A disturbing video has been shared on Twitter. In the video, a man can be seen arguing with a woman in a hijab and then hitting her head, which leads to her unconsciousness. While sharing the video, a user claimed, ” Sanatani people are mistreating women of other religions, especially Muslim women, and no action […]
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On 17 November 2025, DFRAC delivered a comprehensive media literacy workshop for the Muslim Student Organisation (MSO), engaging students from diverse academic disciplines and educational institutions. Conducted as part of the “Empowered Youth and Verified Voices” initiative, supported by the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN), the session emphasized that fact-checking extends beyond professional journalism to become […]
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A video is circulating online with the allegation that “young white children are being indoctrinated into Islam” and shown “raising their hands and chanting ‘Allahu Akbar’ in a classroom.” The video looks like it was filmed in an elementary or middle school classroom, with a date and time stamp like CCTV footage. It shows 12 […]
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An image showing food being discarded is circulating online with claims that RJD workers dumped rasgullas on the ground following their defeat in the Bihar Elections. An account named Ranjan Singh shared the claim, stating, “Rasgullas were buried instead of being given to the poor because an RJD strongman lost the election -Bihar Election Result.” […]
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When Pakistan’s propaganda machine activates, it doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s not a few random trolls on Twitter or a handful of suspicious accounts pushing a narrative. What we uncovered in our investigation of the campaign against India’s Operation Trishul is something far more systematic. This well-oiled assembly line runs from military briefing rooms through […]
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A statement attributed to Union Minister and JDU leader Rajiv Ranjan, also known as Lallan Singh, is going viral on the social media site Facebook. Users claim that Lallan Singh said that Nitish Kumar is not a candidate for the post of Chief Minister. In the viral video, Lallan Singh can be heard saying, “Nitish […]
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A post claims that slums in New Town, Kolkata, are becoming empty due to panic over “SIR.” Two images were shared along with the post. ZeeNews 24Ghanta shared the post in Bengali. The post wrote,” SIR slums are emptying like an epidemic due to panic…… Scary picture in Newtown! Empty slum overnight… SIR, all the […]
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Social media users have shared a video with the caption, “Rare footage of Great Freedom Fighter Veer Savarkar during his ‘Kala Pani Ki Saja” in Andaman Cellular Jail. This footage was captured by the BBC for a documentary during British Colonial rule in India.” Multiple social media users have shared the claim, which can be […]
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Pakistan-based social media accounts shared a video claiming that Indian Air Force Chief Marshal A.P. Singh made controversial political statements on casteism in the Indian Army, discussing “saffronization” of the military, and claiming that Trishul military exercises were being used to help the ruling party in the Bihar elections. This account has been found regularly […]
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Viral posts on social media, shared with captions like “PAKISTAN ARMY UNLEASHES FIREPOWER! Over 10,000 Artillery Shells rain down on India, leaving 60% border posts damaged and 40% completely destroyed!”, allege a massive Pakistani military strike along the India–Pakistan border. Fact Check As of November 2025, there are no verified reports from the Indian Ministry […]
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