Aayushi Rana, Author at DFRAC_ORG

IIOJK: How Pakistan Manipulates Global Perception on Kashmir

December 17, 2024January 29, 2025Aayushi Rana

The term Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) has become central to Pakistan’s evolving propaganda apparatus, aiming to reshape global narratives on the Kashmir conflict. This terminology, particularly prominent after August 2019, reflects a calculated strategy to influence international perceptions and sustain Pakistan’s diplomatic stance on Kashmir. The Dichotomy of Terminology: IIOJK Before and After […]

Fact Check: Did India lose $18 billion as Bangladesh switched trade routes?

December 13, 2024December 13, 2024Aayushi Rana

The diplomatic ties between India and Bangladesh are facing rising tensions under the newly formed Yunus Government. Surrounding this backdrop, a claim has been shared by social media users about India and Bangladesh trade ties. A user named Asad Nasir shared on Twitter claiming, “India has suffered an $18 billion loss as Bangladesh switches its […]

Fact Check: Is Viral Image of Chained Prisoner Saydnaya Prison of Syria? Read the Reality Here

December 11, 2024December 11, 2024Aayushi Rana

In Syria, a civil war erupted in 2011, initially sparked by pro-democracy protests during the Arab Spring. The conflict escalated as opposition groups fought against Bashar al-Assad’s regime, leading to a complex war with international involvement. Recently, opposition forces overran Damascus, toppling Assad’s government abruptly. Surrounding this, a disturbing image showing a person chained inside […]

Fact Check: Is Northeast India Facing an Internet Outage Due to Bangladesh? Read the Reality Here

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024Aayushi Rana

The Internet regulator of Bangladesh (BRTC) has decided to abandon its plan to allow Bangladesh to be the transit point for the seven northeastern states of India. Surrounding this is a claim that has gone viral where users are claiming that the North East Region of India is facing Internet outages and disruptions. Pak-based accounts have shared the claim, “India’s northeastern states are […]

False Claim of Muslim Crowd Targeting Dalit Families in Navsari, Gujarat

Fact Check: False Claim of Muslim Crowd Targeting Dalit Hindu Families in Navsari, Gujarat

December 9, 2024December 10, 2024Aayushi Rana

A turf was reported from Navsari, Gujarat on 8 December 2024. Surrounding this, it has been claimed that in Navsari, Gujarat 400-500 Muslims surrounded 10-15 Dalit Hindu families, molesting women and warning them to leave or face similar persecution as in Bangladesh. An account named Angry Saffron has shared the claim along with a video […]

False Claim of Bangladeshi Islamists Targeting Hindus’ Rice Crops goes viral

December 9, 2024December 9, 2024Aayushi Rana

Bangladesh and Indian relations are in strife. Amidst this, a disturbing video is being shared on social media. The video shows that a farmer and his family are crying seeing their full-grown crop field burned into ashes. While sharing the video users are claiming that Bangladeshi Muslims have poured petrol on the ripe rice crops […]

Fake News: No Indian Diplomat Arrested for Spying in Russia

November 30, 2024November 30, 2024Aayushi Rana

Frequent Fake news peddlers on cross-border misinformation have once again shared fake news to harm India’s foreign relations. A Pakistan-based account Iron Clad, has shared a claim regarding India and Russia relations. The X user has claimed, “An Indian diplomat has been arrested by Russian intelligence for spying on behalf of the CIA.” The account […]

Did Tulsi Gabbard Sing a Bhajan as Intelligence Chief under Trump Govt? Fact Check Reveals Truth

November 19, 2024November 19, 2024Aayushi Rana

Tulsi Gabbard has been named as the director of national intelligence, by President-elect Donald Trump, a position that would see her overseeing 18 intelligence agencies. A former Democrat from Hawaii and a self-proclaimed Hindu American, Gabbard is also a Krishna devotee. Surrounding this, a video of American Politician Tulsi Gabbard singing “Hare Krishna Hare Radhe” […]

False Claim of Failed Hypersonic Missile Test in Odisha Leading to Casualties

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024Aayushi Rana

Social users have shared a claim regarding recent tests conducted by DRDO in India. Pakistan-based accounts have shared the claim that the recent India’s hypersonic missile test has failed, with the missile landing near a city in Odisha. 14 people were killed, and 100 were injured. Multiple Pak-based accounts shared this claim among which many […]

Fact Check: Viral Claim About Pinaka MLRS Test Failure and Casualties is Fake

November 16, 2024November 16, 2024Aayushi Rana

Social users have shared a claim regarding recent tests conducted by DRDO in India. An account named Afghanistan Correspondence has shared a claim stating, “India’s Pinaka MLRS test failed, resulting in the death of all seven crew members operating the system.” These claims correspond to the recent Missile Tests, which DRDO conducted. Fact Check The […]

Author: Aayushi Rana

IIOJK: How Pakistan Manipulates Global Perception on Kashmir

Fact Check: Did India lose $18 billion as Bangladesh switched trade routes?

Fact Check: Is Viral Image of Chained Prisoner Saydnaya Prison of Syria? Read the Reality Here

Fact Check: Is Northeast India Facing an Internet Outage Due to Bangladesh? Read the Reality Here

Fact Check: False Claim of Muslim Crowd Targeting Dalit Hindu Families in Navsari, Gujarat

False Claim of Bangladeshi Islamists Targeting Hindus’ Rice Crops goes viral

Fake News: No Indian Diplomat Arrested for Spying in Russia

Did Tulsi Gabbard Sing a Bhajan as Intelligence Chief under Trump Govt? Fact Check Reveals Truth

False Claim of Failed Hypersonic Missile Test in Odisha Leading to Casualties

Fact Check: Viral Claim About Pinaka MLRS Test Failure and Casualties is Fake

Viral Video Claiming Leaked Documents About Assam BJP Government is AI-Generated Fake

False Claim: Iranian Officials Arrest Indian and Afghan Protesters Hired by Mossad

Pakistan-Based falsely represents WDMMA and Global Firepower Air Force Rankings

Fake video claims CDS Anil Chauhan responded to Pakistani DG ISPR threats

Doctored video of Asaduddin Owaisi claims that he told his supporters to back Pakistan