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Executive Summary
A disturbing video showing a man assaulting a bhelpuri vendor is being widely shared on social media. In the video, a man approaches the bhelpuri vendor, eats bhelpuri from his basket, spits on him and appears to assault him. Social media users are sharing the video claiming that it is from Patna and are demanding action against the man seen behaving indecently. CyberPeace Research Wing’s Research found that the video is scripted. It is being shared on social media with a misleading claim.
Claim:
A social media user shared the viral video with the caption: “A video has surfaced showing the alleged mistreatment of a young man selling bhelpuri at Patna Junction railway station. It is alleged that some people misbehaved with the vendor after eating bhelpuri and put bhelpuri into his mouth. Why should a poor, hardworking person be treated this way? The Bihar government and the concerned railway authorities should investigate the video and take appropriate action. Samrat Choudhary ji, please also look into this incident reported at Patna railway station.”
https://www.facebook.com/reel/29198229276436585
Fact Check
To verify the truth behind the video being shared with the claim that a bhelpuri vendor was assaulted, we conducted a reverse image search of its keyframes. During the search, we found a video uploaded on September 18 on the Facebook account of a user identified as Sonu Paswan. The person seen assaulting the vendor in the viral clip can also be seen in this video. In the video, he explains that the viral clip was scripted and was recorded solely for entertainment purposes. He appeals to people not to take the video seriously or share it further. He also says that after the video went viral, he had to delete several videos, due to which much of his effort went to waste.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2161698368111775
Additionally, upon examining Sonu Paswan’s Facebook account, we found several other videos in which the same two men seen in the viral video can be seen acting together in different situations.
Additionally, we found a video uploaded on Sonu Paswan’s Instagram account on September 18. In the video, he explains that the person selling bhelpuri/bhujia in the viral clip is Sonu Kumar, while the person seen assaulting him is a member of their team. Sonu Kumar says in the video that they work together to create videos on poverty and emotional issues. He also appeals to people to watch the viral clip as entertainment and not share it further. This makes it clear that the viral video is scripted.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Dda41TdzMxO/
Conclusion
Our Research found that the video being shared with the claim that a bhelpuri vendor was assaulted and mistreated at Patna railway station is scripted.
Executive Summary
A video of Swatantra Bhardwaj is being shared on social media. Another man can also be seen with Bhardwaj in the video. Swatantra Bhardwaj came into the spotlight following an alleged assault involving the father of a protester during a protest by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar. Social media posts claim that the video was recorded immediately after his release from jail and shows him openly threatening people. CyberPeace Research Wing’s Research found the viral claim to be false. Our Research revealed that the video being shared on social media is old. Swatantra Bhardwaj was released from jail on September 17, while our Research found that the video has been available online since June. Therefore, the claim that the video was recorded immediately after Bhardwaj’s release from jail is misleading.
Claim:
A Facebook user shared the viral video on September 17, 2026, with the caption: “The Indian judicial system has failed once again... Swatantra Bhardwaj has started again immediately after coming out, even though the court has imposed a condition that he will not make any statements to the media. But listen to what he is saying.” The post link, archive link, and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1349048917301713
Fact Check
To verify the date of Swatantra Bhardwaj’s release from jail, we searched Google using relevant keywords. During the search, we found a report published by Aaj Tak on September 18, 2026. According to the report, social media influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj, who came into the spotlight following an alleged assault during a protest at Jantar Mantar, was released from Delhi’s Tihar Jail on September 17, 2026, after being granted bail by the court and completing the necessary legal formalities. Soon after walking out of the main gate of the jail, he ran towards a taxi and left without speaking to the media personnel present there. The post link and screenshot are provided below.
