Social users have shared a claim regarding recent tests conducted by DRDO in India. An account named Afghanistan Correspondence has shared a claim stating, “India’s Pinaka MLRS test failed, resulting in the death of all seven crew members operating the system.” These claims correspond to the recent Missile Tests, which DRDO conducted. Fact Check The […]
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On social media, an infographic from RBI has gone viral. While sharing the infographic users claim that “The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will soon release a new ₹7 coin to honor former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. The coin is said to commemorate Dhoni’s exceptional contributions to Indian cricket.” Link Moreover, several users […]
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A viral post is being shared with a claim that China recently captured 14 Indian soldiers for “violating its territorial integrity.” While sharing this viral post, social media users have also shared pictures of Indian and chinese soldiers. A Pakistan Based account named Ironclad wrote,” Just in, China says it captured 14 Indian soldiers violating […]
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On social media, a graphic from ABP live has gone viral. In this graphics it is written that why do Hindu girls die for Muslim boys. While sharing the graphics users wrote “This is Indian media,, Salute this introvert.” Link Moreover, several users shared this video and made similar claims. The link can be seen […]
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A claim is making rounds on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) stating that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says that ‘If Trump surrenders Ukraine to Putin, he will personally expel the United States from the alliance Sharing the image of NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, an account with the name Dr. Anastasia Maria Loupis […]
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On social media, an image of PM Narendra Modi with Canadian pro-Khalistan MP and New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh can be seen shaking hands has gone viral. Link Fact Check During the investigation DFRAC found that the claim was false. The original photo features Prime Minister Modi alongside Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. It […]
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Source: X Source: linkedin Atban Hanif, a Pakistani citizen residing in Karachi, presents himself as a digital marketer, influencer, farmer, and activist. He is particularly active on social media platforms, especially X (formerly Twitter), where he frequently targets India, often using the Kashmir issue as a pretext. Hanif is known for disseminating false and misleading […]
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On social media, a news of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) chief’s Herzi Halevi has gone viral. While sharing the news users wrote “BREAKING Initial reports confirm the assassination of Israeli Army Chief of Staff, Herzi Halevi”. Link Moreover, several users shared this video and made similar claims. The link can be seen here, here and here […]
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An image of a 500 rupee note with the star (*) symbol on the number panel of the banknote is being widely shared on social media platforms such as WhatsApp with the claim that this currency is fake and invalid. We received this post on DFRAC’s WhatsApp tiplineIn the post, it was written along with […]
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Some Pak-based handles took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and shared news claiming that a cyber attack occurred on multiple Indian nuclear power plants and an emergency was declared. A pak handle “Ironclad” posted an image of nuclear power plants and claimed: “#BREAKING Cyber attack on multiple Indian nuclear power plants, emergency declared” […]
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