From claims about the President of the United States of America (USA) Donald Trump, posting an 'angry rant' about Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid rising tariffs and a false communal claim about a Muslim passenger being slapped on an Indigo flight, here are some pieces of misinformation that we fact-checked this week.
1. Altered Video Passed off as PM Modi Expressing Panic After Pakistan’s Attack
A video of PM Modi speaking in the Parliament is being shared on the internet with a claim that it shows him talking how he was unprepared after the recent escalations with Pakistan.
In the clip, he mentioned that Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval were afraid after Pakistan's attack.
However, the claim is false as the clip has been heavily altered to mislead viewers.
In his original speech, PM Modi talked about how the monsoon session of the Parliament was about Vijayotsav (celebration of victory) and Gaurav Gaan (song of glory).
Read the full story here.
2. Unrelated Clip Shared as ‘Illegal’ Bangladeshis Preparing To Attack Assam Police
A video showing a crowd carrying sticks and what appear to be weapons is being shared on the internet with a claim that it shows "illegal Bangladeshis" preparing to launch an attack against Goalpara Police in Assam.
However, the claim is false.
The video dates back to July, when two factions of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) clashed with each other in Bangladesh's Kishoreganj.
Read the story here.
3. Video Showing Argument on Indigo Flight Viral With False Communal Claim
However, the claim is false.
The individual who struck the passenger was identified as Hafijul Rahaman, a Muslim man who has been added to IndiGo's no-fly list. There is no communal spin in this matter.
Read the full fact-check here.
4. Fact-Check: Does This Video Show Actor Rajinikanth Slipping and Falling? No!
A video showing an older man slipping and falling while walking in a garden has gone viral on social media. Users have claimed that it shows actor Rajinikanth getting injured while picking up the newspaper.
However, the person in the video is NOT actor Rajinikanth. It shows a man named Rajaram Tallur who had shared this CCTV video of him falling in his house.
Read the fact-check here.
5. Fact-Check: Did US President Donald Trump Post an Angry Rant About PM Modi? No!
An image which purportedly shows a screenshot of a post from President Donald Trump's Truth Social account has gone viral on social media.
In this alleged statement, Trump criticised Modi for not responding to his posts and tariff concerns, despite claiming to have given India favourable deals and support.
He expressed disappointment over the lack of gratitude, warning that such “disrespect” harms both business and bilateral relations.
However, the claim is false.
The viral screenshot is fake as Trump did not share any post of this kind on any of his social media accounts.
Read our story here.
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