Disinformation Surge: Cross-Border Efforts to Disrupt Indian Elections

Disinformation Surge: Cross-Border Efforts to Disrupt Indian Elections

Foreign interference in elections is not new, but it is evolving. It also reflects changes in technology: the evolution of the digital environment – including alternative social media platforms and artificial intelligence – offers foreign actors new ways of targeting individuals and organizations. On similar terms, we will unroll how our country’s neighbourhood has been […]

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The Intersection: Pakistani Leaders, Extremist Affiliations, and the Kashmir Solidarity Paradox

Every year, Pakistan gears up for its Kashmir event with rallies, posters, and fervently proclaims ‘freedom’ in Kashmir, exacerbating tensions. Each year, the crowds dwindle, and this year has been lackluster. The event serves as a smokescreen, diverting attention from the plight of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.  This report will unfold the network of Pakistani leaders who […]

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The Dark Side: Extremism and Propaganda masked as Journalism

The Dark Side: Extremism and Propaganda masked as Journalism

Aasif Sultan, a Kashmiri journalist, faced arrest on August 30, 2018, on charges of harbouring terrorists in Batmaloo. Despite widespread Western media defence immediately following the arrest, this report aims to shed light on an alternative perspective, providing insights into the circumstances surrounding the arrest. What were the accusations? Asif Sultan was booked under UAPA […]

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Exploiting the Israel Palestine Conflict: The Indian Far-Right’s Tactics in Spreading Disinformation and Hate

The ongoing hostilities between Israel and Palestine have brought several aspects of the conflict into sharp focus. Surprisingly, verified users on X , predominantly from India, were identified as consistently spearheading the dissemination of inaccurate and deceptive information during the conflict. Their efforts aimed at garnering engagement have significantly distorted the global perception of the crisis. […]

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