Sat Sep 14 16:57:21 UTC 2024: ## Fact-Checkers Debunk Fake News Around Manipur Violence, Rahul Gandhi, and Celebrity Rumors
**New Delhi, India -** A recent surge in ethnic violence in Manipur has been accompanied by a rise in misinformation on social media, highlighting the need for vigilant fact-checking. Newschecker.in, an independent fact-checking initiative, has debunked several false claims circulating online.
One widely shared video, claiming to show a Muslim man being beaten for stabbing a Hindu girl in Kolkata, was found to be unrelated to any communal incident. The video’s true context remains unknown.
Another viral image, purportedly showing a San Francisco-based newspaper criticizing Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Opposition, was revealed to be a digitally translated Hindi news report falsely presented as a foreign publication.
Additionally, a video falsely attributed to a White House staffer criticizing Rahul Gandhi was actually of American singer Mary Millben, shared out of context.
Misinformation also plagued recent celebrity news. Photos of Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh with their newborn were widely shared, but upon investigation, were found to be manipulated.
Further, a video claiming to show Kuki militants using drones to bomb Meitei houses in Manipur was traced back to Myanmar, not the conflict-ridden state.
Newschecker.in encourages users to submit claims for verification through their WhatsApp or email channels, urging responsible social media engagement amidst heightened tensions.
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