X handle of IPRI shared an image ” Kashmir Bulletin” carrying a claim that JKCCS notes that the destruction of civilian property by the armed forces has become normalized. Over 1,119 civilian structures have been burned down. Fact-Check To investigate the above shared claim, the DFRAC team conducted a keyword search on google in this […]
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As digital media continues to shape public opinion, distinguishing truth from disinformation is becoming ever more crucial—especially on platforms favored by today’s youth. This issue took center stage during a webinar titled “How to Investigate Disinformation Campaigns on Telegram,” hosted by the Digital Forensics Research and Analytics Center (DFRAC) in collaboration with the Media Innovation […]
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An image of a huge fire that broke out in an aircraft carrier is making rounds on social media plaform X(formerly Twitter). Several users are sharing this image and claiming that Houthis hit an American aircraft carrier, the ship is about to sink and a huge fire broke out An account with the username @dr_ahmetbalta […]
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A claim has gone viral on Telegram regarding Indian Involvement in The Bangladesh protest. The user on Telegram has claimed that 21 members of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) are currently stationed at Khulna Cantonment in Bangladesh. The claim details that these members include 5 officers and 16 soldiers, equipped with 12 AK-47 rifles, […]
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An image showing some soldiers raising the flag of Pakistan has recently emerged on social media platform X(formerly Twitter) with the caption: “Kashmir Banega Pakistan. This is from Jammu & Kashmir get lost you nationalist” An account with the username @WildSigma posted this image and claimed: “Kashmir Banega Pakistan. This is from Jammu & Kashmir […]
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Certain Pakistani accounts on social media have claimed that a Pakistani flag was raised by unknown individuals in Srinagar, Kashmir, on India’s 78th Independence Day. These claims were supported by an image purportedly showing the Pakistani flag in Kashmir. The claim was shared by repeated offenders of Fake news peddlers like an X account named […]
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Cross-border misinformation on the Internet has been on the rise. A Pakistani account named PSYWAR Bureau (@psywarops) has been frequently found sharing Fake and misleading news about India. Once again, the account has claimed, “Russia has reportedly suspended the supply of nuclear fuel to India, impacting the operational readiness of India’s Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile […]
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July Khalistan Referendum 2024 (A Bird’s Eye View) Promoted by common accounts on Social media (Dissenting Voices for India) Pak Media’s coverage Referendum propagandized by numerous Pak handles as well as Pak users on X Fake news and Misinformation amid 2024 referendumsAdditional Data Underscoring the Trend of Referendum July 2024 Conclusion Latest Khalistan Referendum 2024 […]
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On social media, a video showing a surgery being performed using a surgical robot is going viral. While sharing the video, a user compared India and China based on medical progress. The user lauded the efforts of China’s surgical robotic technology while denouncing India for using Cow dung and Cow urine to treat patients. Link […]
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On August 1, 2024, a video posted by Clash Report on the social media platform X, allegedly shows footage of a current prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States taking place in Ankara, Türkiye. The video garnered more than 135.4 thousand views. Fact Check DFRAC examined the video in question and we found credible […]
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