#FactCheck
Executive Summary
A video is being widely shared on social media, purportedly showing a Palestinian flag being raised inside the Israeli Parliament. The video is being circulated with the claim that the Palestinian flag was hoisted inside the Israeli Parliament. However, CyberPeace Research found that the video is not from Israel but from Berlin, the capital of Germany. The footage has no connection with the Israeli Parliament and is being shared on social media with a misleading claim by falsely linking it to the Israeli Parliament.
Claim:
People celebrated by hoisting the Palestinian flag in Israel following the defeat of Benjamin Netanyahu’s government.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/3992919947669445
Fact Check
To verify the authenticity of the video claiming that a Palestinian flag was raised inside the Israeli Parliament, we first searched its keyframes using Google Lens. During the search, we found a report published on November 8, 2026, on the website of Turkish news agency Anadolu, which featured the same footage as the viral clip. According to the report, pro-Palestinian activists replaced the national flag with a Palestinian flag in front of the German Parliament, the Bundestag, on Sunday, November 8. Following the incident, Berlin Police detained three activists.
The report stated that the activists, associated with a group called ‘Peacefully Against Genocide’, carried out the act to protest against the German government’s pro-Israel policy and its alleged silence over human rights violations in Gaza.
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/activists-raise-palestinian-flag-outside-german-parliament/4116053
During our research, we also found a video report uploaded on November 9 on DW News’ YouTube channel, which featured the same visuals as the viral clip. According to the report, pro-Palestinian activists removed the German flag outside the German Parliament and replaced it with a Palestinian flag. The report stated that the activists removed Germany’s ‘Flag of Unity’ from a monument outside the Reichstag in Berlin and hoisted a Palestinian flag in its place. Police arrived at the scene, removed the Palestinian flag and detained the activists.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/iMN6ZBZLPws
Towards the end of our research, we found a report on The Telegraph’s website, which also identified the video as being from Berlin, the capital of Germany.
Conclusion
The evidence gathered during our research clearly establishes that the video being shared with the claim of a Palestinian flag being raised inside the Israeli Parliament is actually from Berlin, Germany. The footage shows members of a pro-Palestinian group removing the German flag and replacing it with a Palestinian flag outside the Reichstag building.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media with the claim that a bulldozer was used to demolish illegal constructions in Assam. The footage shows a woman crying and pleading in an attempt to save her house. However, CyberPeace Research found that the video is not from Assam but from an anti-encroachment drive carried out in the Uttara area of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
Claim:
The video was shared on X with a caption claiming that a bulldozer was used to demolish illegally occupied land in Assam, amid people crying and pleading. The caption further stated, “Himanta Biswa Sarma has so far reclaimed thousands of acres of land from illegal encroachment.”
https://x.com/abhisheksnandan/status/2119457310041104753?s=46
Fact Check
While examining the viral video claiming that a bulldozer was used to demolish illegal constructions in Assam, we noticed the logo of a media portal named ‘Bangla Post’ and the location name ‘Diabari’ written in Bengali on the footage.Based on these clues, we searched Google using relevant keywords and found the same video uploaded on August 17, 2026, on the Facebook account of Daily Bangla Post.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/883537304600954
Based on the information gathered above, we conducted a further Google search and found a video report uploaded on August 17, 2026, on the Facebook account of another Bangladeshi media outlet. The video also featured footage of the same woman trying to remove her belongings from her shed, just as seen in the viral clip.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1039100375696830
According to a report published on August 17, 2026, by Bangladeshi media outlet Star News, the Capital Development Authority (RAJUK) carried out an eviction drive on August 17 against buildings constructed in violation of approved plans and shops and establishments illegally occupying government land in Sector 17 of Uttara, Dhaka. During the drive, the unauthorised portions of four buildings under construction that violated regulations were partially demolished. Additionally, 73 illegal shops and establishments were removed.
https://starnews.com.bd/country/20344/rajuk-eviction-drive-in-uttara-73-illegal-shops-and-establishments-removed.html#google_vignette
Conclusion
The evidence gathered during our research clearly establishes that the video being shared with the claim of a bulldozer demolishing illegal constructions in Assam actually shows an anti-encroachment drive carried out in the Uttara area of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.
