Author: Aayushi Rana

After gaining independence from British colonial rule in August 1947, India faced the monumental task of integrating over 560 plus princely states, semi-autonomous entities that had been under British suzerainty but not direct control. These princely states were given the option to accede to either India or Pakistan, or, in theory, to remain independent. Under […]

A claim has been shared stating “Talks regarding mediation on Kashmir will be held with the Pakistani leader on Friday,” — attributed to US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce. An account named Khaleej Mag shared the claim. Following this, other accounts were also found that shared a similar claim, which can be viewed here and […]

A viral claim by Pakistan-based accounts alleges that a newly recruited Indian Sikh soldier was brutally assaulted by his seniors over suspicions of being a Khalistani. Another account named Defense Watch also shared a similar claim. Fact Check Upon investigation, we found no credible evidence to support this claim. There are no media reports or […]

A claim circulating from Pakistan-based accounts alleges: “2 Indian Army soldiers killed, multiple injured in Kishtwar, Kashmir during an ambush with Kashmiri fighters.” An account named Tactical Tribune posted the above claim. Another account shared the claim, stating, “Indian Army encounter turned into full-blown embarrassment in Kashmir, 5 Indian Soldiers Down, Including a Lt Colonel […]

A tragic incident, respected Kashmiri scholar and educator recently lost his life. Sadly, amid this, Pakistani accounts began circulating misleading narratives about his untimely demise. Pakistan-based accounts alleged that Dr. Zubair Rather, a PhD scholar from Ajas, Bandipora, and father of three, was deliberately run over by an Indian Army vehicle two days ago and […]

Flash floods triggered by two cloudbursts struck several areas of Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba and Mandi districts on Sunday, even as the death toll since the onset of monsoon on June 20 reached 78. A video showing heavy flash floods is being circulated with the claim that it depicts the recent floods in Himachal Pradesh. The […]

Pakistan-based social media accounts have circulated claims alleging that Bangladesh arrested two TTP terrorists in Dhaka who were reportedly in contact with the Indian embassy. An account named Tactical Tribune shared the claim that Bangladesh had apprehended two TTP operatives linked to the Indian embassy. Another account, Intel Consortium, alleged that “Indian RAW is orchestrating […]