From misinformation around Indian Air Force aircraft crash in Rajasthan’s Churu to false claims of the UAE offering lifetime residency through a Golden Visa for just Dh100,000 for Indian citizens, here are our top fact checks from this week
Rahul Gandhi’s Photo On Sanitary Napkins Distributed In Bihar? No, False Claim Goes Viral
A video allegedly showing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s photo affixed on sanitary napkins, that are being distributed by the party in Bihar ahead of the state elections, has created ruckus on social media platforms, inviting strong criticism from multiple users. Newschecker, however, found the video to be false. Read more here.
Misleading Claims About Lifetime UAE Golden Visa for Indians and Bangladeshis Goes Viral
A sensational news item claiming the UAE is offering lifetime residency through a Golden Visa for just Dh100,000 went viral on Monday, July 7. The claim was covered by most mainstream media and generated a lot of buzz on social media with influencers and users posting content regarding the purported development. Newschecker, however, found the video to be false. Read more here.
Old, Unrelated Photos Falsely Linked to IAF Jaguar Crash in Rajasthan
On July 9, 2025, a Jaguar trainer aircraft of the IAF crashed during a routine training mission in Churu district, Rajasthan. Shortly after the crash, several social media users began sharing images, purportedly showing the wreckage from the Churu incident. Newschecker investigated two such posts and found them to be false. Read more here.
No, India Has Not Declared Cow Dung and Urine Fit for Human Consumption – Viral Press Release Is AI-Generated Satire
A viral press release stated that the Indian government has declared cow dung and urine fit for human consumption. Newschecker, however, found that no such decision has been taken by the government and that the viral press release is AI-generated. Read more here.
Solar Panels To Be Installed On Railway Tracks In India? No, Swiss Project Pitch Shared With False Claim
Several social media users are circulating an image claiming that an Indian startup called Sun-Ways is deploying removable solar panels directly between railway tracks. Newschecker, however, found that the startup is based in Switzerland while the pilot project was launched in the country earlier this year. Read more here.