Executive Summary
A video showing a bullet train coach being transported by a heavy-duty trailer on a road is being widely shared on social media. The video is being circulated with the claim that three bullet train engines have arrived in India from Japan. However, CyberPeace Research found that the viral video is from Taiwan, not India.
Claim:
Three bullet train engines have arrived in India from Japan, and bullet train engines and trains will be manufactured in India in the future.।
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2609805376111336
https://archive.ph/submit/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Freel%2F1148698857556238
Fact Check
To verify the viral video, we first conducted a reverse image search on some of its keyframes. During the search, we found a video shared on August 16, 2026, on the official Facebook page of Taiwanese news channel CTi News. The video closely resembles the viral footage.
The post also carried a caption in Taiwanese, which was translated into Hindi using Google Translate. It read: “After 22 years! The coaches of Taiwan High Speed Rail’s new train, ‘N700ST’, were transported late at night from the Yanovo Machinery Factory. A large number of railway enthusiasts gathered to watch and photograph the coaches.”
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1810951999900992
In our research, we found a report published by Yahoo Taiwan on August 16, which also featured a screenshot from the viral video. According to the report, the footage shows the arrival of the Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation’s new train, ‘N700ST’, at the Port of Kaohsiung.
Conclusion
Our research makes it clear that the viral video does not show bullet train engines arriving in India. Instead, it shows the arrival of the first consignment of Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation’s new N700ST trains in Taiwan.
Executive Summary
Following the defeat of US President Donald Trump’s Republican Party in the American midterm elections, a video purportedly showing Trump vandalising his office is going viral on social media. Some users are sharing the video, claiming that Trump resorted to vandalism in his office after his party lost the midterm elections. CyberPeace Research found the video to be AI-generated. However, users are sharing it as genuine.
Claim:
Facebook user ‘Lalan Prasad’ shared the video in a post dated November 5, 2026 (archived link), with the caption: “Does this man deserve the Nobel Peace Prize? After the election results were announced, he allegedly vandalised his office at around 2:30. Trump’s anger is at its peak.”
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1148698857556238
Fact Check
To verify the viral claim, we searched Google using relevant keywords. However, we did not find any credible media reports supporting the claim. In the next step of our research, we found a post by Instagram user ‘eman_russ’, who shared the video on November 4, 2026. The post is labelled ‘AI Generated’, and its caption explicitly states that the video was created using ‘higgsfield.ai’.
We also scanned the viral video using the AI detection tool SynthID. According to the results, the video is AI-generated.
In the next step of our research, we scanned the video using DetectVideo AI. According to the results, the viral video is 96 per cent AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral video is AI-generated and does not show US President Donald Trump vandalising his office following his party’s defeat in the midterm elections. The video was originally shared on Instagram with an ‘AI Generated’ label, and its creator explicitly mentioned that it was made using ‘higgsfield.ai’. Further analysis using AI detection tools also indicated that the video was artificially generated. Despite this, social media users are sharing it as a genuine incident, falsely linking it to the midterm election results.
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Executive Summary
A video is going viral on social media with the claim that Muslim lawmakers offered namaz inside the Israeli Parliament. CyberPeace Research found that the video is not from Israel but from Jordan, where lawmakers offered namaz inside the parliamentary hall on November 3.
Claim:
The viral video is 22 seconds long and shows several people offering namaz inside a parliamentary hall. The video is being shared on X with a caption claiming that Muslim lawmakers offered namaz inside the Israeli Parliament. The caption reads: “This is the power of Allah. The Israeli government, which once hated Muslims and carried out massacres, has now been given such a government by Allah that Muslim lawmakers have offered namaz inside its Parliament.”
https://x.com/muslim_boy_786/status/2117935219126710778
Fact Check
To verify the viral video claiming that Muslim lawmakers offered namaz inside the Israeli Parliament, we conducted a reverse image search using keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the same video posted on November 3, 2026, on the Instagram account of Ahmed Qadou ra, a journalist from Jordan.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DfRtS33MWUT/
Additionally, we found the same video uploaded on November 3, 2026, on the Instagram account of another Jordanian media outlet. The accompanying caption also stated that the video showed lawmakers offering the Dhuhr (afternoon) prayer inside the Jordanian Parliament.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DfRlL_dopuc/
During our research, we also found a report published on another Jordanian media website featuring additional photographs of the incident. The report stated that on November 3, before the parliamentary session, lawmakers offered namaz inside the Jordanian Parliament under the leadership of Dr Ahmed Al-Raqab, a member of the Jordanian Parliament.
