India’s Disinformation War

Synopsis
Why has fake news become an industry in India? A 15-year-long investigation unearthed 750 fake media outlets operating from India and spanning across 119 countries with 550 domain names spreading fake news. Its impact on the country is devastating. A 2023 Statista Survey reveals disinformation was ranked as the number one risk threatening India, outranking infectious diseases, illicit economic activity and inequality.
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