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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On social media, an image of Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai has gone viral. While sharing the image users claim that “Breaking news: Aishwarya Rai secretly married Salman Khan after divorce with Abhishek Bachan”. Link While sharing these pictures, many other users have also made claims of the secret marriage of Salman Khan and Aishwarya […]
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PM Modi met Ukrainian Prez Zelensky in the US. After this meeting, a claim has emerged on social media alleging that India will provide a new consignment of artillery, tanks, and ammunition to Ukraine to fight against Russia. Posting an image on X, a user wrote: “India will provide new batches of artillery and tank […]
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A claim has been making rounds on the internet, targetting India and Iran relations. The viral claim circulated by Pakistani users suggests that Iran is planning to block Indian ships in the Red Sea, raising concerns over maritime security.A user named Assad Nasir has shared, “Iran plans to block Indian ships in the Red Sea, […]
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A claim has gone viral on social media, particularly shared by Pakistani users on X , suggesting that Iran is planning to abandon the Chabahar Port agreement with India. This has sparked discussions and concerns about the future of the strategic port, which plays a critical role in India’s access to Central Asia. A user […]
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On social media, a video from Manipur has gone viral. While sharing the video users claim that In Manipur, students are removing the Indian flag and hoisting the Seven coloured flag at the local District Commissioner’s office!. Link other users have also made similar claims by sharing this video. Fact Check During the investigation, DFRAC found […]
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On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), an order is being circulated in Kashmir Valley carrying the signature of Ravinder Raina, BJP president of Jammu & Kashmir. The order read: “On the directions of party high command all BJP workers of Kashmir Province are directed to attend the welcome rally of Abdul Rashid Sheikh”. Users […]
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An image is going viral with a claim that National Security Advisor of India (NSA) Ajit Doval has shared his views on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) with a caption, “This is Ajit Doval’s message. Anyone who understands it will understand that the flood will come with full force, and no one can stop it. Hindus […]
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A claim is being shared on social media about the decommissioning of the INS Arihant by India. Pak-Based accounts like Hello Pakistan (@HelloPKofficial) and Kashmir English have claimed that “India’s nuclear submarine INS Arihant has reportedly been decommissioned following an attack by unknown men 10 months ago.” Fact Check DFRAC team investigated the viral claim. […]
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