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a reverse image search of the keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the same video on a YouTube channel, where it was published on September 7, 2026. Meanwhile, the report mentioned above clearly states that Swatantra Bhardwaj was released from Delhi’s Tihar Jail on September 17, 2026. The report link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3V0pwJbpwg
At the end of our Research, we found another version of the same video, which was uploaded by a person identified as Vaibhav Kumar on June 26, 2026. The post link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DaBs7Q-T8xc/
Conclusion
Our Research found that the video being shared on social media is old. Swatantra Bhardwaj was released from jail on September 17, while our Research found that the video had already been available online since June. Therefore, the claim that the video was recorded immediately after Bhardwaj’s release from jail is misleading.
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An Indian official is seen allegedly speaking at a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting, where he is purportedly defending India’s supply of weapons to Israel. The video claims that India is fulfilling its defence export commitments despite allegations concerning the supply of small arms, ammunition and military vehicles to Israel since October 2023, including shipments by government-owned companies. CyberPeace Research Wing found that Permanent Representative of India to the UN Parvathaneni Harish did not make any such statement at the UNSC. His AI-manipulated video is being circulated on social media with a misleading claim.
Claim
Indian ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, Permanent Representative of India to the UN, speaking at the UNSC meeting on the Situation in Afghanistan. Amnesty International analysed 2,596 Indian shipments to Israel since October 2023
https://x.com/OfficialThoka/status/2100656814660743174?s=20
Fact Check
To investigate the video, we first converted it into keyframes and then conducted a reverse image search of those frames using Google Lens. We found the original video posted on the official X handle of the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations. The post was accompanied by the caption: “#IndiaAtUN Statement by Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish at the quarterly UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Afghanistan.” We reviewed Parvathaneni Harish’s complete statement but found no such remarks as those shown in the video being circulated on social media. In his address, Harish did not make any reference to supplying weapons to Israel.
https://x.com/IndiaUNNewYork/status/2100275501851877641?s=20
Our investigation found that Parvathaneni Harish, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, had issued a statement on the situation in Afghanistan and India-Afghanistan relations. We also found the text version of his statement on the official website of the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations. In his statement, Harish referred to the historical ties between India and Afghanistan, noting that the relationship between the two countries predates modern maps and borders. He also spoke about India’s policy towards Afghanistan and its commitment to peace, stability and prosperity. In addition, he highlighted India’s participation in the meetings of the Doha Contact Group, its strong bilateral development partnership with Afghanistan, and its efforts through regional initiatives. However, a review of Harish’s complete statement shows that it contains no remarks resembling those attributed to him in the video being shared on social media. His official statement also makes no mention of India’s alleged supply of weapons to Israel or the 2,596 shipments cited by Amnesty International. This establishes that the video being circulated on social media is presenting Harish’s actual statement in a misleading context.
https://pminewyork.gov.in/IndiaatUNSC?id=NTYzNA
Hive Moderation’s analysis found no signs of manipulation in the video’s visuals. However, the analysis indicated a 97% probability that the speech used in the video was AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found that Parvathaneni Harish, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, did not make the statement attributed to him in the video being circulated on social media. His official statement at the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Afghanistan focused on India-Afghanistan relations, peace, stability, development cooperation and regional initiatives, and contained no reference to India supplying weapons to Israel or to the 2,596 shipments mentioned in the viral video.
Further analysis by Hive Moderation found a 97% probability that the speech used in the video was AI-generated, while the visuals showed no signs of manipulation. These findings indicate that the video has been digitally manipulated by replacing or altering the original speech and is being presented with a misleading claim.Therefore, the claim that Parvathaneni Harish defended India’s alleged supply of weapons to Israel during a UNSC meeting is false and misleading.
Executive Summary
A claim is being shared on social media alleging that two women were shot dead and their homes were set on fire in Manipur. The post alleges that the Indian Army carried out the attack on the orders of Lieutenant General V. M. Bhuvana Krishnan, Commander of the Eastern Command. CyberPeace Research found the claim to be false. According to available reports, suspected militants attacked a hill village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district. During an exchange of fire with security forces, the attackers set at least two houses on fire.
