A viral claim circulating online states that Iran has begun deporting 35,000 immigrants daily, including large numbers of Indian and Afghan nationals. The claim suggests a mass deportation campaign by Iran targeting not just Afghan migrants, but also Indian citizens. Pakistan-based account named Ironclad has shared the post with the claim,” Iran has started deporting […]
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A claim has been circulating online regarding External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s recent visit to the United States. Several Pakistan-based social media accounts allege that the White House denied Jaishankar’s request to meet U.S. President Donald Trump during the trip. Multiple Pakistan-based accounts have shared the claim, which can be viewed here, here, and here. […]
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A claim is going viral about Operation Sindoor and the tensions between India and Pakistan. A user named Mansoor Ahmed Qureshi shared a claim, “On May 9, the US warned PM Modi that Pakistan would launch a major attack unless certain conditions were accepted. India accepted, immediately”. The user has been found to be a […]
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As tensions rise globally and trade dynamics shift, misinformation often spreads rapidly on social media. One such claim circulating online involves former U.S. President Donald Trump and India’s trade relations. A claim has been shared by the X user, “President Donald Trump says the U.S stops trade with India temporarily”. Other users were also found […]
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An F-35 Lightning II fighter jet belonging to the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy made an emergency landing at Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Saturday (June 14, 2025) night. The stealth aircraft, which is believed to have taken off from a British aircraft carrier operating in the Indian Ocean region, touched down safely around 9:28 p.m. Surrounding this, […]
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A viral image circulating online shows a young Queen Elizabeth II wearing a full-body robe and head covering, with social media users claiming it proves that the hijab is part of England’s historical heritage. The accompanying caption falsely suggests: “This is not a Muslim woman, this is the late Queen Elizabeth II. The idea of […]
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Amidst the ongoing Iran and Israel tensions, Pakistani Twitter accounts are starting to spread misinformation. A Pakistan-based account shared a claim,” Iran has ordered a full-scale security screening of Indian citizens upon entering or leaving the country.” Multiple other accounts were also found sharing a similar claim, which can be viewed here and here. Fact […]
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Executive Summary When Amitabh Bachchan wakes up a crypto millionaire overnight—except he never invested a rupee—that’s not Bollywood magic, it’s a deep‑fake crypto scam. From India’s megastar Amitabh Bachchan to international figures like Elon Musk and Oprah Winfrey, high-profile identities are being hijacked to create convincing narratives of overnight crypto success. These stories, often hosted […]
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Date: June 11, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM IST | Platform: OnlineHost: Aayushi Rana, OSINT Research Analyst, DFRAC On June 11, 2025, DFRAC hosted a high-impact webinar titled “Censorship vs Verification: Challenges of Fact-Checking in China, Russia, and Turkey,” drawing over 300 live participants. The discussion brought together renowned experts: Prashant Tandon (Senior Journalist, Co-Founder & Advisor, DFRAC, India), Angie Holan (Director, […]
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The Pentagon on Sunday shared details about Operation Midnight Hammer, the massive, complicated mission that struck three key Iranian nuclear facilities on Saturday, calling it the “largest B-2 operational strike in U.S. history.” Amidst this, a claim has been shared alleging that the United States used Indian airspace to launch aircraft against Iran during Operation Midnight […]
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