Pakistani propaganda accounts are circulating a digitally manipulated video, falsely showing Joint Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, stating that: ‘We have been assured by senior government officials that the Iranian terrorist attacks on Indian commercial ships shall not be left unanswered. From now onwards, all countries receiving Iranian oil supply & as well […]
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An India TV news clip is going viral on social media. In this clip, the anchor can be seen reporting a rebellion within the Assam BJP and claiming that the RSS has distanced itself from the party. The report mentions an alleged letter from RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to PM Modi, asserting that the RSS […]
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A video is being shared on social media claiming that some people tried to incite religious agitation by hoisting a blue flag on an ancient temple in Alwar, Rajasthan. In this video, some people can be seen with blue flags in the temple premises. Sharing this video, a user wrote, ‘Bhajanlal Sharma ji, take such […]
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Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, affecting petroleum and gas supplies around the world. Pressure is continuously increasing on America to reopen the Strait. Amid this, a video is widely circulating on social media showing a destroyed US warship, with claims that it was destroyed by an Iranian attack. The words “US Navy” can […]
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By Mohd Fahad The writer is Editor (National Desk) at First India Modern wars are fought not only with missiles and drones but also with algorithms, artificial intelligence and viral videos. The recent escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran in West Asia demonstrated how the battlefield now extends far beyond physical geography. Alongside […]
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The conflict between Iran and Israel-America is ongoing. The countries involved are under continuous attack. According to media reports, Iran has attacked American bases situated in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait and Qatar. Meanwhile, a video is being shared on social media claiming that Iran has attacked the world-famous Burj Khalifa with a […]
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A video circulating widely on social media purports to show Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh openly endorsing Israeli-American military strikes against Iran. In the clip, Singh appears to claim that Prime Minister Modi had visited Israel prior to the conflict and had cautioned Tehran that threatening regional stability would carry serious repercussions. Facebook user Sheikh […]
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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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In January 2025, as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stood alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce a historic free trade agreement, hailed as the “mother of all deals”, a sophisticated disinformation campaign was already underway across social media platforms. What appeared at first glance to be random racist outbursts was, in […]
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Following reports of World Bank Group President Ajay Banga’s recent visit to Pakistan, an image has been circulating on social media showing him holding a Khalistan flag, with claims that he supports the Khalistan movement. A user on X with a username, @FTWHarjee, shared this image with a caption, “IMF President sending signals to INDIA”. […]
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