Category: Report

Digital Faultlines: Unmasking the Misinformation Machinery in the 2026 West Bengal Elections

Khushboo Singh

The 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections were not confined to traditional democratic processes such as political campaigning, policy debates, and voter outreach. Instead, they unfolded as a high-stakes digital information war in which misinformation played a central role in shaping public discourse. DFRAC’s investigation, based on content circulating on the social media platform X, reveals […]

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Information Warfare: Pakistan-Linked Network Pushes Anti-India Disinformation During Iran–Israel–US Conflict

Khushboo Singh

As tensions escalate in the ongoing Iran–Israel–United States conflict, the information ecosystem has witnessed a parallel surge in misinformation and propaganda. The DFRAC investigation has identified a coordinated network of social media accounts largely linked to Pakistan that are actively disseminating digitally manipulated videos and misleading narratives targeting India. This campaign appears designed to distort […]

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Digital deception before voting: How fake news casting spell on India’s assembly polls?

Khushboo Singh

Mohd Fahad The writer is Editor (National Desk) at First India Elections in India have always been contested not just on the ground but also in the realm of narratives. However, in recent years—especially during Assembly elections in states like West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry—the battlefield has decisively shifted to digital platforms. […]

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DFRAC Special: ISI and Pakistan Behind Propaganda Film ‘Saffron Kingdom’ on Kashmir!

Khushboo Singh

The battle over the narrative of a sensitive and geopolitically crucial issue like Kashmir is no longer confined to the ground; it is being fought aggressively across digital platforms. In this digital ecosystem, a film titled ‘Saffron Kingdom’ has recently emerged, raising serious suspicions regarding its content and dissemination methods. On the surface, the film […]

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“Weaponizing Narratives: How ‘Bangla Urdu’ Fuels Anti-India Sentiment Online”

Dilshad Noor

In the political and historical landscape of South Asia, the relationship between Bangladesh and India holds a special significance, influencing not only the region but also global geopolitics. Bangladesh is deeply connected to India not only because of geographical proximity, but also due to a shared history, culture, language, and struggles. Bangladesh was born as […]

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Frail Faith : Communal Fragility in India’s Festive Seasons

Khushboo Singh

Religious festivals in India, traditionally marked by communal harmony and shared participation, have increasingly become flashpoints for tension. Reports emerged of targeted disruptions, vandalism, and heightened communal fears. While Christmas 2025 saw a documented surge in physical attacks and intimidation against Christian communities across multiple states, Eid 2026 was largely defined by pre-festival tensions, particularly […]

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Pakistan’s Failing Kashmir Strategy with Digital Campaign Collapse to Concentrated Diaspora Activities

Aayushi Rana

Executive Summary Pakistan’s approach to promoting its Kashmir agenda internationally has undergone a major shift between 2022 and 2025. This shift indicates Pakistan’s transition from large-scale social media campaigns to more concentrated operations led by Pakistani activists based in Western countries, particularly the United Kingdom. At the center of these UK operations is Raja Fahim […]

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