From an AI generated video purportedly showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official residence to an old clip of SP leader Dimple Yadav taking a dip in the Ganga amidst the ongoing Mahakumbh mela, read our top fact checks from this week here:
Republic Day 2025: Viral Photo Of Karnataka Tableau Featuring Tipu Sultan Is From 2014
A photo showing a tableau depicting the life of controversial 18th century King of Mysore, Tipu Sultan, has gone viral on social media platforms. Those who shared the image have linked it to the recently held 76th Republic Day parade. Newschecker, however, found that the photo is old. Read more here.
Delhi Polls 2025: Saurabh Bharadwaj’s On stage Interaction With Siri Backfired? No, Viral Video Is Edited
Ahead of the Delhi Polls, a video purportedly showing AAP MLA Saurabh Bharadwaj’s on-stage interaction with Apple’s digital voice assistant ‘Siri’ going awry, and “exposing” the party for failing its promise to clean the Yamuna river, is being widely shared on social media platforms. Newschecker found the video to be manipulated. Read more here.
Does AAP Video Show PM Modi’s Official Residence? Viral Clip Is AI-Generated
Several social media users are sharing a video of a sprawling palace, which was first posted by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on X on January 27, 2025, claiming that it is the first look of the “Rajmahal”, referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. However, the video was found to be AI generated. Read more here.
Mahakumbh 2025: Old Video Of SP Leader Dimple Yadav Taking A Dip In The Ganga Shared As Recent
Several social media users shared a video claiming to show Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Dimple Yadav taking a holy dip at the Sangam during the 2025 Mahakumbh Mela, which is underway in Prayagraj. Newschecker, however, found the video to be old, and unrelated to the ongoing Mahakumbh. Read more here.
AI-Generated Images Of Cricketer Rinku Singh With Suhana Khan Shared As Real
Several social media users shared a set of photos claiming to show photos of Indian cricketer Rinku Singh with Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter, actor Suhana Khan, on a beach. Newschecker, however, found the viral photos were generated using AI tools. Read more here.
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