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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 showing a snake crawling on the wing of an aircraft during a flight is being widely circulated on social media. The video is being shared with the claim that the sighting of a snake on the aircraft wing caused panic among passengers and crew members during the flight. Several users are sharing the video as a genuine incident. CyberPeace Research Wing ’s research found the viral claim to be misleading. The research revealed that the video does not show a real incident and was created using artificial intelligence (AI).
Claim:
A Facebook user shared the viral video on July 26, 2026, claiming that a snake was spotted on an aircraft during a flight, causing panic. The post stated, “Snake spotted on aircraft during flight, video goes viral!”
The link to the post, archive link and screenshot are provided below:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2845827375780035
Factcheck
To verify the authenticity of the viral video, the Desk analysed several key frames from the footage and conducted a reverse image search.
However, no credible news report, official information, or reliable source was found linking the video to any real incident involving a snake on an aircraft during a flight.
Upon closely examining the video, the Desk suspected that it may have been generated using AI. To verify this, the video was analysed using the AI detection tool HIVE Moderation. The tool’s analysis also indicated that the video was likely AI-generated, suggesting that it does not depict an actual incident.
As part of further verification, the key frames of the video were also examined using another AI detection tool, Sightengine. The tool’s analysis indicated a 99 per cent probability that the visuals were AI-generated.
Conclusion:
The research established that the viral video does not show a real incident of a snake crawling on an aircraft wing during a flight. The video was created using artificial intelligence (AI) and is being circulated on social media with a misleading claim.
Executive Summary
A video featuring former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is being widely circulated on social media, claiming that he made controversial remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh, and the Ambani-Adani families. Several social media users are sharing the video as genuine. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the viral claim to be false. The research revealed that former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had shared a video on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on June 18, 2026. The same video has been manipulated by adding AI-generated audio and is being circulated on social media with a false claim. The viral video is not authentic; it has been digitally altered by inserting AI-generated audio.
Claim:
A user on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) shared the viral video claiming that former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had released the video while addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the AI-generated audio added to the video, Pradhan is allegedly heard making statements about his resignation, alleged question paper leaks, and accusing political leaders and business families.
The post’s link, archive link and screenshot are provided below:
https://x.com/emran_hoss39725/status/2081046882676261126
Fact Check:
To verify the viral claim, the Desk conducted a keyword search on Google. However, no credible news report or official statement was found confirming that Dharmendra Pradhan had made such remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh, or the Ambani-Adani families. During further research, the Desk examined Dharmendra Pradhan’s official X account. The Desk found a video posted by him on June 18, 2026.
A comparison between the viral video and the original video showed that the visuals in both clips were identical. However, the audio and statements in the viral video did not match the original video. In the original video, Dharmendra Pradhan did not make any remarks related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh, the Ambani-Adani families, or alleged question paper leaks. Instead, he spoke about Odisha’s traditional ‘Sheetal Shashti’ festival, its cultural and spiritual significance, and encouraged people to participate in the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign.
He also extended greetings on the occasion of Sheetal Shashti and highlighted the cultural heritage of Odisha and Sambalpur.
https://x.com/dpradhanbjp/status/2067481087140614619?s=20
Further analysis of the viral video’s audio was conducted using the AI detection tool HIVE Moderation. The analysis indicated that the speech used in the viral video had a 99.1 per cent probability of being AI-generated.
Conclusion:
The research established that former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan did not make any statement against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rajnath Singh, the Ambani-Adani families, or related to question paper leaks. The viral video has been created by adding AI-generated audio to an original video shared by Dharmendra Pradhan on June 18, 2026. The manipulated video is being circulated on social media with a false and misleading claim.
Executive Summary
A video featuring Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is being widely circulated on social media with the claim that he issued a strict warning against student protesters. In the viral clip, Singh is allegedly heard saying that the government would not tolerate “anarchy” and that strict action would be taken against those blocking roads, disturbing public order, or damaging government property. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the claim to be false. The research revealed that the original video available on Rajnath Singh’s official YouTube channel was digitally altered by adding AI-generated audio. The statement heard in the viral video is not genuine and was created using artificial intelligence.
Claim:
An account on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), with the username @ForumDefence, shared a video on July 22, 2026, claiming that Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had issued a warning regarding the ongoing student protest. The video features an AI-generated voice attributed to Rajnath Singh, in which he is allegedly heard saying: “Taking advantage of the student movement, the unrest and violence being spread over the past few days are strongly condemned by the government. Expressing one’s views is a democratic right, but breaking the law and creating difficulties for the public in its name will not be tolerated. The government will not tolerate such anarchy. Anyone attempting to block roads, disturb peace, or damage government property will face strict action.”
