#FactCheck
Executive Summary
A video of yoga guru Baba Ramdev is being shared on social media. The video is accompanied by the claim that Baba Ramdev said the following about Prime Minister Narendra Modi: “Modi ji should now respectfully step down. This is not a favourable time for him, and the coming period will be unfavourable for both the country and him.” In the viral video, he can also allegedly be heard saying, “People had hoped for change, but instead of change, destruction has begun.” A research done by the Research Wing of the CyberPeace found the claim accompanying the viral video to be false. The research revealed that the viral clip is AI-generated.
Claim:
A Facebook user shared the viral video on August 25, 2026, with the caption: **“Modi ji should now respectfully step down. This is not a favourable time for him, and the coming period will be unfavourable for both the country and him. People had hoped for change, but instead of change, destruction has begun.”**
The link to the post, its archive link, and a screenshot are provided below.
FactCheck:
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we searched Google using relevant keywords. During the search, we did not find any credible media report corroborating the claim. As part of the research, we also scanned the viral video using the AI detection tool HIVE Moderation. According to the tool’s analysis, there was a 99 per cent likelihood that the voice in the viral video was AI-generated.
Additionally, we scanned the viral video using another AI detection tool, Detect AI. According to the tool’s analysis, there was a 71 per cent likelihood that the viral video was AI-generated.
Conclusion:
Our research found the claim accompanying the viral video to be false. The research revealed that the viral clip is AI-generated.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media with the claim that a BJP MLA assaulted a man during a bridge inauguration ceremony in Assam. In the viral clip, a man is seen grabbing a young man and slapping him amid a crowd. He is then seen uprooting a banana plant and attacking the same man with it. A research done by the Research Wing of the CyberPeace found the claim accompanying the viral video to be misleading. The research revealed that the man seen assaulting the youth is not a BJP MLA, but former AIUDF MLA Samsul Huda. The video is being shared on social media with his identity falsely described as that of a BJP MLA.
Claim:
A Facebook user shared the viral video with the caption: “The arrogance of BJP leaders is at its peak, which means their end is now certain. He is a BJP MLA from Assam. When the inauguration ribbon turned pink instead of red, he lost his temper and started beating the person.” The post further stated: “If this mistake is considered a crime, then these MLAs should be beaten every day in the streets and neighbourhoods because they commit much bigger mistakes.”
The link to the post, its archive link, and a screenshot are provided below.
Factcheck
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, the Desk first extracted keyframes from the video and conducted a reverse image search using Google Lens. During the search, the Desk found the same video on the official YouTube channel of Northeast Live, which was uploaded on March 18, 2025. The link to the post and a screenshot are provided below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5zrgLbI6NA
According to the video report, former AIUDF MLA from Bilasipara East, Samsul Huda, lost his temper over an issue while attending the foundation stone-laying ceremony of a bridge in Bilasipara, Assam. During the incident, he assaulted an employee of the construction company who was standing nearby. As the research progressed, the Desk found a report published by India Today NE on March 20, 2025, which carried the same visuals from the viral video. The link to the report and a screenshot are provided below.
According to the report, former AIUDF MLA from Bilasipara East in Assam’s Dhubri district, Samsul Huda, had attended a bridge foundation stone-laying ceremony, where he assaulted an employee of the construction company.
Conclusion
The Desk’s research found the claim accompanying the viral video to be misleading. The person seen assaulting the youth in the video is not a BJP MLA, but former AIUDF MLA Samsul Huda. The video is being shared on social media with his identity falsely described as that of a BJP MLA.
Executive Summary
A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being widely shared on social media with the claim that he warned about rising sugar prices, stating that if the supply crisis worsens, sugar prices could reach ₹130 per kg. In the viral clip, PM Modi can allegedly be heard speaking about the increase in sugar prices. However, a research done by the research wing of the CyberPeace revealed that the claim made with the viral video is false. The research found that the viral video is AI-generated and has been edited to spread misleading information on social media.
Claim:
On August 22, 2026, a video was shared on the social media platform Facebook with the caption: “Can sugar prices reach ₹120-₹130? Know what the government report says and the main reasons behind it. What is your opinion?”
https://www.facebook.com/reel/4384024895144864
FactCheck
To verify the truth behind the viral claim, a keyword search was conducted on Google. No reliable news reports or official announcements were found confirming that PM Modi made any such statement regarding sugar prices. Keyframes extracted from the viral clip were subjected to a reverse image search using Google Lens. This led to the original video uploaded on the official YouTube channel of PMO India on August 15, 2026. In the nearly 1-hour and 39-minute long Independence Day address, PM Modi did not mention sugar prices anywhere during his speech.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDHjd3GUU7Y
To further verify the authenticity of the video, it was scanned using the AI detection tool HIVE Moderation. The results indicated a 94% probability that PM Modi's speech in the video is AI-generated.
