#FactCheck - 2013 Aircraft Video Misleadingly Shared as Ajit Pawar’s Plane Accident

Introduction

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We were all stunned and taken aback when multiple photos of streets in the U.S. surfaced with heavily drugged individuals loosely sitting on the streets, victims of a systematically led drug operation that has recently become a target of the Trump-led “tariff” war, which he terms as a war on drug cartels. The drug is a synthetic opioid, fentanyl, which is highly powerful and addictive. The menace of this drug is found in a country that has Wall Street and the largest and most powerful economy globally. The serious implications of drug abuse are not about a certain economy; instead, it has huge costs to society in general. The estimated cost of substance misuse to society is more than $820 billion each year and is expected to continue rising. 

On June 26, the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed globally. However, this war is waged daily for millions of people, not on streets or borders, but in bloodstreams, behind locked doors, and inside broken homes. Drug abuse is no longer a health crisis; it is a developmental crisis. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has launched a campaign against this organised crime that says, “Break the Cycle’ attributing to the fact that de-addiction is hard for individuals. 

The Evolving Drug Crisis: From Alleyways to Algorithms

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The menace of Drug abuse and illicit trafficking has also taken strides in advancement, and what was once considered a street-side vice has made its way online in a faceless, encrypted, and algorithmically optimised sense. The online drug cartels operate in the shadows and often hide in plain sight, taking advantage of the privacy designed to benefit individuals. With the help of darknet markets, cryptocurrency, and anonymised logistics, the drug trade has transformed into a transnational, tech-enabled industry on a global scale. In an operation led by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Joint Criminal Opiod and Darknet Enforcement (JCODE) and related to Operation RapTor, an LA apartment was only to find an organised business centre that operated as a hub of one of the most prolific methamphetamine and cocaine distributors in the market. Aaron Pinder, Unit Chief of the FBI Hi-Tech Organised Crime Unit, said in his interview, “The darknet vendors that we investigate, they truly operate on a global scale.” On January 11, 2025, during the Regional Conference on “Drug Trafficking and National Security,” it was acknowledged how cryptocurrency, the dark web, online marketplaces, and drones have made drug trafficking a faceless crime. Reportedly, there has been a seven-fold increase in the drugs seized from 2004-14 to 2014-24. 

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India’s Response: Bridging Borders, Policing Bytes

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India has been historically vulnerable due to its geostrategic placement between the Golden Crescent (Afghanistan-Iran-Pakistan) and Golden Triangle (Myanmar-Laos-Thailand), and confronts a fresh danger from “click-to-consume’ narcotics. Although India has always adopted a highly sensitised approach, it holds an optimistic future outlook for the youth. Last year, to commemorate the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment organised a programme to engage individuals for the cause. The Indian authorities are often seen coming down heavily on the drug peddlers and cartels, and to aid the cause, the Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the new office complex of the NCB’s Bhopal zonal unit and extension of the MANAS-2 helpline to all 36 states and UTs. The primary objectives of this step are to evaluate the effectiveness of the Narcotics Coordination Mechanism (NCORD), assess the progress of states in fighting drug trafficking, and share real-time information from the National Narcotics Helpline ‘MANAS’ portal with the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of states and UTs. 

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The United Nation’s War on Narcotics: From Treaties to Technology

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The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is leading the international response. It offers vital data, early warning systems, and technical support to the states fighting the drug problem. The UNODC incorporates cooperation in cross-border intelligence, overseeing the darknet activities, encouraging the treatment and harm reduction, and using anti-money laundering mechanisms to stop financial flows. India has always pledged its support to the UN led activities, and as per reports dated 26th March, 2025, India chaired the prestigious UN-backed Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) meeting held in vienna, wherein India highlighted the importance of opioids for medical purposes as well as the nation’s notable advancements in the field. 

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Resolution on June 26: From Commemoration to Commitment

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Let June 26 be more than a date on the calendar- let it echo as a call to action, a day when awareness transforms into action, and resolve becomes resistance. On this day, CyberPeace resolves the following:

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• To treat addicts as victims rather than criminals and to pitch for reforms to provide access to reasonably priced, stigma-free rehabilitation.
• To integrate anti-drug awareness into digital literacy initiatives and school curricula in order to teach frequently and early.
• To demand responsibility and accountability from online marketplaces and delivery services that unwittingly aid traffickers
• To tackle the demand side through employment, mental health services, and social protection, particularly for at-risk youth.

