Malda Violence: Viral Posts Claiming That Only Hindus Were Arrested By West Bengal Police Is False

Tensions escalated in Malda’s Mothabari ahead of Eid following allegations that firecrackers were set off in front of a mosque, sparking violent clashes between two groups. Amid the fallout, the Bengal BJP has alleged that the police have selectively targeted Hindus in the arrests. Newschecker, however, found the claim to be false. Read more here.

MS Dhoni Joined BJP? Viral Image Of Cricketer With PM Modi Is AI Generated

A photograph allegedly showing cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni with PM Narendra Modi, donning a saffron scarf with a Lotus symbol printed on it, has gone viral on social media platforms with users claiming that he has joined the BJP. Newschecker, however, found the photo to be AI generated. Read more here. 

Waqf Amendment Bill: Asaduddin Owaisi Crying In Parliament? No, Old Video Shared With False Claim

Several social media users shared a video claiming to show AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi crying in Parliament over The Waqf Amendment Bill, which was passed in the Lok Sabha during the early hours of Thursday, April 3, with 288 members voting for it. Newschecker, however, found the claim to be false. Read more here. 

Deepfake Video Of Nirmala Sitharaman Announcing Dubious Investment Project Goes Viral

A purported 3-minute 10-second “TimesNow” news report by veteran journalist Rajdeep Sardesai, claiming to show Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman endorsing an investment platform, has gone viral across social media platforms. Newschecker, however, found that the video to be a deepfake. Read more here. 

Viral Video Claiming To Show Earthquake-Hit Myanmar Is AI-Generated

A video allegedly showing the widespread devastation caused by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and neighbouring countries on March 28 has gone viral on social media platforms. Newschecker, however, found that the video was generated using Artificial Intelligence. Read more here.