The link, archive link and screenshot of the post are provided below:
https://x.com/ForumDefence/status/2079960247888756775
Fact Check:
To verify the viral claim, the Desk conducted a keyword search on Google. However, no credible news report or official statement was found confirming that Rajnath Singh had made such remarks regarding the student protest.
During further research, the Desk found the original video on the official YouTube channel of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. A comparison between the viral clip and the original video showed that the statements attributed to Singh in the viral video did not match his actual remarks. In the original video, Rajnath Singh was speaking about the ongoing protests in Delhi. He said that the protests were a matter of serious concern and expressed that it was unfortunate that some people were attempting to use students and youth as a political tool for their own interests.
He further stated that the government was committed to addressing the concerns of students and youth, and that dialogue and discussion were the appropriate ways to resolve issues in a democracy.
The original video from Rajnath Singh’s official YouTube channel can be accessed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w73iPTEfKCA
Further analysis of the viral video’s audio was conducted using the AI detection tool Resemble AI. The analysis indicated that the audio had a 99.10 per cent probability of being AI-generated.
The Desk also examined the viral video using the AI detection tool HIVE Moderation. The analysis suggested that the speech used in the video had an 88.1 per cent probability of being AI-generated.
Conclusion:
The research established that the viral video featuring Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has been digitally manipulated by adding AI-generated audio. The statement attributed to Singh regarding strict action against student protesters is not genuine. The original video available on Rajnath Singh’s official YouTube channel contains different remarks, and the viral clip has been circulated with a false and misleading claim.
Executive Summary
A video featuring Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is being widely shared on social media, claiming that he has resigned from his post. In the viral video, Pradhan can be seen addressing a press conference and is allegedly heard saying, “I am resigning from the post of Education Minister due to personal reasons. I thank everyone for this opportunity.” CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that the claim is misleading. The research revealed that an AI-generated audio clip was added to an old video of Dharmendra Pradhan, falsely attributing a resignation statement to him. The video was digitally altered using a short segment from Pradhan’s press conference held in May 2026 regarding the NEET UG 2026 re-examination.
Claim:
A user on social media platform X, with the username @sumitjaiswal02, shared the viral video on July 25, 2026, claiming that “Dharmendra Pradhan has officially resigned from the post of Education Minister.” In the video, Pradhan is allegedly heard saying, “I am resigning from the post of Education Minister due to personal reasons. I thank everyone for this opportunity.”
The link, archive link and screenshot of the post are provided below
https://x.com/sumitjaiswal02/status/2080947511150448868?s=20
Fact Check:
To verify the viral claim, the Desk conducted an open-source search. During the research, several reports related to Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation were found on credible news platforms and official sources. However, no authentic video was found on any official platform or verified news outlet showing Pradhan making the resignation statement heard in the viral clip.The research did find his resignation letter, which he shared through his official social media account. However, no official video statement announcing his resignation was available. Dharmendra Pradhan’s X post regarding his resignation can be accessed here:
https://x.com/dpradhanbjp/status/2080938216505667663?s=20
Further research involved extracting key frames from the viral video and conducting a reverse image search using Google Lens. This led the Desk to a video uploaded on Dharmendra Pradhan’s official YouTube channel on May 15, 2026. The video showed Pradhan addressing a press conference regarding the NEET UG 2026 re-examination. The video link and screenshot are provided below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkcYnwOAj0M
After analysing the audio of the viral video, the PTI Fact Check Desk extracted the audio track and examined it using the AI audio detection tool Resemble AI. The analysis indicated that the audio used in the viral video was AI-generated and did not contain Dharmendra Pradhan’s original voice or any genuine statement made by him.
Conclusion:
Based on the research, the Desk concluded that the viral video has been digitally altered by adding AI-generated audio to falsely attribute a resignation statement to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The research found that the video uses a short segment from Pradhan’s May 2026 press conference on the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, which was modified by adding a fabricated AI-generated voice. The altered video is being circulated with a misleading claim about his resignation.
Executive Summary
A video showing several children in an injured condition is being widely shared on social media with the claim that the footage is from the ‘Sansad March’ protest organised by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on July 20, 2026. The video is being circulated with the allegation that Delhi Police lathi-charged children during the protest in Delhi. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the claim to be false. The viral video is not related to the CJP protest in Delhi. The footage is from an old incident at a private school hostel in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, where a warden was accused of assaulting students. The old video has been falsely linked to the recent protest with a misleading claim.
