On October 12, in Baku, Azerbaijan, a public discussion titled “Public Solidarity Against Disinformation: The Contribution of NGOs to the Protection of National Values and Social Responsibility” was convened by the Azerbaijan National NGO Forum. At first glance, it might have sounded like one more routine conference in a busy civic calendar, but for those who filled the hall, the meeting’s purpose was anything but routine. Azerbaijan has found itself at the center of geopolitical and economic currents far larger than its borders, and with this new visibility has come a barrage of coordinated disinformation campaigns, many of them carefully…

1. The Digital Watch Over Delhi In a city where every scroll carries the weight of a thousand voices, Delhi Police has quietly stepped into the role of digital sentinel. As protests swelled across the national capital, law enforcement began scanning social media platforms with a singular focus: stop the spread of misinformation before it ignites further unrest. According to police sources speaking to PTI, around 300 posts have already been taken down, each one allegedly aimed at spreading rumours, distorting facts, or stoking public anger. This is not just about deleting content; it is about trying to control a…