Dilli Hussain, also known as Muhammad Dilawar Hussain, is a well-known and influential figure associated with the global Muslim Brotherhood discourse. He is among a select group of journalists whose presence is frequently seen in discussions, debates, and coverage related to major issues concerning the Muslim world. By profession, Hussain is a journalist and serves […]
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As part of its ongoing initiative to identify and document online misinformation networks, DFRAC conducted an investigation into the X (formerly Twitter) account operated under the name Deepak Sharma. The assessment covered a three-month period, from May 2026 to July 2026, during which the account’s posts, reposts, and overall online activity were systematically monitored and […]
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Wars are not fought only on borders; in the modern era, social media has become a new battlefield where mobile phones, computers, and the internet have replaced bullets and gunpowder as the biggest weapons. In this war, lines of soldiers are not visible; instead, information, images, videos, and posts appearing on screens serve as weapons. […]
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Executive Summary This report presents DFRAC’s investigation into the social media activity of Riddhima Sharma, an Instagram-based influencer who has accrued a significant following through content focused on religion, Hindu nationalism, cultural identity, and political commentary. The account was created in February 2024 and has grown rapidly, gaining visibility through associations with senior members of […]
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Executive Summary Over the last three months, multiple investigations, fact-checks, and digital monitoring exercises conducted by DFRAC identified a sustained pattern of misinformation campaigns originating from or amplified by Pakistan-linked social media ecosystems targeting India. These campaigns have evolved beyond conventional geopolitical propaganda and increasingly exploit communal sensitivities, regional tensions, political polarization, and public distrust. […]
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Azaad Digital is a multilingual digital news platform from Pakistan that publishes news, analysis, and fact-check content in English, Urdu, and Chinese. With the objective of expanding its reach to Urdu-speaking readers worldwide, this media network has launched a separate platform for the Urdu language named Azaad Urdu. Azaad Urdu presents itself as an independent, fact-based, and […]
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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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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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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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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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