“Tarique Rahman is the man pulling all the strings,” declared Shamsuzzaman Dudu, Vice Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), while heaping praise on the party’s acting chairperson. According to Dudu, Rahman was the brain behind the student-led uprising in July that swept the Awami League government out of power. His words leave no room […]
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A pamphlet circulating on social media claims Arvind Kejriwal is being perceived as the “Messiah of Muslims”, featuring an image of him wearing a skull cap with his hands raised. This comes as Delhi prepares for its upcoming elections, scheduled to take place on February 5, 2025, with results expected on February 8, 2025. Many […]
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On social media, a news clipping of a statement by Ramesh Bidhuri with the headline “Now people from UP-Bihar should be driven out from Delhi too” has gone viral. The statement reads: “There is only one solution for the people of UP-Bihar: get them to work, then beat them and drive them away from here. […]
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A post circulating on social media claims that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge possesses vast wealth, estimating his total net worth at Rs 50,000 crore, which allegedly includes several high-value commercial properties. Fact_Check During the investigation, #DFRAC found the claim to be fake. According to the information available on the ‘http://myneta.info‘ website, Mallikarjun Kharge’s total net […]
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The term Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) has become central to Pakistan’s evolving propaganda apparatus, aiming to reshape global narratives on the Kashmir conflict. This terminology, particularly prominent after August 2019, reflects a calculated strategy to influence international perceptions and sustain Pakistan’s diplomatic stance on Kashmir. The Dichotomy of Terminology: IIOJK Before and After […]
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A video clip showing crowds gathering near a crane with a person hanging from it has gone viral on social media. Users sharing the video claim that “Suleiman Hilal al-Assad, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s cousin, was executed in full public view.” Link Moreover, several users shared this video and made similar claims. The link can […]
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Well-known UPSC coach Avadh Ojha is currently in the news. In fact, renowned teacher Avadh Ojha joined Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on 2 December in the presence of convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia and there are reports in the media that he may contest the assembly elections from Delhi on behalf of Aam Aadmi […]
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On social media, a video of actor Pankaj Tripathi has gone viral. In this video, the actor can be seen condemning the BJP’s demand to vote in the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. While sharing the video users claim that “Tell the BJP people- I am not a fool.” Link Fact Check During the investigation, DFRAC […]
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On November 28, 2024, Hemant Soren, the executive president of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), was sworn in as the 14th Chief Minister of Jharkhand at Morhabadi Ground in Ranchi. The event was attended by several opposition leaders from the I.N.D.I.A alliance, including West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, […]
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On social media, a video of a speech of PM Narendra Modi has gone viral. While sharing the video users claim that “Elections should be conducted using ballot papers rather than EVMs. Even the people of America use ballot paper not EVMs. —Narendra Modi before 2014.” Link Moreover, several users shared this video and made […]
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