The audio of the viral video was analyzed using Resemble AI. The tool's analysis confirmed that the audio was AI-generated, indicating that the original voice track had been manipulated/cloned.
Conclusion:
Our research confirms that the claim associated with the viral video is false. The video has been created using AI tools and edited to mislead the public.
Executive Summary
A video showing a massive crowd is being shared on social media with the claim that it shows an anti-reservation protest held at Jantar Mantar. However, a research done by the research wing of the CyberPeace revealed that the video is not from any anti-reservation protest at Jantar Mantar, but from the Jagannath Rath Yatra organized in Puri, Odisha.
Claim:
The video is being shared on X (formerly Twitter) with a viral caption that translates to: “Today, this massive gathering at Jantar Mantar created so much fear in the ruling government that upper-caste voices are being put under HOUSE ARREST across various states. Tomorrow will bring a tsunami, not just a surge. Until caste-based reservation, the SC/ST Act, and UGC regulations are removed, it will be difficult to stop us.”
https://x.com/bjpryvsh/status/2091554860785438887?s=20
Fact Check:
To investigate the viral video, reverse image searches were conducted using keyframes extracted from the clip. This led to an Instagram post uploaded on July 18. The caption accompanying the video clearly identified the footage as being from the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Da7tF2Etiae/
The visuals in the video were matched with the surroundings of the Jagannath Temple in Puri available on Google Maps Street View, confirming beyond doubt that the location in the video is near the Jagannath Temple in Puri.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/JAY+JAGANNATH+HANDICARFTS/@
Similar visuals were found in photos uploaded by the X account of The New Indian Express Odisha on July 16, 2026. The imagery in these photographs closely matched the scenes in the viral video, and the caption stated that they were captured during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri.
https://x.com/XpressOdisha/status/2077697637688775015
Conclusion:
Based on the evidence gathered during our research, it is clear that the video being falsely circulated as an anti-reservation protest at Jantar Mantar is actually footage of the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha.
Executive Summary
A video is being widely shared on social media, allegedly showing Bollywood superstar Salman Khan alongside Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, also known simply as Vijay. CyberPeace Research Wing Research Wing researched the viral picture/image and found that it was AI-generated and digitally manipulated. ClaimA user on social media shared a picture featuring Rahul Gandhi, Salman Khan, and CM Vijay together. The link and screenshot of the post are given below:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2460733931107405
https://archive.is/0ji8e
Factcheck
A reverse image search of several key frames of the video, along with searches using relevant keywords, yielded no reliable evidence supporting this claim. We found no verified video, official social media post, or credible media report showing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Salman Khan, and Vijay together as depicted in the viral clip. None of the individuals seen in the video have shared this clip on their verified social media accounts. A frame-by-frame analysis also revealed several clear signs of AI manipulation. These include unnatural facial expressions, improper lip-syncing, unnatural body movements, inconsistencies in body proportions, and irregularities in lighting and shadows. The background of the video also appears excessively smooth and lacks realistic depth and texture. To further verify the claim, we analyzed the video using the AI detection tool Hive Moderation. The tool categorized the video as AI-generated with a high probability score, providing additional proof that the viral footage has been digitally created.
Conclusion
We researched the viral picture/image and found that it was AI-generated and digitally manipulated.
Executive Summary
A video is going viral on social media in which Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is seen allegedly saying, “During Operation Sindoor, we initially hid the losses of jets and soldiers so that Pakistan could not use them for propaganda. Later, a documentary was made to reveal the truth.” Research by the CyberPeace Research Wing found that the video is completely fake and was created using artificial intelligence (AI). Defence Minister Rajnath Singh never made any such statement. The video has primarily been circulated by Pakistani accounts.
