Fact Check: Viral “Soldier Ashok Kumar” Pahalgam video uses obsolete Indian Army Uniform

A video has been rapidly shared online in which an individual claiming to be an Indian Army soldier, Ashok Kumar, alleges that the media’s portrayal of Pahalgam is misleading. In the footage, he says that intelligence agencies “failed” and that critical questions were “ignored,” asking viewers if they are being deceived. Multiple users have circulated […]

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False claim of France rejecting Pinaka Rocket System over performance issues goes viral

The Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) is an advanced artillery system developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to replace older Soviet-era systems. Designed for rapid and high-volume firepower, it can launch 12 rockets in under 44 seconds, covering targets up to 90 km away, depending on the variant. First deployed during the […]

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Fact Check: False claims go viral about Sri Lanka-India Connectivity Project

Pakistan-based accounts have shared a claim about India—Sri Lanka relations. An account named Tactical Tribune claims that Sri Lanka has rejected India’s proposal to build a land‑based transport corridor. Sri Lanka says it can become a security threat. Fact Check Upon investigation, DFRAC found the claim to be misleading. During the investigation, we found the […]

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Viral ABP News infographic quoting Mohan Bhagwat on Brahmin-Dalit marriages is doctored

An infographic from ABP News is going viral on social media. In this infographic, a quote is attributed to Mohan Bhagwat, saying, “Casteism will end if Brahmin daughters are married into Dalit families.” While sharing this infographic, a user named Aavesh Tiwari wrote, “Mohan Bhagwat is asking Brahmin daughters to marry into Dalit households to […]

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