#FactCheck: Old Jerusalem Clash Video Falsely Shared as Chaos at Tel Aviv Airport
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.
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A video circulating on social media claims to show former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar commenting on England batter Joe Root’s batting feats. In the clip, Tendulkar is allegedly heard saying that if Joe Root continues scoring centuries, even his (Tendulkar’s) record would be broken. The video further claims that Tendulkar says if Root scores another century, he would give up the bat’s grip, after which the clip abruptly ends.
Users sharing the video are claiming that Sachin Tendulkar has taken a dig at Joe Root through this remark.
Cyber Peace Foundation’s research found the claim to be misleading. Our research clearly establishes that the viral video is not authentic but has been created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and is being shared online with a false narrative.
CLAIM
On January 5, 2025, several users shared the viral video on Instagram, claiming it shows Sachin Tendulkar making remarks about Joe Root’s century-scoring spree.
(Post link and archive link available.)
FACT CHECK
To verify the claim, we extracted keyframes from the viral video and conducted a Google Reverse Image Search. This led us to an interview of Sachin Tendulkar published on the official BBC News YouTube channel on November 18, 2013. The visuals from that interview match exactly with those seen in the viral clip.
This establishes that the visuals used in the viral video are old and have been repurposed with manipulated audio to create a misleading narrative.
Further, Joe Root made his Test debut in 2012. At that time, he had not scored multiple Test centuries and was nowhere close to Sachin Tendulkar’s record tally of hundreds. This timeline itself makes the viral claim factually incorrect.
(Link to the original BBC interview available.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6Rz4pgR9UQ
Upon closely examining the viral clip, we noticed that Sachin Tendulkar’s voice sounded unnatural and inconsistent. This raised suspicion of audio manipulation.
We then ran the viral video through an AI detection tool, Aurigin AI. According to the results, the audio in the video was found to be 100 percent AI-generated, confirming that Tendulkar never made the statements attributed to him in the clip.
Conclusion
Our research confirms that the viral video claiming Sachin Tendulkar commented on Joe Root’s centuries is fake. The video has been created using AI-generated audio and misleadingly combined with visuals from a 2013 interview. Users are sharing this manipulated clip on social media with a false claim.
Introduction
The much-awaited DPDP Rules have now finally been released in the official Gazette on 3rd January 2025 for consultation. The draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 (DPDP Rules) invites objections and suggestions from stakeholders that can be submitted on MyGov (https://mygov.in) by 18th February 2025.
DPDP Rules at Glance
- Processing of Children's Data: The draft rules say that ‘A Data Fiduciary shall adopt appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure that verifiable consent of the parent is obtained before the processing of any personal data of a child’. It entails that children below 18 will need parents' consent to create social media accounts.
- The identity of the parents and their age can be verified through reliable details of identity and age available with the Data Fiduciary, voluntarily provided identity proof or virtual token mapped to the same. The data fiduciaries are also required to observe due diligence for checking that the individual identifying themselves as the parent is an adult who is identifiable, if required, in connection with compliance with any law for the time being in force in India. Additionally, the government will also extend exemptions from these specific provisions pertaining to processing of children's data to educational institutions, and child welfare organisations.
- Processing of Personal Data Outside India: The draft rules specify that the transfer of personal data outside India, whether it is processed within the country or outside in connection with offering goods or services to individuals in India, is permitted only if the Data Fiduciary complies with the conditions prescribed by the Central Government through general or specific orders.
- Intimation of Personal Data Breach: On becoming aware of a personal data breach, the Data Fiduciary must promptly notify the affected Data Principals in a clear and concise manner through their user account or registered communication method. This notification should include a description of the breach (nature, extent, timing, and location), potential consequences for the Data Principal, measures taken or planned to mitigate risks, recommended safety actions for the Data Principal, and contact information of a representative to address queries. Additionally, the Data Fiduciary must inform the Board without delay, providing details of the breach, its likely impact, and initial findings. Within 72 hours (or a longer period allowed by the Board upon request), the Data Fiduciary must submit updated information, including the facts and circumstances of the breach, mitigation measures, findings about the cause, steps to prevent recurrence, and a report on notifications given to affected Data Principals.
- Data Protection Board: The draft rules propose establishing the Data Protection Board, which will function as a digital office, enabling remote hearings, and will hold powers to investigate breaches, impose penalties, and perform related regulatory functions.
Journey of Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
The foundation for the single statute legislation on Data Protection was laid down in 2017, in the famous ‘Puttaswami judgment,’ which is also well recognised as the Aadhar Card judgment. In this case, ‘privacy’ was recognised as intrinsic to the right to life and personal liberty, guaranteed by Article 21 of the Constitution of India, thus making ‘Right to Privacy’ a fundamental right. In the landmark Puttaswamy ruling, the apex court of India stressed the need for a comprehensive data protection law.
