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From the successful rescue of 41 workers who were trapped in a tunnel in Uttarakhand for 17 days to the Assembly elections in five states, the results of which will be announced on December 3, social media saw a spate of false claims in the past week. Here are the top five fact-checks of the week by Newschecker.
Uttarakhand Rescue: AI Generated Image Shared As Team That Rescued 41 Workers Trapped In Tunnel
An image purportedly showing the team that rescued 41 workers who were trapped inside a tunnel in Uttarakhand was published by many publications, including Hindustan Times on their Delhi edition, crediting the image to PTI, and Dainik Bhaskar on their Facebook page. Newschecker found that the image is AI-generated.
Pakistan’s Historic Hinglaj Temple Demolished? No, News Outlets Misreport Land Dispute With Exaggerated Claim
Several mainstream Indian news outlets shared a news item claiming that the Pakistani government has demolished the UNESCO-listed ‘historical Hinglaj temple’ in the Sindh province. Newschecker found the viral claim to be false and that the under-construction temple demolished in Sindh was not historical.
Fake NDTV Poll Of Polls Graphics Shared To Claim Congress Majority In Telangana
A purported NDTV poll of polls declaring a clear win for Congress in the Telangana assembly elections went viral on social media. Newschecker found that the viral graphic was fake.
Video Of NDRF Demonstration Shared As Footage Of Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue Operation
Several social media users circulated a video, claiming to show the successful rescue of 41 workers from the partially collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand, where they were trapped for 17 days. Newschecker found that the video predates the rescue and that it shows an NDRF demonstration in preparation for rescue of the workers.
2019 Photo Falsely Claimed As Suspected Drone Attack On Israeli Billionaire’s Ship In 2023
Several social media users shared a video, claiming that it shows an Israeli billionaire’s cargo ship, which was hit by a drone in the Indian Ocean. Newschecker found the viral video dates back to 2019 and is not related to the 2023 Israel-Hamas conflict.
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