Conclusion
The evidence gathered during our research establishes that the viral video being shared with the claim that Muslim lawmakers offered namaz inside the Israeli Parliament is actually from Jordan and shows lawmakers offering prayers inside the Jordanian Parliament.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media claiming to be from Tripura. It is claimed that police chased and thrashed those accused of attacking BSF personnel. The video shows police personnel chasing and beating a group of people. During the incident, a young man falls onto the road. CyberPeace Research found the viral claim to be misleading. Our research revealed that the video is not from Tripura but from Bangladesh.
Claim
A user on social media platform X shared the viral video on November 4, 2026, with the caption: “Some jihadis attacked BSF personnel in Tripura yesterday, and the Tripura Police began treating them within 24 hours.” The post link, archive link and screenshot are provided below.
https://x.com/janardanmis/status/2117985963519693257
Fact Check
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a reverse image search of the video. During the search, we found the video on a YouTube channel named ‘bbpatrikabd’, where it was identified as being from Dhaka.According to the video caption, it shows police baton-charging workers during a protest in Mirpur, Dhaka. The video captures the tense situation at the protest site and the police action against the demonstrators.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1GN_0naBhuM
Further research led us to the same video on a Facebook page named ‘Bd Live .com24’, where it was also identified as being from Dhaka.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/39671225852493290
Conclusion
Our research established that the viral video is not related to any incident in Tripura involving an attack on BSF personnel. The video actually shows police baton-charging workers during a protest in Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Therefore, the video is being shared with a misleading claim linking it to the alleged attack on BSF personnel in Tripura.
Executive Summary
A video is going viral on social media purportedly showing former Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katihar expressing concerns over India's military preparedness. In the video, he claims that several Indian aircraft were shot down during the conflict with Pakistan on May 10. He further claims that China has advanced 25 kilometres into Arunachal Pradesh and that the Indian Army has failed to stop its incursion. CyberPeace Research found the claim to be false. Our research revealed that the audio in the viral video is AI-generated.
Claim
Social media users are claiming that former General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the Indian Army's Western Command, Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar, had warned that Arunachal Pradesh could become India's next major flashpoint.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1785558896015331
Fact Check
We searched Google using the keywords “Lt Gen Manoj Kumar Katiyar”, “Arunachal Pradesh” and “China”. However, we did not find any credible media report attributing such a statement to Manoj Kumar Katiyar. We also examined the official social media accounts of the Western Command but found no such statement there either.
We then conducted a reverse image search of the keyframes from the viral video using Google Lens. During the search, we found a post published by news agency ANI on March 30, 2026, featuring visuals similar to those seen in the viral video. The ANI logo is also visible in the viral video.
https://x.com/ANI/status/2038520988682625491
To determine the truth about the video, we used several AI detection tools. Among these, Hive Moderation indicated that the video might have been created using AI or deepfake technology.
Resemble AI also identified the audio in the video as AI-generated.
Conclusion:
The evidence gathered during our research confirms that the viral video has been manipulated by adding AI-generated audio to it and is being shared with a false claim.
Executive Summary
The Director General (DG) of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor, made a statement in October 2026 regarding the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China in Arunachal Pradesh. Following this, several social media posts claiming that Chinese troops had intruded into Arunachal Pradesh went viral. Vishvas News found several of these posts to be fake. Now, a video showing several people running in a hilly area is going viral on social media. Some users are sharing it with the claim that locals in Arunachal Pradesh chased away Chinese soldiers who were attempting to intrude into Indian territory. CyberPeace Research found that the viral video is from Nepal. A video of a traditional ceremony in the country is being shared with the false claim that it shows Chinese soldiers attempting to infiltrate Arunachal Pradesh.
