India, May 11 -- There's supposed to be a ceasefire between India and Pakistan now, but the biggest lesson from this past week was that India needs to find a way to cease the tirade of misinformation and fake news.

Because the conflict is not yet over: just hours after the ceasefire was announced, reports of more explosions came in from Srinagar. So the situation is still uncertain, and it's more important than ever to ensure that misinformation is not weaponised.

This week there was a proliferation of fake videos and fabricated stories, warmongering on national TV and incessant flow of rumours on WhatsApp, X and Instagram - it was a trifecta that created a panic-like situation in India, even as tensions on the border escalated.

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