Fact Check: Misleading claim of IAF bombing civilian area in Shivpuri goes viral

In the aftermath of the recent terror attacks in Pahalgam, several Pakistan-based social media accounts have been actively circulating fake and misleading information online. One such viral claim stated, “Just IN:— Indian Air Force ‘mistakenly’ bombs a civilian area in Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh.“ Another user alleged, “IAF jet has dropped bombs on its own […]

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Fact Check: Viral “Soldier Ashok Kumar” Pahalgam video uses obsolete Indian Army Uniform

A video has been rapidly shared online in which an individual claiming to be an Indian Army soldier, Ashok Kumar, alleges that the media’s portrayal of Pahalgam is misleading. In the footage, he says that intelligence agencies “failed” and that critical questions were “ignored,” asking viewers if they are being deceived. Multiple users have circulated […]

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Pakistan’s False-Flag Narrative

Pakistan’s False-Flag Narrative and Coordinated Amplification Around the Pahalgam Attack

The horrific terrorist attack of April 22, 2025, in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which claimed the lives of numerous civilians, was almost instantly followed by the insidious emergence of a narrative accusing Indian authorities of staging the atrocity as a “false flag operation.” Alarmingly, on the very day of this tragedy, a staggering four out […]

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Fact Check: False claims go viral about Sri Lanka-India Connectivity Project

Pakistan-based accounts have shared a claim about India—Sri Lanka relations. An account named Tactical Tribune claims that Sri Lanka has rejected India’s proposal to build a land‑based transport corridor. Sri Lanka says it can become a security threat. Fact Check Upon investigation, DFRAC found the claim to be misleading. During the investigation, we found the […]

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Fact Check: Viral ‘Hijab Shampoo Ad’ is a Parody for headscarf brand, not a real shampoo commercial

A Malaysian shampoo advertisement has recently gone viral. The commercial features a young woman wearing a hijab, who is seen shampooing her head without ever removing it. Throughout the video, she applies shampoo and massages it over the fabric, suggesting a hair care routine that doesn’t involve actually revealing or interacting with her hair. Many […]

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