Claim:
The Indian Army, on the orders of Eastern Command Commander Lieutenant General V. M. Bhuvana Krishnan, shot two women in Manipur and set their homes on fire, following which the situation in the state deteriorated severely.
https://x.com/indiantiwari01/status/2100204995425743103?s=20
https://archive.ph/SOm7I
Fact Check
To verify the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. During the search, we found a report published on The Times of India website on September 16, 2026. According to the report, suspected militants attacked a hill village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Tuesday night and set at least two houses on fire. Security forces engaged the attackers in an exchange of fire during the incident.According to officials, a large number of militants armed with sophisticated weapons attacked Chawangkining Naga village at around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The attack took place hours after two Kuki women were shot dead at Leisangphai village in neighbouring Tamenglong district.CRPF personnel deployed in the nearby area returned fire, triggering intermittent firing that continued for nearly six hours until around 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday.An official said, “Intermittent firing was reported for nearly six hours till 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The CRPF returned fire, preventing the militants from entering the village.” He added that two wooden houses on the outskirts of the village were nevertheless set ablaze.
As part of our further investigation, we conducted a reverse image search of keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the visuals from the viral video on the YouTube channel of @ukhrultimes. According to the accompanying information, intermittent firing continued for nearly six hours in Chawangkining Naga village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on the night of September 15, 2026. During the incident, two houses on the outskirts of the village were completely burnt down, while several others were damaged.According to local reports, suspected militants targeted the village despite the deployment of CRPF personnel in the area and engaged in an exchange of fire with security forces. Meanwhile, the Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur (LNC-M), condemned the attack and alleged that suspected Kuki militants operating from the Songtung Suspension of Operations (SoO) camp were behind the firing. However, these allegations regarding the identity of the attackers should be reported as allegations and should not be presented as independently verified facts.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QuZ2FoLyA5A
At the end of our investigation, we found a report published on The Hindu website on September 16, 2026. According to the report, officials said that suspected militants had attacked Chawangkining Naga village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district. During the attack, they engaged in an exchange of fire with security forces and set at least two houses on the outskirts of the village on fire. The report quoted an official as saying that a large number of militants armed with sophisticated weapons attacked the village at around 10:30 p.m. on September 15. The incident took place hours after two Kuki women were shot dead in Leisangphai village in neighbouring Tamenglong district.
Conclusion
Our investigation revealed that separate incidents of the killing of two women and the burning of their houses in Manipur are being falsely shared on social media, claiming them to be actions taken by the Indian Army. According to available reports, on September 15, 2026, two Kuki women were shot dead by unidentified armed assailants in Leisangphai village, Tamenglong district. On the same night, suspected militants attacked Chawangkining Naga village, Kangpokpi district. Security forces exchanged fire, and two houses on the outskirts of the village were set on fire. No credible report has confirmed the links between these incidents and the orders of the Indian Army or Eastern Command Commander Lieutenant General V.M. Bhuvana Krishnan. Therefore, the claim that the Indian Army shot two women and set their houses on fire by linking the two incidents is false and misleading.
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Executive Summary
A post is being shared on social media claiming that retired Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan was arrested from his residence in connection with a 51.5-kg drug case. The post states that official confirmation of the case is awaited. Some Army personnel can also be seen in the video, which is being shared as evidence to support the claim. CyberPeace Research found the viral claim to be false. We found that General Anil Chauhan had retired as CDS in May 2026. According to the Ministry of Defence, his tenure ended on May 30, 2026. However, we did not find any credible report confirming General Anil Chauhan’s arrest in connection with a 51.5-kg drug case. Therefore, the claim being shared on social media is misleading and false. Furthermore, according to the available information, the video is related to the December 2021 terrorist attack on a Jammu and Kashmir Police bus in the Pantha Chowk area of Srinagar.
