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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