#FactCheck: AI-Generated Video Falsely Claims Israelis Recited Hanuman Chalisa in Hebrew at Tel Aviv Concert
Executive Summary
A video of a concert allegedly held on a beach in Tel Aviv, Israel, is circulating on social media. It is being shared with the claim that thousands of Israeli citizens recited the Hanuman Chalisa in Hebrew during the event.The post also links the event to Indian pilot Captain Smit Machhar, claiming that the programme was organised in his honour for saving the lives of passengers aboard a FlyDubai aircraft in September 2026.
CyberPeace Research found the viral claim to be false. Our research revealed that the video is AI-generated and is being shared with a misleading claim.
Claim
On October 27, 2026, an Instagram user shared the viral video with the caption: “On Tel Aviv beach, Israelis beautifully sang the Hanuman Chalisa in Hebrew in honour of our Indian pilot, Captain Sumit. He had recited this powerful ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ mantra during an attack by an Omani terrorist on a FlyDubai flight, thereby saving the lives of many Jewish people.” The post link, archive link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/De_r8uSzGuh/
Fact Check
To verify the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. However, we did not find any credible media reports confirming the claim.
As part of our research, we scanned the viral video using the AI detection tool SIGHTENGINE. According to the results, the video is 99 per cent likely to be AI-generated.
As part of our research, we scanned the viral video using the AI detection tool Truthscan. According to the results, the video is 91 per cent likely to be AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral video is AI-generated and is being shared with a misleading claim.
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A video purportedly showing Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat making remarks about the “saffronisation” of the Indian Army has been widely circulated on social media. The clip claims that Bhagwat called for the removal of non-Hindus from the armed forces and linked the issue to future political leadership changes in the country.
Claim
However, a verification by the Cyber Peace Foundation has established that the video is misleading and has been digitally manipulated.
In the video, Bhagwat is allegedly heard saying that unless more than 50 percent of non-Hindus are removed from the Indian Army by 2028, Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be replaced by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The clip further attributes another statement to him, suggesting that he would resign if the Prime Minister were to demand Nitish Kumar’s resignation.
By the time of publication, the video had been viewed over 7,000 times.( lINK, ARCHIVE Link, Screenshot
Fact Check:
The reverse image search also directed the Desk to a video uploaded on CNN-News18’s official YouTube channel on December 21, 2025. The footage was found to be a longer version of the viral clip and was recorded at the RSS centenary event held in Kolkata on the same date. A comparison of both videos confirmed that the background visuals, stage setup and camera angles were identical.
However, a careful review of the original CNN-News18 video revealed that Mohan Bhagwat did not make any of the statements attributed to him in the viral clip.
In his original address, Bhagwat spoke about unity and referred to concerns over increasing atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh. He made no reference to the Indian Army, nor did he comment on its composition or alleged saffronisation. Here is the link to the original video, along with a screenshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnsAUGfBQBk&t=1s
In the next phase of the investigation, the audio track from the viral video was extracted and analysed using the AI audio detection tool Aurigin. The tool’s assessment indicated that the voice heard in the clip was artificially generated, confirming that the audio did not originate from the original speech.
Conclusion
The claim that RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat called for the saffronisation of the Indian Army is false. PTI Fact Check found that the viral video was digitally manipulated, using genuine footage from an RSS centenary event but pairing it with an AI-generated audio track. The altered video was shared online to mislead viewers by falsely attributing statements Bhagwat never made.
Introduction
AI has penetrated most industries and telecom is no exception. According to a survey by Nvidia, enhancing customer experiences is the biggest AI opportunity for the telecom industry, with 35% of respondents identifying customer experiences as their key AI success story. Further, the study found nearly 90% of telecom companies use AI, with 48% in the piloting phase and 41% actively deploying AI. Most telecom service providers (53%) agree or strongly agree that adopting AI would provide a competitive advantage. AI in telecom is primed to be the next big thing and Google has not ignored this opportunity. It is reported that Google will soon add “AI Replies” to the phone app’s call screening feature.
How Does The ‘AI Call Screener’ Work?
With the busy lives people lead nowadays, Google has created a helpful tool to answer the challenge of responding to calls amidst busy schedules. Google Pixel smartphones are now fitted with a new feature that deploys AI-powered calling tools that can help with call screening, note-making during an important call, filtering and declining spam, and most importantly ending the frustration of being on hold.