Claim:
A video of Rajnath Singh has been shared by a Pakistani user on the social media platform X, with the caption: “Rajnath Singh while commenting on Operation Sindoor documentary makes a starting revelation, Initially we did not admit any jet or soldier losses to avoid giving any propaganda chances for Pakistan but then we made this documentary to tell the truth.” The post link and screenshot are provided below.
https://x.com/i/status/2091095915021193252
Fact Check:
To investigate the viral claim, we first extracted keyframes from the video and conducted a reverse image search using Google Lens. During this process, we found the original video on ANI’s X account, in which Defense Minister Rajnath Singh can be seen saying: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said, “The remarks made yesterday in the Lok Sabha by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India’s foreign policy are extremely cheap and condemnable. Personally, this is painful for me as well. In my long political life, I have never seen such unbecoming and unthinkable behavior from any Leader of Opposition. Such conduct poses a serious threat to a healthy democracy. Rahul Gandhi may feel disappointment toward the Prime Minister, but such improper remarks are unacceptable—especially when PM Modi has elevated India’s national and international prestige and paved the way for a ‘Viksit Bharat’.
Working with complete dedication for 12 years, he has not taken a single day off. Such unbecoming remarks against such a Prime Minister pain every Indian I would also humbly like to ask the Congress Party: after such language and conduct, can it still claim the legacy of great stalwarts ranging from Lal-Bal-Pal and Gandhi, Patel, Nehru to Subhas Babu, Rajendra Babu, Shastri Ji, Narasimha Rao Ji, and Pranab Mukherjee? Through this behavior, Rahul Gandhi has not only insulted Prime Minister Narendra Modi but also damaged India’s international reputation. He has tarnished the dignity of the post of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha. I cannot even imagine that anyone carrying the surname 'Gandhi' could make such a shameful remark.” Throughout the entire video, he never made the statement attributed to him in the viral claim. The post link and screenshot are provided below.
https://x.com/ANI/status/2088230045102002466
We scanned the audio on the AI detection tool Resemble AI, where the results confirmed that the voice is AI-generated.
We also scanned the clip on another AI detection tool, Detect Video AI, where the results indicated that the viral video is 57 percent AI-generated.
Conclusion:
Our research revealed that the viral video is completely fake and was created using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The research confirmed that Defense Minister Rajnath Singh made no such statement. It was also revealed during the fact-check that this fake video is being primarily circulated on social media through Pakistani accounts.
Executive Summary
A video was shared on social media showing a woman food delivery agent allegedly being assaulted by a customer. The video showed the woman ringing a house’s doorbell to deliver an order. A man, who appeared to be in an inebriated state, came out, collected the order and left without paying. When the woman rang the doorbell again and asked him to pay for the order, another man, who appeared to be his friend, came out. The two men then appeared to forcibly pull the woman inside the house. She was later seen emerging from the house visibly injured and distressed, suggesting that she may have been assaulted. CyberPeace Research Wing reviewed the viral media and confirmed that the footage is staged. It bears no connection to any actual event and has been circulated on social networks with a misleading context.
Claim
On August 21, Facebook user D.K. Sharma shared a video clip asserting that it captures a real instance of a female food delivery partner being assaulted by customers. In the viral footage, a delivery woman knocks on a house door to drop off an order. An apparently intoxicated man receives the package and leaves without making the payment. When she rings the doorbell again to request the payment, a second man joins him. The duo is then seen forcibly dragging the woman inside the residence. Moments later, she emerges from the house visibly distressed and injured, suggesting physical assault.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1326466852646458/
Fact Check
A Google Reverse Image Search led the Desk to a video posted on a Facebook page named 3RD EYE, which had over 1.1 million followers at the time of publication of this story. The page had shared the same video on June 21, showing a food delivery agent being assaulted, as seen in the viral social media posts. However, upon carefully reviewing the disclaimer accompanying the video, the Desk found that it was scripted and not based on any real-life incident.
The disclaimer clearly stated that the video was intended to raise awareness, entertain and educate viewers. The page caption read: “Thank you for watching! Please note that this page features scripted dramas, parodies, and awareness videos. These short films are created for entertainment and educational purposes only. All characters and situations depicted in the videos are fictional and intended to raise awareness, entertain and educate.”
https://www.facebook.com/reel/764475639236044
Further inspection of the '3RD EYE' Facebook channel confirmed a routine pattern of posting scripted awareness clips and fictional dramatizations.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/824802854039405
Conclusion
The claim that a female food delivery partner was assaulted by customers in a real-life incident is FALSE. The video in question is a fictional, scripted short drama created for educational/entertainment purposes and has been falsely shared as a genuine occurrence.
