"As fighting escalated, few Indian officials explained the situation, leading to 'hypernationalism' and 'abnormal triumphalism' on newscasts, creating a 'parallel reality.'"
"The misinformation spreading in Indian newsrooms showcased a severe breakdown in journalistic standards, as numerous channels reported exaggerated and false narratives about the conflict."
In May, a false claim about a military coup in Pakistan spread rapidly through Indian news and social media, exemplifying the misinformation crisis affecting the information landscape during heightened tensions between the two nations. Journalists revealed that a lack of credible official communication allowed sensationalist narratives, such as Indian forces invading Pakistan and the Pakistani Prime Minister surrendering, to dominate airwaves. This atmosphere led to hypernationalist sentiments and contributed to a misinformed public, as major networks failed to uphold responsible journalism amid a crisis.
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