment to open and honest corrections.

Profile Link: https://ifcncodeofprinciples.poynter.org/profile/digital-forensics-research-and-analytics-centre-d-frac

If you found us violating the IFCN code, you may complaint the IFCN for the same.

https://ifcncodeofprinciples.poynter.org/complaints-policy

Reach Us

  • There’s a lot of misinformation and fake news in both mainstream media and on social media including WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Although we try to cover as many fake news possible but there are some which goes unnoticed from our eyes.
  • Thus, we request you to interact with us and send us claims which can be further investigated by our team to find out the actual reality behind. We will look at the news which are manipulated or shown with missing facts to debunk it and present you the authentic news with the valid facts. The claims which are true or have insufficient data or sources will be informed back to the inquirer.
  • If you wish to contribute in fact-check, send claims to clarify or have any queries, please contact us at any of our details below:
  • Contact Us Page
  • Email ID: [email protected]
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