How the Indian Media Amplified Falsehoods in the Drumbeat of War

The intense military confrontation between India and Pakistan in recent weeks was met with a deluge of disinformation on social media and mainstream outlets, making it nearly impossible to distinguish fact from fiction. Despite widely reported 'successes'—such as what were later revealed to be false claims of attacks on Pakistani nuclear facilities, fighter jets, and the Karachi port— analysts noted the widespread spread of half-truths, memes, and fabricated stories, particularly from well-known TV networks. This chaotic environment has discredited many of the supposed achievements by India's forces while undermining trust in trusted news sources.