Fact Check: Viral image falsely claims destruction of Indian S-400 by Pakistan

Pakistan-based social media accounts have widely circulated an image showing a destroyed and burned defense system. These accounts claim the image depicts an Indian S-400 air defense system that was destroyed by Pakistani forces. One X user, Imran (@REALIMRANGUJJAR), posted the image with the caption “S-400 Radar Hit, Andians Cry.” Another user was also found […]

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The Great Wall of Propaganda: Chinese Information Warfare Campaign Against India

In the tense aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s retaliatory strikes on May 7, 2025, Chinese social media became a tightly controlled arena for messaging that both vindicated Pakistan and cast India as the aggressor. By analyzing Weibo threads, Twitter posts, state-affiliated influencers, and commentary sites, we uncover a coordinated disinformation campaign designed […]

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Fact Check: Viral image of man with explosives is misleadingly claimed to be from India

An image circulating widely on social media shows a man with explosives strapped to his body, claiming he was arrested in India as part of a major counter-terrorism operation. An Instagram user shared the image, alleging that 16 individuals were arrested during raids conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Delhi’s Seelampur and Amroha, […]

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Fact Check: Viral video claiming to show Pakistan’s retaliation on India is old and false

A video circulating online shows drone strikes and missile launches in an urban area, causing widespread destruction. Users sharing the footage claim it depicts a scene from India, allegedly targeted by Pakistan in a powerful retaliatory strike following an escalation by the Modi government, during which a Russian S-400 defence system was reportedly destroyed. Fact […]

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Fact Check: Viral Photos Claiming to Show U.S. Officials at Pakistan’s Kirana Hills Are Misleading

A series of three photographs circulating on social media claim to depict members of the U.S. Department of Energy inspecting a nuclear fallout site near Pakistan’s Kirana Hills, allegedly after an Indian airstrike on May 9. These images are being shared widely with captions suggesting a nuclear incident and international involvement in the aftermath. A […]

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False claim of Turkish and Azerbaijani citizens boycott of Indian tourists and products shared

False claim of Turkey and Azerbaijan citizens boycott of Indian tourists and products shared

On social media, Pakistan-based accounts have shared a claim about the rising tensions among Turkey, Azerbaijan and India in the Tourism sector. An account named Ironclad shared a claim that Turkish and Azerbaijani citizens have started a mass Boycott of Indian tourists and products. Multiple other accounts were also found that shared a similar claim, […]

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