Claim:
On September 18, 2026, a user on the social media platform X claimed that retired CDS General Anil Chauhan was arrested from his residence in connection with a 51.5-kg drug case.
https://x.com/i/birdwatch/t/2100860615887892915?source=6
Fact Check:
To verify the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. During the search, we did not find any credible media report supporting the claim. As part of our research, we conducted a reverse image search of keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the same video on the Facebook page of The Kashmir Today, where it was posted on December 13, 2021. The 58-second video also contains the portion seen in the viral video in its final six seconds. According to the information accompanying the video, militants attacked a police bus near Aripora Zewan on the Srinagar-Jammu highway in the outskirts of Srinagar on Monday afternoon. At least 14 police personnel were injured in the attack, three of whom were reported to be in critical condition.
According to official sources cited in the report, the gunmen’s attack injured 14 police personnel, who were subsequently admitted to a hospital. The area was cordoned off and a search operation was underway to apprehend the attackers. At the time, there were no reports of any arrests.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=422219106288318
Based on the clue found on Facebook, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. During the search, we found a report published on The Times of India website on December 14, 2021, carrying the same claim.
Conclusion
Our research found that the video being shared on social media is not recent but dates back to December 2021. During the reverse image search, we found the same video on The Kashmir Today’s Facebook page, where it was posted on December 13, 2021. The viral portion of the video is also present in the original 58-second clip. According to the available information, the video is related to the December 2021 terrorist attack on a Jammu and Kashmir Police bus in the Pantha Chowk area of Srinagar. The attack resulted in the deaths of two police personnel, while 14 others were injured. Therefore, the old video is being shared with a misleading claim by linking it to a recent incident.
Executive Summary
A video of actor Ranbir Kapoor is being shared on social media amid the ongoing Ganesh festivities across the country. The video is being shared with the claim that Ranbir Kapoor refused to accept prasad on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. CyberPeace Research found the claim to be misleading. Our research revealed that the viral video is from 2023. At the time, Ranbir Kapoor had attended a Ganpati puja at the T-Series office. After the puja, when he was handed a box of prasad, he gave the box to another person and said that he was on a diet.
Claim:
A user on the social media platform Facebook shared the video with the caption, “Ranbir Kapoor refused to eat prasad, saying, ‘I am on a diet.’” The post link, archive link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1563843065515757
Fact Check:
To verify the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. During the search, we found a report published on the Dainik Hindustan website. According to the report, the Ambani family once again hosted a Ganpati celebration.Several Bollywood celebrities, including Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt, attended the event. Photographs from the celebration were also shared on social media. However, the clothes worn by Ranbir Kapoor in the photographs featured in the report are different from those seen in the viral video. The report link and screenshot are provided below.
To verify the viral claim, we conducted a reverse image search of keyframes from the video. During the search, we found the same video on the YouTube channel of Gujarati Midday, where it was published on September 25, 2023. The report link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoBwpC-jr5A
According to the video description, actor Ranbir Kapoor, known for his role in the film ‘Animal’, visited the T-Series office for Ganpati darshan. Our research established that the video is from 2023 and is being shared on social media with a misleading claim by presenting it as a recent incident. At the end of our research, we found the same video on the YouTube channel of Ei Samay. It was published on September 25, 2023. The video also contains the same scene seen in the viral clip.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmDsoRu8Aco
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral video is from 2023. At the time, Ranbir Kapoor attended a Ganpati puja at the T-Series office. After the puja, when he was handed a box of prasad, he gave the box to another person and said that he was on a diet.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media with the claim that an Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-29 fighter jet crashed while landing due to the pilot’s negligence. The claim further alleges that no casualties were reported in the incident and that the IAF is concealing the incident because it is losing fighter jets at a high rate. The video is being widely shared on social media.
CyberPeace Research found the claim to be false. Our Research revealed that the video is not footage of an actual IAF MiG-29 crash, but gameplay footage from the video game War Thunder, which is being shared with a false and misleading claim.
Claim:
An Indian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet crashed while landing, with pilot error being blamed for the incident. The post further claims that the IAF is trying to conceal the incident.
https://x.com/sheikh__khirad/status/2100447634599342114?s=20
Fact Check
To verify the claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. However, we did not find any credible media report supporting the claim. We also checked the official X account of the Indian Army, but found no post confirming the claim.
https://x.com/adgpi
As part of our further research, we conducted a reverse image search of keyframes from the video. During the search, we found a YouTube channel where similar visuals had been uploaded.
