Part 1: Background and Context Understanding this disinformation campaign requires looking at the bigger picture of regional politics in South Asia and the Middle East. When the Israel-Iran conflict escalated in June 2025, it created a perfect storm for Pakistan to launch a sophisticated information warfare operation against India. Pakistan found itself in a difficult […]
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A photo of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is being circulated on social media. In this image, a person appears to be disrespecting Dr. Ambedkar statue by showing the middle finger. While sharing this photo, a user named Swami Anand Swaroop wrote, “The British turned out to be shocking traitors. This is how they treat someone who […]
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A video circulating on social media claims that people pelted stones at the Indian Indian Army in Kashmir after a ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir. The video shows a convoy of military vehicles passing through a hilly area while a group of youth can be seen pelting stones from the hillside. Sounds of gunfire can […]
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A claim is doing rounds on the social media platform X(formerly Twitter) alleging a statement by Saudi Arabia that states if Israel attacks Iran, it will be Saudi Arabia’s responsibility to protect the Muslim brother country. Also, Aljazeera has been alleged as the authentic source of this statement. An account by the name World Affairs […]
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The state-turned-UT has been witnessing an uptick in terror incidents over the past few days, following the detection of suspicious movements in vulnerable areas. However, the Indian Army’s efforts in combating and eliminating terrorists through search and cordon operations have ensured the safety of the nation.Amid this, a claim has gained traction online alleging that […]
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A video showing some cops riding self-balancing electric scooters is making the rounds on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Users sharing this video have claimed that the Gujarat government has purchased self-balancing electric scooters for police, imported from China. Sharing this video on X, one user wrote: “Promoting Make in India, the Gujarat […]
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The Jaffer Express, a passenger train travelling from Quetta to Peshwar and carrying around 380 passengers, was hijacked by BLA separatists and hostaging several passengers. It prompted a rescue operation by Pakistan forces, eventually releasing more than 300 passengers and eliminating the insurgents. As per recent updates, CTD has arrested four suspects in this case. […]
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Claim A clip of PM Modi is shared by a social media user with the caption “Chinese philosopher is from my village.” @sanjay_educare a social media user posted this video on Instagram and the user said quote. “PM Modi claims that the Chinese philosopher Hieun Tsang (Xuanzang) was from his village.” Fact-Check Upon investigation, the DFRAC […]
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A claim is doing the rounds on the social media platform X(formerly Twitter) alleging that China took control of an Israeli-origin Indian drone near the eastern border after it veered into Chinese territory. Pak-based Users have shared this claim, stating these facts. Sharing a screenshot of a news article’s headline, an account named Foujeet wrote: […]
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A video showing some individuals trying to come out by cutting through the iron barriers and eventually being shot dead has emerged on the social media platform X(formerly Twitter). Pak-based handles are sharing this video and claiming that the individuals seen in the viral video are Indian illegal immigrants who have been shot dead by […]
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