From an old footage of a clash that occurred in Sylhet, Bangladesh being falsely linked to the recent violence in West Bengal’s Malda to a deepfake video of external affairs minister of India S Jaishankar promoting an online investment platform, here are our top fact checks from this week:
Malda Violence: Viral Video Claiming To Show Vandalism In Malda Is Actually A 2023 Video From Bangladesh
Tensions prevailed in Malda after fireworks were allegedly set off in front of the Mothabari mosque on the night of March 26, 2025. In this backdrop, a video showing a group of people vandalizing and setting vehicles on fire has gone viral on social media, with users claiming it to be from Mothabari, Malda. Newschecker, however, found the claim to be untrue. Read more here.
‘No’ Hindu Festivals, Only Iftar Celebrated At Kolkata’s Jadavpur University? Here’s The Truth
A section of netizens alleged that while Jadavpur University in Kolkata does not celebrate Hindu festivals such as Saraswati Puja or the dhol festival, Iftar parties were organised in the varsity. Newschecker, however, found that the University hosts not only the Iftar party but also Saraswati Puja and the Dol festival, with participation from students of all backgrounds. Read more here.
Deepfake Video Of S Jaishankar Promoting Dubious Investment Platform Goes Viral
A video, purportedly showing S Jaishankar, external affairs minister of India, endorsing an online investment platform, has gone viral across social media platforms. According to the video, every citizen who invests ₹21,000 in the project would receive ₹60,000 on the first day, accumulating ₹15,00,000 in the first month. Newschecker, however, found the video to be a deepfake. Read more here.
IPL 2025: Viral Photo Of CSK Fan Holding Placard Abusing Aurangzeb Is Altered
A photograph allegedly showing a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fan holding a placard abusing Aurangzeb and his followers during an IPL match, has surfaced on social media platforms amid row over the Mughal emperor’s tomb. Newschecker, however, found that the viral image was manipulated using AI. Read more here.
Hindu Settlement In Bangladesh Set On Fire? Here’s The Fact Behind Viral Video
A 17-second-long video showing a massive settlement gutted by flames, as people move amidst the debris in frantic confusion, has gone viral on social media platforms with users claiming it to show a Hindu settlement in Bangladesh that was allegedly set on fire. Newschecker, however, found the claim to be untrue and the video to be from Ghana. Read more here.