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References

• https://www.gatewayfoundation.org/blog/cost-of-drug-addiction/#:~:text=The%20estimated%20cost%20for%20substance,Alcohol%3A%20%24249%20billion 
• https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/drugs/index-new.html 
• https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/global-operation-targets-darknet-drug-trafficking 
• https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/dark-web-crypto-drones-emerge-as-challenges-in-fight-against-drug-trafficking-amit-shah/article69088383.ece 
• https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2028704 
• https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2025/Mar/26/in-a-first-india-chairs-un-forum-on-narcotics-pledges-to-improve-access-to-pain-relief-and-palliative-care 

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Executive Summary:
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A video clip featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president, Nitin Nabin, is going viral on social media. In the clip, PM Modi is seen apparently pushing Nitin Nabin, prompting claims that Nabin had accidentally stepped between the Prime Minister and the camera, after which Modi allegedly pushed him out of the frame. CyberPeace’s research found that the viral clip is misleading and cropped. The original, unedited video shows Prime Minister Modi gesturing for Nitin Nabin to move ahead and offer floral tributes to the statues of Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mukherjee and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya at the BJP headquarters in Delhi. It is pertinent to note that on 20 January 2026, BJP leader Nitin Nabin was elected as the party’s national president. Several senior BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, were present at the event. During his address, PM Modi remarked, “Nitin Nabin ji is my boss, and I am a party worker.” The statement received widespread attention, following which multiple videos linking to the remark began circulating on social media. A Facebook user shared the viral clip with a Hindi caption alleging that despite calling himself a “party worker,” PM Modi pushed his “boss” out of the camera frame. The post further mocked the position of BJP president, claiming it to be merely ceremonial. (Archived link)

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• https://www.facebook.com/reel/1755957238694878 
• https://archive.is/cmhLV 

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To verify the claim, we conducted a reverse image and video search, which led us to a longer version of the video uploaded on news agency INS’s official X handle on 20 January 2026. The caption stated that PM Modi, BJP president Nitin Nabin, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and senior leader J.P. Nadda paid tributes to Syama Prasad Mukherjee and Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya at the BJP headquarters.

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In the full video, PM Modi and Nitin Nabin are seen walking together. PM Modi then requests Nitin Nabin to proceed first for the floral tribute, placing his hand on Nabin’s back as a gesture to move forward. The viral clip selectively cuts this moment out of context and loops it to create a misleading impression. The complete footage clearly shows that PM Modi asked Nitin Nabin to offer tributes first, after which other leaders followed. There is no indication whatsoever that Nitin Nabin was pushed out of the camera frame, as claimed in the viral posts. We also found the live broadcast of the ‘Bharatiya Janata Party Sangathan Parv’ on BJP’s official YouTube channel. The same visuals appear at the end of the live stream, further confirming that PM Modi was merely gesturing for Nitin Nabin to proceed first.

Additionally, photographs available on Nitin Nabin’s official X handle show him offering floral tributes ahead of PM Modi, who is seen standing behind and waiting.

• https://x.com/NitinNabin/status/2013636662690226648?s=20 

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Conclusion:

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CyberPeace research confirms that the viral clip has been cropped and shared with a false narrative. In the original context, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was respectfully inviting BJP national president Nitin Nabin to move ahead and pay tributes, not pushing him out of the camera frame.

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Introduction

The mysteries of the universe have been a subject of curiosity for humans over thousands of years. To solve these unfolding mysteries of the universe, astrophysicists are always busy, and with the growing technology this seems to be achievable. Recently, with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI), scientists have discovered the depths of the cosmos. AI has revealed the secret equation that properly “weighs” galaxy clusters. This groundbreaking discovery not only sheds light on the formation and behavior of these clusters but also marks a turning point in the investigation and discoveries of new cosmos. Scientists and AI have collaborated to uncover an astounding 430,000 galaxies strewn throughout the cosmos. The large haul includes 30,000 ring galaxies, which are considered the most unusual of all galaxy forms. The discoveries are the first outcomes of the "GALAXY CRUISE" citizen science initiative. They were given by 10,000 volunteers who sifted through data from the Subaru Telescope. After training the AI on 20,000 human-classified galaxies, scientists released it loose on 700,000 galaxies from the Subaru data. 

