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Executive Summary
Social media users are claiming that Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth dances with soldiers’ wives and attended a dance competition organised by the Border Security Force Wives Welfare Association (BWWA). CyberPeace Research found no credible sources to substantiate the viral claim. Our research revealed that the viral image is related to his visit to Nepal. According to reports, he travelled to Nepal on his first foreign visit after taking charge of the Indian Army, where he was welcomed by senior Nepal Army officials. During the visit, he was also scheduled to receive the honorary rank of General of the Nepal Army. However, his photograph is being linked to a dance video from an event organised by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), accompanied by objectionable claims about him. Our research found no credible evidence confirming that General Dhiraj Seth attended the event or was associated with the activities shown in the video. Therefore, linking his photograph from the Nepal visit to the dance video is misleading.
Claim:
It is being claimed on social media that Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth attended a dance competition organised by the BSF Wives Welfare Association (BWWA), where he was impressed by a woman’s dance performance and asked other participants to follow her lead.
https://x.com/ThokaReturns/status/2110854323760693485
Fact Check
To verify the viral claim, we conducted a reverse image search using keyframes from the video. During this process, we found the video on Instagram. The text “BSF Wives Welfare Association” was visible on the backdrop behind the stage. However, there was no mention of Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth anywhere in the video.
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After reviewing these videos, our research found no evidence to substantiate the claim that General Dhiraj Seth attended an event organised by the BSF Wives Welfare Association or danced at the event. His photograph is being linked to the dance video, but no credible evidence supporting this claim was found.
During our research, we found the original video of Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth shared by ANI. According to the report, General Dhiraj Seth arrived in Nepal on a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening defence ties between the two countries.
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In the final stage of our research, we found a report on an Instagram account named ‘nepalinlast24hours’. According to the report, Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth arrived in Kathmandu on his first foreign visit after taking command of the Indian Army on June 30, 2026. He was welcomed by senior Nepal Army officials at Tribhuvan International Airport.
The report stated that during his four-day visit, General Seth was scheduled to meet Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Nepal Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel. Additionally, he was scheduled to be conferred with the honorary rank of General of the Nepal Army at a special ceremony at Sheetal Niwas on Monday.This tradition between India and Nepal dates back to 1950. Under the arrangement, the army chiefs of both countries are conferred with honorary military ranks in each other’s armies.
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Conclusion
Our research found that the viral photograph of Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth is related to his visit to Nepal. According to reports, he travelled to Nepal on his first foreign visit after taking command of the Indian Army, where he was welcomed by senior Nepal Army officials. During the visit, he was also scheduled to be conferred with the honorary rank of General of the Nepal Army.However, his photograph is being linked on social media to a dance video from an event organised by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), accompanied by objectionable claims about him. Our research found no credible evidence confirming General Dhiraj Seth’s presence at the event or his association with the activities shown in the video. Therefore, linking his photograph from his Nepal visit to the dance video is misleading.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media with the claim that a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader is doing sit-ups in front of the public. Some users are sharing the video as a recent incident, claiming that a BJP MLA performed sit-ups in front of the public. CyberPeace Research found the claim to be misleading. Our research revealed that the viral video is not recent but dates back to February 2022, when Bhupesh Chaubey, the BJP MLA from the Robertsganj Assembly constituency in Sonbhadra, apologised to disgruntled party workers during a party workers' convention.
Claim:
A user on Facebook shared the viral image on October 11, 2026, with the caption: “This is the bond submitted by coward Abhijeet Dipke in court for his release, and he says he will take to the streets again.” The link to the post, its archive link, and a screenshot are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1806020163922780
Fact Check
We conducted a reverse image search using keyframes from the viral video. During the search, we found a report published on the Dainik Bhaskar website on February 23, 2022, which featured the same video. According to the report, polling in Sonbhadra was scheduled for March 7 as part of the seventh phase of the Assembly elections. During the election campaign, Bhupesh Chaubey, the BJP MLA and candidate from the Robertsganj Assembly constituency, was seen adopting an unusual approach. He stood on a chair, held his ears and performed sit-ups on the chair, apologising to the public for the mistakes he had made over the previous five years.The link to the report and a screenshot are provided below.
