Some pak-based handles took to social media platform X(formerly Twitter) and claimed the Indian military had been attacked multiple times in Jammu and Kashmir in which 21 Indian soldiers were confirmed dead. Taking to X, a Pak-based account named Ironclad posted an image of an Indian Flag and wrote: “Multiple attacks on Indian military in […]
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The trend of parody accounts proliferates on social media platforms, giving rise to misinformation and antipathetic narratives on the digital landscape. This DFRAC Exclusive report will examine the scenario of parody accounts on social media platforms and their brief analysis. Masquerading under the names of prominent and well-known personalities, these accounts have attained a substantial number […]
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Several Pak-based handles shared an image of the Palestinian President on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and claimed that the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calls Indian PM Modi a ‘Zionist slave’. A pak-account named Ironclad, better known for spreading misinformation against India, shared the image and wrote: “#BREAKING: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas calls Indian […]
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The issue of Kashmir is a contentious one between India and Pakistan. Pakistan has long engaged in propaganda regarding Kashmir, seizing every opportunity to isolate India on the issue. After the abrogation of Article 370 in Kashmir, Pakistan began to raise the Kashmir issue before the international community vigorously. On August 5, the day Article […]
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On social media, news from Vande Bharat train has gone viral. While sharing the news users claim that “Modi Govt has revised the ₹58,000 crores contract for making Vande Bharat sleeper trains. A train that cost ₹290 crores earlier will now cost ₹436 crores. This is a train with ONLY AC coaches that poor cannot afford. Who […]
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On September 24, 2024 A viral video shared by the user Rachel Trumpwon on social media platform X appears to show a poll worker tearing up a ballot marked for President. Link Fact Check Upon investigation by DFRAC, it was found Tiktok video, and media report by Newsweek, and Reuters which revealed that the video was initially […]
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On August 12, 2024, a post shared by Yashbharat.com on Facebook claimed that the Government of India had launched a new scheme named “Solar Chakki Yojna” (Solar Mill Scheme). According to the post, this scheme would provide free solar-powered flour mills to women in rural areas to enable them to grind flour at home conveniently. The claim […]
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Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections are scheduled to be eheld in 18 september. Amidst this crucil event, Pakistani accounts on social mdia are sharing false claims to potray Indian administration in Bad light. A frequent fake news peddler X account named Kashmir English has shared a viral claim in regard to recent Operation Kanchi in […]
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Manipur has witnessed violence once again in the past few days with drone and rocket attacks. In its aftermath, Schools in Manipur will remain shut on September 9 and 10 due to safety concerns. Amid this, misinformation has escalated on social media platforms. One such video showing a fighter shooting down a helicopter is making […]
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Jammu & Kashmir’s assembly elections are around the corner. Surrounding the election season, Pakistani media outlets have shared a report where they have claimed the killings of 7 civilians in kashmir by Indian forces. The consistent Fake News peddler media agency of Pakistan, Kashmir Meda Service, shared the similar claim along with Radio Pakistan. Following […]
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