Fake CNN and Telegraph Reports Exposed in India-Pakistan Conflict Misinformation Campaign

MAINTENANCE. On Wednesday, 7 May, the Pakistani authorities claimed to have shot down five planes, three of which were Rafale during major air clashes with India. Colonel Peer De Jong deciphers the clash for Current Values between fake news, military strategy and commercial issues.

Fake videos, AI deepfakes and hacked accounts: No truce in India-Pakistan disinformation war

NEW DELHI, May 13 — In Islamabad 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. Platforms such as Facebook and X are still awash with misrepresented footage of the attacks that killed at least 60 people and sent thousands fleeing. AFP fact-checkers have debunked many of the clips, which actually sh…

YouTube Video on India’s Growth Falsely Linked to U.S. News Outlets

Following the 22 April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor, escalating tensions along the Line of Control (LoC). Both sides reported intensified cross-border firing and armed forces operations, leading to military and civilian casualties (here, here, and here). After days of attacks from both sides, a ceasefire agreement was reached through high-level military and diplomatic talks on 10 May 2025. However, Pakistan repor…

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.

Fact-Check: Did CNN Publish an Infographic Highlighting India Suffered Major Losses During the Ongoing Conflict With Pakistan?

Fact-Check: An infographic attributed to CNN has gone viral on social media platforms to claim that India suffered heavy losses against Pakistan amid the ongoing conflict between the two countries. However, the infographic is fake.

Several social media sites and accounts that reported confirmations of Rafale's loss by the Indian Air Force have been removed or suspended, and journalists report growing pressure.