Fact Check: The incident of bodies suddenly sitting up and walking in the Delhi AIIMS mortuary did not happen; the viral video is AI-generated

A CCTV footage is going viral on social media. In this footage, several bodies can be seen lying on stretchers in a morgue. Suddenly, two of the bodies sit up, and shortly afterward, the stretchers along with the bodies start moving back and forth. Users sharing this video claim that it is CCTV footage of […]

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Fact Check: Jitu Patwari did not ask for the money donated to the Ram Mandir back, the viral statement is fake

Allegations of theft of offerings have been made at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, and several accused have been arrested in connection with the matter, while the investigation is still ongoing. Meanwhile, in Madhya Pradesh, the Congress has accused the government of a land scam in Ujjain. Congress State President Jitu Patwari recently targeted the government […]

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A New Pattern of Digital Disinformation: Targeted Information Warfare Against the Indian Army and Its Officers

The rapid expansion of digital communication and the growing reach of social media platforms have transformed the information landscape in unprecedented ways. Within this evolving environment, information warfare, cognitive warfare, and influence operations have become significant elements of contemporary geopolitical competition and ideological conflicts. Various studies and international organizations have highlighted that disinformation, misinformation, and […]

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Fact Check: The Viral Video of the Light Show and Fireworks Is Not from the Opening Ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has begun. FIFA’s first opening ceremony was held at Mexico City’s iconic Estadio Azteca stadium. During the opening ceremony, Colombian singer and dancer Shakira and Nigerian superstar Burna Boy sang ‘Dai Dai’, the official song of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Mexican pop band ‘Maná’ also performed at the […]

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Fact Check: PM Modi Did Not Say That the Mothers and Sisters of the Country Should Sell Their Gold and Deposit the Money in Banks

In view of global conditions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently appealed to citizens not to buy gold for a year in order to reduce the burden on foreign exchange reserves. This statement by PM Modi received media coverage, and several media organisations also shared postcards related to it. Meanwhile, a postcard carrying a statement attributed […]

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Weaponizing Narratives: A Study of Pakistan-Linked Misinformation Targeting India

Executive Summary Over the last three months, multiple investigations, fact-checks, and digital monitoring exercises conducted by DFRAC identified a sustained pattern of misinformation campaigns originating from or amplified by Pakistan-linked social media ecosystems targeting India. These campaigns have evolved beyond conventional geopolitical propaganda and increasingly exploit communal sensitivities, regional tensions, political polarization, and public distrust. […]

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Fact Check: Asaduddin Owaisi did not write a letter to the UN claiming Muslims are unsafe in India; the viral claim is fake

A claim is being circulated on social media regarding AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, alleging that he wrote a letter to the United Nations stating that Muslims are unsafe in India, saying, “Muslims are not safe in Hindustan.” The claim further alleges that the United Nations responded to Owaisi by saying, “Go wherever […]

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Fact Check: Viral image of bee attack on Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand is AI-generated

A picture of Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati is being shared on social media, showing bees attacking him. Users are circulating this image with the claim that the incident took place in Varanasi. While sharing the image, several users are also criticizing Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati. A user named Janardan Mishra shared the picture and wrote, […]

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