Claim:
Facebook user ‘Pradip Prasad Yadav’ posted a video on October 27, 2026 (archive link), with the caption: “Attempted Chinese army intrusion in Arunachal Pradesh? Locals chased away Chinese soldiers who were trying to intrude into Arunachal Pradesh.”
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1653642966256321
Fact Check
To verify the viral claim, we conducted a reverse image search of the video's keyframes using Google Lens. During the search, we found a post shared on October 28, 2026, by ‘Pawan Mahara’, a resident of Doti, Nepal.
In the post, he wrote: “There is a tradition of chasing animals and sacrificing them during Dashain in the ‘Vayal’ area of K.I. Singh Rural Municipality in Doti, Nepal. A video of this tradition is now going viral on social media, with the false claim that locals are chasing away Chinese soldiers from Arunachal Pradesh, India. The video actually shows the traditional practice of chasing and sacrificing buffaloes during Dashain in Vayal, K.I. Singh Rural Municipality, Doti district, Nepal. However, it is being shared with the misleading claim that locals are driving Chinese soldiers out of Arunachal Pradesh.”
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1719659220161956
We also found the viral video on the Instagram account of user ‘patel.vishal’. It was posted on October 26, 2026, with the caption “Woyl”.In the comments section, some users identified the video as being from Nepal, while others linked it to a festival. One user commented that people were running after an animal for sacrifice.
https://www.instagram.com/p/De9B3JYuTi4
Another Nepal-based user, ‘Shivam Singh’, also posted a video of the same festival on Facebook on October 26, 2026, identifying the location as Vayal in Doti district.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/4596623463802320
Conclusion
A video of a festival in Nepal is being circulated with the false claim that it shows Chinese soldiers attempting to intrude into Arunachal Pradesh.
Executive Summary
An image of an alleged new Rs 1,000 note is going viral on social media, with claims that the note has been introduced in the market. Some social media users are sharing the image, believing the claim to be true. CyberPeace Research found the claim to be false. The image of the Rs 1,000 note being shared with the claim is also fake and has been created using editing tools. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has not issued any such note.
Claim:
Facebook user ‘Faiqa Khan’ posted an image on October 29, 2026, claiming, “Everyone is left stunned after seeing the new Rs 1,000 note.”
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122128132269474033&set=a.122094997437474033
Fact Check
If the Reserve Bank of India had issued a new currency note, it would have been major news. To verify the claim, we searched Google using relevant keywords. During the search, we found a report on the Doordarshan website stating that the Central Government had dismissed the viral claim about a new Rs 1,000 note. The report also stated that the RBI had made no such announcement. The report was published on October 27, 2026. https://ddnews.gov.in/centre-dismisses-viral-claim-regarding-new-%E2%82%B91000-note-states-that-the-rbi-has-made-no-such-announcement/
Taking our research forward, we examined the Reserve Bank of India’s website. Following the announcement of demonetisation in 2016, the RBI discontinued the old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes and introduced new currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 2,000. The RBI website provides detailed information about all the new series of currency notes issued after demonetisation. It also features details of both the old and new series of notes. Following demonetisation, the RBI issued new series of Rs 10, Rs 20, Rs 50, Rs 100, Rs 200, Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes. Of these, the Rs 2,000 notes have since been withdrawn from circulation.
https://paisaboltahai.rbi.org.in/
According to a press release dated January 1, 2026, the Rs 2,000 banknotes were withdrawn from circulation in 2025 but continue to remain legal tender.
https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspx?prid=61942
Conclusion
Our research found the viral post to be false. The image being shared as that of a new Rs 1,000 note is fake.
Executive Summary
A rally was organised by the opposition INDIA bloc at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on November 1, 2026, under the slogans of “Vote Chori” and “Save Democracy”, along with a “Chalo Delhi” march. Meanwhile, a photograph is being shared on social media with the claim that it shows the same rally. A large crowd of people can be seen in the picture.