Eight years on and several draft bills later, the Union Cabinet approved the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill (DPDP) on 5th July 2023. The bill was tabled in the Lok Sabha on 3rd August 2023, and It was passed by Lok Sabha on 7th August, and the bill passed by Rajya Sabha on 9th August and got the president's assent on 11th August 2023; and India finally came up with the ‘Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. This is a significant development that has the potential to bring about major improvements to online privacy and the handling of digital personal data by the platforms.
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, is a newly-enacted legislation designed to protect individuals' digital personal data. It aims to ensure compliance by Data Fiduciaries and imposes specific obligations on both Data Principals and Data Fiduciaries. The Act promotes consent-based data collection practices and establishes the Data Protection Board to oversee compliance and address grievances. Additionally, it includes provisions for penalties of up to ₹250 crores in the event of a data breach. However, despite the DPDP Act being passed by parliament last year, the Act has not yet taken effect since its rules and regulations are still not finalised.
Conclusion
It is heartening to see that the Ministry of Electronics and Technology (MeitY) has finally released the draft of the much-awaited DPDP rules for consultation from stakeholders. Though noting certain positive aspects, there is still room for addressing certain gaps and multiple aspects under the draft rules that require attention. The public consultation, including the inputs from the tech platforms, is likely to see critical inputs on multiple aspects under the proposed rules. One such key area of interest will be the requirement of verifiable parental consent, which will likely include recommendations for a balanced approach which maintains children’s safety and mechanisms for the requirement of verifiable consent. The Provisions permitting government access to personal data on grounds of national security are also expected to face scrutiny. The proposed rules, after the consultation process, will be taken into consideration for finalisation after 18th February 2025. The move towards establishing a robust data protection law in India signals a significant step toward enhancing trust and accountability in the digital ecosystem. However, its success will hinge on effective implementation, clear compliance mechanisms, and the adaptability of stakeholders to this evolving regulatory landscape.
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Executive Summary:
Social media has been overwhelmed by a viral post that claims Indian Railways is beginning to install solar panels directly on railway tracks all over the country for renewable energy purposes. The claim also purports that India will become the world's first country to undertake such a green effort in railway systems. Our research involved extensive reverse image searching, keyword analysis, government website searches, and global media verification. We found the claim to be completely false. The viral photos and information are all incorrectly credited to India. The images are actually from a pilot project by a Swiss start-up called Sun-Ways.
Claim:
According to a viral post on social media, Indian Railways has started an all-India initiative to install solar panels directly on railway tracks to generate renewable energy, limit power expenses, and make global history in environmentally sustainable rail operations.
Fact check:
We did a reverse image search of the viral image and were soon directed to international media and technology blogs referencing a project named Sun-Ways, based in Switzerland. The images circulated on Indian social media were the exact ones from the Sun-Ways pilot project, whereby a removable system of solar panels is being installed between railway tracks in Switzerland to evaluate the possibility of generating energy from rail infrastructure.
We also thoroughly searched all the official Indian Railways websites, the Ministry of Railways news article, and credible Indian media. At no point did we locate anything mentioning Indian Railways engaging or planning something similar by installing solar panels on railway tracks themselves.
Indian Railways has been engaged in green energy initiatives beyond just solar panel installation on program rooftops, and also on railway land alongside tracks and on train coach roofs. However, Indian Railways have never installed solar panels on railway tracks in India. Meanwhile, we found a report of solar panel installations on the train launched on 14th July 2025, first solar-powered DEMU (diesel electrical multiple unit) train from the Safdarjung railway station in Delhi. The train will run from Sarai Rohilla in Delhi to Farukh Nagar in Haryana. A total of 16 solar panels, each producing 300 Wp, are fitted in six coaches.
We also found multiple links to support our claim from various media links: Euro News, World Economy Forum, Institute of Mechanical Engineering, and NDTV.
Conclusion:
After extensive research conducted through several phases including examining facts and some technical facts, we can conclude that the claim that Indian Railways has installed solar panels on railway tracks is false. The concept and images originate from Sun-Ways, a Swiss company that was testing this concept in Switzerland, not India.
Indian Railways continues to use renewable energy in a number of forms but has not put any solar panels on railway tracks. We want to highlight how important it is to fact-check viral content and other unverified content.
- Claim: India’s solar track project will help Indian Railways run entirely on renewable energy.
- Claimed On: Social Media
- Fact Check: False and Misleading
