#FactCheck-Claim of Jaguar Jet Failing to Land During IAF Drill Is Fake; Viral Video Digitally Manipulated
Executive Summary
A video circulating on social media claims that a Jaguar fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) failed to land during a takeoff and landing exercise held on April 22, 2026, at the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. The claim suggests that the incident disrupted preparations for “Operation Sindoor.” However, an research by the CyberPeace Research Wing has found the claim to be false.
Claim
The video was shared by a Facebook user, ‘Meera MJ,’ alleging that the Jaguar aircraft could not land during the exercise conducted near Sultanpur. To verify the authenticity of the video, multiple keyframes were extracted and analyzed using reverse image search tools. This led to the original footage shared by ANI on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on April 22, 2026. The authentic video of the air show does not show any such incident of a failed landing.
Fact Check
A detailed review of ANI’s social media posts also revealed no evidence supporting the viral claim. This strongly indicates that the circulating clip has been digitally manipulated by altering the original footage.
Further corroboration came from a report published by Bhaskar.com, which extensively covered the air show. According to the report, the event featured successful operations by multiple aircraft, including the C-295 transport aircraft landing on the expressway airstrip, followed by Jaguar jets taking off. Sukhoi and Mirage fighter jets also performed takeoff and landing drills, while M17 helicopters carried out commando mock operations. Additionally, the M32 Bhishma aircraft conducted ‘touch and go’
Conclusion:
The viral claim that a Jaguar fighter jet failed to land during the Indian Air Force drill is baseless. The video being circulated is digitally manipulated and does not reflect any real incident.
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Introduction
With the increasing reliance on digital technologies in the banking industry, cyber threats have become a significant concern. Cyberlaw plays a crucial role in safeguarding the banking sector from cybercrimes and ensuring the security and integrity of financial systems.
The banking industry has witnessed a rapid digital transformation, enabling convenient services and greater access to financial resources. However, this digitalisation also exposes the industry to cyber threats, necessitating the formulation and implementation of effective cyber law frameworks.
Recent Trends in the Banking Industry
Digital Transformation: The banking industry has embraced digital technologies, such as mobile banking, internet banking, and financial apps, to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
Open Banking: The concept of open banking has gained prominence, enabling data sharing between banks and third-party service providers, which introduces new cyber risks.
How Cyber Law Helps the Banking Sector
The banking sector and cyber crime share an unspoken synergy due to the mass digitisation of banking services. Thanks to QR codes, UPI and online banking payments, India is now home to 40% of global online banking transactions. Some critical aspects of the cyber law and banking sector are as follows:
Data Protection: Cyberlaw mandates banks to implement robust data protection measures, including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits, to safeguard customer data.
Incident Response and Reporting: Cyberlaw requires banks to establish incident response plans, promptly report cyber incidents to regulatory authorities, and cooperate in investigations.
Customer Protection: Cyberlaw enforces regulations related to online banking fraud, identity theft, and unauthorised transactions, ensuring that customers are protected from cybercrimes.
Legal Framework: Cyberlaw provides a legal foundation for digitalisation in the banking sector, assuring customers that regulations protect their digital transactions and data.
Cybersecurity Training and Awareness: Cyberlaw encourages banks to conduct regular training programs and create awareness among employees and customers about cyber threats, safe digital practices, and reporting procedures.
RBI Guidelines
The RBI, as India’s central banking institution, has issued comprehensive guidelines to enhance cyber resilience in the banking industry. These guidelines address various aspects, including:
Technology Risk Management
Cyber Security Framework
IT Governance
Cyber Crisis Management Plan
Incident Reporting and Response
Recent Trends in Banking Sector Frauds and the Role of Cyber Law
Phishing Attacks: Cyberlaw helps banks combat phishing attacks by imposing penalties on perpetrators and mandating preventive measures like two-factor authentication.
Insider Threats: Cyberlaw regulations emphasise the need for stringent access controls, employee background checks, and legal consequences for insiders involved in fraudulent activities.
Ransomware Attacks: Cyberlaw frameworks assist banks in dealing with ransomware attacks by enabling legal actions against hackers and promoting preventive measures, such as regular software updates and data backups.
Master Directions on Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security Controls for Payment System Operators (PSOs)
Draft of Master Directions on Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security Controls for Payment System Operators (PSOs) issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The directions provide guidelines and requirements for PSOs to improve the safety and security of their payment systems, with a focus on cyber resilience. These guidelines for PSOs include mobile payment service providers like Paytm or digital wallet payment platforms.
Here are the highlights-
The Directions aim to improve the safety and security of payment systems operated by PSOs by providing a framework for overall information security preparedness, with an emphasis on cyber resilience.
The Directions apply to all authorised non-bank PSOs.
PSOs must ensure adherence to these Directions by unregulated entities in their digital payments ecosystem, such as payment gateways, third-party service providers, vendors, and merchants.
The PSO’s Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring adequate oversight over information security risks, including cyber risk and cyber resilience. A sub-committee of the Board may be delegated with primary oversight responsibilities.