In the next stage of our research, we found a report published on ABP News’ Hindi website on February 25, 2022, which featured the viral video in a general context. We found the same video in this report as well. The link to the report and a screenshot are provided below.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral video is not recent but dates back to February 2022, when Bhupesh Chaubey, the BJP MLA from the Robertsganj Assembly constituency in Sonbhadra, apologised to disgruntled party workers during a party workers' convention.
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Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media showing a group of people dancing on a road while carrying saffron flags. A mosque can also be seen nearby in the video Sharing this clip, some users are claiming that it is from Uttam Nagar in Delhi, where members of the Hindu community celebrated Holi on the occasion of Eid on March 21. Research by the CyberPeace found the viral claim to be misleading. Our probe revealed that the video is not related to Holi celebrations on Eid in Uttam Nagar, Delhi. In fact, the video has been available on the internet since 2024 and is said to be from Raichur district in Karnataka. Several users have shared it claiming that it was recorded during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
Claim:
A social media user shared the viral video on March 21, 2026, with a misleading claim. The link and archive link of the post are given below.
Fact Check:
To verify the viral claim, we first conducted a keyword search on Google. However, we did not find any credible media report supporting the claim. In the next step, we extracted keyframes from the video and performed a reverse search using Google Lens. During this process, we found the same video on an Instagram account, which was posted on September 23, 2024.
The user had captioned the video as “Ganesh Chaturthi 2024,” suggesting that the clip is related to the festival. Further, upon closely analyzing the video, we noticed that the mosque visible in the background had “Usmania Masjid” written on it. We then searched for this location on Google Maps and found that the mosque is located on Teen Khandil Road in Raichur, Karnataka, which matches the visuals seen in the viral clip.
Conclusion:
Our research found that the video is not from Uttam Nagar, Delhi, nor is it related to Holi celebrations on Eid. The clip has been available online since 2024 and is from Raichur, Karnataka. It has been shared with a misleading claim and is actually linked to Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.
Executive Summary
Amid the ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran, a video of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being widely circulated on social media. In the clip, he is allegedly heard supporting Israel and calling Iran a “terrorist state.” The video also appears to show him speaking about the idea of “Akhand Bharat.” Many users are sharing this video as genuine. However, a detailed research by the CyberPeacefound that the claim is false. The viral video is a deepfake created using AI technology.
Claim:
A Facebook page named “Pushpendra Kulshreshtha” shared the video on March 23, 2026, with a caption suggesting that PM Modi made strong remarks in support of Israel and against Iran.
Fact Check:
To verify the claim, we first conducted a keyword search to find any credible reports or official statements where PM Modi made such remarks. However, no reliable news reports or authentic videos supporting the claim were found. We then extracted keyframes from the viral video and performed a reverse image search using Google Lens. This led us to the original video posted on the X (formerly Twitter) handle of ANI on March 12, 2026.
The visuals, including PM Modi’s attire and the stage setup, matched the viral clip—indicating that the fake video was created using this original footage. However, in the authentic video, PM Modi did not make any statements about Iran, Israel, or “Akhand Bharat” as seen in the viral version. In the original footage, PM Modi is seen addressing the NXT Summit in Delhi, where he spoke about the global energy crisis arising from ongoing conflicts and highlighted the expansion of LPG and PNG facilities in India. Additionally, a customised keyword search led us to a press release issued by the Prime Minister's Office regarding his address at the summit. The statement heard in the viral clip was not found there either.
Conclusion:
The viral video of PM Modi is a deepfake. He did not make any statement calling Iran a “terrorist state” or expressing support for Israel in the manner shown. The original video is from a summit held in Delhi and has been manipulated using AI to spread misleading claims.
Executive Summary:
A video featuring Sara Netanyahu, wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is being widely circulated on social media. In the clip, she is seen attending an online meeting and repeatedly closing her eyes. The video is being shared with claims that it is recent and shows her under the influence of drugs. Some posts also suggest that Prime Minister Netanyahu has died. However, research by the CyberPeace found that the claim is misleading. The video is not recent and has been online since 2020.
