What coverage agrees on
Reporting broadly agrees that recent viral media circulating on social platforms regarding Indian political figures has been intentionally doctored or artificially generated.
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Fact Check: Viral Videos and Photos of Indian Leaders Found to be
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Fact-checking organizations investigated recent viral media targeting Indian political figures.
A circulating twelve-second video alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked while the national anthem played.
Investigators reviewed official footage from a June 2025 event in Siwan, Bihar.
Analysis proved the national anthem audio was artificially added to the original clip.
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Independent fact-checkers confirmed the viral claim is entirely false.
Separately, a viral image alleged to show Indira Gandhi with her yoga instructor was examined.
Visual inspection and detection tools revealed the photograph is AI-generated.
These findings highlight the ongoing challenge of manipulated media circulating on social platforms.
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Further details regarding the specific individuals who initially created and distributed the manipulated content may emerge as platform moderation continues.
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Fact-checking organizations systematically reviewed viral media claims involving political figures. Investigators utilized official event footage and digital detection tools to verify authenticity. The reports concluded that both the video alleging disrespect of the national anthem and the historical photograph were manipulated.
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Fact Check: Edited video goes VIRAL as PM disrespecting national anthem
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India Today reports on a viral video claiming Prime Minister Narendra Modi disrespected the national anthem by walking during it at an event. The outlet's fact-check reveals the video was edited, as the original footage from a June 2025 event in Siwan, Bihar, features an announcer's voice rather than the national anthem. They conclude that the claim is false and the video was doctored to create a misleading impression.
Fact Check: Viral photo of Indira Gandhi drinking with Dhirendra Brahmachari is AI-generated
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India Today investigates a viral photo allegedly showing former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi drinking champagne with her yoga instructor Dhirendra Brahmachari. The outlet reports that social media users claimed the image depicted a rare moment reflecting a rumored romantic relationship. Using AI detection tools and visual inspection, the fact-check concludes that the image is entirely artificial and AI-generated, while noting that historical claims regarding their relationship remain unsubstantiated.
Fact Check: PM Modi disrespected National Anthem? No, video is edited
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NewsMeter examines a viral 12-second video alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi walked while the national anthem was playing. The report details that social media users and a Congress leader's criticisms provided the backdrop for the claim. Through examining official YouTube footage from an event in Siwan, Bihar, the outlet determines the national anthem audio was artificially added and the claim is false.