PSOs must formulate a Board-approved Information Security (IS) policy that covers roles and responsibilities, measures to identify and manage cyber security risks, training and awareness programs, and more.
PSOs should have a distinct Board-approved Cyber Crisis Management Plan (CCMP) to detect, contain, respond, and recover from cyber threats and attacks.
A senior-level executive, such as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), should be responsible for implementing the IS policy and the cyber resilience framework and assessing the overall information security posture of the PSO.
PSOs need to define Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify potential risk events and assess the effectiveness of security controls. The sub-committee of the Board is responsible for monitoring these indicators.
PSOs should conduct a cyber risk assessment when launching new products, services, technologies, or significant changes to existing infrastructure or processes.
PSOs, including inventory management, identity and access management, network security, application security life cycle, security testing, vendor risk management, data security, patch and change management life cycle, incident response, business continuity planning, API security, employee awareness and training, and other security measures should implement various baseline information security measures and controls.
PSOs should ensure that payment transactions involving debit to accounts conducted electronically are permitted only through multi-factor authentication, except where explicitly permitted/relaxed.
Conclusion
The relationship between cyber law and the banking industry is crucial in ensuring a secure and trusted digital environment. Recent trends indicate that cyber threats are evolving and becoming more sophisticated. Compliance with cyber law provisions and adherence to guidelines such as those provided by the RBI is essential for banks to protect themselves and their customers from cybercrimes. By embracing robust cyber law frameworks, the banking industry can foster a resilient ecosystem that enables innovation while safeguarding the interests of all stakeholders or users.
Executive Summary
A video showing a massive human pyramid has gone viral on social media. In the clip, dozens of people are seen forming a towering human pyramid that begins to sway violently as if struck by strong winds. Surprisingly, the structure regains balance within seconds and no one falls. Many users are sharing the video as footage of a real-life incident. CyberPeace Research Wing 's research found that the viral video is fake. It does not depict a real incident; rather, it has been created using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Claim
An X user, "Cockroach Janta Party," shared the viral video on July 10, 2026, with the caption: "The human pyramid started swaying due to strong winds... but surprisingly, no one fell. Would you dare stand at the very top of this human pyramid?"
https://x.com/CJP_for_India/status/2075405269899866415?s=20
https://perma.cc/T993-99RZ
Fact Check
We first carefully examined the viral video. During our visual analysis, we observed several irregularities. The people forming the pyramid appeared to be standing in unnatural positions, and when the structure began to sway, the movements of the individuals looked highly unnatural and robotic. These visual anomalies raised suspicion that the video had been generated using AI. To verify this, we analysed the video using multiple AI detection tools.
The video was first scanned using Hive Moderation, which detected an almost 100% probability that the content was AI-generated. According to Hive's analysis, the video was most likely created using the Seedance2 model, an AI-powered video generation system.
For additional verification, we analysed the video using Undetectable.ai. The tool also concluded that there was a 97% probability that the video had been generated using Artificial Intelligence.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral human pyramid video is AI-generated. It does not depict a real incident and has been created using artificial intelligence. The video is being circulated on social media without disclosing its AI-generated nature, misleading users into believing it shows an actual event.
Executive Summary
A video is being widely shared on social media showing a group of people clashing near a counter. The clip is being claimed to be from Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel. Users allege that panic caused by Iranian missile threats has led people to try to flee the country, resulting in chaos and fights over flight tickets. However, a research by the CyberPeace found the claim to be false. Our findings reveal that the video is not related to the recent tensions and is actually from 2025.
Claim:
The viral video is being shared with the claim that chaos has erupted at Tel Aviv’s airport, with people trying to leave Israel due to Iranian attacks. An X user named “AjjuShane Experience (@AjjuShane)” shared the video with the caption: “We need tickets, we need flights, we want to leave Israel. We will not stay here until Iranian missiles crush us. Clashes are now happening at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport.”
Post link:
- https://x.com/AjjuShane/status/2032584953112965238
- https://x.com/AjjuShane/status/2032584953112965238
Fact Check:
To verify the claim, we extracted keyframes from the video and conducted a reverse image search on Google. During the research , we found the same video on a Facebook page named Ynet, where it was shared on July 20, 2025.
- https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1NgTmpaZCs/
- https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1NgTmpaZCs/
The video carried a caption in Hebrew. Upon translation, it stated that the incident took place at “Cinema City” in Jerusalem, where dozens of Jewish youths clashed with Arab cafeteria workers. The visuals showed youths vandalizing property and throwing objects at staff members, while staff retaliated. Some individuals sustained minor injuries, but no serious harm was reported. We also found the same video on the YouTube channel of The Times of India, published on July 20, 2025. The caption mentioned that anti-Arab riots broke out inside a Cinema City theatre in Jerusalem on July 19, showing youths vandalizing the premises and clashing with Arab employees.
Conclusion:
Our research clearly shows that the viral video is from 2025 and unrelated to any recent Iran-Israel tensions. It is being misleadingly shared as a recent incident from Tel Aviv airport.