We found that the channel regularly posts gaming-related content. At the end of our research, we found the original version of the viral video on the YouTube channel. It was published on July 13, 2026. The video description also clearly states that the footage is gaming content and not a real-life incident.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dVu0eMztePo
Conclusion
Our research found that the video being shared with the claim that an IAF MiG-29 fighter jet crashed during landing does not depict a real incident. The video is actually gameplay footage from the video game War Thunder.Therefore, gaming footage is being falsely presented on social media as footage of an Indian Air Force MiG-29 crashing during landing. The incident shown in the video is not real.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media showing a baby elephant apparently trapped in a railway track. In the video, its leg can be seen stuck between the tracks, while a train appears to be approaching. The video further shows rescuers using a hydraulic machine to remove part of the railway track and safely free the baby elephant. CyberPeace Research found that the viral claim is false. Our research found that the video is AI-generated and is being shared on social media with a false and misleading claim.
Claim:
A user on Facebook shared the video claiming that an elephant’s leg got stuck in a railway track, following which people risked their lives to safely rescue the animal. The post link, archive link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/992948767150505
Fact Check
During our research, we conducted a reverse image search of different keyframes from the viral video. However, we did not find any credible media report or other authentic source related to the incident. However, during our research, we found some social media posts featuring the same video. These posts have labelled the video as AI-generated content.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TCQ2n6LDr_Q
We then scanned the viral video using the Hive Detect tool. According to the tool’s analysis, the video was identified as potentially AI-generated with an 89% score.
At the end of our research, we also examined the video using the AIorNot tool. According to its analysis, the visuals in the video were identified as AI-generated with a 91% probability.
Conclusion
Our research found that the video being shared on social media does not depict a real incident. During our research into the source and context of the video, we found no credible information supporting the claim. Furthermore, an analysis of the video using AI detection tools also confirmed that it is AI-generated.
Executive Summary
A video is being shared on social media with the claim that Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was seen eating nuts during the BRICS Summit. The post claims that a reporter questioned him about eating nuts during the event. The video is also being shared with the sarcastic caption, “The Nutty Spokesperson.” Through the post, an attempt is being made to suggest that a reporter questioned Randhir Jaiswal about eating nuts during a press briefing. CyberPeace Research found that in the original video, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was responding to a question about Pakistan’s announcement of a 7 million Pakistani rupee bounty on Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar. Jaiswal addressed the announcement during the regular media briefing held on September 15, 2026. In his response, Jaiswal said that such announcements by Pakistan were not new and that the country should take concrete action against terrorism. However, the video being circulated on social media has been digitally edited using the original footage to falsely suggest that a reporter had questioned Jaiswal about eating nuts.
Claim:
During the BRICS Summit, a reporter questioned Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal about eating nuts and confronted him over it.
https://x.com/PhophoOnDutyy/status/2099940769876640084?s=20
Fact Check
To verify the claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. During the search, we did not find any credible media report supporting the claim.As part of our research, we conducted a reverse image search of keyframes from the video. We found the original video on the YouTube channel of the Ministry of External Affairs, India. In the original video, Randhir Jaiswal was responding to a question about Pakistan’s announcement of a 7 million Pakistani rupee bounty on Masood Azhar.The reporter does not question Jaiswal about eating nuts anywhere in the original video. This establishes that the original footage has been edited and presented with a false context. Therefore, the claim being circulated on social media is false.
https://www.youtube.com/live/dw-qqLolRgc
As part of our further research, we checked the official X account of MEA FactCheck. It also identified the video as AI-generated.
https://x.com/MEAFactCheck/status/2100076244805255501?s=20
The video was scanned using the AI detection tool Hive Moderation. According to the results, the video has a 55% probability of being AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found that the video being shared on social media is fake and edited. In the original video, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal was responding to a question about Pakistan’s announcement of a 7 million Pakistani rupee bounty on Masood Azhar.At no point in the original video does the reporter question Jaiswal about eating nuts.
