As soon as BJP (Bhartiya Janta Party) came in power in the year 2014 India saw an unusual difference on the basis of religions, where people started targeting minorities especially Indian Muslims, some of these, then came forth in the form of cultural products such as music, poetry and cinema and became new tool through which […]
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India is a diverse country with all the major religions of the world. There are close to 1600 languages spoken in India. Apart from these, India has different ethnic groups due to migration from around the world. India’s rich culture is the main reason why many foreign powers keep an eye on the country and […]
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Arguably, Religion is one of the most ardent subjects for mankind. Different people/groups have different religious beliefs for which they are often highly emotional. There are many entities that use this sensitive topic to trigger others in order to channel them into a set narrative. One of the ways to accomplish this is by using […]
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In this Era of Information Warfare, it’s very difficult to find out the reality. There are many accounts on social media that claim themselves to be activists. In the name of raising their voices against injustice, they spread fake news, half-truth, deceptive and hateful news. This DFRAC exclusive exposes one such account and its vicious […]
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The Report will cover: What is Pakistan Strategic Forum and how the account works on a specific agenda. Fake/Misleading Content Hateful Narratives Pakistan-China Relations Conclusion Pakistan Strategic Forum (PSF) @ForumStrategic as its twitter bio states is an independent think tank run by an international team of researchers, delivering the intelligence that needs to make informed […]
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A parody, commentary, or fan account is an account that depicts another person, group, or organization in their profile to discuss, satirize, or share information about that entity. In this DFRAC Exclusive we will debunk some of the parody accounts which are in the name of famous personalities. Interestingly, these personalities themselves are not Twitter […]
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Kakavani aka Ali Sohrab is known for posting hateful and communal content on social media. He describes himself as a scared journalist in his Twitter bio. Significantly, Twitter has already suspended 9 of his accounts one by one for the objectionable post. But, like a phoenix, he resurfaces by creating new accounts filled with even […]
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It is interesting how a catch drop during a cricket match can be used and blown out of proportion to create a false narrative against a country and its population. This DFRAC exclusive report is an in-depth analysis of the nature of such hateful tweets and their sources in a particular case. This report also […]
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In August 2017, lakhs of Rohingyas were forced out of their homes in Rakhine, Myanmar. UNHRC says they are victims of armed attacks, massive scale violence, and serious human rights violations. More than 7 Lakhs of them had to flee to other countries to seek shelter. In India, the government estimate puts the figure of […]
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Simranjit Singh Mann is a veteran Akali who largely spent the last two decades on the margins of Punjab politics. His Twitter bio is itself controversial as he mentions, ‘Striving for #Khalistan’ (A Sovereign State for Sikhs) having quite a following of 27.6K on Twitter. The Background: He became an IPS officer and served in senior positions such as […]
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