Fact Check: Fake claim of RBI releasing a ₹ 7 coin in honour of Dhoni goes viral

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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The Trend of Parody accounts and Misinformation on X

DFRAC Exclusive: The Trend of Parody accounts and Misinformation on X

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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Is Government of India providing Free Solar-Powered Flour Mill to Rural Women? Read the Fact Check

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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