Claim:
Social media users are sharing the video claiming that Sara Netanyahu appeared intoxicated following the alleged death of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The clip is also being falsely presented as a recent development. An X user, Christopher Montgomery (@Montgsignals), shared the video with the caption suggesting that Netanyahu may have died and that his wife appeared in a drug-influenced state during a recent court hearing via Zoom.
Fact Check:
To verify the claim, we first examined reports regarding the alleged death of Benjamin Netanyahu. There is no credible evidence supporting this claim. In fact, on March 20, Netanyahu himself addressed the media and dismissed such rumours, confirming that he is alive.
We then analyzed the viral video by extracting keyframes and conducting a reverse search. This led us to the same video posted on a Facebook account under the name Roni Schneider Malia on November 4, 2020. The Hebrew caption associated with the post translates to: “Filmed during a psychological conference on Zoom.”
This confirms that the video is old and unrelated to any recent developments.
Conclusion:
The viral claim is misleading. The video of Sara Netanyahu is not recent but has been available online since 2020. It is being falsely linked to baseless claims about Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s death
Executive Summary
A video showing a massive gathering of people dressed in black is widely circulating on social media. The clip is being shared with the claim that it shows crowds mourning the funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his alleged killing in February 2026 However, research by the CyberPeace found that the claim is misleading and the video is unrelated to Iran.
Claim:
The viral video shows a large crowd gathered in a public square, with a mosque featuring a golden dome visible in the background. Social media posts claim that the footage captures mourners attending Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral after his reported death in a joint US-Israel operation.
Fact Check:
To verify the claim, we extracted keyframes from the video and conducted a reverse image search. This led us to a similar clip uploaded on January 15 by an Iraqi broadcaster, Karbala TV, on Facebook. In the footage, a large crowd can be seen carrying a symbolic coffin near a shrine with a golden dome—matching the visuals seen in the viral video. According to the Arabic caption, the video shows a “symbolic funeral” procession held at the Kazimayn Shrine in Baghdad, Iraq. The event is part of an annual religious observance commemorating Imam Musa al-Kazim, the seventh Imam in Shia Islam, who is believed to have died after being poisoned in the 8th century.
Every year, large numbers of Shia devotees gather at the shrine in Baghdad to pay their respects during this commemoration. The visuals seen in the viral clip are consistent with this annual gathering.
Conclusion:
The claim that the video shows crowds at Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral is false. The footage is unrelated and actually depicts a religious gathering in Baghdad, Iraq, held as part of an annual Shia ritual.
Executive Summary
Amid the ongoing conflict involving the US-Israel and Iran in West Asia, a video showing destroyed aircraft at an airport is going viral on social media. The clip is being shared with the claim that it shows an Israeli military base destroyed in an Iranian attack. However, an research by the CyberPeacen found that the viral video is not real but AI-generated.
Claim:
An Instagram user “sakirali8064” shared the video on March 22, 2026, claiming that Iran had demonstrated its military strength by deploying advanced missiles capable of long-range precision strikes.The video also carries a “Breaking News” overlay stating:“Iran attack Israel military base… the entire base destroyed.
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Fact Check:
To verify the claim, we extracted keyframes from the viral clip and conducted a reverse image search using Google Lens. We found a longer version of the same video posted on March 5, 2026, by a Facebook user named “With INC,” where it was also falsely linked to an Iranian attack on Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport.
Upon closely examining the video, we observed inconsistencies such as fire changing positions unnaturally, which raised suspicion of AI manipulation. We then analyzed the video using Hive Moderation, which indicated a probability of over 99% that the content is AI-generated.
Additionally, analysis using Tencent’s “Zhuque AI” detection tool suggested more than 78% likelihood of the video being AI-generated.
Conclusion:
The viral video claiming that an Iranian attack destroyed an Israeli military base is AI-generated and misleading. While Iran has claimed to have targeted Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport using drones, the viral footage does not depict a real event.
Executive Summary:
A video of actor Salman Khan is being widely shared on social media with the claim that he posted a special video on the occasion of Eid. However, a research by the CyberPeace found the claim to be misleading. The viral video is not recent but dates back to 2019. Meanwhile, Salman Khan did share a different video with his family this year.