Claim:
A Facebook user named ‘The sociopolitics’ shared the video on July 23, 2026, claiming that children were beaten by Delhi Police during the protest.The post stated, “What had the children done wrong? Were they beaten with their eyes covered, or was the anger of their bosses taken out on the public?” The viral post was shared widely on social media by users who believed the claim to be true. The archived version of the post can be accessed here:
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DbKiqy8lOu5/
Fact Check:
To verify the authenticity of the viral video, the Desk first analysed the footage carefully and examined its audio. The conversation of the children in the video made it clear that the visuals were not connected to the student protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar or any police lathi-charge. In the video, the children can be heard mentioning the name of their school and speaking about the warden who allegedly assaulted them. The video also displayed the Instagram username ‘parulpatel4618’, which provided a lead for further research.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DbFcdAjxvG5
In the next stage of the research, the Desk found a Facebook post dated July 22, 2026, related to the incident. According to the post, students at CP International School hostel in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, were allegedly beaten, following which a protest was reported. The post stated that the hostel warden was accused of assaulting students with a PVC pipe, leaving several children injured. After receiving information about the incident, parents reached the spot and protested. Police took the warden to the police station and initiated an research.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=992060370500487
Conclusion:
The research established that the viral video is not from the CJP ‘Sansad March’ protest in Delhi. The footage is from an old incident at a private school hostel in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, where a warden was accused of assaulting students. The video is being circulated with a false claim by linking it to a recent protest.
Executive Summary
A social media post is being widely circulated claiming that Delhi Police personnel Amit died during the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) ‘Sansad Chalo’ protest held on July 20, 2026. The post attempts to link his death to violence that allegedly took place during the demonstration. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the claim to be false. The research revealed that the death of Head Constable Amit was not related to the CJP protest held on July 20. He died on July 15 after being hit by a speeding vehicle while on duty at Singhu Border. An old accident has been falsely linked to the recent protest through a misleading claim.
Claim:
A Facebook user shared a post on July 23, 2026, claiming that a police personnel was martyred during the alleged protest carried out by “student goons and their supporters from Congress and Kejriwal’s party” on July 20. The user further claimed that the protest was responsible for the death of a police personnel and questioned criticism over alleged police action against protesters.
The post’s link, archive link and screenshot are provided below:
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3562630610568369&set=a.100838436747621
https://ghostarchive.org/archive/m8QM8
Fact Check:
To verify the authenticity of the viral claim, the Desk first examined the official social media accounts of Delhi Police. During the research, the Desk found a post shared on Delhi Police’s official Instagram account on July 16, 2026, which contained the same image being circulated in the viral post.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Da19BQxEmQv/?igsh=cnN1bXZhaHg5OWRs
In the next stage of the research, the Desk found an NDTV report published on July 16, 2026. According to the report, Delhi Police had arrested two accused in connection with the death of Head Constable Amit. The arrested individuals were identified as Kuldeep alias Karan and Neeraj. The report stated that police had also seized the vehicle bearing registration number DL11CG2268, which was involved in the accident. An FIR was registered at Alipur Police Station and further research was underway.
Further research led the Desk to a related post on the Facebook page of Delhi Samachar TV. According to the post, the hit-and-run case involving Head Constable Amit, who was hit while performing duty at Singhu Border (NH-44), was solved by Delhi Police within hours. The police team arrested two accused and recovered the vehicle used in the incident.
The post’s link and screenshot are provided below:
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1006635078843860
Conclusion:
The research established that the death of Delhi Police Head Constable Amit was not connected to the CJP ‘Sansad Chalo’ protest held on July 20, 2026. Amit died on July 15 after being hit by a speeding vehicle while on duty at Singhu Border. The old accident is being falsely linked to the recent protest with a misleading claim.
Executive Summary
A video from the Parliament complex is being widely shared on social media with the claim that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut has come out in support of the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. The viral post claims that Ranaut can be seen raising slogans in support of the protesters. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the claim to be misleading. The viral footage is not related to the ongoing CJP protest. It dates back to April 2026, when BJP women MPs staged a demonstration outside Parliament after the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill failed to pass. The old video is now being falsely linked to the current protest.
Claim:
On July 20, 2026, an X (formerly Twitter) user shared the viral video claiming that “BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has now started protesting against her own party.”