CyberPeace Research found the viral claim to be false. Our research found that the viral image is not authentic but AI-generated.
Claim:
A photograph is being shared on social media with the claim that it shows a rally held at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on the issues of “Vote Chori” and “Save Democracy”, which was attended by a large number of people.
https://x.com/CJP_for_India/status/2117125139003588873?a=NW3G6-9xW1sPqHOkUTo&s=20
Fact Check
Upon closely examining the viral image, we noticed certain inconsistencies that raised suspicions that it was AI-generated. We then scanned the image using the AI detection tool Hive Moderation. According to the results, the image is 99 per cent likely to be AI-generated.
Taking our research forward, we scanned the viral image using another AI detection tool, Wasit AI. According to the results, the image is 95 per cent likely to be AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral image is not authentic but AI-generated.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media with the claim that at least 20 people were injured and several others were killed in police firing during a protest against the Election Commissioner in Delhi. The post further claims that the protesters marched towards foreign embassies. CyberPeace Research found that the viral video is related to a protest by garment workers in Bangladesh. It has no connection to any incident involving Delhi Police or any protest against the Election Commissioner in Delhi.
Claim
A social media post claims that massive protests have erupted in Delhi against the Election Commissioner. It further alleges that at least 20 people were injured and several others killed in Delhi Police firing. The post also claims that protesters marched towards several foreign embassies, including the Israeli Embassy, and that the situation in Delhi is deteriorating.
https://x.com/Anushitiwari22/status/2117175390989107290
Fact Check
To verify the viral video, we extracted its keyframes and conducted a reverse image search. During the search, we found the video on an Instagram channel, where it was shared with the claim that garment workers in Bangladesh had taken to the streets demanding higher wages.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DfPQefAic64/
In the next step of our research, we found the video on an X account. The post claimed that violent protests had once again erupted in Bangladesh. According to the post, nearly two years ago, protesters had removed the then government from power and taken control of the country, following which the then prime minister had to leave the country and come to India.The post further claimed that factory workers had taken to the streets this time to demand higher wages. They alleged that they were being exploited
https://x.com/_AfricanSoil/status/2116860302440443948
Taking our research forward, we examined the video using Google Street View and identified the location as Konabari, Gazipur. This established that the viral video is from Dhaka, Bangladesh, and not Delhi.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral video is related to a protest by garment workers in Bangladesh. It has no connection to any incident of Delhi Police firing or any protest against the Election Commissioner in Delhi
Executive Summary
A drone-footage video showing a massive crowd is going viral on social media. It is being shared with the claim that the visuals show the gathering at Ramlila Maidan in support of Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chalo Delhi’ rally held on November 1. CyberPeace Research found that the video dates back to December 2022 and shows millions of football fans celebrating Argentina’s FIFA World Cup victory in Buenos Aires.
Claim
A video purportedly showing an aerial view of Ramlila Maidan is being widely shared on social media.
https://x.com/Anuragyadavjnp/status/2116859390112473267
Fact Check
To verify the claim, we first conducted a reverse image search using keyframes from the viral video. During this process, we found the video posted on the X account of a user named Trung Phan on December 21, 2022.According to the post’s caption, the footage shows the streets and highways of Buenos Aires, Argentina, where millions of people took to the streets to celebrate Argentina’s victory in the FIFA World Cup.
https://x.com/TrungTPhan/status/1605298648543547393?a=31Kw_jPjfiHrD55_um8&s=20
As part of our further research, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords and found a report published by Al Jazeera on December 19, 2022. According to the report, millions of fans poured onto the streets of Buenos Aires, Argentina’s capital, to celebrate the country’s World Cup victory after it defeated France in the final. This establishes that the viral drone footage shows celebrations following Argentina’s World Cup victory in December 2022. It has no connection to Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan or Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chalo Delhi’ rally.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/12/19/immense-joy-argentinas-fans-entranced-by-messis-world-cup
Conclusion
The video dates back to December 2022 and shows millions of football fans celebrating Argentina’s FIFA World Cup victory in Buenos Aires.
