Are These ‘Kumbh From Space’ Photos Taken By Sunita Williams? Here’s A Fact-Check

 A set of three photographs has been circulating across social media platforms, claiming to be of the Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj, held from January 13 to February 26, which were purportedly taken from space by Sunita Williams. Newschecker found the claim to be false. Read more here.

2024 Video Of Sunita Williams’ Arrival At ISS Shared As Her Celebration After Returning To Earth

Several social media users shared a video claiming to show Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams celebrating after safely returning to Earth on March 19 following an unexpected 9-month mission, the longest-ever unscheduled stay in space. Newschecker, however, found the claim to be untrue. Read more here. 

Viral Video Does Not Show Hindus In Nagpur Announcing A ‘Boycott’ Of Muslims

A video allegedly showing a “decision” by the Hindus in Nagpur to boycott the Muslim community members following the recent communal clashes in the city, is being widely shared on social media platforms. Newschecker, however, found the claim to be untrue. Read more here. 

Nagpur Violence: Old Video Of Protest Against Attacks On Hindus In Bangladesh Shared As Recent

Several social media users shared a video claiming to show a massive saffron rally in Maharashtra’s Nagpur following the recent communal violence. Newschecker, however, found that the video dates back to December 2024 and shows a protest against the atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh. Read more here. 

Viral Video of PM Narendra Modi Wearing Skull Cap And Praying Is AI-Generated

A video allegedly showing PM Narendra Modi wearing a skull cap and praying during the holy Islamic month of Ramadan, along with an audio of PM Modi praying to Allah for forgiveness for Union home minister Amit Shah, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and himself has surfaced online. Newschecker found that the video was generated using AI. Read more here.