Claim:
On Facebook, a user shared the viral video on March 21, 2026, with the caption ,“Salman Khan shared a special video on Eid.”
Post link and archive link:
Fact Check
To verify the claim, we examined Salman Khan’s social media accounts. On his Instagram handle, we found a video posted on March 21, 2026, in which he is seen greeting fans from a bulletproof balcony along with his family on the occasion of Eid.
This video is completely different from the viral clip and has no connection to it. Further, we extracted keyframes from the viral video and conducted a reverse image search using Google Lens. During the research, we found the same video on Salman Khan’s Instagram account, where it was originally posted on June 5, 2019.
Post link:
https://www.instagram.com/p/ByVMS6alo76/?igsh=MTA3ZDBqdGlidmRhMQ%3D%3D
Conclusion:
The viral claim is misleading. The video being shared is not recent but from 2019. Salman Khan did share a video this year, but it is different from the one going viral.
Executive Summary:
Amid the ongoing conflict involving the US-Israel and Iran, Tehran has claimed that it shot down a US F-35 fighter jet. In this context, a video is going viral on social media showing a crashed American fighter aircraft on the ground. It is being claimed that the footage shows Iran downing a US F-35 jet. However, an research by the CyberPeace found that the viral video is a deepfake and not real. The clip appears to have been created using Google AI tools.
Claim:
A social media user “Azania” shared the viral video on March 20, 2026, with the caption,“#Iran hit the 5th generation F-35 fighter of the #US Air Force… An American F-35 fighter made an emergency landing at an air base in the Middle East after coming under Iranian fire, sources told CNN.”
Fact Check:
We began our research with a news search and found multiple reports stating that a US F-35 fighter jet was damaged during a combat mission over Iran. According to reports, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have damaged a US F-35 jet and also released a video. As per a CNN report, US officials confirmed that an American F-35 was damaged during a mission over Iran, forcing it to make an emergency landing at a US airbase in the Middle East. The pilot was safe and in stable condition, and the incident is currently under research .
A spokesperson for the US Central Command, Captain Tim Hawkins, also acknowledged that an F-35 made an emergency landing during the mission. However, the US has not officially confirmed that the damage was caused by an Iranian attack.Reports by Fox News and The Times of India also mention the emergency landing of the aircraft.
Upon closely examining the viral video, we noticed several inconsistencies indicating possible AI manipulation. We then analyzed the clip using Hive Moderation, which indicated nearly a 79 percent probability that the video is AI-generated. The analysis also suggests that it was likely created using Google’s AI video generation tools (Veo).
Conclusion:
The viral video claiming to show Iran shooting down a US F-35 fighter jet is AI-generated and not real. While Iran has claimed to have targeted a US F-35, and the US has confirmed an emergency landing during a mission, there is no official confirmation that the aircraft was shot down by Iran.
Executive Summary
A video showing a massive fire and explosion is going viral on social media. The clip shows a large plume of smoke followed by a sudden blast. It is being shared with the claim that it depicts Iran attacking a nuclear reactor in Israel amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict. However, research by CyberPeace found that the claim is misleading. The viral video is actually from 2017 and shows a massive explosion at an ammunition depot in Ukraine.
Claim:
On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), a user shared the video on March 21, 2026, with the caption:“Israel’s nuclear reactor was targeted with Fateh and Khyber missiles. Well done Iran! The whole world is with you.”
Fact Check:
To verify the viral claim, we extracted keyframes from the video and conducted a reverse image search. During this process, we found the same video uploaded on March 23, 2017, on a YouTube channel named “null.” According to the upload, the video shows a massive explosion at an ammunition depot in Balakliya, Ukraine. Using these clues, we performed a keyword search and found a report published on March 24, 2017, by Global News.
According to the report, a major fire and explosion broke out at a large military ammunition depot in Balakliya, located in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region. The incident resulted in one death, while nearly 20,000 people from surrounding areas were evacuated to safer locations.
Conclusion:
The claim that the video shows Iran attacking a nuclear reactor in Israel is misleading. The viral footage is actually from 2017 and depicts an explosion at an ammunition depot in Ukraine.
