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From misinformation surrounding the untimely passing of singer Zubeen Garg to a clipped video misleadingly claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi once opposed the GST, here are our top fact checks from this week:
Old, Unrelated Video Falsely Shared As Singer Zubeen Garg’s ‘Last Moments’ During Scuba Diving Accident
Iconic Assamese singer Zubeen Garg tragically passed away during a scuba diving accident in Singapore on September 19, 2025. Soon after, a video began circulating on social media claiming to capture the singer’s final moments underwater. However, a detailed verification shows the clip predates his death and has no connection to the incident. Read more here.
India Vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025: AI-Generated Image Falsely Shared As Proof Of ‘Biased Umpiring’
A viral image claiming that Pakistani batter Fakhar Zaman was wrongly given out during the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 clash on Sunday has sparked heated online debate. The image suggests the ball had touched the ground before Team India’s wicketkeeper Sanju Samson completed the catch. However, the viral image is AI-generated. Read more here.
Does This Viral Image Show A ‘Taliban-Style’ Seminar Conducted At Kerala’s CUSAT?
A post is going viral alleging that a “Taliban-style” gender-segregated seminar was held under the patronage of left-leaning student group SFI and pro-CPM teachers on the CUSAT campus. However, we found that the claim is false. The event was not conducted inside CUSAT, nor was it organised or supported by CUSAT, CPM, or SFI. Read more here.
Did PM Modi Say ‘GST Will Never Succeed’? Here’s The Truth Behind Viral Clip
A viral video shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi allegedly declaring that the GST “will never succeed.” Newschecker, however, found the claim to be misleading. The video is a clipped portion of a statement in which PM Modi actually said GST would not succeed without a proper IT network. Read more here.
Old Video of Tejashwi Yadav Meeting Raveena Tandon Goes Viral Ahead Of Bihar Polls
A video is circulating on social media showing RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav meeting and posing with Raveena Tandon. The post claims this is a recent meeting and suggests that the actor will campaign for Yadav in the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. Newschecker, however, found the video to be old. Read more here.
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November 29, 2025
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