How social media lies fuelled a rush to war between India and Pakistan Disinformation spread to mainstream channels in what experts call deliberate ‘informational warfare’ The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2025
No Truce In India-Pakistan Disinformation War India and Pakistan have announced a ceasefire after coming close to all-out conflict, but on social media citizens on both sides are vying to control public perceptions by peddling disinformation. International Business Times · May 13, 2025
‘Traitors’: Hate-filled songs target Indian Muslims after Kashmir attack Wave of incendiary music tracks fueling Islamophobic hate floods Indian social media after April 22 killings. Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2025
India election results 2024: Narendra Modi claims third term but projections show party unlikely to win outright majority – as it happened Narendra Modi says India has placed its faith in the ruling coalition ‘for a third consecutive time’, as figures show his BJP party unlikely to secure an overall majority The Guardian - AU · Jun 4, 2024
India Awaits Election Results After Deluge Of Disinformation India's six-week election was staggering in its size and logistical complexity, but also in the "unprecedented" scale of online disinformation. International Business Times · Jun 3, 2024
Online Hate Sows Muslim Fears As India Votes After his brother was murdered in anti-Muslim riots, Pervez Qureshi watched the videos he believes incited the killers, part of a wave of hatred being fomented on social media ahead of India's elections. International Business Times · Apr 4, 2024
Hate crime tracker Hindutva Watch blocked in India ahead of national vote Days after its X account was blocked, Indians can no longer access the US-based website, which tracks hate crimes. Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2024
Blocking of Hindutva Watch and the prevalence of social media censorship in India As X takes down the account of Hindutva Watch, an organisation that documents hate crimes against marginalised groups — what are the transparency concerns regarding India’s censorship regime for digital platforms? The Hindu · Jan 27, 2024
Unmasking 'Love Jihad': The dangerous impact of an Indian conspiracy theory In India, a conspiracy theory known as "love jihad" is being perpetuated by Hindu nationalist groups who claim Muslim communities are orchestrating a takeover by seducing and converting Hindu women. Online platforms have become breeding grounds for fear-mongering posts warning of the danger of trusting Muslim men. Drawing on firsthand… France 24 · Jun 23, 2023