Several accounts active on the social media platform X claim to be affiliated with Iranian media or the Iranian military. However, investigations have revealed that these accounts are not actually operated from Iran — they are being run from Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and other countries. These handles frequently spread unverified and misleading information related to […]
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Several social media users are sharing a CCTV video on various platforms, allegedly showing India’s national security advisor Ajit Doval holding a secret meeting in Europe with representatives of Baloch rebel groups. A user, while sharing the video, claimed: ‘A CCTV video has surfaced in which India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval can be seen holding a […]
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Several users on social media, especially on X (formerly Twitter), are claiming that Iran allowed an Indian oil tanker to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after paying in Chinese yuan. A user on X wrote a post, ‘BREAKING NEWS Allegedly, today, an Indian oil tanker paid Iran in Chinese yuan to pass through the […]
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By Mohd Fahad The writer is Editor (National Desk) at First India Modern wars are fought not only with missiles and drones but also with algorithms, artificial intelligence and viral videos. The recent escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran in West Asia demonstrated how the battlefield now extends far beyond physical geography. Alongside […]
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Amid the ongoing military conflict between Iran and Israel-America, several Pakistan-based X accounts are circulating a photo claiming that authorities in Bahrain have detained an Indian national, Nitin Mohan, a telecommunications engineer, for transmitting sensitive geospatial data, photographs, and video reconnaissance of strategic locations to Mossad, Israel’s external intelligence service. They also wrote on X […]
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In the volatile world of India-Pakistan relations, a new battleground is emerging: the digital realm. Amid recent flare-ups, reports indicate that elements within Pakistan’s security, intelligence and media ecosystems are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI), bot networks and manipulated video content to shape narratives against India raising serious concerns about information warfare, regional stability and media integrity. […]
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The Pro-Khalistan movement has established a significant operational presence in Social Media. This analytical report explores the role of algorithm driven social media platforms namely TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube in the propagation and popularization of the Khalistan narrative. These platforms, with their unique content recommendation systems and virality mechanics, have become powerful tools for ideologically driven campaigns. The report […]
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In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a double-edged sword. While it holds the potential to revolutionise sectors from healthcare to governance, it is also increasingly being misused for disinformation and propaganda. Nowhere is this more evident than in the misuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools by some Pakistani […]
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For ages, information has been considered the key to success in any operation or war by great military generals and strategists. The information has resulted in the fall or rise of many empires. The application of this information into the theatre of war is known as Information Warfare (IW) which has increasingly become a keyword […]
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Right-wing activist Kajal Shingala, known as Kajal Hindustani, has rapidly become a notorious figure in Hindutva politics in India. Recently, she made headlines after a Congress leader filed a complaint against her for allegedly offending Patidar women in Morbi with her incendiary speech. Last April, the Gujarat Police arrested her for a hate speech during […]
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