Executive Summary:
A video from an India TV news show related to the Assam elections is going viral on social media. In the clip, anchor Meenakshi Joshi is allegedly seen claiming that there is a rift between the BJP and the RSS in Assam. The video further suggests that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that former Congress members have taken over the BJP, and that RSS volunteers would not work for the party in Assam. However, a research by the CyberPeace found that the viral video is edited and misleading. The original video contains no such claims.
Claim:
A social media user Ajit Singh shared the video on X with the caption:“The core idea of today’s BJP is to capture power by any means. We have been saying this for long, and now even RSS has accepted that BJP in Assam has been taken over by Congress mindset.”
Fact Check:
To verify the claim, we searched relevant keywords about the alleged letter by RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. However, we found no credible media reports supporting this claim. We then checked the YouTube channel of India TV but could not find the viral clip there. During the search, we did find a similar video from Meenakshi Joshi’s show. In the beginning of that video, the portion seen in the viral clip appears.
In the original video, the anchor is discussing the announcement of election dates in five states. There is no mention of any rift between the BJP and RSS in Assam.
Conclusion:
The viral India TV video claiming a rift between the BJP and RSS in Assam is edited and misleading. The original broadcast was about election dates in five states and did not include any such claims.
Executive Summary:
A short video clip of Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going viral on social media. In the clip, he can be heard saying, “What sins did we commit in our previous life that we were born in India?” Users are sharing this video claiming that the Prime Minister insulted India and its people during a foreign visit. However, an research by the CyberPeace found that the claim is misleading. The viral clip is taken out of context from a longer speech delivered by Modi during his visit to Shanghai, China, in 2015
Claim:
A Facebook user named “Bittu Yadav” shared the reel, portraying the statement as anti-India. The caption reads:“Look at this, and you supporters—see how your ‘leader’ is praising the country.”
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Fact Check:
To verify the claim, we searched relevant keywords on Google and found the full video uploaded on May 16, 2015, on the official YouTube channel of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The video shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the Indian community in Shanghai, China.
In the 57-minute speech, at around 51 minutes 25 seconds, Modi was referring to the pessimistic atmosphere in India before 2014. He said: “Within a year… people used to say, ‘Leave it, nothing will happen now. Who knows what sins we committed in our previous life that we were born in India’… From that mindset, today the world says that if there is a country growing at the fastest pace, it is India.”
This clearly shows that Modi was citing a past sentiment to highlight how perceptions about India have changed over time, not expressing his personal view. Media reports from his May 2015 China visit also noted that he addressed around 5,000 members of the Indian community in Shanghai, where he spoke about India’s economic growth and initiatives like “Make in India.”
Conclusion:
The viral claim is false. The video has been edited and shared out of context. In reality, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was referring to a past mindset before 2014 while highlighting the change in India’s global perception.
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.
Executive Summary
The ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran has entered its third week. During this period, Iran reportedly targeted the US military base at Al Udeid in Qatar. Amid this, a video is going viral on social media showing people, vehicles, and chaos following an alleged attack. Some users are sharing it as footage of an Iranian missile strike on the Al Udeid Air Base. However, an research by the CyberPeacefound that the viral video is not real but AI-generated.
Claim:
An Instagram user “thenewscartel” shared the video on March 17, 2026, with the caption: “Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar (March 16, 2026): Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones at the US military’s largest Middle East base near Doha as retaliation for US-Israel strikes in Tehran. Qatar’s Defense Ministry confirmed multiple launches. Most were intercepted by Qatari air defense. One missile landed near the base or in an uninhabited area. No casualties or major damage reported. Explosions were heard in Doha, and smoke was seen in the sky.”
Fact Check:
To verify the claim, we closely examined the viral video. We observed multiple visual inconsistencies—one person appears to be walking in reverse, another disappears and reappears, and the body shapes of people distort as they begin to run. These anomalies strongly indicate AI manipulation. We then analyzed the video using the AI detection tool Zhuque AI, which indicated an approximately 80 percent likelihood that the video is AI-generated.
Further analysis using Hive Moderation showed around a 57 percent probability of the video being AI-generated.
Conclusion:
Our research found that the viral video being shared as footage of an Iranian attack on the US military base at Al Udeid in Qatar is AI-generated and not related to any real incident.
