Claim A claim is going viral on social media. It says India has been declared as the largest source of terrorism in Asia by a European research survey. Link A Pak-based handle on social media, Ironclad, who had posted the same claim. Link Fact Check To investigate the claim, DFRAC made keyword search and couldn’t […]
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After assuming his second term at the White House, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to deport illegal immigrants. Since the beginning of February deportation of illegal immigrants has been ongoing. Claims of Brazil doing the same is going round online. Till now, two batches of illegal immigrants have been deported to India from […]
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Bharat Ratna is India’s highest civilian honor in India, awarded to individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to society. Padma Vibhushan is the second highest civilian honor, recognizing significant contributions in the field of arts, science, and social service. Whereas, Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian honor awarded to those who have made important […]
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“Tarique Rahman is the man pulling all the strings,” declared Shamsuzzaman Dudu, Vice Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), while heaping praise on the party’s acting chairperson. According to Dudu, Rahman was the brain behind the student-led uprising in July that swept the Awami League government out of power. His words leave no room […]
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On social media, a news clipping from The Economic Times with the headline “WHO has lost its independence, Indian govt should exit global health body” has gone viral. While sharing the news, users wrote: “Just when you think your day couldn’t get better… India suggests EXITING the W.H.O.” Link Fact Check During the investigation, DFRAC found […]
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On social media, a video of a toll plaza has gone viral which shows a group of people creating a ruckus and breaking down a barricade at a toll plaza. While sharing the video, users claim that it is from India. Link Moreover, several users shared this video and made similar claims. The link can […]
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Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States inside the Rotunda of the US Capitol, vowing to expand executive power, deport millions of immigrants, seek retribution against his political adversaries, and redefine America’s position on the global stage. Due to a forecast of extreme cold, the inauguration ceremony, which is […]
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A viral claim circulating online alleges that Pakistan has plans to target 50 major Indian cities with hydrogen bombs within the first 24 hours in the event of war. A Pakistan-based account Foujeet shared the claim which garnered 56.2k views, 406 likes, and 72 retweets. Another Pakistan-based account also shared a similar claim which also […]
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On social media, news from India and Bangladesh has gone viral. While sharing the news, users wrote: “Breaking: Just in, 94 Indian soldiers hospitalized after today’s border clash with Bangladeshi forces.” Link Fact Check During the investigation, DFRAC found the claim to be false. We found multiple media reports regarding the news. According to a […]
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A massive fire broke out at a major building of the Bangladesh Secretariat in Dhaka on Thursday, damaging official documents that prompted authorities to form a high-powered investigation committee amid suspicions that it could be an act of sabotage. Amid this, a Pakistan-based account recently shared a viral claim on social media stating, “Bangladesh says […]
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