Wars are not fought only on borders; in the modern era, social media has become a new battlefield where mobile phones, computers, and the internet have replaced bullets and gunpowder as the biggest weapons. In this war, lines of soldiers are not visible; instead, information, images, videos, and posts appearing on screens serve as weapons. […]
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A video showing the seizure of a huge cache of weapons is going viral on social media. Users sharing this video claim that the weapons were recovered from a mosque in Assam. Sharing the video, a user named Vivek Mishra wrote, “A stockpile of weapons recovered from a mosque in Assam! The area is in […]
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Claim A video is getting viral on social media which shows a massive explosion. The user has claimed that the Kuki rebels have launched a deadly attack on an Indian Army Brigade Headquarters in Manipur using a truck packed with explosives. The Claimant has further informed about the multiple casualties among the Indian soldiers stationed […]
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Claim Sunita Williams spent 286 days in space. She returned to Earth on March 19 with her fellow astronauts two weeks ago. After returning from space, she also shared her experiences from the space with the media. Meanwhile, a big claim is going viral on social media which states that she will visit Manipur and […]
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On social media, a video from Manipur has gone viral. While sharing the video users claim that In Manipur, students are removing the Indian flag and hoisting the Seven coloured flag at the local District Commissioner’s office!. Link other users have also made similar claims by sharing this video. Fact Check During the investigation, DFRAC found […]
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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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An image showing bodies of deceased soldiers is going viral on X platform (formerly Twitter). Users on X are fiercely sharing this image and alleging that 12 Indian soldiers have been killed by local militia and separatist groups and locals are protesting against Indian army as well as the ruling government. A Bangladeshi handle on X […]
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A distressing video has gone viral on social media site X(Twitter) showing a man shooting a cow in the head twice. The video has triggered a heavy backlash on social media. Sharing this video on X, several users are associating it with Congress and alleging that a cow has been sacrificed for Congress leader Rahul […]
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A video is going viral on X (formerly Twitter) where users share a video of gunned men seemingly threatening the audience the video is intended for. The caption includes a transcript which states, “The Meiteis in Manipur, listen carefully! We will reach Kangla (central Imphal) within 2 months. Mr. Biren, listen carefully!” N. Biren Singh […]
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In May 2023, the state of Manipur was up in flames after communal clashes broke out between the Meitis and the Kukis. As of December 2023, over 175 people had died in the rioting and 70,000 people were displaced according to official reports. Collectively, the state’s ethno-cultural diversity, the politics of welfarism and the state’s […]
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