Indian media criticised for spreading war hysteria and fake news

As tensions rose between Pakistan and India, several Indian celebrities and commentators, including Nadia Khan and Parineeti Chopra, condemned Indian mainstream media for sensationalism and warmongering. Khan described Indian coverage as “cartoonish” and far from journalism, while Chopra criticised media outlets for fuelling public panic with fake news. Reports from Indian media often presented unverifiable claims and inflammatory narratives, intensifying fear and nationalism. Analysts argued that this reflects a larger trend of compromised media ethics, where misinformation is used as a tool of state narrative-building. This trend poses a significant challenge to public discourse and cross-border understanding in the digital age.