Fact Check: Rajnath Singh Did Not Threaten Pakistan Over Jantar Mantar Protests; Viral Video Is Digitally Altered

A video of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is being widely circulated on social media with the claim that he issued a stern warning to Pakistan over the Jantar Mantar protests. In the viral clip, he is purportedly heard saying: “Pakistan made us lose one worthy minister via Jantar Mantar protests. Now it’s time for Pakistan […]

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A New Pattern of Digital Disinformation: Targeted Information Warfare Against the Indian Army and Its Officers

The rapid expansion of digital communication and the growing reach of social media platforms have transformed the information landscape in unprecedented ways. Within this evolving environment, information warfare, cognitive warfare, and influence operations have become significant elements of contemporary geopolitical competition and ideological conflicts. Various studies and international organizations have highlighted that disinformation, misinformation, and […]

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Disinformation Network in the Northeast: Propaganda by Fake Media Outlets and Fake Columnists

With the rapid expansion of digital media and social media platforms, the impact of information warfare and organized disinformation campaigns continues to grow. Particularly in a sensitive and strategic region like Northeast India, digital networks that influence online narrative-building, political polarization, and regional discontent have become a matter of serious concern. During this investigation, a […]

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Weaponizing Narratives: A Study of Pakistan-Linked Misinformation Targeting India

Executive Summary Over the last three months, multiple investigations, fact-checks, and digital monitoring exercises conducted by DFRAC identified a sustained pattern of misinformation campaigns originating from or amplified by Pakistan-linked social media ecosystems targeting India. These campaigns have evolved beyond conventional geopolitical propaganda and increasingly exploit communal sensitivities, regional tensions, political polarization, and public distrust. […]

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 Fact Check:J&K JDU President Did Not Criticize PM Modi; Viral Video Is Digitally Altered

On social media, several Pakistani propaganda accounts have shared a video of JDU’s Jammu and Kashmir President, G.M. Shaheen, in which he is allegedly heard saying, “What did Modi achieve after Operation Sindhu? He lost to Pakistan. He lost his prestige, and India lost its prestige.” Sharing this video, one user wrote: “BREAKING: J&K JD(U) […]

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“Weaponizing Narratives: How ‘Bangla Urdu’ Fuels Anti-India Sentiment Online”

In the political and historical landscape of South Asia, the relationship between Bangladesh and India holds a special significance, influencing not only the region but also global geopolitics. Bangladesh is deeply connected to India not only because of geographical proximity, but also due to a shared history, culture, language, and struggles. Bangladesh was born as […]

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Fact Check: Viral CCTV video showing Ajit Doval in a secret Europe meeting with Baloch rebel representatives is AI-generated

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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Scripted Chaos: How Pakistan-Linked Accounts Pushed a False Narrative on Manipur

DFRAC’s recent digital monitoring reveals a coordinated effort to reframe minor, localised incidents in the state as full-blown security crises. Pakistani users and affiliated networks are systematically amplifying these events, turning small disputes into narratives of rebellion, military confrontation, and institutional collapse. The goal isn’t just misinformation. It’s narrative construction. Local incidents are being selectively […]

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