In a complex society like South Asia, which is characterized by cultural commonalities and political flashpoints at the same time, disinformation campaigns are increasingly influencing the region. Over the last decade, new regional initiatives and transit corridors are easing travel between India, Bangladesh and Southeast Asia but these efforts could be threatened if India’s neighbourhood […]
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A video has been shared on the X platform of social media. This video shows two women wearing burqas being taken into custody by the police. Users claim that these two women have been caught by the police on charges of fake voting. While sharing this video, a user named Jitendra Pratap Singh wrote – “Salma Nagma, […]
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A video has been shared on social media claiming that in Aligarh, UP, an attempt was made to beat a Hindu man Amit to death with iron rods for refusing to convert to Islam. Users also claim that while meeting his friend Zahid, in a Muslim area, Amit was threatened to either convert to Islam […]
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A video is going viral on social media. It is being claimed that in Inderlok, where a policeman had kicked those offering prayers on the road, this Friday, both sides of the road were jammed to offer prayers at the same spot. Social media users are challenging the Delhi Police over this. Sharing the video, […]
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As electoral bonds data released by the Election Commission, a claim stating that donations were given through electoral bonds by Pak’s Hub Power Company, is going viral on social media Platforms. Users on social media are claiming that the BJP got donations from a Pak co. while some are taking the name of Congress. A […]
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A video is making rounds on social media site X(Twitter) claiming that Shehbaz Sharif took oath as the Pak’s PM with Gayatri Mantra. Sharing this video on X(Twitter), a user by the name of Dilip Kumar Singh wrote: “Shahbaz Sharif took oath as the Prime Minister of Pakistan with Gayatri Mantra. Another user named Sunil […]
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Jai Bhim, I am Anya Valmiki on Dalit BaatCheet, let’s take a look at the news updates…” A woman anchor on Facebook, X and YouTube begins a news bulletin over Dalit atrocities in India. After watching this anchor and channel, people seem to believe that this is a Bahujan media organization in India, that provides […]
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A video showing passengers risking their lives while travelling by sitting on the roof of the train is going viral on social media platform X(Twitter). While sharing this video, a Pak-based handle named ‘Crime Reports India’ claimed that people from UP and Bihar going to Punjab and South India. Fact-Check The DFRAC team investigated the […]
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In May 2023, the state of Manipur was up in flames after communal clashes broke out between the Meitis and the Kukis. As of December 2023, over 175 people had died in the rioting and 70,000 people were displaced according to official reports. Collectively, the state’s ethno-cultural diversity, the politics of welfarism and the state’s […]
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“Kashmir Media Service – KMS” claims to be a media outlet that covers news and events concerning Kashmir with a focus on reporting politics, social, human rights and local events in Kashmir. It publishes news in Urdu and English languages. But is KMS a media outlet or is it a propaganda tool under the guise […]
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