Sikhs targeted by divisive social media profiles

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4 years ago

November 25, 2021

Twitter, Facebook and Instagram profiles were used to promote Hindu nationalism and pro-Indian government narratives

A network of social media profiles pretending to be Sikhs and promoting division has been exposed in a new report.

80 fake accounts have so-far been identified and subsequently suspended… with the operation spanning across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

The profiles were being used to promote Hindu nationalism and pro-Indian government narratives.

According to the report’s author, the aim of the network was to “alter perceptions on important issues around Sikh independence, human rights and values”.

At this stage, there is no link between the social accounts and the Indian government.

Known as “sock-puppets” – the accounts were controlled by real people as opposed to automated “bots”.

A number of hashtags were used in the social media campaign… including RealSikh to endorse messages, and #FakeSikh to discredit differing political opinions.

Israel launches pre-emptive strikes on Iran amid nuclear threat

Israel launches pre-emptive strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites amid fears of retaliation and imminent threats, urging citizens to seek shelter.

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2 hours ago

June 13, 2025

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Israel launches pre-emptive strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites amid fears of retaliation and imminent threats, urging citizens to seek shelter.

Israel has launched pre-emptive military strikes on Iran following reports of explosions in Tehran. The operation, expected to last several days, is targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and military sites.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has urged citizens to stay near bomb shelters amid fears of Iranian retaliation, while the Israeli Defence Forces coordinate closely with the United States, citing an imminent nuclear threat.

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Shocking video shows UK nationals moments before Air India crash

“Chilling footage captures UK nationals smiling just moments before the tragic Air India Flight 171 crash.”

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4 hours ago

June 13, 2025

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“Chilling footage captures UK nationals smiling just moments before the tragic Air India Flight 171 crash.”

Just before the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171, two UK nationals were seen recording a video, smiling, unaware of the disaster moments ahead. The footage adds a chilling human face to the unfolding tragedy.

Shocking Video Shows UK Nationals Moments Before Air India Crash

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Trump announces ‘done deal’ with China

Trump declares new trade deal with China “done,” featuring rare earth material supply and China retaining student visas, pending Xi’s approval.

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4 hours ago

June 13, 2025

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Trump declares new trade deal with China “done,” featuring rare earth material supply and China retaining student visas, pending Xi’s approval.

President Donald Trump says a new trade deal with China is “done,” following intense negotiations in London.

The agreement includes China’s pledge to supply critical rare earth materials to U.S. companies, while the U.S. will drop plans to revoke Chinese student visas.

The deal still awaits final approval from President Xi Jinping, but it could mark a turning point after months of tariff tensions.

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