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Politicians, actors, and cricketers alike found themselves on the hit list of misinformation peddlers this week. From an AI-manipulated video of PM Narendra Modi announcing a free-bike offer for Chhath Puja, to false claims that Pakistan declared Salman Khan a terrorist after his remarks mentioning Balochistan and Pakistan separately, here are the top fact checks of the week:
Did PM Narendra Modi Announce A Free-Bike Scheme For Chhath Puja? No, Viral Video Is AI-Manipulated
A video claiming to show PM Modi announcing a special government scheme for Chhath Puja where citizens can get a Splendor motorcycle for free. The PM purportedly urges everyone to like the video and to fill a form available upon pressing a link to book the vehicle. However, it was found to be manipulated. Read more here.
Did Amit Shah Call Indian Forces ‘Army Of Hindutva’?
A video claiming to show Union Home Minister Amit Shah referring to the Indian Army as an army of Hindutva, the RSS, and a Hindu nation has gone viral across social media platforms. However, our fact check revealed that the video was actually manipulated, and that Shah did not make any such remark. Read more here.
Pakistan Declares Salman Khan A Terrorist? Indian Media Outlets Fall For Fake ‘Notification’
A notification allegedly released by the Government of Balochistan, Pakistan, placing Indian actor Salman Khan in the fourth schedule of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997, labeling him as an “Azad Balochistan Facilitator,” has gone viral on social media. Newschecker’s investigation, however, found it to be fabricated. Read more here.
Does This Video Show Driver Cooking Inside Truck Moments Before California Crash?
A video allegedly showing Indian-origin truck driver Jashanpreet Singh cooking inside his vehicle moments before the fatal crash in California, has gone viral online. Newschecker found that the clip’s visuals differ from the authentic crash footage, and evidence points to it being AI-generated. Read more here.
Old Photo Of Shreyas Iyer In Hospital Linked To His Recent Injury In Sydney
An image purportedly showing Shreyas Iyer smiling and posing for a photo while sitting on a hospital bed has gone viral on social media, with several users linking it to his recent hospitalisation following an injury during the India–Australia match in Sydney. However, it was found to be an old photo. Read more here.
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