Executive Summary
A viral social media post featuring a picture of former Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Jyoti claims he served as the chairman of the company manufacturing EVM microchips and altered EVM settings at the behest of PM Modi. According to a research done by CyberPeace's research wing, the claim that former Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Jyoti was the chairman of an EVM chip manufacturing company and altered EVMs at the behest of PM Modi is completely false.
Claim
Social media posts circulated statements claiming: "PM Modi ordered EVM tampering; the company manufacturing EVM memory chips confessed. Will the SC take note, cancel all elections from 2014 to 2019, and send Modi to life imprisonment?"
https://x.com/RatnakarGedam/status/2090639442411470936?s=20
Fact-Check
Relevant keyword searches yield no credible news reports, official statements, or legal documentation supporting claims that Achal Kumar Jyoti tampered with EVMs or issued any such confession. Achal Kumar Jyoti served as the Chief Election Commissioner of India from July 6, 2017, to January 22, 2018. Prior to this, he was a 1975-batch IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre who served in various administrative roles, including Chief Secretary of Gujarat.
https://www.eci.gov.in/former-cec-ec?utm_source
According to official information, Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in Indian elections are manufactured exclusively by two Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs): Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL). Official records confirm that Achal Kumar Jyoti was never appointed as the Chairman or Director of BEL, ECIL, or any entity manufacturing microchips for EVMs.
https://www.eci.gov.in/evm-faqs/?utm_source
Conclusion
The claim that former Chief Election Commissioner Achal Kumar Jyoti headed an EVM chip manufacturing company and tampered with voting machines is completely fabricated and baseless.
Executive Summary:
On August 13, 2026, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and MP Rahul Gandhi, speaking at a Rashtriya Congress program, alleged that in several places in Arunachal Pradesh, China has stopped our army from patrolling. Following this, a video went viral on social media showing weeping women standing behind uniformed personnel in a vehicle. Some users shared this video targeting the central government with claims of Chinese army infiltration in Arunachal Pradesh. The research by the CyberPeace's research wing revealed that the viral video is actually from Manipur. The video was captured when the United National Liberation Front (UNLF) was vacating its 'Nongshum Camp' in the Nongshum area of Manipur.
Claim:
On August 15, 2026, Facebook user ‘Adv Raman Yadav’ posted a video (archive link) writing, "Arunachal_Pradesh.. in China's grip, citizens will hoist the Tiranga at home themselves, but who will hoist it on the country's border? Neither the lion's courage is working, nor is the strategy of the so-called Chanakya working... The creator of the dialogue 'if Pakistan raises an eye, the world will see the consequences' and 'strongly condemn' is unable to say anything! And those famous for absurd statements... Giriraj Singh, Nishikant Dubey, Manoj Tiwari, someone named Negi, or any other BJP leader's conscience is not awakening. Today Arunachal Pradesh is slipping into China's grip, the people there are constantly pleading to save them from becoming slaves, but Narendra Damodardas Modi is busy making reels and giving instructions to his MPs..."
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2081742402422160
Fact Check:
To investigate the viral claim, we first extracted keyframes from the video and searched them using Google Lens. The Facebook user 'Manipur Assam' had posted this video on June 30, 2026.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2565715717192123
According to a report published on the 'Manipur Update' website on June 30, 2026, "People from villages near the Nongshum area willingly bid a tearful farewell to UNLF's 'Nongshum Camp'. This step was taken after lengthy negotiations and the assurance that personnel from the 10th India Reserve Battalion (IRB) would immediately assume security responsibilities for the camp. Following their departure, 10th IRB personnel reached the Nongshum camp and replaced them."
https://manipur-update.com/people-in-nongshum-unwillingly-bid-tearful-adieus-to-unlfs-nongshum-camp/
According to information provided on the 'India Today NE' website on June 27, 2026, "The Pambei-led faction of the UNLF signed a tripartite peace agreement with the Central Government and the Manipur Government in November 2023. Recently, on June 19, talks took place in New Delhi between representatives of the Government of India and UNLF leaders. During this, the proposal to relocate the camp under a designated administrative and security framework was also discussed."
Conclusion:
Our research revealed that a video from Nongshum village in Manipur is being shared with false claims of Chinese military infiltration in Arunachal Pradesh
Executive Summary:
A video is going viral on social media with the claim that President Droupadi Murmu has allegedly demanded an independent inquiry into the loss of Rafale jets. In the video clip, Murmu can allegedly be heard saying that India should investigate the reasons behind the loss of the aircraft and learn from its mistakes. A research by the research wing of the CyberPeace revealed that the viral video has been tampered with. President Droupadi Murmu had made no such statement.