The post link, archive link and screenshot are provided below.
https://x.com/Kshivasp_IND/status/2079215438664233391
Fact Check:
To verify the claim, the Desk extracted keyframes from the viral video and conducted a reverse image search using Google Lens. This led to the same video uploaded on the Instagram account ashutoshjourno on April 17, 2026. The caption accompanying the post read, “Aaj Makar Dwar ka nazara alag tha” (The scene at Makar Dwar was different today).
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXPQoIAiQ3L/
In the next stage of the research, the Desk carried out a keyword search based on the clues obtained from the Instagram post. This led to a Zee News report published on April 17, 2026, which reported that NDA MPs staged a protest outside Parliament after the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill failed to pass. The visuals in the report matched those seen in the viral video.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DXPL4tOky5P/
Conclusion:
CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the viral claim to be misleading. The video is unrelated to the ongoing CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. It was recorded in April 2026, when BJP women MPs protested outside Parliament following the failure of the 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill to pass. The old footage is now being falsely shared as a recent video of Kangana Ranaut supporting the CJP protest.
Executive Summary
A video showing a scuffle between a group of women and police personnel is being widely shared on social media with the claim that it shows Delhi Police assaulting women protesters at Jantar Mantar. CyberPeace Research Wing ’s research found the claim to be misleading. The viral video is not from Jantar Mantar in Delhi but from an unrelated incident in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The old footage is being falsely circulated as a recent video from the ongoing protests.
Claim:
A Facebook user shared the viral video claiming that Delhi Police personnel were assaulting women and girls during the protest at Jantar Mantar.
The post link, archive link and screenshot are provided below.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2864826433884333
Fact Check:
To verify the claim, we extracted keyframes from the viral video and conducted a reverse image search using Google Lens. This led us to the same video uploaded on the Instagram account iamvikasbaliyan on October 15, 2025.
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DP0H_SSE625/
According to the information shared with the post, the incident took place in Mohabbewala, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, after a truck crashed into a house, damaging the property. The homeowner allegedly demanded compensation and, when the issue remained unresolved, attempted to set the truck on fire. When police personnel intervened to stop her, a scuffle broke out between the woman and the police. The viral video captures this incident. In the next stage of the research, we found an ABP News report published on October 15, 2025, carrying the same visuals as the viral video. The report also identified the incident as having occurred in Mohabbewala, Dehradun.
Conclusion:
CyberPeace Research Wing ’s research found the viral claim to be misleading. The video does not show Delhi Police assaulting women protesters at Jantar Mantar. It is an old video from Dehradun, Uttarakhand, showing an unrelated incident that has been falsely linked to the ongoing protests in Delhi.
Executive Summary
A video is being widely shared on social media with the claim that a person attempted to set a Thar vehicle on fire during the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar. CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found that the viral video is not from Jantar Mantar, Delhi. The footage is from Gaya, Bihar, where some people allegedly attempted to set a vehicle on fire after a collision involving a Thar and other vehicles on July 16.
Claim:
A 23-second video is being shared on Facebook claiming to show a person attempting to set a Thar vehicle on fire during the ongoing NEET paper leak protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. In the video, a man can be seen trying to ignite the vehicle, while police personnel intervene and stop him. However, the crowd continues to attempt to set the vehicle on fire.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1575765261002644
Fact Check:
To verify the claim, we extracted keyframes from the viral video and conducted a reverse image search. During the research, we found the same video uploaded on the News18 YouTube channel on July 18, 2026. The caption accompanying the video identified the incident as being from Bihar.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fzAPajxyi3A
Further, a keyword search led us to a report published by Dainik Bhaskar on July 16, 2026. The report contained visuals matching the viral video, along with the statement of the person seen in the viral footage.
According to the report, the incident took place in Gaya, Bihar, after a collision between a Thar vehicle and other vehicles. Following the accident, some people gathered at the spot and allegedly attempted to set the vehicle on fire.
Conclusion:
CyberPeace Research Wing’s fact check found the viral claim to be misleading. The video does not show an incident from the ongoing Jantar Mantar protest in Delhi. The footage is from Gaya, Bihar, where a Thar vehicle was involved in a collision with other vehicles on July 16, following which some people attempted to set the vehicle on fire.
Executive Summary:
A video showing a convoy of soldiers travelling on motorcycles is being widely shared on social media with the claim that the personnel were heading towards Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to support the ongoing protest led by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP). CyberPeace Research Wing’s research found the claim to be false. The viral video is not related to the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. The footage predates the ongoing demonstration and is being circulated with a misleading claim.