In the official Google Phone app, users can respond to a caller through “new AI-powered smart replies”. While “contextual call screen replies” are already part of the app, this new feature allows users to not have to pick up the call themselves.
- With this new feature, Google Assistant will be able to respond to the call with a customised audio response.
- The Google Assistant, responding to the call, will ask the caller’s name and the purpose of the call. If they are calling about an appointment, for instance, Google will show the user suggested responses specific to that call, such as ‘Confirm’ or ‘Cancel appointment’.
Google will build on the call-screening feature by using a “multi-step, multi-turn conversational AI” to suggest replies more appropriate to the nature of the call. Google’s Gemini Nano AI model is set to power this new feature and enable it to handle phone calls and messages even if the phone is locked and respond even when the caller is silent.
Benefits of AI-Powered Call Screening
This AI-powered call screening feature offers multiple benefits:
- The AI feature will enhance user convenience by reducing the disruptions caused by spam calls. This will, in turn, increase productivity.
- It will increase call privacy and security by filtering high-risk calls, thereby protecting users from attempts of fraud and cyber crimes such as phishing.
- The new feature can potentially increase efficiency in business communications by screening for important calls, delegating routine inquiries and optimising customer service.
Key Policy Considerations
Adhering to transparent, ethical, and inclusive policies while anticipating regulatory changes can establish Google as a responsible innovator in AI call management. Some key considerations for AI Call Screener from a policy perspective are:
- The AI screen caller will process and transcribe sensitive voice data, therefore, the data handling policies for such need to be transparent to reassure users of regulatory compliance with various laws.
- AI has been at a crossroads in its ethical use and mitigation of bias. It will require the algorithms to be designed to avoid bias and reflect inclusivity in its understanding of language.
- The data that the screener will be using is further complicated by global and regional regulations such as data privacy regulations like the GDPR, DPDP Act, CCPA etc., for consent to record or transcribe calls while focussing on user rights and regulations.
Conclusion: A Balanced Approach to AI in Telecommunications
Google’s AI Call Screener offers a glimpse into the future of automated call management, reshaping customer service and telemarketing by streamlining interactions and reducing spam. As this technology evolves, businesses may adopt similar tools, balancing customer engagement with fewer unwanted calls. The AI-driven screening will also impact call centres, shifting roles toward complex, human-centred interactions while automation handles routine calls. They could have a potential effect on support and managerial roles. Ultimately, as AI call management grows, responsible design and transparency will be in demand to ensure a seamless, beneficial experience for all users.
References
- https://resources.nvidia.com/en-us-ai-in-telco/state-of-ai-in-telco-2024-report
- https://store.google.com/intl/en/ideas/articles/pixel-call-assist-phone-screen/
- https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/google-working-on-ai-replies-for-call-screening-feature/article68844973.ece
- https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/artificial-intelligence/google-ai-replies-call-screening-9659612/
Executive Summary
A video circulating rapidly on social media claims to show severe waterlogging inside the passenger terminal of the newly constructed Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh. The clip displays passengers navigating flooded check-in areas with their luggage, while a female reporter holding a mic labeled "Sach Bolo" criticizes the state government over poor infrastructure. However, a research by the CyberPeace Research Wing confirmed that the video is completely fake and created using artificial intelligence (AI).
The Claim
On August 14, 2026, Instagram user shyamgupta_yuvaneta posted the clip with a caption targeting the government over alleged corruption and poor infrastructure at the Noida Airport
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DcAOGgcgUrp
Fact-Check
An initial analysis of the video revealed unnatural physical movements among the people shown and an artificial voice modulation typical of AI-generated content. To verify this, the video was run through standard AI detection tools:
Hive Moderation: Flagged the video as 99.9% likely to be AI-generated.
Sightengine: Returned a 99% probability that the content was artificially generated.
Further verification of official communications revealed a post by the official X (formerly Twitter) account of Noida International Airport (@NIAirport) on August 15, 2026. The airport authority clarified that fake videos depicting waterlogging inside the passenger terminal were circulating online and refuted the claims entirely. While recent heavy rainfall did cause temporary water accumulation in an underpass connecting the terminal to the parking area, the passenger terminal building itself remained unaffected.
https://x.com/NIAirport/status/2088481969462272065?s=20
Conclusion
The viral video showing waterlogging inside the Noida International Airport terminal is fake and AI-generated. The actual incident of waterlogging was restricted to an outer subway connecting the parking area, not the main terminal building.
