Fact Check: Claims of Lt Gen Kumar’s arrest after Pahalgam Attack is misleading

A number of social media posts and fringe websites have asserted that the Government of India arrested Lieutenant General M.V. Suchindra Kumar, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Army’s Northern Command, for refusing to lead an “anti-Pakistan adventure” following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Origin of the Misinformation Fact Check Upon investigation, we […]

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Fact Check: No Evidence Iran or Kuwait Opened Airspace Specifically for Pakistan

As of April 29, 2025, Pahalgam, a renowned tourist destination in Indian-administered Kashmir, remains under heightened security following a tragic Pakistan militant attack on April 22 that resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, predominantly Hindu tourists. In response, Indian authorities have closed over half of the region’s tourist sites to ensure safety and security […]

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Fact Check: Misleading claim of IAF bombing civilian area in Shivpuri goes viral

In the aftermath of the recent terror attacks in Pahalgam, several Pakistan-based social media accounts have been actively circulating fake and misleading information online. One such viral claim stated, “Just IN:— Indian Air Force ‘mistakenly’ bombs a civilian area in Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh.“ Another user alleged, “IAF jet has dropped bombs on its own […]

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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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