Authors
Vasudha noticed the growing problem of mis/disinformation online after studying New Media at ACJ in Chennai and became interested in separating facts from fiction. She is interested in learning how global issues affect individuals on a micro level. Before joining Newschecker’s English team, she was working with Latestly.
Pankaj Menon is a fact-checker based out of Delhi who enjoys ‘digital sleuthing’ and calling out misinformation. He has completed his MA in International Relations from Madras University and has worked with organisations like NDTV, Times Now and Deccan Chronicle online in the past.
Claim
Video shows the recent Diwali celebrations in Nagaland.
Such posts can be seen here and here.
Also Read: Viral Video Claiming To Show Diwali Celebrations At India-Pakistan Border Is Old & Unrelated
Fact
A Google lens search on the keyframes of the viral footage led us to a Facebook post by Daily Mail Sport, dated October 30, 2024. Carrying similar visuals of fire crackers, it stated, “SCENES at River Plate vs Atletico Minerio (Mineiro).”
River Plate and Atletico Mineiro are South American soccer clubs who faced each other for a semi-final match in an Argentina stadium during the Copa Libertadores tournament.
We found multiple similar visuals of a firecracker show at the stadium during the soccer match. Such videos can be seen here, here and here.
On comparing the keyframes of the viral video, claiming to show Diwali celebrations in Nagaland, with visuals from the Argentina stadium, we could conclude them to be the same.
Hence, a video from a soccer match in Argentina has been falsely shared to show Diwali celebrations in Nagaland.
Result: False
Sources
Facebook Post by @DailyMailSport, Dated October 30, 2024
Report By AP, Dated October 30, 2024
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Authors
Vasudha noticed the growing problem of mis/disinformation online after studying New Media at ACJ in Chennai and became interested in separating facts from fiction. She is interested in learning how global issues affect individuals on a micro level. Before joining Newschecker’s English team, she was working with Latestly.
Pankaj Menon is a fact-checker based out of Delhi who enjoys ‘digital sleuthing’ and calling out misinformation. He has completed his MA in International Relations from Madras University and has worked with organisations like NDTV, Times Now and Deccan Chronicle online in the past.
