Western Tripura and parts of Bangladesh have been inundated with rain in the last few days. Amidst this, Bangladesh’s social media users are blaming India for the flood situation. Users on social media are claiming, “India has released the water from the Dirbum Dam, without informing Bangladesh. Additionally, it has created artificial flood in Bangladesh, […]
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Introduction In the digital age, brands are not just battling market competition—they are also grappling with the pernicious spread of fake news. For Indian companies, the rise of misinformation has become a formidable threat, capable of tarnishing reputations and undermining consumer trust almost overnight. As social media platforms become the epicentre of public discourse, they […]
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A claim has gone viral on Telegram regarding Indian Involvement in The Bangladesh protest. The user on Telegram has claimed that 21 members of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) are currently stationed at Khulna Cantonment in Bangladesh. The claim details that these members include 5 officers and 16 soldiers, equipped with 12 AK-47 rifles, […]
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Certain Pakistani accounts on social media have claimed that a Pakistani flag was raised by unknown individuals in Srinagar, Kashmir, on India’s 78th Independence Day. These claims were supported by an image purportedly showing the Pakistani flag in Kashmir. The claim was shared by repeated offenders of Fake news peddlers like an X account named […]
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Cross-border misinformation on the Internet has been on the rise. A Pakistani account named PSYWAR Bureau (@psywarops) has been frequently found sharing Fake and misleading news about India. Once again, the account has claimed, “Russia has reportedly suspended the supply of nuclear fuel to India, impacting the operational readiness of India’s Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile […]
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Numerous reports of attacks and riots in Bangladesh have surfaced online with a recent clash in Gopalganj. Surrounding the protests and riots, a claim has been viral about Indian involvement in the Gopalganj Riots. A user on social media has shared the images from the clash with the claim, ” Breaking News: Gopalganj Riots – […]
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Bangladesh is facing Violent turmoil after Sheikh Hasina fled from Bangladesh amid violent clashes. There have been multiple reports of violence, vandalism, and attacks on Minorities in Bangladesh. These incidents have drawn widespread attention. Surrounding these videos, a user on X, operating under the name “Arti,” claimed to have spoken with a friend in Dhaka, […]
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PrefaceWhat happens when journalists on foreign soil, with pockets to fill, seize another country’s turmoil? They weave a hateful narrative for profit. In a troubling turn of events, what started as peaceful student protests in Bangladesh on 18 July has now erupted into a maelstrom of violence and chaos. As the unrest escalates, the government […]
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A video capturing a street full of people, with some of them throwing objects at an unseen target, has been making the rounds on social media. A loud bang occurs, escalating the situation and causing one person to fall amidst what looks like a small explosion. Sharing the video, users on social media have claimed […]
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On July 21, a fire broke out on the INS Brahmaputra, which was undergoing refit at the dockyard. The crew, alongside firefighters from the dockyard, managed to control the blaze by the morning of July 22. Following the tragic incident, Pakistan’s social media handles have shared The Hindu newspaper cutting dated 26 July 2024, claiming […]
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