Weekly Wrap: Misinformation On ‘Spy’ Jyoti Malhotra, Vladimir Putin & More

Edited Photos Of Rahul Gandhi With ‘Spy’ Jyoti Malhotra Shared As Real

Several social media users shared a set of photographs claiming to show Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra, who was recently arrested on charges of spying for Pakistan. Newschecker, however, found the photos to be edited. Read more here.

Free Travel For Sr Citizens To Occupancy Tax, Web Of Dodgy ‘News sites’ Push False News On Government Schemes

Several purported news outlets and social media accounts have recently been sharing an alleged news item, claiming that the central government has announced free travel for senior citizens across trains, buses, metro services, and even domestic flights. Newschecker, however, found it to be false. Read more here.

Did Putin Label Pakistan a Terrorist Country? No, Viral Video Is A Deepfake

A video purportedly showing Russian President Vladimir Putin making strong remarks in support of India, and calling Pakistan a “terrorist country” has gone viral on social media platforms. Newschecker, however, found the video to be a deepfake. Read more here. 

Indian Flag In Balochistan? No, Here’s The Truth Behind Viral Videos

Amid intensifying calls for independence of Balochistan, videos allegedly showing Indian national flags being waved in pro-liberation rallies across the region, have gone viral on social media platforms. Newschecker investigated two such clips and found them to be unrelated to the Baloch liberation movement. Read more here.

Viral Video Of Qatar Emir Criticising Donald Trump Is Deepfake

A video allegedly showing Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, criticising US President Donald Trump following his Middle East tour has gone viral online. Newschecker, however, found the footage to be manipulated using AI. Read more here.