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From the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict to the ICC Cricket Men’s World Cup, social media saw a spate of false claims in the past week, including a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s lookalike performing Garba. Here are the top five fact-checks of the week by Newschecker.
Narendra Modi Dancing Garba? No, Lookalike Mistaken For Prime Minister In Viral Video
Several social media users circulated a video, claiming that it shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi performing Garba. Newschecker found that the viral video does not show PM Modi dancing garba, but his doppelganger and actor Vikas Mahante.
Israel-Hamas Conflict: Old Video Of Hezbollah Missiles Shared As Recent
Several social media users are circulating a video, claiming that Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah has released footage of its “anti-ship missiles” in response to the increasing US naval presence in the Mediterranean amid the Israel-Hamas conflict. Newschecker found that the viral video is from 2019 and not related to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
Viral Photo Of Shubman Gill With Sara Tendulkar Found To Be Doctored
A purported photo of Indian cricketer Shubman Gill with Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter, Sara, went viral on social media. Newschecker found that an Instagram photo of the Tendulkar siblings was doctored, mainly by superimposing Gill’s face over Arjun Tendulkar’s.
Congress Launches ‘Free Recharge Yojana’ For 2024 Polls? No Such Scheme
A Whatsapp forward went viral, claiming that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is offering “three months free recharge” so that more people can vote for Congress in the 2024 general elections. Newschecker learnt that there is no such scheme, while the website has been deemed “very suspicious”.
2020 Video From Mexico Falsely Shared As Hamas Supporters’ Attack On London Cop
Several social media users circulated a video, claiming that pro-Hamas protesters set a police officer on fire in London. Newschecker found that the viral video dates back to June 2020, when a police officer was set on fire during a demonstration in Jalisco, Mexico.
