430 Posts and Accounts Spread Disinformation During CJP Protest: Cops

Maharashtra police flags ‘cross-border disinformation’ campaign on NEET protests

Maharashtra police uncover a cross-border disinformation campaign linked to NEET protests, involving foreign social media manipulation and AI-generated content.

From NEET Protests to Information Warfare: Examining foreign media narratives, fake news and anti-India propaganda

New Delhi: NEET paper leak was a genuine issue that deserved to be addressed. There is absolutely no doubt about that. However, some incidents carried out in the name of student protests over the last few days have brought to mind a famous dialogue from Dhurandhar, in which the character portraying India’s NSA says: “Hindustan ka sabse bada dushman Hindustani hi hai. Pakistan toh doosre number pe hai.” What is particularly alarming is the extent…

Maharashtra uncovers cross-border disinformation campaign during Gen Z protest

Maharashtra Cyber Police have identified over 500 social media profiles involved in a coordinated cross-border disinformation campaign during a recent nationwide protest. The campaign used AI-generated and deepfake content to manipulate public perception and provoke unrest, with technical analysis pointing to elements operating from Pakistan and Middle Eastern countries. Legal action has been initiated, and the public is urged to verify informat…

430 posts and accounts spread disinformation during CJP protest: Cops

Approximately 100 accounts were found to be operating from outside India, said a police officer from Maharashtra Cyber

Pak a/cs pushed out fake AI visuals during CJP protests: Maha cyber cell

Maharashtra Cyber Cell removed 500 AI-linked social media accounts and 429 posts tied to a cross-border disinformation campaign during CJP protests.