Weekly Wrap: Misinformation On 2025 Champions Trophy, Deepfake Of Donald Trump & More

Deepfake Video Of Trump Exposing RSS Plan To Instigate Ethnic Clashes In Arunachal Pradesh Shared As Real

A 3-minute 20-second video claiming to show US President Donald Trump exposing an RSS conspiracy to stir an ethnic conflict in Arunachal Pradesh has gone viral on Facebook. Newschecker, however, found the video to be a deepfake. Read more here. 

Hashim Amla Scored Triple-Century While Fasting For Ramadan? Here’s The Truth Behind Viral Claim

Several social media users claimed that former South African cricketer Hashim Amla scored a triple-century while fasting for Ramadan during a test match against England in 2012. Newschecker, however, found the claim to be untrue. Read more here.

2025 Champions Trophy: Does This Video Show Fireworks At Dubai Stadium After India Entered Finals?

Multiple social media users shared a video claiming to show celebratory fireworks at the Dubai stadium after India won the semi-final match against Australia. Newschecker, however, found the claim to be untrue. Read more here. 

AI-Generated Image Of Students Holding #GetOutStalin Poster Goes Viral

A photograph allegedly showing school students holding #GetOutStalin poster while protesting against Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin has gone viral on social media. Newschecker, however, found the image to be AI generated. Read more here. 

Oscars 2025: Robert De Niro Swears At Trump? No, Viral Video Is From 2018 Tony Awards

Several social media users shared a video claiming to show Robert De Niro swearing at US president Donald Trump while presenting at the 97th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Newschecker found that the video was actually from the 2018 Tony Awards. Read more here.