The footage being circulated has been digitally manipulated and presented in a different context. The official X account of MEA FactCheck also identified the video as AI-generated. Therefore, the claim that Jaiswal was questioned by a reporter about eating nuts is false and misleading.
Executive Summary
A video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is being shared on social media with the claim that the Prime Minister touched the Iranian President’s feet and thanked him for providing gas, petrol and diesel to India at cheap prices. The post links the video to the 2026 BRICS Summit and claims that the two leaders had this conversation during the summit. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that the viral video is not authentic and is AI-generated.It is worth noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a bilateral meeting on September 11, 2026, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the two leaders discussed various aspects of bilateral relations, the situation in West Asia, the safety of maritime routes, and the need to ensure peace and stability in the region.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi thanked Iran for its regular and high-level participation in BRICS-related meetings. He also thanked President Pezeshkian for participating in the Leaders’ Session of the BRICS Business Forum. However, the official statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office makes no mention of Modi thanking the Iranian President for providing gas, petrol, diesel or oil at cheap prices.
Claim:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched the feet of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and thanked him for providing gas, oil, petrol and diesel to India at cheap prices.
https://x.com/1_Aurang/status/2099001779719749833
Fact Check:
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a Google search using relevant keywords. However, we did not find any credible media report supporting the claim.As part of our research, we found a press release published on the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) website on September 11, 2026. The release provides details of the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. According to the press release, Prime Minister Modi thanked President Pezeshkian for Iran’s regular and high-level participation in BRICS-related meetings. He also thanked Pezeshkian for participating in the Leaders’ Session of the BRICS Business Forum.The two leaders also discussed bilateral relations and recent developments in West Asia. Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s position that all issues should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy and stressed the need to ensure peace and stability in the region. However, the press release makes no mention of Prime Minister Modi thanking the Iranian President for providing gas, oil, petrol or diesel at cheap prices.
As part of our further research, we found the original photograph of the two leaders on the official X handle of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The photograph shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian shaking hands with each other.
https://x.com/PMOIndia/status/2098457126842851492?s=20
We then examined the video closely and noticed several visual inconsistencies. We subsequently scanned the video using the AI detection tool Hive Moderation. According to the results, the viral video has a 98% probability of being AI-generated.
We also scanned the video using another AI detection tool, Sightengine. According to the results, the viral video has a 99% probability of being AI-generated.
Conclusion
Our research found that the viral claim is false. The video claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s feet and thanked him for providing cheap gas, oil, petrol and diesel to India is AI-generated and does not show a genuine interaction between the two leaders. Our research found several visual inconsistencies in the video. The findings were further supported by AI detection tools, with Hive Moderation identifying a 98% probability of AI generation, while Sightengine indicated a 99% probability. Furthermore, the official information released by the Prime Minister’s Office regarding Modi’s meeting with Pezeshkian contains no reference to the Prime Minister thanking Iran for providing fuel at cheap prices. Therefore, the video is being circulated on social media with a false and misleading claim.
Executive Summary
A video of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping is being shared on social media. In the video, the two leaders can be seen cooking together and interacting with each other.The video is being linked to the BRICS Summit held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi on September 12 and 13, 2026, with the claim that Putin and Xi Jinping were seen in this manner during the summit. The viral claim was found to be false in CyberPeace Research Wing’s research. Our research revealed that the video being shared on social media is not recent. The video dates back to 2018, when Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping cooked together during the Eastern Economic Forum held in Vladivostok, Russia.
