A claim widely circulated on social media asserts that Indian troops have reportedly killed five individuals in the Kulgam district of the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), alleging an attack on Kashmiri youth in the Kulgam Valley. Users who are sharing the claim The claim was put forth by an individual identified as […]
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A video of Navy warships parading in the sea was shared widely on social media. Social media users are linking the video with the involvement of Turkey in the Israel – Palestine conflict. What is the claim? A verified account named Sprinter, shared the video and wrote, “For the first time in history, 100 warships […]
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Free Speech encourages hate but Hate Speech incites violence… In the vast landscape of the internet, ideas and opinions hold the power to resonate far and wide. However, this amplification comes with a dark side, as hate speech finds a fertile and breeding ground on certain websites and social media platforms. Indeed, it is important […]
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The conflict between Israel and Palestine persists, causing emotional distress, psychological trauma, and casualties on both sides. Social media platforms are inundated with videos depicting the war. Recently a video was shared on Twitter by an account named Ponedo Ankhwala (@ponedo_aankh) using the hashtag #Gaza_Genocide What is the claim? Released as a recent video, the […]
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In recent times, pro-Khalistan sentiments and anti-India rhetoric have gained traction in Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia. Despite India’s firm stance, these governments have refrained from taking substantial action against pro-Khalistan elements within their borders. Their justification? They argue it falls within the realm of democratic processes and respects their legal boundaries. However, […]
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Multiple videos started surfacing on internet amidst Israel-Palestine War. Among these, we found a video shared by multiple users and connecting it with Israel-Palestine conflict. What is the Claim? We found multiple social media users sharing a video with the caption- “ Several high-profile Israeli Generals captured by Hamas fighters.” In the video , soldiers […]
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A video is going viral on social media where it is claimed that Christians social workers are getting beaten by Hindu villagers. An account named Crime Reports India shared a video and wrote “Christian Social Workers beaten by Hindu villagers” Fact Check To know the truth behind this video, DFRAC team investigated by putting the key […]
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A US media house, named Politico published a report with the caption,” Why Biden’s mum on the India-Canada spat”. In the report, they claimed,”U.S. Ambassador to India ERIC GARCETTI has told his in-country team that, because of the diplomatic spat with Canada, relations between India and the U.S. could get worse for a time, the […]
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On October 2, 2023, a Twitter account called Sikh Federation UK, which describes itself as a Sikh non-governmental organization and political advocacy group, shared a tweet. The tweet included a video featuring James Cleverly, the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom. In the video, he can be seen saying,” Now I believe in the right […]
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Kanhaiya Lal was a tailor in Udaipur, Rajasthan who was murdered on June 28, 2022. He was killed for allegedly sharing a social media post in support of Nupur Sharma, a former spokesperson for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Sharma’s comments led to the 2022 Muhammad remarks controversy. The assailants entered Lal’s store posing as customers before […]
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