Brief Analysis

A group of astronomers from the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) have successfully applied AI to ultra-wide field-of-view images captured by the Subaru Telescope. The researchers achieved a high accuracy rate in finding and classifying spiral galaxies, with the technique being used alongside citizen science for future discoveries.

Astronomers are increasingly using AI to analyse and clean raw astronomical images for scientific research. This involves feeding photos of galaxies into neural network algorithms, which can identify patterns in real data more quickly and less prone to error than manual classification. These networks have numerous interconnected nodes and can recognise patterns, with algorithms now 98% accurate in categorising galaxies.

Another application of AI is to explore the nature of the universe, particularly dark matter and dark energy, which make up over 95% energy of the universe. The quantity and changes in these elements have significant implications for everything from galaxy arrangement.

AI is capable of analysing massive amounts of data, as training data for dark matter and energy comes from complex computer simulations. The neural network is fed these findings to learn about the changing parameters of the universe, allowing cosmologists to target the network towards actual data.

These methods are becoming increasingly important as astronomical observatories generate enormous amounts of data. High-resolution photographs of the sky will be produced from over 60 petabytes of raw data by the Vera C. AI-assisted computers are being utilized for this.

Data annotation techniques for training neural networks include simple tagging and more advanced types like image classification, which classify an image to understand it as a whole. More advanced data annotation methods, such as semantic segmentation, involve grouping an image into clusters and giving each cluster a label.

This way, AI is being used for space exploration and is becoming a crucial tool. It also enables the processing and analysis of vast amounts of data. This advanced technology is fostering the understanding of the universe. However, clear policy guidelines and ethical use of technology should be prioritized while harnessing the true potential of contemporary technology. 

Policy Recommendation

• Real-Time Data Sharing and Collaboration - Effective policies and frameworks should be established to promote real-time data sharing among astronomers, AI developers and research institutes. Open access to astronomical data should be encouraged to facilitate better innovation and bolster the application of AI in space exploration. 
  

• Ethical AI Use - Proper guidelines and a well-structured ethical framework can facilitate judicious AI use in space exploration. The framework can play a critical role in addressing AI issues pertaining to data privacy, AI Algorithm bias and transparent decision-making processes involving AI-based tech. 
• Investing in Research and Development (R&D) in the AI sector - Government and corporate giants should prioritise this opportunity to capitalise on the avenue of AI R&D in the field of space tech and exploration. Such as funding initiatives focusing on developing AI algorithms coded for processing astronomical data, optimising telescope operations and detecting celestial bodies.
• Citizen Science and Public Engagement - Promotion of citizen science initiatives can allow better leverage of AI tools to involve the public in astronomical research. Prominent examples include the SETI @ Home program (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence), encouraging better outreach to educate and engage citizens in AI-enabled discovery programs such as the identification of exoplanets, classification of galaxies and discovery of life beyond earth through detecting anomalies in radio waves. 
• Education and Training - Training programs should be implemented to educate astronomers in AI techniques and the intricacies of data science. There is a need to foster collaboration between AI experts, data scientists and astronomers to harness the full potential of AI in space exploration. 
• Bolster Computing Infrastructure - Authorities should ensure proper computing infrastructure should be implemented to facilitate better application of AI in astronomy. This further calls for greater investment in high-performance computing devices and structures to process large amounts of data and AI modelling to analyze astronomical data. 

Conclusion

AI has seen an expansive growth in the field of space exploration. As seen, its multifaceted use cases include discovering new galaxies and classifying celestial objects by analyzing the changing parameters of outer space. Nevertheless, to fully harness its potential, robust policy and regulatory initiatives are required to bolster real-time data sharing not just within the scientific community but also between nations. Policy considerations such as investment in research, promoting citizen scientific initiatives and ensuring education and funding for astronomers. A critical aspect is improving key computing infrastructure, which is crucial for processing the vast amount of data generated by astronomical observatories. 

References

• https://mindy-support.com/news-post/astronomers-are-using-ai-to-make-discoveries/
• https://www.space.com/citizen-scientists-artificial-intelligence-galaxy-discovery
• https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/03/240325114118.htm
• https://phys.org/news/2023-03-artificial-intelligence-secret-equation-galaxy.html
• https://www.space.com/astronomy-research-ai-future

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