Claim:
A Facebook user shared the viral video with the caption: “Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping enjoyed cooking and sharing a meal together in India. The special camaraderie between the two leaders was on display during the BRICS Summit.” The link to the post, along with an archive link and screenshot, is provided below.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DdOFovfkelC/
Factcheck
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, we conducted a reverse image search of the keyframes from the video. During the search, we found visuals matching the video on the Armenpress website, published on September 12, 2018. The link to the post and the screenshot are provided below.
https://armenpress.am/en/article/946878
According to the report, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping took a break from the hectic schedule of international diplomacy on Tuesday to make pancakes on the sidelines of an economic forum. Chinese President Xi Jinping was among the prominent leaders attending the event in Russia’s Far Eastern city of Vladivostok. The forum primarily focused on economic ties and issues related to North Korea.During the event, the two leaders made blini, a traditional Russian pancake, together at an exhibition called “Far East Street”, which showcased the region’s cultural and economic achievements. Photographs showed Putin and Xi Jinping wearing blue aprons as they poured pancake batter onto a griddle and flipped the pancakes. They later enjoyed the pancakes with caviar and vodka. As we continued our research, we found the same video on The Straits Times’ Facebook page, where it was published on September 11, 2018. According to the information provided with the video, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping took a break from the hectic schedule of international diplomacy to make pancakes together on the sidelines of an economic forum. The link to the post and the screenshot are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1915270415222092
Meanwhile, for context, according to a report by a news agency, the BRICS Summit was underway in Delhi. Saturday was an important day of the summit, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a dinner for several heads of state, including Chinese President Xi Jinping. Several leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, attended the special dinner. However, Chinese President Xi Jinping was not present. According to sources cited by the news agency, Xi Jinping did not attend the dinner.
https://ndtv.in/india/chinese-president-xi-jinping-skips-brics-gala-dinner-what-reason-12039666
Conclusion
Our research found that the video showing Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping making pancakes together is not recent and has no connection with the 2026 BRICS Summit held in Delhi. The claim circulating on social media is therefore false and misleading. Further research established that the video dates back to 2018, when Putin and Xi participated in the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia. During the event, the two leaders were seen preparing traditional Russian pancakes, or blini, together at an exhibition showcasing the cultural and economic achievements of Russia’s Far East region. Therefore, the video is being shared with a false context by linking an old 2018 event to the recently held BRICS Summit.
Executive Summary
A video of a young woman without arms performing gymnastics has been widely shared on social media. In the video, the woman can be seen without both arms, yet she performs several difficult gymnastics moves with remarkable ease and confidence. Her impressive physical balance and practice have left viewers amazed. Users sharing the video are praising not only her talent but also her courage, confidence and determination. Many users are also describing it as an inspiring example of overcoming challenges and pursuing one's dreams with unwavering spirit.
However, a probe by the Research Wing of CyberPeace found that the video being shared on social media is not genuine but was generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The video shows the young woman performing difficult gymnastics moves with apparent ease, but a technical analysis revealed signs of AI-generated content. Therefore, sharing the video as a real incident or as the performance of an actual gymnast is misleading.
Claim:
A video circulating on social media shows a young woman without arms performing gymnastics, with users hailing her courage and determination.
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Fact Check
During our research of the viral video, we first conducted a reverse image search of its different keyframes. We also searched Google using relevant keywords. However, we could not find the viral video in any credible media report.
During the reverse search, we found the same viral video on the Instagram account @arenaathletics1, where it was posted on September 13. The post also carries an “AI-generated content” label. The video has garnered more than 20 million views. Several users in the comment section have also identified the video as AI-generated.
We then checked the viral video using the AI detection tool Hive Detect. In its analysis, the tool identified the video as likely AI-generated, assigning it a 93.1 percent score for AI-generated content.
Additionally, six detectors on Deepfake-O-Meter identified the viral video as AI-generated with a high probability.
Conclusion
Our research found sufficient evidence to establish that the viral video showing a young woman without arms performing gymnastics is not genuine. The video was found on an Instagram account carrying an “AI-generated content” label, while analysis using AI detection tools, including Hive Detect and Deepfake-O-Meter, also indicated a high likelihood of AI-generated content. Therefore, the video is AI-generated and is being misleadingly shared as a real-life performance, rather than an authentic video of a gymnast.