Claim:
A video being shared on social media claims that President Droupadi Murmu has demanded the formation of an independent commission to investigate the causes behind the loss of India’s Rafale aircraft. In the viral video, Murmu can allegedly be heard stating that such an inquiry would help India avoid similar failures in the future.
https://archive.ph/UbLYj#selection-295.0-295.214
https://x.com/InsiderWB/status/2088669027258552509
Fact Check
During the research, we first conducted a customized keyword search using terms like "President Murmu", "Rafale jets", and "inquiry". During this search, we found no reliable media reports or official statements confirming the claim that President Droupadi Murmu had demanded an independent probe into the loss of Rafale aircraft. Upon performing a reverse image search on keyframes of the viral video, we found the original video of President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the nation uploaded on the official YouTube channel of the President of India on August 14, 2026. This address was delivered on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day. In the original video, President Murmu can be seen speaking in the exact same outfit and against the same background as visible in the viral clip. However, a review of the complete speech revealed no mention of Rafale aircraft or any demand for an independent inquiry into their alleged loss.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BggdVYCyH6c
Following this, we analyzed the viral clip using several AI detection tools. Hive Moderation indicated a high probability that the video contained AI-generated or deepfake content.
Meanwhile, Resemble AI flagged the audio as fake.
Conclusion
The statement regarding an independent probe into the alleged loss of Rafale aircraft in the viral video has been falsely attributed to President Droupadi Murmu. The clip appears to be manipulated using AI-generated video and audio. There is no such statement in the President's original Independence Day address.
Executive Summary
An image featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah is being widely shared on social media. The image is being circulated with the claim that it is a decades-old photograph of the two leaders. A research by the Research Wing of CyberPeace found that the viral image is not authentic and was generated using artificial intelligence (AI).
Claim
On August 14, 2026, a user shared the viral image on Instagram with the caption: “An old photograph of our country's Prime Minister Ji and Home Minister Amit Shah Ji. This duo has changed the history of India. Such leadership comes once in centuries.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/DcAsngdyjQ0/
Fact Check:
On closely examining the viral image, we noticed several visual inconsistencies that raised suspicion that it may have been AI-generated. We subsequently analysed the image using Hive Moderation, an AI-detection tool. The tool indicated a 99 per cent probability that the image was AI-generated.
As part of the next stage of our research, we analysed the viral image using another AI-detection tool, AI or Not. The tool's results indicated a 98 per cent probability that the image was AI-generated.
Conclusion:
The viral image being circulated as a decades-old photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah is fake. Our research found that the image was generated using AI and is being falsely presented as a genuine old photograph.
Executive Summary
A poster is being shared on social media claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu. The post also includes a screenshot of an X (formerly Twitter) account allegedly belonging to President Droupadi Murmu, stating that the Prime Minister has tendered his resignation, along with his Union Council of Ministers, to the President. Research by the CyberPeace Research Wing proved the viral claim to be fake. The research revealed that the poster being shared on social media is fabricated.
Claim:
Sharing the viral poster on the social media platform Instagram, a user wrote, “President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and requested him to continue in office until the formation of the new government. This is part of the constitutional process of Indian democracy. What is your opinion? Is this just a formality or a step towards a new beginning?” The archive link and screenshot of the post are given below:
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DcA0HqhN3Fr/
FactCheck
To ascertain the truth behind the viral claim, we conducted a search on Google using relevant keywords. During this, we did not find any credible media reports confirming the viral claim. In the next step of the research, we scanned the X account of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). We did not find any such post there either. The link and screenshot of the relevant post are given below:
Proceeding further with the research, we scanned the X account of the President. We did not find any post confirming the viral claim there as well. The link and screenshot of the relevant post are given below:
In the next stage of our research, we found a report published on the DD News website on June 5, 2024. According to the report, ahead of the formation of the next Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with his Council of Ministers, had tendered his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu. This paved the way for the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha, which ran from 2019 to 2024. President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Modi and his Council of Ministers, and requested them to continue in office until the new government assumed charge. The link and screenshot of the post are given below:
Conclusion:
In our research, the viral claim turned out to be fake. The research revealed that the poster being shared on social media is fake.