Claim:
A social media user shared the viral video claiming that soldiers were travelling towards Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to support the youth participating in the CJP protest over issues related to the country’s education system. The post claimed that the soldiers were joining the protest to raise their voice on issues concerning the nation, youth, and their future.
https://x.com/RoflGandhee/status/2079986496556204066?s=20
A reverse image search using Google Lens led the Desk to a video uploaded on a YouTube channel named Commando Journey. Upon comparison, the Desk found that the YouTube video contained the same visuals as the viral video under research. Further verification of the video details revealed that the footage predates the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar. The protest, which began in June 2026, has been demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in examinations. The video was uploaded on the YouTube channel in February 2026, several months before the CJP protest began, confirming that it has been falsely linked to the recent demonstration.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/cMvai580gdo
As part of the next phase of the research, the Desk reviewed several other videos uploaded on the same YouTube channel. During the analysis, the Desk identified multiple videos featuring visuals matching those seen in the viral clip. However, these videos were also uploaded before the CJP protest in Delhi, with one of the videos dating back to October 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/7eDc9TqOpzM
Conclusion
While the Desk could not independently verify the exact origin and context of the video, the research established that the footage predates the CJP protest and has been falsely linked to the demonstration. Based on the findings, the Desk concluded that the video shared on social media does not show soldiers travelling to Delhi’s Jantar Mantar to support the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest. The footage is unrelated to the ongoing protest and has been circulated with a misleading claim.
Executive Summary
A news graphic is being widely shared on social media claiming that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will resign on July 22. The graphic quotes him as saying, "Respecting the sentiments of the country's youth, I have taken this decision." CyberPeace Research Wing ’s research found the claim to be false. The probe revealed that no official announcement has been made regarding Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as Union Education Minister. However, demands for his resignation have intensified from opposition parties and student groups over alleged irregularities in NEET and other examinations, leading to protests in Delhi and other places. The research also found that the viral news graphic circulating on social media was likely created using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Claim:
A social media user on Instagram shared the viral news graphic on July 21, 2026, claiming that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is set to resign on July 22. The post also claimed that Pradhan said during a press conference, "Respecting the sentiments of the country's youth, I have taken this decision."
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbEMoRtgLfT/?igsh=c3g3dzZxZ2U3YW01
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 reports confirming that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan is resigning on July 22.Further, we examined the official X (formerly Twitter) account of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. No official announcement or post related to his resignation was found on his account.
https://x.com/dpradhanbjp?lang=en
Upon examining the viral news graphic, we noticed several indicators suggesting that it could be AI-generated. To verify this, we analysed the graphic using the AI detection tool AI or Not. The tool’s analysis indicated a 94% probability that the graphic was generated using AI.
We also scanned the viral graphic through another AI detection tool, WasIt AI. According to the tool’s results, the probability of the graphic being AI-generated was found to be 87%.
Conclusion:
CyberPeace Research Wing ’s fact check found the viral claim to be false. No official announcement has been made regarding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, and reports claiming that he will resign on July 22 are incorrect. The research further revealed that the viral news graphic circulating on social media was created using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Executive Summary
A video showing police personnel allegedly snatching and tearing a Palestine flag from a woman protester is being widely shared on social media. Users are claiming that the video was recorded during the ongoing CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister over the NEET paper leak. CyberPeace Research Wing ’s research found that the viral claim is misleading. The video is not related to the ongoing CJP-led protest at Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper leak. The footage dates back to 2023 and is being falsely linked to a recent protest.
Claim:
A social media user shared the viral video claiming that a woman protester arrived at the NEET paper leak protest carrying a Palestine flag.
https://x.com/SilentFrameM/status/2079138742795939907
Fact Check:
A reverse image search of keyframes from the viral video led us to a YouTube video uploaded by Indian Observer on October 30, 2023, featuring the same visuals. The video description identified the footage as being from a pro-Palestine demonstration held at Jantar Mantar in solidarity with Palestinians.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_JhJyZ-Djyw
We also found an October 2023 report by Free Press Journal carrying the same visuals. According to the report, several students and civil society members had gathered at Jantar Mantar to protest Israel’s military actions in the Gaza Strip and express solidarity with Palestine. During the protest, Delhi Police briefly detained more than 50 demonstrators. As the detainees were being escorted away, a woman carrying a paper Palestine flag was seen confronting police personnel, who allegedly snatched and tore the flag.
Conclusion:
CyberPeace Research Wing ’s fact check found the viral claim to be misleading. The video is not from the ongoing CJP-led NEET paper leak protest at Jantar Mantar. The footage is from a pro-Palestine demonstration held in October 2023 and has been falsely shared as a recent video from the ongoing protests.
